Australian Capital Territory
Construction Occupations (Licensing) (Mandatory Qualifications) Declaration 2006
Notifiable Instrument NI2006— 232
made under the
Construction Occupations (Licensing) Regulation 2004, section 13

Under the Constructions Occupations (Licensing) Regulation 2004, section13 (Qualifications for individuals) 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 licenced in the construction occupation and occupation class specified in columns 1 and 2 respectively.

Craig Simmons

Australian Capital Territory Construction Occupations Registrar

28 June 2006

Construction Occupations (Licensing) Regulation 2004
Mandatory Qualifications
Schedule

Asbestos
Assessor			
	Class A	1.	the applicant:
(a)	holds a statement of attainment or equivalent for a Class A Assessor from the Course in Asbestos Assessment issued by a Registered Training Organisation; and
(b)	holds 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; and
(c)	provides documented evidence of not less than 4 years relevant part time work experience in performing or supervising the work of an asbestos assessment service prior to making the application; or

2.	if the application is made before 30 June 2007, the applicant:
(a)	holds 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 
(b)	provides documented evidence of not less than 4 years relevant part time work experience in performing or supervising the work of an asbestos assessment service prior to making the application.	
	Class B	1.	the applicant:
(a)  holds a statement of attainment or equivalent required for a Class B Assessor from the Course in Asbestos Assessment issued by a Registered Training Organisation or equivalent organisation approved by the Registrar; 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 license or licensees; and
(c)	provides details of the Class A Asbestos Assessors license or licensees who provided the supervision; or

2.	if the application is made before 30 June 2007, the applicant: 
(a)	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 or a person or persons so qualified to provide the direct supervision but may not have held a Class A Asbestos Assessors licence in a 12 months period prior to making the application; and
(b)	provides details of the Class A Asbestos Assessors license or licensees who provided the supervision.	

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)	after commencing the course or assessment that led to the qualification referred to in 1(a), not less than 2 years full time 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.	where the applicant:
(a)	holds a valid builders licence class A; or
(b)	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 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)	after commencing a course or assessment that led to the qualification(s) referred to in 1(a), not less than 2 years full time building work experience, carried out by the applicant, other than: 
(i)	specialist building work; and
(ii)	basic building work; or

2.	where the applicant:
(a)	holds a valid builders licence class B; or
(b)	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)	after commencing the course or assessment that led to the qualification referred to in 1(a), not less that 2 years full time building work experience, carried out by the applicant, other than; 
(i)	specialist building work; and
(ii)	basic building work; or

2.	where the applicant:
(a)	holds a valid builders licence class C; or
(b)	previously held a builders 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; or

2.	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

3.	where the applicant:
(a)	holds a valid builders licence class D; or
(b)	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

4.	The applicant is eligible for the grant of an unconditional builders licence class A, B or C.	
	Owner-Builder	1.	The applicant is eligible for a builders licence class A, B, C or D that authorises the building work that is the subject of the owner-builders licence application; or

2.	The applicant holds a qualification, and has had relevant experience in carrying out building work; that together 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.  Nothing in this paragraph requires the applicant to have any experience in doing building work if the registrar is satisfied that the applicant is capable of satisfactorily carrying out the building work that is the subject of the owner-builders licence application despite the applicant lacking relevant experience; or

3.	The applicant has had experience in carrying out building work of similar complexity to the building work or holds, or has held an owner-builders licence or owner-builder permit issued under an Australian law that is the subject of the owner-builders licence application, and that experience or licensing 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; or

4.	The registrar is satisfied, that the applicant is capable of satisfactorily carrying out the building work that is the subject of the owner-builders licence application, on the basis of the lack of complexity of that building work; or

5.	where the application is only in respect of specialist building work, the applicant is eligible for the grant of an owner-builders licence authorising that work if the registrar is satisfied that the applicant is eligible to have that licence endorsed to authorise that specialist building work.	

Building Surveyor			
	Principal Building Surveyor	The applicant holds: 
(b)	registration by the Institution of Engineers Australia on the national professional engineers register in the area of practice of “principal certifier-building (ACT)”; or
(c)	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 has accreditation as an assistant building surveyor by the Australian Institute of  Building Surveyors.	
	General Building Surveyor Employee	The application holds the applicant has accreditation as an assistant building surveyor 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 an assistant building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.	

Electrician			
 	Electrical Contractor	The applicant holds an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence.	
	Unrestricted Licence	1.	the applicant has:
(a)	completed an apprenticeship as a systems electrician, or in a trade that the registrar is satisfied is equivalent, and
(b)	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; and
(c)	has evidence that satisfies the registrar that the applicant has at least 12 months practical electrical installation wiring experience; and
(d)	satisfies the registrar at an oral, written or practical examination of their knowledge and application of the wiring rules; 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 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 holds:
(a)	a current Electrician’s Licence Grade A; or
(b)	previously held an Electrician’s Licence Grade A or B 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 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, 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 in the appropriate discipline with a Registered Training Organisation; and
(c)	holds a trade certificate in the mechanical trades; 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 , 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 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 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 , 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 
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 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 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, 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 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 , 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 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 licencee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete the Workplace Performance Module 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 licencee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete the Workplace Performance Module 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 licencee with a licence of the same class or an unrestricted class to complete the Workplace Performance Module 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 licencee 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 Restricted Electrical Licensing Logbook within 12 months. 	

Drainer			
	Advanced Sanitary Drainer	1.	The applicant has a journeyperson licence; and
(a)	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
(b)	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

2.	the applicant has:
(a)	an operative drainer licence; and
(b)	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
(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, 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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; 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced as a result of disciplinary action. 	

Plumber			
	Sanitary 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 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 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 unlicenced 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 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 within a 5 year period issued under the Plumbers, Drainers and Gasfitters Board Act 1982 and has not been unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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 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 unlicenced 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 unlicenced 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.	

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.
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.