Test and Tag Melbourne: Same Day Certificates From $125+GST

Short answer: it depends on your workplace.

If you’re running a construction or demolition site anywhere from the CBD to the outer west, yes. Victoria’s OHS Regulations 2017 require your electrical equipment to be tested and tagged, and AS/NZS 3012 sets how it’s done on site.

For everyone else, from a Fitzroy cafe to a Dandenong South warehouse, the rule comes from the OHS Act 2004. It says employers must provide and maintain safe plant and equipment. Testing to AS/NZS 3760:2022 is the accepted way to show you’ve met that duty, and your test records are what WorkSafe Victoria or your insurer will ask to see.

How often? It comes down to where your gear is used. Construction tools need testing every three months. Equipment in a low risk spot that rarely moves, like a server room, can go up to five years. Most Melbourne offices, shops and workshops land somewhere in between, and your technician will set the right schedule on the first visit.

Not sure where your workplace sits? Ask for a free quote and we'll tell you exactly what needs testing and how often.

With us, test and tag in Melbourne costs $2.20 to $3.90 per item (+GST), plus a $125 (+GST) minimum that covers your first 32 items, all labels and your Certificate of Compliance. Most Melbourne providers charge $3.00 to $9.50 per item (+GST).

No hidden fees. Construction and industrial sites get a tailored quote, and retail or commercial spaces with a lot of gear qualify for bulk testing discounts.

Get your exact price back within 2 business hours.

"Melbourne businesses are usually surprised by how fast a workplace falls out of compliance, one new power board or a couple of extension leads and you're already overdue without noticing. I test everything from small cafes in Fitzroy through to construction sites out in the western suburbs, and the equipment that fails most often isn't old, it's just been plugged in and forgotten. A proper test and tag isn't a formality, it's catching the fault before it becomes someone's problem."

Stephen Saunders, Licensed Test and Tag Technician, The Local Guys, Licence TTT54106

For a full breakdown of rates, minimum charges and what affects your price, see our Melbourne test and tag pricing guide.

• Test and Tag for Construction Sites
  Construction gear takes a beating, which is why Victorian sites test every three months under AS/NZS 3012. We test your power tools, extension leads, power boards and RCDs, with bulk testing for large projects from the CBD to the western suburbs, so your records are ready whenever WorkSafe Victoria asks.
• Test and Tag for Offices and Corporate Workplaces
  From CBD towers to Southbank suites, office gear is easy to forget about. We test computers, printers, surge protectors and power boards, then set you up on an annual testing plan with automated reminders so you never fall overdue.
• Test and Tag for Retail and Hospitality Businesses
  A Fitzroy cafe can't stop service for a technician. We test your POS systems, kitchen appliances and portable lamps after hours, so your doors stay open and your gear stays compliant.
• Test and Tag for Warehouses and Industrial Facilities
  Warehouses and factories around Dandenong South, Laverton and Tullamarine run hard on their plug in gear. We test portable power tools, welders, battery chargers, extension leads, power boards and three phase leads, plus your RCDs, so your floor stays safe and your records stay up to date under AS/NZS 3760:2022.

Whatever your industry, get a free quote and we'll match your testing schedule to how your site runs.

Most electrical faults in a workplace aren't old gear. They're everyday equipment that's been plugged in and forgotten. Here's what regular testing catches:

• Overloaded power boards: too many devices on one board can overheat and start a fire, especially under office desks and behind shop counters.
• Faulty power tools: damaged cords and worn tools on construction sites and warehouse floors can give someone a serious electric shock.
• Damaged safety switches: an RCD that doesn't trip leaves your team unprotected during a fault, and it's a compliance breach under WorkSafe Victoria rules.
• Microwave leakage: worn door seals on staff room microwaves can leak radiation. We check these with microwave leakage testing on the same visit.

Regular portable appliance testing finds these faults before they hurt someone. Book your test and tag and we'll find them first.

Here's how electrical testing and tagging works in Melbourne, from the moment you ask for a quote to the day your next test is due. Testing, tagging and paperwork are all done in one visit.

1. Quote: tell us roughly how many items you've got and a local technician calls back within 2 business hours with a confirmed price.
2. Visual inspection: your licensed technician checks every item for damaged cords, cracked plugs and exposed wires.
3. Electrical testing: each item is tested with a portable appliance tester to AS/NZS 3760:2022.
4. Tagging: every item gets a tag showing its test date and when it's next due, so anyone on site can check it at a glance.
5. Certificate and report: you get your compliance certificate the same day, plus a digital report ready for WorkSafe Victoria or your insurer.
6. Reminders: we remind you automatically before your next test is due, so you never fall out of compliance.

Start with a free quote or call 13 11 05.

Not every electrical safety testing provider in Melbourne works to the same standard. Before you book anyone, check these five things:

• A licensed, vetted technician: ours hold a test and tag licence, a police check, a Working With Children Check, First Aid and a White Card.
• Proper insurance: every technician carries $20M public liability cover.
• A clear price before they arrive: from $125+GST for your first 32 items, with a confirmed quote within 2 business hours and no hidden fees.
• Paperwork you can actually use: your compliance certificate the same day and a digital report ready for WorkSafe Victoria or your insurer.
• Times that suit your business: same week bookings across Melbourne, with after hours testing for shops, cafes and busy sites.

Every technician is a local franchise partner who owns their business, and every one of them meets the same standard. Get your free quote and see for yourself.