REC (Registered Electrical Contractor, Victoria)
A REC is a Victorian business licensed by Energy Safe Victoria to do electrical installation work for profit. Required to issue Certificates of Electrical Safety.
Ask Chalkline about this →A Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) is a business licensed by Energy Safe Victoria to do electrical installation work for profit, gain, or reward in Victoria. A licensed A Grade electrician cannot perform installation work for hire unless they hold or work for an REC. Each REC must nominate a Business Supervisor and a Technical Supervisor; the Technical Supervisor must hold a current Licensed Electrician’s Assessment (LEA) within the prior 5 years, or equivalent. As of 2026 there are around 45,000 active licensed electricians or RECs in Victoria. The REC is the entity that lodges Certificates of Electrical Safety (CES) with ESV at the end of each installation.
Also known as: Registered Electrical Contractor (full name).
Category: Electrical, Victoria-specific licensing.
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Last updated: 2026-05-05. Verified: 2026-05-05.