Effective supervision of apprentice electricians

From 1 September 2025, Victorian electrical apprentices and supervisors will operate under the new Requirements for Effective Supervision of Apprentice Electricians.

Energy Safe Victoria’s Requirements for Effective Supervision of Apprentice Electricians is a legal document which set outs the responsibilities of employers and supervisors. The new requirements include changes to supervision ratios for specific types of work, to ensure that apprentices can undertake electrical installation work safely.

Get your copy of the requirements

Employers must provide a physical or digital copy of the requirements to their employees who supervise apprentices. The new requirements can be found on Energy Safe Victoria’s Effective Supervision web page(opens in a new window).

Want to know more?

Watch this video for more information or find answers to frequently asked questions about apprentice supervision on Energy Safe Victoria’s website.

Apprentices and employers in any industry with concerns about supervision arrangements, can contact the VRQA. We can offer advice and send authorised officers to your workplace.

• 1300 722 603(opens in a new window) (9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday)
• vrqa.apprenticeships@education.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window)