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Electrical Test & Tag
Portable electrical test and tag for Melbourne workplaces, with neat tags, readable equipment records and practical digital reporting.
Learn moreRCD Testing
RCD testing support for Melbourne workplaces, with site planning, clear records and action focused reporting.
Learn moreThree Phase Equipment Testing
Three phase lead and portable equipment testing for Melbourne workshops, warehouses, factories and construction environments.
Learn moreMicrowave Leakage Testing
Microwave leakage testing for Melbourne workplaces, commercial kitchens, staff rooms, schools and shared facilities.
Learn moreAsset Registers & Digital Reports
Readable test and tag reports for Melbourne workplaces, with clear equipment names, locations, statuses and action notes.
Learn moreRecurring Retest Programs
Planned retesting programs for Melbourne workplaces that want reminders, organised schedules and consistent records.
Learn moreTest and Tag Subcontracting
Test and tag subcontracting in Melbourne and across Victoria for electrical contractors, maintenance companies and testing businesses. Request a quote.
Learn moreAS/NZS 3012 construction schedule
How often should equipment be tested?
AS/NZS 3012:2019 applies to electrical installations and equipment used on construction and demolition sites. The intervals below summarise its periodic verification schedule. They are maximum intervals, and a site risk assessment or regulator may require more frequent checks.
| Equipment or test | Maximum interval | What is required | Who performs it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction wiring, including switchboards | Before energisation, then every 6 months | Initial inspection and testing, followed by periodic visual inspection. | Licensed electrical worker |
| Relocatable structures, fixed equipment and transportable equipment | Every 6 months | Periodic inspection and verification for continued safe service. | Qualified person |
| Portable equipment, power tools, flexible cords, extension leads and portable socket outlet assemblies | Every 3 months | Inspect, electrically test and tag using the applicable AS/NZS 3760 methods. | Competent person or licensed electrical worker |
| Equipment in site offices and amenities | Every 3 months | The construction site interval still applies to electrical equipment in these areas. | Competent person or licensed electrical worker |
| Portable RCD push button test | After connection and before use, at least daily when in use | Use the built in test button to confirm that the RCD trips. | User |
| Portable RCD operating time test | Every 3 months | Measure the RCD operating time with an RCD tester. | Competent person or licensed electrical worker |
| Fixed RCD push button test | Every month | Use the built in test button to confirm that the RCD trips. | User or site representative |
| Fixed RCD operating time test | Every 12 months | Measure the RCD operating time with an RCD tester. | Competent person or licensed electrical worker |
| Hire equipment | Inspect before each hire and test at least monthly | Before supply, inspect prior to each hire and electrically test at intervals no greater than one month. If the equipment remains on site, apply the Table 6 interval for its equipment class. | Hire provider and site duty holder |
Important: New equipment must be checked for obvious damage before first use. Equipment must also be inspected and tested before returning to service after repair or servicing that could affect electrical safety. Failed or damaged equipment must be removed from service and dealt with under the site safety process.
This table is a plain English summary, not a substitute for reading AS/NZS 3012:2019 in full or obtaining advice for a particular site. For workplaces outside construction and demolition, testing intervals are determined under the applicable requirements, including AS/NZS 3760:2022.
Sources: SafeWork NSW guidance aligned with AS/NZS 3012:2019, WorkSafe Victoria construction electrical guidance, and WorkSafe Victoria guidance referencing AS/NZS 3012:2019.