BCNSW eCert user guide for electricians

Entering test details for new electrical work

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Assigning the testing to another licensed electrician

You'll need to provide the details of the electrician who will conduct the testing. The electrician must hold a current electrician's licence and be registered in BCNSW eCert.

They will receive an email notification that testing has been assigned to them. The email will be sent from donotreply_BCNSW@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Entering the tester's details

Enter the tester electrician's licence number, the system will search for a matching record. 

Search field for tester electrician's licence number with the numbers '12' included in the search box. There is a drop-down result list of potential licence matches demonstrating the licence number search functionality.
Search field for tester electrician's licence number with the numbers '12' included in the search box. There is a drop-down result list of potential licence matches demonstrating the licence number search functionality.
Assign tester electrician by licence number

Select the electrician from the search results.

Only electricians who hold a current electrician’s licence and are registered in BCNSW eCert can be assigned to carry out the testing.

Search field for tester electrician's licence number with a licence number included. The correct licence number has been selected from the list and the testing electrician's licence number, name, phone number and email address is now displayed in the form, followed by a Save and Continue button.
Search field for tester electrician's licence number with a licence number included. The correct licence number has been selected from the list and the testing electrician's licence number, name, phone number and email address is now displayed in the form, followed by a Save and Continue button.
Assign tester electrician by licence number - tester licence number found and selected

If the electrician does not appear in the search results, they will need to register in BCNSW eCert before you can assign them.

Search field for tester electrician's licence number with a licence number included. There is an error message displayed in red 'Select a valid tester' as this licence number cannot be found in the search. The in-form text notes that an electrician must be registered in BCNSW eCert to be nominated as a tester and if they are not registered, you must ask them to sign up first.
Search field for tester electrician's licence number with a licence number included. There is an error message displayed in red 'Select a valid tester' as this licence number cannot be found in the search. The in-form text notes that an electrician must be registered in BCNSW eCert to be nominated as a tester and if they are not registered, you must ask them to sign up first.
Assign tester electrician by licence number - tester licence number not found

Conducting the test yourself

Provide the following details if you selected No.

Entering the test completion date

Testing must be completed before submitting the CCEW. Enter the date the testing was completed. You can select the current date but not a future date.

Entering the National Meter Identifier (NMI)

Provide the NMI if it is available and applicable to the installation.

Selecting the tests completed

The list includes tests across different job types, so some options may not apply. Select all tests that apply to the work carried out.

Selecting the network provider

Identify the network provider for the installation site. Select N/A if this is not applicable to you. 

Providing electrical contractor details

Indicate whether the work was carried out for an electrical contractor. If you selected Yes, provide the contractor's name and licence number.

Uploading supporting documents

Attach any documents relating to the job. These documents are used for compliance review purposes by the Building Commission NSW. Any documents uploaded here are not sent to the customer as part of the CCEW.

You may want to attach:

  • test results
  • switchboard diagrams
  • photos or videos of the work

Do not attach:

  • manuals
  • fire certificates
  • electricity bills
  • test schedules

Once uploaded, the files will appear on the screen. You can upload files up to 100MB per file.

Accepted file formats:

  • pdf
  • docx
  • png
  • jpeg
  • jpg
  • gif
  • bmp
  • tiff
  • mp4
  • mov

 

Test details screen with fields to be included: test completion date, NMI, tests that have been completed, network provider at the installation site, electrical contractor details as applicable and document upload for supporting documentation.
Test details screen with fields to be included: test completion date, NMI, tests that have been completed, network provider at the installation site, electrical contractor details as applicable and document upload for supporting documentation.
Test details screen
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