Free Redundant Lights

I'll give it my best shot Joe. This all refers to WA, as electrical licencing is still a state based system, though moves are underway to nationalise it. I hold an A Class Electricians licence, and a Nominees licence. When the new system was recently adopted, those holding a fitter/mechanic (fitter/installer to use the older term) converted to ELectrician, though my card still has fitter/mechanic, as it has not come up for renewal yet. The Fitter or Mechanic only licence has been "Grandfathered". i.e. the holder will continue to receive a Fitter or Mechanic licence, but no new ones of that title will be issued. The nominee licence is similar to an electrical contractors licence, in that I am qualified to submit Western Power paperwork, and sign off on installations. Restricted licences are still being issued where some basic electrical work can be performed as a normal part a tradesman's job, such as a plumber changing a hot water system. These licences restrict the holder to plug and lead work, and to disconnection and reconnection of like for like items. You do not need to hold a licence to "test and tag". You must be a "competent person". You must have passed a test and tag course, or been deemed competent by someone with the appropriate qualifications. There is indeed an allowance in the rule for the home handyman to fit plugs at home, or if you are performing the task for no reward. While you may argue that this lets you fit plugs and repair lanterns at your theatre, I'd be very nervous about letting someone with no electrical knowledge repair or rewire items that are used in a public building by people paying an admission fee. I'm unclear as to the legalities of this. Please don't take any of this as gospel, as it's all off the top of my head. While I hold an electrical licence, I don't pretend to be an expert on the minutia of the licencing system. www.meltheco.org.au