Accredited Service Provider (ASP)

Accredited Service Provider (ASP)

What is an Accredited Service Provider?

An Accredited Service Provider is a contestable works contractor who’s business has been certified to conduct works within their qualified level of authorisation.

ASP’s are governed by the Accredited Service Provider Scheme and are represented by three levels of qualification – Level 1, 2 & 3.

ASP Levels

The Accredited Service Provider Scheme provides contractors with three levels of certification based on training, experience and other professional criteria. The level and grade an ASP is qualified for is also determined by skills and other competencies.

Accreditations (ASP 1, ASP 2 and ASP 3)

  • ASP Level 1 – Construction of network assets
  • ASP Level 2 – Provide professional service work and connection services
  • ASP Level 3 – Network asset design

What is a Level 1 ASP? – Accredited Service Provider

Level 1 Accredited Service Providers are permitted to undergo construction and installation projects such as foundational works for Level 2 personnel.

What services does a Level 1 ASP Provide

  • Laying and jointing of electrical cables
  • Installing electricity poles and trench excavation
  • Handling live electricity cables (except High Voltage)
  • Constructing or operating within sub-stations
  • Plant-related construction work

How to get accredited

Contractors are eligible to receive Level 1 ASP accreditation for electrical network services by meeting the following:

  • Completing and successfully meeting the qualifying Australian Qualification Framework criteria by an approved training organisation – Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems
  • Distribution Overhead
  • Distribution Cable Jointing
  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent)
  • Registration with the Accredited Service Provider Scheme
  • Become authorised by the appropriate electrical distributors you’ll be servicing
  • Be deemed competent by passing the distributor’s safety training

Find out more about our Level 1 ASP capabilities

What is a Level 2 ASP – Accredited Service Provider

Level 1 Accredited Service Providers are permitted to carry out service works and connection/disconnection services among a range of more advanced electrical projects.

What services does a Level 2 ASP provide

  • Disconnection and reconnection
  • Servicing both underground and overhead cable systems
  • Metering new installations
  • Servicing protection devices
  • Energising network equipment and components

How to get accredited

Contractors are eligible to receive Level 2 ASP accreditation for electrical network services by meeting the following:

  • Completing and successfully meeting the qualifying Australian Qualification Framework criteria by an approved training organisation – Certificate III in ESI – Power Systems
  • Distribution Overhead
  • Distribution Cable Jointing
  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent)
  • Complete Class 2B – Disconnect and Reconnect at connection points
  • Registration with the Accredited Service Provider Scheme
  • Become authorised by the appropriate electrical distributors you’ll be servicing
  • Be deemed competent by passing the distributor’s safety training

Find out more about our Level 2 ASP capabilities

Services TOBCO Provide

Tobco provide a leading range of comprehensive civil and electrical services to a variety of infrastructural projects. These include:

  • Civil engineering services – Public properties and infrastructure
  • Utilities – Overhead/underground electrical works
  • Maintenance – civil and public domain inspections and maintenance
  • Traffic signals – Supply and installation, testing and replacement
  • Renewable industry – Civil/electrical works for solar and wind farms.

The TOBCO way

TOBCO pride ourselves on our professionalism providing fully accredited civil, infrastructural and electrical services in collaboration and compliance with Australian distributors.

Decades of servicing Australia’s rural and metropolitan regions allows us to apply a broad range of knowledge and expertise to our quality civil and electrical solutions.

TOBCO Culture

At TOBCO, our team’s priorities are safety, compliance and maintaining 100% client satisfaction while providing top quality output.

The unique TOBCO culture is ultimately showcased through our work, our people and drive in continuing to provide improved and more cost-effective solutions to the public sector.

TOBCO Capabilities

All TOBCO technicians, along with sub-contractors and other operators are highly trained and experienced in carrying out electrical installation and connection works across the board.

We’re capable of incorporating our certified skills and workmanship with an operations plan that suits the needs of both you and the public, ensuring minimal disruption to local communities.