Australian Capital Territory
Construction Occupations (Licensing) (Mandatory Qualifications) Declaration (No 1)*
Notifiable Instrument NI2004—329
made under the
Construction Occupations (Licensing) Regulations 2004, Regulation 13

Under Regulation 13 of the Constructions Occupations (Licensing) Regulations 2004 I declare those qualifications as specified in column 3 of the schedule to this instrument to be necessary for an individual to be eligible to be licensed in the construction occupation and occupation class specified in columns 1 and 2 respectively.

Richard Johnston
Registrar
Australian Capital Territory Construction Occupations

30 August 2004

Construction Occupations (Licensing) Regulations 2004
Mandatory Qualifications
Schedule

Builder			
	Class A	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	a tertiary qualification in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering or building that the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board has determined is a bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or doctoral degree in the Australian Qualifications Framework system; and
(b)	after obtaining the qualification referred to in 1 a), not less than 3 years full time building work experience, carried out independently by the applicant as a class B licensed builder, other than:
(i)	building work of the kind that an unconditional builder’s licence class C authorises;
(ii)	specialist building work; and
(iii)	basic building work; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	an overseas tertiary qualification in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering or building where the standard required for attaining that qualification is equivalent to or higher than, that required for attaining a corresponding qualification referred to in 1 a); and
(b)	after obtaining the qualification referred to in 2 a), building work experience of the kind referred to in 1 b) for the period referred to in 1 b); or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	satisfactorily completed the competency examination recognised by the registrar; and
(b)	building work experience of the kind referred to in 1 b) for the period referred to in 1 b); or

4.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current builders licence class A issued under the Building Act 1972; or
(b)	previously held a builders licence class A within a 12 month period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	
	Class B	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	the qualification referred to in 1 a) or 2 a) for Class A or a qualification in building that the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board has determined is a diploma or an advanced diploma in the Australian Qualification Framework system; and
(b)	after commencing the course that led to the qualification referred to in 1 a), not less than 2 years full time building work experience carried out under supervision by a class A or class B license holder, other than:
(i)	specialist building work; and
(ii)	basic building work; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	satisfactorily completed the competency examination recognised by the registrar; and
(b)	experience of the kind referred to in 1 b) for a period that totals not less than 4 years full time; or 

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current builders licence class B issued under the Building Act 1972;or
(b)	previously held a builders licence class B within a 12 month period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	
	Class C	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	the qualification referred to in 1 a) for Class B or a qualification in building that the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board has determined is a certificate IV in the Australian Qualification Framework system; and

(b)	after commencing the course that led to the qualification referred to in 1 a), not less that 2 years full time building work experience, including residential construction or equivalent, carried out under supervision, other than;
(i)	specialist building work; and
(ii)	basic building work; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	satisfactorily completed the competency examination recognised by the registrar; and
(b)	experience including the kind of experience referred to in 1 b) for a period that totals not less than 4 years full time; or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current builders licence class C issued under the Building Act 1972;or
(b)	previously held a builders licence class C within a 12 month period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	

	Class D	1.	The applicant has carried out, under the supervision of a person qualified to undertake basic building work for periods that total not less than 3 years full time, basic building work of the kind specified in the application; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current builders licence class D issued under the Building Act 1972; or
(b)	previously held a builders licence class D within a 12 month period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	
	Owner-Builder	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	satisfactorily completed the competency examination recognised by the registrar; and
(b)	experience sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant is capable of carrying out the building work in the relevant building approval.	

Building Surveyor			
	Principal Building Surveyor	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	registration by the Institution of Engineers Australia on the national professional engineers register in the area of practice of “principal certifier-building (ACT)”; or
(b)	accreditation as a building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors ; or
(c)	accreditation as a building surveyor by the Building Surveyors and Allied Professional Board provided before 1 January 2003.	
	Principal Building Surveyor Employee	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	registration by the Institution of Engineers Australia on the national professional engineers register in the area of practice of “principal certifier-building (ACT)”; or
(b)	accreditation as a building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors ; or
(c)	accreditation as a building surveyor by the Building Surveyors and Allied Professional Board provided before 1 January 2003.	
	General Building Surveyor	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	accreditation as an assistant building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or
(b)	accreditation as an assistant building surveyor by the Building Surveyors and Allied Professional Board provided before 1 January 2003.	
	General Building Surveyor Employee	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	accreditation as an assistant building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or
(b)	accreditation as an assistant building surveyor by the Building Surveyors and Allied Professional Board provided before 1 January 2003.	
	Principal Government Building Surveyor	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	Registration by the Institution of Engineers Australia on the national professional engineers register in the area of practice of “principal certifier-building (ACT)”; or
(b)	accreditation as a building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or
(c)	accreditation as a building surveyor by the Building Surveyors and Allied Professional Board provided before 1 January 2003.	
	Government Building Surveyor	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	accreditation as an assistant building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or
(b)	accreditation as an assistant building surveyor by the Building Surveyors and Allied Professional Board provided before 1 January 2003.	
Plumbing plan certifier		1.	The applicant has:
(a)	registration by the Institution of Engineers, Australia on the national professional engineers register in the area of practice of “building services”; and
(b)	statement of competency in hydraulic systems from the Institution of Engineers, Australia; and
(c)	demonstrated knowledge of AS/NZS 3500 – Plumbing and Drainage; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a sanitary plumber’s licence; and
(b)	an advanced sanitary drainer’s licence; and
(c)	a statement evidencing satisfactory completion of a backflow prevention course offered by a registered training provider; and
(d)	after the grant of the licences referred to in (a) and (b), 3 years experience as a sanitary plumber or advanced sanitary drainer.	
Electrician			
	Electrical Contractor	1.	The applicant has an unrestricted electrical licence; or

2.	the applicant has a current electrical contractor’s licence issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971.	
	Unrestricted	1.	The applicant has a Certificate III in Electro technology Systems Electrician; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	served, as an apprentice electrical mechanic, electrical fitter mechanic or electrical fitter, or in a trade that is an equivalent trade; and
(b)	satisfied the Registrar by passing any oral, written or practical examinations as required by the Registrar  to determine their qualifications and skill level; and
(c)	holds a certificate issued by the relevant department educational institution in the ACT or other state or Territory or Registered Training Organisation; and
(d)	practical experience in electrical wiring work that is sufficient to enable the applicant to undertake electrical wiring work without supervision; or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	qualifications in electrical engineering that make the applicant eligible for corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia; and
(b)	satisfied the Registrar by passing any oral, written or practical examinations as required by the Registrar  to determine their qualifications and skill level; and
(c)	has practical experience in electrical wiring work that is sufficient to enable the applicant to undertake electrical wiring work without supervision; or

4.	the applicant has:
(a)	a certificate of recognition as a recognised tradesman under the Tradesman’s Rights Regulation Act 1946 (C'wth) part 5; and
(b)	satisfied the Registrar by passing any oral, written or practical examinations as required by the Registrar to determine their qualifications and skill level; and
(c)	has practical experience in electrical wiring work that is sufficient to enable the applicant to undertake electrical wiring work without supervision; or

5.	the applicant has: 
(a)	authorisation under New Zealand law, to carry out all kinds of electrical wiring work without any restriction or limitation; and

(b)	satisfied the Registrar by passing any oral, written or practical examinations as required by the Registrar to determine their qualifications and skill level; and
(c)	has practical experience in electrical wiring work that is sufficient to enable the applicant to undertake electrical wiring work without supervision; or

6.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current electrician’s licence grade A or grade B as applicable issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971; or
(b)	previously held an electrician’s licence Grade A or B within a 5 year period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	
	Electrotechnology Systems Permit	1.	the applicant has the qualifications listed for an unrestricted electrician, except the requirement for 12 months experience.	
	Restricted - electrotechnology assembly and servicing electrical fitting	2.	The applicant has:
(a)	completed of Restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	a trade certificate in electrical fitting; and
(c)	either:
(i)	completed the Restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	12 months experience with the completion of not less than 75% of the electrical licensing logbook; or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current restricted electrical licence authorising systems assembly and servicing electrical fitting issued under the Electrical Safety Act 1971; or
(b)	previously held a restricted electrical licence incidental to electrical fitting issued under the Electrical Safety Act 1971, within a 5 year period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	

	Restricted – electrotechnology systems mechanical fitting	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	completed a Restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	a trade certificate in the mechanical trades; and
(c)	either:
(i)	completed the Restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	12 months experience with the completion of not less than 75% of the electrical licensing logbook; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current restricted electrical licence authorising systems mechanical fitting issued under the Electrical Safety Act 1971; or

(b)	previously held a restricted electrical licence incidental to mechanical fitting, issued under the Electrical Safety Act 1971, within a 5 year period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	
	Restricted -electrotechnology systems plumbing and gas fitting	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	completed a Restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	a trade certificate in plumbing and gasfitting; and
(c)	either:
(i)	completed the Restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	12 months experience with the completion of not less than 75% of the electrical licensing log book; or

2.	the applicant has:

(a)	a current restricted electrical licence authorising systems plumbing and gas fitting issued under the Electrical Safety Act 1971; or
(b)	previously held a restricted electrical licence incidental to plumbing and gas fitting issued under the Electrical Safety Act 1971, within a 5 year period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	
	Restricted -electrotechnology systems refrigeration and air conditioning	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	completed of Restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	a trade certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning; and
(c)	either:
(i)	completed the Restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	12 months experience with the completion of not less than 75% of the electrical licensing logbook; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current restricted electrical licence authorising systems refrigeration and air conditioning work issued under the Electrical Safety Act 1971; or
(b)	previously held under the Electrical Safety Act 1971, a restricted electrical licence incidental to refrigeration and air conditioning, within a 5 year period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	
	Restricted -electrotechnology systems type B Gas Appliances	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	completed of Restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	accreditation from ACT Workcover as a type B Gas appliance worker; and
(c)	either:
(i)	completed the Restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	12 months experience with the completion of not less than 75% of the electrical licensing logbook; or
2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current restricted electrical licence authorising systems type B appliance work issued under the Electrical Safety Act 1971; or
(b)	previously held under the Electrical Safety Act 1971, a restricted electrical licence incidental to type B gas appliances, within a 5 year period prior to making the application and is not unlicensed as a result of disciplinary actions.	
	Electrotechnology systems restricted permit - electrotechnology systems assembly and servicing electrical fitting	1.	The applicant:
(a)	has completed the restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	has a trade certificate in electrical fitting; and
(c)	is undertaking incidental electrical work under the supervision of a licensee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete either:
(i)	the restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	not less than 75% of the restricted electrical licensing log book within 12 months.	
	Electrotechnology systems restricted permit - electrotechnology systems mechanical fitting	1.	The applicant:
(a)	has completed the restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	has a trade certificate in mechanical fitting; and
(c)	is undertaking incidental electrical work under the supervision of a licensee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete either:
(i)	the restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	not less than 75% of the restricted electrical licensing log book within 12 months.	
	Electrotechnology systems restricted permit -
electrotechnology systems plumbing and gas fitting	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	Completed the Restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	A trade certificate in plumbing and gas fitting; and 
(c)	is undertaking incidental electrical work under the supervision of a licensee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete either:
(i)	the restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	not less than 75% of the restricted electrical licensing log book within 12 months.	
	Electrotechnology systems restricted permit – electrotechnology systems refrigeration and air conditioning	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	Completed the Restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	A trade certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning; and 
(c)	is undertaking incidental electrical work under the supervision of a licensee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete either:
(i)	the restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	not less than 75% of the restricted electrical licensing log book within 12 months.	
	Electrotechnology systems restricted permit – Electrotechnology systems type B gas appliances	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	completed restricted electrical licensing modules National Restricted Electrical Licensing 1 and National Restricted Electrical Licensing 2 or equivalent; and
(b)	a statement from their employer or (the applicant if self-employed) stating the principal trade to which the incidental electrical work applies and the need for the restricted electrical licence in that trade; or

2.	the applicant:
(a)	has a trade certificate in the principal trade to which the incidental electrical work applies; or
(b)	has accreditation from ACT Work Cover as a Class B Gas appliance worker; and
(c)	is undertaking incidental electrical work under the supervision of a licensee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete either:
(i)	the restricted electrical licensing log book in not less than four months; or
(ii)	not less than 75% of the restricted electrical licensing log book within 12 months.	
Drainer			
	Advanced Sanitary Drainer	1.	The applicant has a journeyperson licence; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	an operative drainer licence; and
(b)	a certificate IV in Plumbing Technology or equivalent, showing pass in the subjects on waste disposal services and Plumbing Contracting Technology, issued by a registered Training Authority; and
(c)	a completed statement by employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing a minimum of the equivalent of 12 months full-time experience in draining; or

3.	the applicant has a Reciprocity Certificate issued by a member of ANZRA, or equivalent detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licensing requirements; or

4.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current advanced sanitary drainer licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held an advanced sanitary drainer licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Journeyperson, Drainer	1.	the applicant has:
(a)	either:
(i)	a certificate of Competency in Plumbing issued by the Registered Training Authority; or 
(ii)	course results in Certificate III Plumbing Trade or equivalent; and
(b)	a letter from the Vocational Training authority indicating the successful completion of an apprenticeship; or

2.	the applicant has a Reciprocity Certificate issued by a member of ANZRA, or equivalent detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licensing requirements; or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current journeyperson drainer licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a journeyperson drainer licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Operative Drainer	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	Certificate in Drainage issued by a Registered Training Authority; or
(b)	Reciprocity Certificate issued by a member of ANZRA, or equivalent detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licensing requirements; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current operative drainer licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held an operative drainer licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
Plumber			
	Sanitary Plumber	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	journeyperson plumber licence; and
(b)	Certificate IV in Plumbing Technology or equivalent with a pass in the subjects on Waste Disposal Services II, Water Supply Services II and Plumbing Contracting Technology; issued by a Registered Training Authority; and
(c)	completed statement by employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing a minimum of 6 years acceptable supervised general practical trade experience; or
2.	the applicant has a Reciprocity Certificate issued by a member of the ANZRA detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licencing requirements; or 

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current sanitary plumber licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a sanitary plumber licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Water Supply Plumber	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	journeyperson plumber licence; and
(b)	certificate IV in Plumbing Technology or equivalent with a pass in the subjects on Water Supply Services II and Plumbing Contracting Technology; issued by a Registered Training Authority; and
(c)	completed statement by employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing a minimum of the equivalent of 6 months full-time experience each in, water services and general plumbing; or

2.	the applicant has a reciprocity certificate issued by a member of ANZRA detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licensing requirements; or
3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current water supply plumber licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a water supply plumber licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action; or

4.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current sprinkler fitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; and
(b)	an appropriate journeyperson licence; and 
(c)	a certificate of competency in sprinkler fitting, issued by a Registered Training Authority and a letter from a Vocational Training Authority, indicating the successful completion  of an apprenticeship; and
(d)	a completed Water Supply Services II and Plumbing Contracting Technology subjects from Certificate IV and Plumbing Contracting Technology subjects from Certificate IV Plumbing Technology; and
(e)	a completed statement by an employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing 4 years experience in the installation of fire protection/sprinkler systems.
	
	Fire Sprinkler Fitter	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	an appropriate journeyperson licence; and
(b)	a certificate of competency in sprinkler fitting, issued by a Registered Training Authority and a letter from Vocational Training Authority, indicating the successful completion of an apprenticeship; and
(c)	a completed Water Supply Services II and Plumbing Contracting Technology subjects from Certificate IV Plumbing Technology; and
(d)	a completed statement by an employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing 4 years experience in the installation of fire protection/sprinkler systems; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current sprinkler licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; and
(b)	previously held a spinkler licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Journeyperson Fire Sprinkler Fitter	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	either:
(i)	a Certificate of competency in Fire Sprinkler Fitting, issued by a Registered Training Authority; or
(ii)	course results in Fire Sprinkler Fitting; and
(iii)	a letter from the Vocational Training Authority indicating the successful completion of an apprenticeship; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current journeyperson sprinkler fitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or 
(b)	previously held a journeyperson sprinkler fitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Journeyperson Plumber	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	a certificate of Competency in Plumbing issued by the Registered Training Authority; or
(b)	course results in certificate III Plumbing Trade or equivalent; and 

(c)	a letter or certificate from a Vocational Training Authority indicating the successful completion of an apprenticeship; or

2.	the applicant has a reciprocity certificate issued by a member of ANZRA detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licensing requirements; or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current journeyperson plumber licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a journeyperson plumber licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
Gasfitter			
	Advanced 	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	gasfitter’s licence held for a minimum of 12 months; and
(b)	completed statement by employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing a minimum of the equivalent of 12 months experience in natural gas work for pressures above 21 kPa; and
(c)	list of up to 20 installations carried out on pressures above 21 kPa; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current advanced gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held an advanced gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	General	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	journeyperson gasfitter licence; and
(b)	Certificate IV in Plumbing or equivalent showing a pass in subjects on gas services and Plumbing Contracting Technology; issued by a registered Training Authority; and
(c)	completed statement by an employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing a minimum of the equivalent of 12 months full-time experience in gasfitting; or

2.	the applicant has a Reciprocity Certificate issued by a member of ANZRA, or equivalent detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licensing requirements; or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Journeyperson Gasfitter	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	either a:
(i)	certificate of competency in Plumbing issued by a Registered Training Authority; or
(ii)	course results in Certificate III Plumbing Trade or equivalent; and
(b)	letter from the Vocational Training Authority, indicating the successful completion of an apprenticeship; or

2.	the applicant has a Reciprocity Certificate issued by a member of ANZRA, or equivalent detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licencing requirements; or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current journeyperson gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a journeyperson gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	

	LPG Gasfitter (vapour phase)	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	journeyperson gasfitter licence; and
(b)	certificate in LPG Restricted installations and/or course results showing a pass in subjects relating to gas services from Certificate IV Plumbing Technology, including Plumbing Contract Technology; and
(c)	completed statement by an employer (signed by holder of an appropriate licence) detailing a minimum of the equivalent of 12 months full-time experience in LP gasfitting (vapour phase); or.

2.	the applicant has a Reciprocity Certificate issued by a member of ANZRA, or equivalent detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licencing requirements; or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current advanced gasfitter licence, gasfitter licence or restricted liquefied petroleum gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held an advanced gasfitter licence, gasfitter licence or restricted liquefied petroleum gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	LPG Gasfitter
(liquid phase)	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	LPG gasfitter (vapour phase) licence; and
(b)	certificate in LPG Restricted installations and/or appropriate subjects from Certificate IV Plumbing Technology; including Plumbing Contract Technology, (course results showing a pass in subjects relating to gas services;) and
(c)	completed statement by an employer (signed by holder of an appropriate licence) detailing a minimum of 20 supervised installations (vapour phase); and
(d)	completion of LPG installation unrestricted course; and
(e)	completed statement by an employer  (signed by holder of an appropriate licence) detailing up to 5 supervised installations plus 12 month’s experience in liquid phase storage and capacity in excess of 7.5kl; or

2.	the applicant has a Reciprocity Certificate issued by a member of ANZRA, or equivalent detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licencing requirements; or

3.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current liquefied petroleum gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a liquefied petroleum gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Restricted automotive – LPG	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	certificate in alternative fuel for vehicles – LPG; and
(b)	certificate of competency in the automotive field; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current restricted automotive gasfitter licence (LPG) issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or

(b)	previously held a restricted automotive gasfitter licence (LPG) issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Restricted automotive – NGV	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	certificate in alternative fuel for vehicles – NGV or CNG; and
(b)	certificate of competency in the automotive field; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current restricted automotive gasfitter licence (NVG) or (CNG) issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitter Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a restricted automotive gasfitter licence (NVG) or (CNG) issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Restricted automotive – LPG forklifts	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	statement of attainment in forklift LPG gasfitting – restricted; and
(b)	certificate of competency in the automotive field.; or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current restricted automotive gasfitter licence (LPG forklifts) issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a restricted automotive gasfitter licence (LPG forklifts) issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	
	Restricted automotive – NGV forklifts	1.	The applicant has a:
(a)	statement of attainment in Forklift NGV or CNG, gasfitter – restricted; and
(b)	certificate of competency in the automotive field or

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	a current restricted automotive gasfitter licence (NVG or CNG forklifts) issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a restricted automotive gasfitter licence (NVG or CNG forklifts) issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action. 	
Terms and Definitions		Reference to the carrying out of building work by the applicant either independently or under supervision does not include: quantity surveying, administering contracts, designing, drafting, and off-site fabricating, except for any periods where the activity involved the actual carrying out of building work by the person independently or under supervision.

Reference to journeyperson, includes a reference journeyman as previously defined under legislation repealed upon the commencement of the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004.

Basic building work has the same meaning as the term defined under section 10 of the Building Act 2004.

Full time means, in respect of a period of time, the approximate total number of normal working hours that a person employed full time in the construction industry would be reasonably expected to work during that period.

Unconditional means not subject to a condition or endorsement imposed by the registrar.