Australian Capital Territory
Construction Occupations (Licensing) (Mandatory Qualifications) Declaration 2012 (No 3)
Notifiable Instrument NI2012—303
made under the
Construction Occupations (Licensing) Regulation 2004, section 13 (Qualifications for individuals)

1.	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Construction Occupations (Licensing) (Mandatory Qualifications) Declaration 2012 (No 3).
2.	Commencement
This instrument commences on the day after notification.
3.	Declaration
I declare those qualifications 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.
4.	Revocation
	NI2012-177 is revoked.

David Middlemiss
Australian Capital Territory Construction Occupations Registrar

15 June 2012

Construction Occupations (Licensing) Regulation 2004
Mandatory Qualifications
Schedule

Asbestos
Assessor			
	Class A	1.	The applicant satisfies the registrar that the applicant has—
(a)	completed the “Course in Asbestos Assessment” with a national accreditation number “80806ACT” listed as an accredited course on the training.gov.au website or in the alternative the successful completion of the unit of competency “Conduct asbestos assessment associated with removal” with unit number “CPCCBC5014A”, which is a unit within the “CPC08 - Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package” listed on the training.gov.au website, and in both cases the course was delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the course in scope; and
(b)	a university qualification in occupational or industrial hygiene or occupational health and safety or an environmental or biological science discipline or a discipline encompassing building construction; or another qualification that the registrar is satisfied provides a comparable level of knowledge in asbestos assessment; and
(c)	not less than 4 years part time, or 2 years full time, relevant work experience in performing or supervising the work of an asbestos assessment service prior to making the application.

	Class B	1.	The applicant satisfies the registrar that the applicant has—
(a)	completed the “Course in Asbestos Assessment” with a national accreditation number “80806ACT” listed as an accredited course on the training.gov.au website or in the alternative the successful completion of the unit if competency “Conduct asbestos assessment associated with removal” with unit number “CPCCBC5014A which is a unit within the “CPC08 - Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package” listed on the training.gov.au website, and in both cases the course was delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the course in scope; and
(b)	provides documented evidence to satisfy the registrar that more than 5 residential and 10 non-residential field surveys have been performed under the direct supervision of a holder of a Class A Asbestos Assessors licence or licensees and the applicant has provided details of the Class A Asbestos Assessors licence or licensees who provided the supervision.

Asbestos
Removalist			
	Class A	1.	The applicant satisfies the registrar that the applicant has—
(a)	completed the “Course in Asbestos Removal and Supervision” with a national accreditation number “80804ACT” listed as an accredited course on the training.gov.au website or in the alternative the successful completion of both units of competency “Remove Friable Asbestos” with unit number “CPCCDE3015A” and “Supervise Asbestos Removal” with unit number “CPCCBE4051A” which are units within the “CPC08 - Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package” listed on the training.gov.au website, and in both cases the course was delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the course in scope; and
(b)	had not less than 4 years part time, or 2 years full time, relevant work experience in performing the range of work that an ACT asbestos removalist licence Class A authorises.

	Class B	1.	The applicant satisfies the registrar that the applicant has—
(a)	completed the “Course in Asbestos Removal and Supervision” with a national accreditation number “80804ACT” listed as an accredited course on the training.gov.au website or in the alternative the successful completion of both units of competency “Remove Non-Friable Asbestos” with unit number “CPCCDE3014A” and “Supervise Asbestos Removal” with unit number “CPCCBE4051A” which are units within the “CPC08 - Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package” listed on the training.gov.au website, and in both cases the course was delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the course in scope; and
(b)	had not less than 4 years part time, or 2 years full time, relevant work experience in performing the range of work that an ACT asbestos removalist licence class B authorises.

Builder			
	Class A	1.	The applicant holds:
(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)	not less than 2 years of full time relevant practical building work experience, carried out by the applicant, other than:
(i)	building work of the kind that an unconditional builder’s licence class C authorises; and
(ii)	specialist building work; and
(iii)	basic building work; or

2.       The applicant holds: 
(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 previously held a builders licence class A within a 5 year period prior to making the application—
(holding or previously holding, as the case requires, such a licence (an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence was not, or is not, the subject of cancellation or suspension.) 
	
	Class B	1.	The applicant holds: 
(a)	a qualification in architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering or building that the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board has determined is a diploma or an advanced diploma in the Australian Qualification Framework system, or that the registrar is satisfied is equivalent to such a diploma or advanced diploma; and 
(b)	not less than 2 years of full time relevant practical building work experience, carried out by the applicant, other than: 
(i)	specialist building work; and
(ii)	basic building work; or

2        The applicant previously held a builders licence class B within a 5 year period prior to  making the application—
(holding or previously holding, as the case requires, such a licence (an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence was not, or is not, the subject of cancellation or suspension); or

3.      The applicant is eligible for the grant of an unconditional builders licence class A.
	
	Class C	1.	The applicant holds: 
(a)	a qualification in building that the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board has determined is a certificate IV in the Australian Qualification Framework system or that the registrar is satisfied is equivalent to such a certificate; and 
(b)	not less than 2 years of full time relevant practical building work experience, carried out by the applicant, other than; 
(i)	specialist building work; and
(ii)	basic building work; or

2.	The applicant previously held a builder licence class C within a 5 year period prior to making the application -
(holding or previously holding, as the case requires, such a licence (an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence was not, or is not, the subject of cancellation or suspension); or

3.	The applicant is eligible for the grant of an unconditional builders licence class A or B.

	Class D	1.	The applicant has carried out basic building work for periods that total not less than 3 years full time; and

Where the application also specifies that the applicant seeks an endorsement upon the licence to authorise building work, other than basic building work, the applicant is eligible for the grant of a builders licence class D authorising that other work if the registrar is satisfied that the applicant is eligible to have that licence endorsed to authorise that specialist building work; or

2.      The applicant previously held a builders licence class D within a 5 year period prior to making the application—
(holding or previously holding, as the case requires, such a licence (an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence was not, or is not, the subject of cancellation or suspension); or

3.      The applicant is eligible for the grant of an unconditional builders licence class A, B or C.	
	Owner-Builder	1.	For building work involving the construction, additions to or alteration of a residence that is classified under the Building Code of Australia as Class 1 or 2 occupancy:

The applicant holds a builder licence of class A, B or C or an interstate equivalent, or has, within 5 years of the application, successfully completed an owner-builder course or examination recognised by the registrar; or

2.	For building work involving the construction, addition to or alteration of a building or structure that is classified under the Building Code of Australia as Class 10 occupancy:

The applicant has, within the last 5 years, completed an owner-builder course recognised by the registrar, or the applicant can demonstrate relevant experience in carrying out building work that satisfies the registrar that the applicant is capable of satisfactorily carrying out the building work that is the subject of the owner-builders licence application.

Building Assessor			
	Class A – energy efficiency 	1.	The applicant satisfies the registrar that the applicant has—
(a)	a qualification in building or a building design discipline, at a minimum of certificate IV level in the Australian Qualification Framework system or another qualification that the registrar is satisfied is equivalent to such a certificate; or 
(b)	a qualification in an engineering or an environmental discipline or a discipline encompassing residential building construction and design, building energy use and energy efficiency and related standards, and the thermal performance of residential buildings at a minimum of certificate IV level in the Australian Qualification Framework system; or another qualification that the registrar is satisfied provides a comparable level of knowledge applicable to building assessment; or
(c)	a registration under the ACT House Energy Rating Scheme that is within 6 months of having lapsed or expired, where the registration was not suspended, cancelled or invalid; or 
(d)	a current accreditation as a Nationwide House Energy Scheme assessor issued by an Assessor Accrediting Organisation approved under that scheme.

2.       For applicants that do not hold a registration complying with 1(c), the applicant has satisfactorily completed the course Building Thermal Performance Assessment (Residential) with a national accreditation number “91318NSW” and listed as an accredited course on the National Training Information Service’s national register of information on courses at www.training.gov.au, and that course was delivered by a training organisation registered by an Australian State, Territory or Commonwealth Government and authorised by such a Government to deliver that course.

3.	The applicant has completed the software operation training modules from the accredited course “91318NSW” Building Thermal Performance Assessment (Residential) delivered by a Registered Training Organisation in the software application(s) the applicant wishes to be endorsed for; or completed another training course that the registrar is satisfied provides a comparable level of competency applicable to the operation of stated software.

4.	The applicant holds competencies in — 
(a)	BCGSV5001A Assess the construction of domestic scale buildings; and
(b)	BCGSV5006A Assess construction faults in residential buildings; and
(c)	BCGSV5015A Assess structural requirements of domestic scale buildings; or competency that the registrar is satisfied provides a comparable level of knowledge and skills in the physical identification of building materials, construction methods and faults as they apply to residential energy efficiency assessments and ratings.
	
	Class B – energy efficiency	1.	The applicant satisfies the registrar that the applicant has—
(a)	a qualification in building or a building design discipline, at a minimum of certificate IV level in the Australian Qualification Framework system or another qualification that the registrar is satisfied is equivalent to such a certificate; or 
(b)	a qualification in an engineering or an environmental discipline or a discipline encompassing residential building construction and design, building energy use and energy efficiency and related standards, and the thermal performance of residential buildings at a minimum of certificate IV level in the Australian Qualification Framework system; or another qualification that the registrar is satisfied provides a comparable level of knowledge applicable to building assessment; or
(c)	a registration under the ACT House Energy Rating Scheme that is within 6 months of having lapsed or expired, where the registration is not suspended, cancelled or invalid; or 
(d)	a current accreditation as a Nationwide House Energy Scheme assessor issued by an Assessor Accrediting Organisation approved under that scheme.

2.       For applicants that do not hold a registration complying with 1(c), the applicant has satisfactorily completed the course Building Thermal Performance Assessment (Residential) with a national accreditation number “91318NSW” and listed as an accredited course on the National Training Information Service’s national register of information on courses at www.training.gov.au, and that course was delivered by a training organisation registered by an Australian State, Territory or Commonwealth Government and authorised by such a Government to deliver that course.

3.	The applicant has completed the software operation training modules from the accredited course “91318NSW” Building Thermal Performance Assessment (Residential) delivered by a Registered Training Organisation in the software application(s) the applicant is applying to be endorsed for; or completed another training course that the registrar is satisfied provides a comparable level of competency applicable to the operation of stated software.

Building Surveyor			
	Principal Building Surveyor	The applicant holds: 
(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.	
	Principal Building Surveyor Employee	The applicant holds: 
(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.	
	General Building Surveyor	The applicant holds accreditation as an “assistant building surveyor” issued prior to 28 February 2011 or “building surveyor limited” issued after 28 February 2011 by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.	
	General Building Surveyor Employee	The applicant holds accreditation as an “assistant building surveyor” issued prior to 28 February 2011 or “building surveyor limited” issued after 28 February 2011 by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.	
	Principal Government Building Surveyor	The applicant holds: 
(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.	
	Government Building Surveyor	The applicant holds accreditation as a “building surveyor”, an “assistant building surveyor” issued prior to 28 February 2011 or “building surveyor limited” issued after 28 February 2011 by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.	

Electrician			
	Unrestricted Licence	1.	The applicant holds a qualification in electrotechnology that the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board has determined is a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician which incorporates a safety systems assessment or its equivalent; or that the registrar is satisfied is equivalent; or

2.	The applicant holds:
(a)	a qualification in electrotechnology that the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board has determined is a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician which incorporates the Safety Systems Assessment or its equivalent; and
(b)	has evidence that satisfies the registrar that the applicant has at least 12 months practical electrical installation wiring experience; and
(c)	satisfies the registrar at an oral, written or practical examination of their knowledge and application of the standard AS/NZS 3000 Electrical Installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) (the Wiring Rules); or

3.	The applicant holds:
(a)	a certificate that the registrar is satisfied is equivalent to a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician which incorporates the Safety Systems Assessment issued by a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	has evidence that satisfies the registrar that the applicant has at least 12 months practical electrical installation wiring experience; and
(c)	satisfies the registrar at an oral, written or practical examination of their knowledge and application of the Wiring Rules; or

4.	The applicant holds:
(a)	a certificate of recognition as a recognised tradesman as an electrical mechanic under the Tradesman’s Rights Regulation Act 1946 (C'wth) part 5; and 
(b)	has evidence that satisfies the registrar that the applicant has at least 12 months practical electrical installation wiring experience; and
(c)	can satisfy the registrar at an oral, written or practical examination of their knowledge and application of the Wiring Rules; or

5.	The applicant previously held an Electrician’s Licence within a 5 year period, the holding of such a licence (being an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence is not the subject of suspension. 
	
	Unrestricted Permit
Electrotechnology Systems 	The applicant holds: 
(a)	the qualifications listed for an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence issued prior to the year 2000, except the requirement for 12 months electrical installation wiring experience; and satisfies the registrar at an oral, written or practical examination except the requirement for 12 months practical electrical installation wiring experience; or
(b)	who holds a restricted electrical licence electrotechnology assembly and servicing electrical fitting and who has enrolled with an RTO to completed additional units of competency required by the registrar to meet the requirement for licensing as a systems electrician; and satisfies the registrar at an oral, written or practical examination except the requirement for 12 months practical electrical installation wiring experience; or
(c)	a certificate of recognition as a recognised tradesman as an electrical mechanic under the Tradesman’s Rights Regulation Act 1946 (C'wth) part 5; and satisfies the registrar at an oral, written or practical examination except the requirement for 12 months practical electrical installation wiring experience.
	
	Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Assembly and Servicing Electrical Fitting	1.	The applicant holds qualification in electrotechnology that the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board has determined is a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Assembly and Servicing, or that the registrar is satisfied is equivalent; or

2.	The applicant has:
(a)	a current Restricted Electrical Licence authorising Systems Assembly and Servicing Electrical Fitting issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971; or
(b)	previously held a Restricted Electrical Licence incidental to electrical fitting issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971, within a 5 year period, the holding of such a licence (being an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence is not the subject of suspension.
	
	Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting	1.	The applicant has:

(a)	completed the National Restricted Electrical Licensing Modules from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	completed the National Workplace Performance Module (Practical Experience Logbook) in the appropriate discipline with a Registered Training Organisation; and
(c)	holds a trade certificate in the mechanical trades other than of the automotive trades; or

2.	The applicant has:
(a)	a current Restricted Electrical Licence authorising Systems Mechanical Fitting issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971; or

(b)	previously held a Restricted Electrical Licence incidental to mechanical fitting, issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971, within a 5 year period, the holding of such a licence (being an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence is not the subject of suspension.	
	Restricted 
Licence 
Electrotechnology Systems Plumbing and Gas Fitting	1.	The applicant has:

(a)	completed the National Restricted Electrical Licensing Modules from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	completed the National Workplace Performance Module (Practical Experience Logbook) in the appropriate discipline from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(c)	holds a trade certificate in plumbing and gasfitting; or

2.	The applicant has:
(a)	a current Restricted Electrical Licence authorising Systems Plumbing and Gas Fitting issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971; or
(b)	previously held a Restricted Electrical Licence incidental to plumbing and gas fitting issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971, within a 5 year period, the holding of such a licence (being an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence is not the subject of suspension.	
	Restricted Licence Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	completed the National Restricted Electrical Licensing Modules or equivalent from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	completed the National Workplace Performance Module (Practical Experience Logbook) in the appropriate discipline from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(c)	holds a trade certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning; or

2.	The applicant has:
(a)	a current Restricted Electrical Licence authorising Systems Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Work issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971; or
(b)	previously held under the Electricity Safety Act 1971, a Restricted Electrical Licence incidental to refrigeration and air conditioning, within a 5 year period prior, the holding of such a licence (being an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence is not the subject of suspension. 
	
	Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Systems Type B Gas Appliances	1.	The applicant has:
(a)	completed the National Restricted Electrical Licensing Modules from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	holds accreditation from the ACT Planning and Land Authority as a type B Gas appliance worker; and has
(c)	either:
(i)	completed the Restricted Electrical Licensing Logbook 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 holds:
(a)	a current Restricted Electrical Licence authorising Systems Type B Appliance Work issued under the Electricity Safety Act 1971; or
(b)	previously held under the Electricity Safety Act 1971, a Restricted Electrical Licence incidental to type B gas appliances, within a 5 year period, the holding of such a licence (being an earlier licence) satisfies the qualification requirements for a licence that provides the same authority as the earlier licence, provided the earlier licence is not the subject of suspension.	
	Restricted Permit
Electrotechnology Systems Assembly and Servicing Electrical Fitting	The applicant:
a)	has completed the National Restricted Electrical Licensing Modules from a Registered Training Organisation; and
b)	holds a trade certificate in assembly and servicing electrical fitting and is undertaking incidental electrical work under the supervision of a licensee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete the Workplace Performance Module (Practical Experience Logbook) from a Registered Training Organisation; and
c)	has 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.	
	Restricted Permit
Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting	The applicant:
(a)	has completed the National Restricted Electrical Licensing Modules from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	holds a trade certificate in mechanical fitting and is undertaking incidental electrical work under the supervision of a licensee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete the Workplace Performance Module (Practical Experience Logbook) from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(c)	has 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.	
	Restricted Permit
Electrotechnology Systems Plumbing and Gas Fitting	The applicant:
(a)	completed the National Restricted Electrical Licensing Modules from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	holds a trade certificate in plumbing and gas fitting and is undertaking incidental electrical work under the supervision of a licensee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete the Workplace Performance Module (Practical Experience Logbook) from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(c)	has 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.	
	Restricted Permit 
Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration and Air Conditioning	The applicant has:
(a)	Completed the National Restricted Electrical Licensing Modules or equivalent from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	holds a trade certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning and is undertaking incidental electrical work under the supervision of a licensee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete the Workplace Performance Module (Practical Experience Logbook) from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(c)	has 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.	
	Restricted Permit 
Electrotechnology Systems Type B Gas Appliances	The applicant has:
(a)	completed the National Restricted Electrical Licensing Modules from a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	has 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; and
(c)	the applicant holds a trade certificate in Type B Gas Appliances or holds accreditation from ACTPLA as a Class B Gas Appliance Worker and 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 Logbook in not less than four months; or
(ii)	not less than 75% of the Practical Experience Logbook within 12 months. 	

Drainer			
	Advanced Sanitary Drainer	1.	The applicant has a journeyperson licence; and
a certificate or partial certificate IV in Plumbing Technology or equivalent, showing pass in the subjects on Waste Disposal Services II and Plumbing Contracting Technology, issued by a Registered Training Organisation; and
a completed statement by employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing a minimum of the equivalent of 12 months full-time experience in draining undertaken while licensed as a journeyperson drainer; or  

2.	The applicant has an operative drainers licence; and:
a certificate or partial certificate IV in Plumbing Technology or equivalent, showing pass in the subjects on Plumbing Contracting Technology, Drainage Theory, Drainage Pipelaying, and Drainage Timbering and Shoring issued by a Registered Training Organisation; and
a completed statement by employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing a minimum of the equivalent of 12 months full-time experience in draining undertaken while licensed as an operative drainer; or

3.	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

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 within a 5 year period 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 either:
(a)	a certificate of Competency in Plumbing issued by a Registered Training Authority; or 
(b)	course results in Certificate III Plumbing Trade or equivalent; and
(c)	a letter from a Registered Training  Organisation 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 drainer licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a journeyperson drainer licence within a 5 year period 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 Organisation; or
(b)	Reciprocity Certificate issued by a member of ANZRA, 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 within a 5 year period 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 within a 5 year period 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 or partial certificate IV in Plumbing or equivalent showing a pass in subjects on Gas Services II and Plumbing Contracting Technology; issued by a Registered Training Organisation; 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 undertaken while licensed as a journeyperson gasfitter; or

(d)	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

2.	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 within a 5 year period 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 Organisation; or
(ii)	certified extract of course results from a Registered Training Organisation in Certificate III Plumbing Trade or equivalent; and
(b)	letter from the Registered Training, Organisation 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 gasfitter licence issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982; or
(b)	previously held a journeyperson gasfitter licence within a 5 year period 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 certified extract of course results from a Registered Training Organisation 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, detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licensing 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 within a 5 year period 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, detailing that the person has met the licensing authorities registration and licensing 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 within a 5 year period 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 or statement of attainment in alternative fuel for vehicles – LPG; and
(b)	certificate or statement of attainment 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) within a 5 year period 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 or statement of attainment in alternative fuel for vehicles – NGV or CNG; and
(b)	certificate or statement of attainment 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) within a 5 year period 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) within a 5 year period 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) within a 5 year period 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 or partial 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 12 months full-time experience in plumbing undertaken while licensed as a journeyperson plumber; 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 licensing 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 within a 5 year period 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)	a certificate or partial 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 Organisation; and
(c)	completed statement by employer who holds an appropriate licence, detailing a minimum of the equivalent of 12 months full-time experience each in water services and general plumbing undertaken while licensed as a journeyperson plumber; 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 within a 5 year period 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 Organisation and a letter from a Registered Training Organisation, 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 Organisation and a letter from a Registered Training Organisation, 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 sprinkler licence within a 5 year period 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:
either:
(i)	a Certificate of competency in Fire Sprinkler Fitting, issued by a Registered Training Organisation; or
(ii)	course results in Fire Sprinkler Fitting; and
(iii)	a letter from the Registered Training Organisation, 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 within a 5 year period 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 Organisation; or
(b)	certified extract of course results from a Registered Training Organisation in certificate III Plumbing Trade or equivalent; and 

(c)	a letter or certificate from a Registered Training Organisation 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 within a 5 year period issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicensed as a result of disciplinary action.	

Plumbing plan certifier

		1.	The applicant holds: 
(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 holds: 
(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 Authority; 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.

Works Assessor

	Class A Works Assessor – planning and development		 
1.	The applicant holds certification as a Certified Practicing Planner by the Planning Institute of Australia; or

2.	Registration by the Institution of Engineers Australia on the national professional engineers register in the area of practice of “principal certifier-building (ACT)”; or

3.	Accreditation as a building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
	
	Class B Works Assessor – planning and development
	
1.	The applicant is a member of the Planning Institute of Australia

2.	The applicant holds accreditation as an assistant building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
	
	Works assessor – unit title
	
1.	The applicant holds registration with the National Engineering Registration Board in the engineering practice of either “civil” or “structural”; or

2.	The applicant holds registration as an Architect with an Architect Board in any Australian jurisdiction; or 

3.	The applicant holds registration as a Land Surveyor in any Australian jurisdiction; or

4.	The applicant holds registration as a Registered Landscape Architect with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects; or

5.	The applicant is eligible for a class A or B Works Assessor – planning and development.

Notes, Terms and Definitions
Reference to building work experience 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; or 
building work experience that is not verified to the satisfaction of the registrar, in that it is not independently verified by a person or people who are competent in making a verification of the extent, quality, relevance and recency of the applicant’s experience doing similar work to, or work that is equally complex as, the work relevant t o the application.  
Examples of a competent person—
1. a person who holds a builders licence or building surveyor’s licence authorising    supervision or certification of similar kinds of building work to that which is the subject of the application; or
2. a structural engineer or architect acceptable to the registrar.
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.
Part time means, in respect of a period of time, half 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, but only for the 4-year period preceding lodging an application for a licence to which the term part time is applied in determining the application.
Relevant Practical  means within the last 5 years
Unconditional means not subject to a condition or endorsement imposed by the registrar.
Evidence of Practical wiring experience means completing the equivalent of the practical experience required for the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician.
Examples of trade courses that are equivalent to a systems electrician are, completing a trade or apprenticeship as an electrical mechanic or electrical fitter/mechanic.
Note—
Where the registrar is not satisfied that an applicant has a qualification require to be eligible for the licence applied for, the registrar may (but does not necessarily have to) require the applicant to undertake an assessment to find out whether the applicant has a skill reasonably necessary to satisfactorily exercise the functions of a construction occupation or class of construction occupation under the licence applied for.  Such assessments can include an assessment, a test and / or an examination.