Is Your Electrician Level 2 Accredited? Why It Matters for Sydney Homes
When hiring an electrician in Sydney, most homeowners look for someone local, licensed and reliable. But there’s one important qualification that often gets overlooked Level 2 accreditation.
So what does "Level 2" actually mean? And why should you care?
In this article, we break it down so you know exactly when (and why) to choose a Level 2 electrician for your home.
What Is a Level 2 Electrician?
A Level 2 electrician is licensed to work on the network side of your property’s power supply. That means they can legally and safely carry out work that involves:
Connecting or disconnecting your home to the power grid
Installing or upgrading meter boxes
Repairing or replacing consumer mains
Working on overhead or underground service lines
This is the stuff regular electricians aren't authorised to do.
When Do You Need a Level 2 Electrician?
Here are common situations where only a Level 2 sparkie will do:
Installing a smart meter
Upgrading your switchboard and mains
Disconnecting power for renovations or demolitions
Reconnecting power to a newly built home
Fixing fallen service cables after a storm
If your job involves the street powerlines, the meter box or any connection to the grid, you need someone with Level 2 certification.
Why It Matters for Sydney Homes
Sydney’s older suburbs often have ageing infrastructure. Think old fuse boxes, overhead lines, or outdated consumer mains. Without the right licence, a standard electrician can't legally perform many upgrades or repairs.
Hiring a Level 2 electrician means:
Faster response times for urgent outages
Legal compliance with energy providers
Safer upgrades with higher technical expertise
At ETS Electrical, our team is Level 2 ASP accredited and qualified to handle all residential and small commercial upgrades and repairs across Sydney.
Don’t Risk It With Unqualified Work
Using a non-Level 2 electrician for this type of work can lead to:
Delays
Fines
Unsafe installations
Insurance issues
Some jobs even require sign-off by your energy distributor – which only Level 2 electricians can arrange.
Work We Commonly Do as Level 2 Electricians:
Switchboard upgrades
Overhead service line repairs
Underground cable connections
Smart meter installation
Temporary power supply for construction