ECA WA is Western Australia's largest membership organisation for electrical apprentices, workers and businesses, with more than 2,600 active members across regional and metro WA. Our members access local technical, legal and safety support through a variety of services, initiatives and events.
Become a member
We employ technical experts to assist members with their technical and regulatory queries through our popular Technical Hotline. Our Technical Knowledge Base (TKB) can be accessed by members 24/7, via their smartphone or tablet.
Technical advice
ECA Legal provides electrical industry stakeholders and other clients with expert legal advice, assistance, and representation at reduced rates.
Legal advice
Our experienced safety team provides members with Work Health and Safety services, resources and specialist advice.
Safety Support
Our Technical Knowledge Base (TKB) enables members to search the Wiring Rules, a variety of standards, industry updates, network regulator requirements and more, quickly and easily, via their smart device.
When it comes to running or working for a WA-based electrical business, you can rely on the support of our local technical, legal and safety teams who understand WA’s specific requirements and legislation.
Choose from two levels of membership: the Electrical Worker (EW) Membership and the Full Membership.
Over 1,800 members
ECA WA has over 650 apprentices currently as members
10,000 member queries in the last 12 months
92% of all members sought assistance from us
Over 1,600 event attendees throughout the year
Our TKB is a searchable knowledge base where members can easily access the Wiring Rules, a variety of Standards, Western Power's WAER and WASIR, WHS, Building and Energy's Energy Bulletins and more, 24/7 via their tablet or smartphone.
The Technical Hotline is a free^ service for all Business Members, providing an easy way for electrical contracting businesses to access prompt technical assistance when required. (^Standard call charges apply - please refer to your phone provider).
Members receive discounts off some post-trade courses at the College of Electrical Training (CET) and Equip-Safe.
Our experienced safety team provides members with Work Health and Safety services, resources and specialist advice.
Members receive discounted rates and free services from ECA Legal, including free 30-minute phone or email advice and consultation, free Letters of Demand (for claims below $10,000) and access to a range of workplace templates and policies.
We ensure members know about the latest changes, news and updates that are relevant to their work and business through a variety of print and digital publications and social channels.
Members receive a 5% discount on the charge out rate for apprentice hire. This discount applies for the length of their membership with ECA WA and, for many electrical contractors, this saving amounts to the equivalent of their annual membership fee.
