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Requirements for the effective supervision of apprentice electricians

Employers and supervisors are responsible for electrical apprentice training, safety and supervision.

Overview

The Requirements for the effective supervision of apprentice electricians outline the requirements and responsibilities for the effective supervision of electrical apprentices as provided for under section 39 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (Vic) and Regulation 507 of the Electricity Safety (General) Regulations 2019 (Vic).

On 1 September 2025, new requirements came into effect. The document outlines the legal responsibilities for employers and supervisors to provide effective supervision of their electrical apprentices.

Read, download or print the Requirements:

Requirements for Effective Supervision of Apprentice Electricians – Effective 1 Sept 25 V1.1
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Introduction to changes to the requirements

This video outlines the key changes in the new requirements.

Frequently asked questions

In June and July 2025, we held a series of Q&A webinars about the new requirements.

The answers to the questions asked during the sessions may assist employers, supervisors, apprentices and teachers in understanding the new requirements:

Apprentice Supervision FAQ

Date: 13/09/2025 23:50

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