Record-checking tips for an existing draft from the retired Tradie Forms NSW CCEW
Practical tips for capturing the job accurately, then completing the current NSW CCEW in BCNSW eCert.
Use these tips only when checking a saved draft from the retired Tradie Forms CCEW. Complete all new CCEWs directly in the BCNSW eCert portal.
Tradie Forms does not provide the new CCEW or direct eCert lodgement. Existing drafts are historical references only.
Capture the CCEW details while you are still on site. This reduces the chance of forgetting crucial details and saves a return trip for missing readings or addresses.
Capture test measurements and equipment details at the switchboard before you leave the property.
Check the full draft against your job records before entering the current details in eCert:
All mandatory fields completed
Test results recorded from calibrated equipment
Customer and installation addresses match the job file
Licence numbers and expiry dates are current
Customer email is correct so eCert can send their copy
The eCert declaration matches the work and tests
The Tradie Forms draft uses legacy CCEW labels. Treat eCert as the current source of truth and resolve any difference there before submission.
If the same person installed and tested, use Same as installer on the Tester section only when that person genuinely performed both roles.
When installer and tester differ:
Enter each person's licence details separately
Verify expiry dates against the physical licence or NSW trades register
Update stored details after every licence renewal
Set a reminder to review installer and tester contact details quarterly and after licence renewals.
Enter the customer address in Customer and the job site in Installation. They are often the same for residential work but not always
Use Same as customer address on Installation when the site matches the customer record
For rural or new estates, confirm lot/RMB vs street number with site documentation
Do not abbreviate street types in address fields (use "Street", not "St")
See Customer and Installation .
Select installation type and work carried out options that match the actual job. These drive what else the form requires (e.g. metering rows, non-compliance reference).
Document each equipment category you worked on with accurate ratings, quantities, and particulars. Include model numbers for major items.
Complete tests in the field, then record results on the Test report section before certification. Use Check All only when every listed test was actually performed.
Review the declaration shown in eCert and make it only after checking every section against the job.
Save the eCert confirmation or reference with the job record so you can retrieve the submitted CCEW later.
Record the eCert reference, customer, installation address, test date, and submission date in the job file.
CCEW submissions are official records. Follow the current NSW record-keeping requirements and back up your job evidence and eCert confirmation.
Do not rely on a single storage location for compliance records.
Common mistakes Frequent field errors and how to avoid them.