Test and Tag Queensland
Test and Tag Requirements and Costs in Queensland
Jason Martin, Queensland Restricted Electrical Contractor - Licence No. 1511156. Information checked October 2026.
Queensland workplaces need their portable electrical equipment tested and tagged regularly, and how often depends on the type of workplace.
With Total Tag Solutions, testing starts at $150, which covers your first 15 items, then $4.50 per item. GST not required.
Licensed: Queensland Restricted Electrical Contractor Licence No. 1511156
Tested to the Australian standard (AS/NZS 3760) with a professional Wavecom tester
We come to you: Brisbane's northside, southside and the Sunshine Coast
Based in Mango Hill, near North Lakes
After-hours testing available, weekdays until 9 pm and Saturdays
Blue Card holder for schools, kindergartens and childcare
Full testing report and retest reminders included
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Pricing
How much does test and tag cost?
Our standard service is $150 and covers your first 15 items. Each extra item is $4.50. The $150 service is our minimum charge, so even a small job has a clear starting price.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard service, first 15 items | $150 |
| Each additional item | $4.50 |
| Three-phase equipment | From $10 per item |
| Portable RCD (safety switch) testing | Priced on quote |
| After-hours, or locations outside our standard area | An extra fee may apply; we'll confirm it when you book |
GST not required. Prices are current as at October 2026 and may change. Your price is always confirmed before any work begins.
What it might cost your business
| Example | Items | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tradie with tools and leads | 20 | $172.50 |
| Small office | 40 | $262.50 |
| Workshop | 80 | $442.50 |
Based on standard items only. For an exact price, just tell us roughly how many items you have and where you are.
Visual check
A visual check of every appliance, lead and power board.
Electrical testing
Electrical testing with a professional Wavecom tester.
Durable tags
A durable tag on every item, showing the test date and the next test date.
Full report
A full report listing every item and its result.
Retest reminder
A reminder when your next test is due.
A General Guide
How often does equipment need testing?
It depends on your type of workplace and how hard your equipment works. Listed below is our general guide for more detailed information visit WorkSafe Qld.
Every 3 months
- Construction and demolition sites
- Tradies working on construction sites
- Other high-risk environments
Every 6 months
- Tradies' tools and leads (away from construction sites)
- Factories and manufacturing
- Mechanical workshops
- Harsh or outdoor environments
Every 12 months
- Retail and hospitality
- Schools, kindergartens and childcare
- Gyms and fitness centres
- Similar everyday workplaces
Up to every 5 years
- Office work if no safety-switch
- Low-risk areas where equipment and cords stay in place, such as server rooms
This is a general guide only. Intervals vary depending on the workplace, equipment and risk assessment.
Not sure where you fit? Ask us when you get a quote and we'll recommend a schedule best for you.
What happens on the day?
CHECK, TEST, TAG, REPORT
1
Check
We look over each item for damage and wear.
2
Test
We test each item with a professional Wavecom tester.
3
Tag
Each item that passes gets a tag showing the test date and next test date.
4
Report
You get a full report of every item and its result.
If an item fails, we tag it so no one uses it and note it in your report. It can then be repaired by an electrician or replaced.
We don't do repairs, but we'll explain the problem.
Blue Card Holder
Test & Tag for schools, kindergartens and childcare
Jason holds a Blue Card, so we're cleared to work in schools, kindergartens and childcare centres. We can test outside opening hours or during holidays so children and staff aren't disrupted.
Total Tag Solutions Reviews
Trusted for Practical, Reliable Compliance Support
Fantastic experience! Jason was friendly, knowledgeable and completed all testing and tagging quickly and professionally. Great communication throughout the process and very competitive pricing. I’ll definitely be using him again for our future compliance needs.
Jason from total tag solutions was superb to deal with. From the first point of communication which was very prompt to the work been completed . Our company will be using them regularly moving forward now . Highly recommend them and there services
Common questions
How much does test and tag cost?
Our testing starts at $150 for your first 15 items, then $4.50 per item. No GST is added.
How often do I need to test and tag?
As a general guide: construction sites every 3 months, workshops and factories every 6 months, services and most other workplaces every 12 months and office work if no safety switch every 5 years. We'll recommend the right schedule for you.
Who can test and tag in Queensland?
It must be done by someone trained and competent, and a business offering it needs an electrical contractor licence. We're licensed and test and tag is what we specialise in.
What do the tag colours mean?
On construction sites, tag colours change every three months so overdue items stand out: red for December to February, green for March to May, blue for June to August and yellow for September to November.
Can you test after hours?
Yes. We test until 9 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays, so your team isn't interrupted. An extra fee may apply; we'll confirm it when you book.
Get a clear price for your workplace.
Test it. Tag it. Trust it.
Tell us roughly how many items you have and where you are. We usually reply the same or next day. After-hours testing available.