Introducing ESVConnect — the new platform
for online regulation of the electrical industry
In late June, ESVConnect will launch with expanded capability.
Certificates of Electrical Safety (COES)
purchase and lodgement, registration
of electrical contractors and cathodic
protection systems (CPS), and electrical
worker licensing, maintenance and
renewal will be processed using
ESVConnect. ESV’s Deputy Director, Neil Fraser has
been a key advisor to the ESVConnect
project from day one explains further.
ESVConnect delivers a next generation
system for meeting regulatory obligations
for those in the electrical and gas
industries. "The new eligibility checker will help
applicants understand what’s expected
of them before starting a licence
application. These new practises are
aligned to regulatory requirements
ensuring a more robust compliance
regime. The same process has been
applied to the development of the
COES system, eliminating unnecessary
steps and information, saving time and
still delivering the required safety and
compliance outcomes.”
If you are an electrical worker (LEW),
licensed electrical inspector (LEI) or
Registered Electrical Contractor (REC)
in Victoria, ESVConnect will be the
primary system for interacting with ESV.
Director of Energy Safety, Paul Fearon
said the launch of ESVConnect will
significantly improve the way we do
business with each other.
“Users will find the step by step licensing
application process in ESVConnect
easier to follow and more efficient.
What you can do
To make sure you are ready to use
ESVConnect:
» » Check your email address and contact
details are correct in Online Services.
» » Watch our short animated video about
the system on YouTube — it explains
how we've consolidated old paper-based
processes into the new online system.
Transitioning to ESVConnect
Support will be in place to help you
transition to ESVConnect, including a
virtual guided tour, an in-built 'help' text
on each screen and our Licensing and
COES teams will be available to answer
questions.
You can find helpful information on
the ESV website that explains how
ESVConnect works as well as updates,
alerts and Frequently Asked Questions.
"This meets government’s requirements
of improved access to regulatory
services and delivers a system that will
reduce regulatory burden, lead to lower
prices for consumers and assist in faster
new connections"
Developing a new system from
the ground up has enabled ESV to
re-examine and overhaul the process
of regulatory compliance for electrical
worker licence applications and the
COES regime.
Access our online resources at:
esv.vic.gov.au/ESVConnect
Mobile friendly: lodge COES on-the-go.
08