Authorised NSW Compliance Inspector

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BUSINESS
LEGALLY
PROTECTED?

PAT Testing & Tagging  ·  AS/NZS 3760:2022
Exit & Emergency Lighting  ·  AS/NZS 2293.2:2019
Smoke Alarm Compliance  ·  AS 3786:2014

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WHS Act 2011
Fully Insured
Same-Day Certificate
NSW Certified
VERNARDS COMPLIANCE GROUP ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ❧ ❧ VCG ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORISED INSPECTOR AS/NZS 3760:2022
WHS ACT 2011
Work Health & Safety (Cth)
AS/NZS 3760:2022
Australian Testing Standard
3 – 12 MONTHS
Mandatory inspection cycles
ALL COMMERCIAL
Government enforced requirement
$50,000+ FINES
Per non-compliance offence
Government Requirements

IT IS NOT OPTIONAL.
IT IS THE LAW.

Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760:2022, every commercial business operating electrical appliances must have them regularly tested by a qualified, insured inspector. Failure risks fines, business closure, voided insurance and personal legal liability.

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Legal Obligation
The WHS Act 2011 places a primary duty of care on all PCBUs to ensure safe electrical equipment. Non-compliance is a criminal matter, not merely administrative.
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SafeWork Inspections
SafeWork NSW conducts unannounced site inspections. Inspectors have authority to issue immediate prohibition notices — closing your business on the spot.
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Documentation Required
You must maintain a current test register with certificates on-site at all times. No records = same legal exposure as no testing at all.
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MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

Under the WHS Act 2011, failure to maintain safe electrical equipment is a Category 2 offence. Fines apply per appliance — 30 untested items can mean 30 separate fines. Insurance routinely denied without test records.

$50K+ Max SafeWork Fine
— Not A VCG Fee
Mandatory Inspection Frequency — Appliances, Lighting & Smoke Alarms
Business / Environment Type Cycle Typical Appliances Standard
Commercial kitchens, hair & beauty salons, gyms, construction 3 Months Coffee machines, straighteners, power tools, extension leads Cl. 5.4–5.5
NSW Schools, TAFE campuses, childcare & medical facilities 6 Months Lab equipment, computers, projectors, medical devices Cl. 5.6
Nursing homes, NDIS facilities, hotels, aged care 6 Months Medical beds, microwaves, kettles, mobility devices Cl. 5.6
Offices, retail stores, preschools, low-risk environments 12 Months Computers, printers, general appliances, smoke alarms Cl. 5.7 / AS 3786
40%Commercial fires caused
by faulty appliances
1 in 3Insurance claims denied
without test records
$4–6Per item tested —
protection you can afford
100%Certificate issued
on-site, same day
90 minExit light battery
backup, tested 6-monthly
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SEE HOW
VCG WORKS
FOR YOU

Watch our compliance overview to understand exactly what happens during a PAT testing visit — from appliance inspection to certificate issue — and why it matters for your business.

What a SafeWork inspector looks for
How PASS and FAIL tags protect your business
Why documentation is as important as the test
What happens during a typical VCG site visit
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Our Services

WHAT WE DELIVER

Every service is fully documented, certified and handled start to finish. One call and your compliance is sorted.

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Complete On-Site Compliance Package
Our flagship service covers everything in a single visit: every appliance physically tested with calibrated equipment, PASS or FAIL tagged immediately on-site, full digital register produced, certificate of compliance issued before we leave, and all records emailed to you within 24 hours. One invoice. Zero hassle. Full legal coverage.
✅ Same-Day Certificate 📧 Digital Records 🔄 Free Re-test 30 Days 📅 Auto Reminders
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PAT Testing & Tagging
Full AS/NZS 3760:2022 electrical safety testing. Earth resistance, insulation resistance, visual inspection. Green PASS or Red FAIL tag applied immediately.
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WHS Audit Preparation
We prepare your complete compliance documentation package — ready for SafeWork inspectors, insurance assessors or governing body audits. Never be caught unprepared.
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Managed Service Contracts
Annual, 6-month or 3-month managed contracts. We track your due dates, contact you, and arrive on schedule. 15% discount on all visits. Zero admin on your end.
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RCD & Safety Switch Testing
Residual current device testing to ensure your safety switches trip correctly. Critical for aged care, schools and high-risk environments under AS/NZS 3017.
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Exit & Emergency Lighting
Full AS/NZS 2293.2:2019 routine service — 90-minute discharge test on every fitting, function check, and PASS/FAIL tagging. Certificate and logbook update issued on completion.
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Smoke Alarm Safety & Compliance
Testing, battery checks and compliance certification to AS 3786:2014. Supply & install of RF interconnected smoke alarm systems available for NSW's 2026 interconnection requirements.
$120 Call-out fee
1–20 items, cert included
$2.50 Per item (100+)
Lower call-out on volume
15% Off all visits
On annual contracts
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Full Price List
⚡PAT Testing & Tagging
AS/NZS 3760:2022
  • Standard Call-Out (1–20 items)$120 / site
  • Additional appliances (21+ items)$50 / site
  • Pass/Fail labels & cert reportIncluded
  • Free 30-day repair re-testingIncluded
  • RCD safety switch testingFrom $8 / test
  • Commercial & 3-phase gearQuote / site
  • Minor electrical repairs / fixes$65 / hour
💡Exit & Emergency Lighting
AS/NZS 2293.2:2019
  • Base inspection, up to 10 fittings$180 / site
  • Additional fitting$12 / fitting
90-minute discharge test on every fitting, PASS/FAIL tagged and logged.
🚨Smoke Alarm Compliance
AS 3786:2014
  • BBase Property Inspection (up to 3 alarms)$120 / site
  • Additional Standard Alarm ComplianceFrom $20 / alarm
  • RF Wireless Interconnect InspectionIncluded / quote
  • Full RF System Supply & InstallationFrom $650 / pack
  • Additional RF Wireless Alarms InstalledQuote / site
  • Annual Compliance Certificate & ReportIncluded
  • Fault Remediation & Urgent Replacement$65 / hour>
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ORGANISATIONS
THAT RELY
ON VCG

We have proudly served businesses, government facilities, schools and care organisations across New South Wales. Our clients choose us for reliability, speed, and the peace of mind that comes from documented, certified compliance.

Every client we serve receives a fully documented test register, itemised compliance report, and on-site certificate — ready to present to SafeWork inspectors, insurance assessors, or governing bodies at any time.

Our service protects your staff, your clients, and your business licence.
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NSW Public &
Private Schools
K–12 classrooms, labs, staffrooms & sports facilities
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TAFE NSW
Campuses
Workshops, hospitality labs, IT suites & trade centres
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St Vincent
Nursing Homes
Medical equipment, resident rooms & kitchens
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Bunnings
Warehouse
Trade tools, power equipment & warehouse facilities
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Goverment
Office Buildings
Administrative offices & participant support hubs
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Preschools &
Childcare Centres
Kitchens, learning areas & outdoor facilities
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Don't wait for a SafeWork inspector to find what we can fix now. One call gets you a free site assessment, a no-obligation quote, and a path to full compliance — same day.

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