Australian Capital Territory
Construction Occupations (Licensing) (Mandatory Qualifications) Declaration 2015 (No 1)
Notifiable Instrument NI2015—17
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 2015 (No 1).
2.	Commencement
This instrument commences on 1 January 2015.
3.	Declaration
I declare those qualifications specified in schedule 1, and column 3 of schedule 2, of 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
	NI2014-503 is revoked.

David Middlemiss
Australian Capital Territory Construction Occupations Registrar

23 December 2014

Construction Occupations (Licensing) Regulation 2004
Mandatory Qualifications
Schedule

Schedule 1 – Common application criteria

Qualifications and Units of Competency
A reference to an AQF unit of competency or qualification is a reference to that unit of competency or qualification as described on the National Training Register at www.training.gov.au.  If a specific unit of competency or qualification at the certificate VI AQF level or below is required for a licence or licence class, a unit of competency or qualification listed on the National Training Register that supersedes the specified unit of competency or qualification, or that is superseded by it, is taken to be the specified qualification unless otherwise indicated.  This can be verified at www.training.gov.au 

Electrician - Letters from employers for restricted permits and licences
All applicants for restricted permits and licence class in the occupation of electrician must provide a statement from their employer, or from the applicant if self-employed, stating the principal trade to which the incidental electrical work applies, and the need for the restricted electrical permit or licence in that trade.  For permits, the letters must include the name and licence number of the person who will be supervising their work.

Schedule 2 – Application criteria by licence occupation
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

1.	The applicant previously held a builders licence class A or 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 A, class B or 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 A, class B, class C or 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 current accreditation as a Nationwide House Energy Scheme assessor issued by an Assessor Accrediting Organisation approved under that scheme; and

2.       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; and

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; and

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; or

5.	the applicant held a Building Assessor Class A – energy efficiency licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	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 current accreditation as a Nationwide House Energy Scheme assessor issued by an Assessor Accrediting Organisation approved under that scheme; and

2.       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; and

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; or

4.	the applicant held a Building Assessor Class B or Class A – energy efficiency licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

Building Surveyor			
	Principal Building Surveyor	The applicant: 
(a)	holds 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)	holds accreditation as a “building surveyor” by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or
(c)	held a Principal Building Surveyor licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Principal Building Surveyor Employee	The applicant: 
(a)	holds 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)	holds accreditation as a “building surveyor” by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or
(c)	held a Principal Building Surveyor Employee licence or Principal  Building Surveyor licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	General Building Surveyor	The applicant:
(a)	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; or
(b)	held a Principal Building Surveyor Employee licence, Principal  Building Surveyor licence or General Building Surveyor within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	General Building Surveyor Employee	The applicant: 
(a)	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; or
(b)	held a Principal Building Surveyor Employee licence, Principal Building Surveyor licence,  General Building Surveyor or General Building Surveyor Employee licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Principal Government Building Surveyor	The applicant: 
(a)	holds 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)	holds accreditation as a “building surveyor” by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or
(c)	held a Principal Government Building Surveyor licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Government Building Surveyor	The applicant:
(a)	holds accreditation as a “building surveyor”, an “assistant building surveyor” issued prior to 28 February 2011 or a “building surveyor limited” issued after 28 February 2011 by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or
(b)	held a Principal Government Building Surveyor or Government Building Surveyor licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

Electrician	
Notes

The Restricted Permit Electrotechnology Systems is intended for the holder to undertake supervised work and training at an RTO to gain the qualifications required for a Restricted Licence in the class of licence relevant to their trade background. 

The Unrestricted Permit Electrotechnology Systems is intended for the holder to undertake supervised work and training at an RTO to gain the qualification acceptable for obtaining an Unrestricted Licence. This training fills the gap between their initial qualification and the current Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and is referred to as “gap training”.  

The “gap training” may take the form of a training package delivered by the RTO, or individual units of competency required by the RTO, so the applicant can gain the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.  It is expected that gap training should not exceed 18 months of part time study.  

If an applicant requires more than 18 months part time study to gain the required qualification, the Registrar may require that the applicant undertake a nationally recognised contract of training as an electrical apprentice to gain the required qualification for unrestricted electrician.

	Unrestricted Licence	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

have successfully completed one of the following Certificate III qualifications in Electrotechnology Electrician as described on the national training register and issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:

a)	UEE30811
b)	UEE30807
c)	UEE30806
d)	UTE31199

and must have successfully completed one of the following units of competency not obtained through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

e)	UEENEEG105A - Verify compliance and functionality of low voltage general electrical installations;
f)	UEENEEG005B - Verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations;
g)	UEENEEG005A - Verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations;
h)	NUE 505A - Electrical systems safety;
i)	NUE 505B - Electrical systems safety.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Unrestricted Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not subject to a suspension or cancellation.

Note:
Applicants in this class with qualifications issued more than five (5) years prior to application, or overseas qualifications, will need to attend an RTO and obtain a current Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.
	
	Unrestricted Permit
Electrotechnology Systems 	Applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician issued more than five (5) years prior to application; or

b)	have a Trade Certificate for Electrical Mechanic/Fitter issued by an RTO; or

c)	hold a qualification in an electrical or related field that requires no more than 18 months of part time study or equivalent full time study to complete the additional units of competency required for the applicant to achieve a qualification acceptable for obtaining an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence.  

Note: Completion of these additional units of competency is referred to as “gap training”, and should not exceed 18 months of part time study (refer to the notes paragraph at the beginning of this section);

AND 

d)	be enrolled at an RTO to obtain a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician acceptable for obtaining an Unrestricted Electrician’s Licence.  The units of competency required to achieve a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician should be listed by the RTO.

	
	Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Assembly and Servicing Electrical Fitting
	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

have successfully completed the Certificate III in Electrical Fitting UEE33011 issued within five (5) years prior to application.

Method 2 - applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed  one of the following qualifications:

i.	a qualification as per method 1 above that was issued  more than five (5) years prior to application; or

ii.	a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Assembly and Servicing (UTE30104, UTE30199); or

iii.	a trade certificate in electrical fitting;

AND

b)	have  successfully completed one of the following units of competency in disconnect/reconnect issued within five (5) years prior to application: 

i.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
ii.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iii.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iv.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring;
v.	UEENEEP001A - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply; 
vi.	UEENEEP001B - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply;

Method 3 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Restricted Licence Electrotechnology Assembly and Servicing Electrical Fitting or an unrestricted electrical licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

	Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting

Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed a trade certificate in the mechanical (services) trades; 

OR

b)	have  successfully completed a Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications, (UEE30411, UEE30407, UEE30406, UEE30699); 

AND

c)	have successfully completed one of the following units of competency in disconnect/reconnect issued within five (5) years prior to application: 

i.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
ii.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iii.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iv.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring;
v.	UEENEEP001A - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply; 
vi.	UEENEEP001B - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Restricted Licence Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting an unrestricted electrical licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

Note
Not applicable to Auto Mechanics.
	
	Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Systems Plumbing and Gasfitting

Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Systems Plumbing and Gasfitting (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold a licence issued under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 in one of the following occupation classes:
i.	Advanced Sanitary Drainer;
ii.	Journeyperson Drainer;
iii.	Advanced Gasfitter;
iv.	General Gasfitter;
v.	Journeyperson Gasfitter;
vi.	Sanitary Plumber;
vii.	Water Supply Plumber; or
viii.	Journeyperson Plumber; 

AND

b)	have successfully completed one of the following units of competency in disconnect/reconnect issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:
ix.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
x.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
xi.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
xii.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring;
xiii.	UEENEEP001A - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply; 
xiv.	UEENEEP001B - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply;

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Restricted Licence Electrotechnology Systems Plumbing and or an unrestricted electrical licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

	
	Restricted Licence Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

have successfully completed a Certificate III in refrigeration and air conditioning with a course number of UEE32211, UEE31307 or UEE31306 as described on the national training register issued within five (5) years prior to application.

Method 2 – applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed the Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration UTE30999;

OR

b)	have successfully completed a trade qualification in refrigeration and/or air conditioning issued more than five (5) years prior to application;

AND 

c)	have successfully completed one of the following units of competency in disconnect/reconnect issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:
i.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
ii.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iii.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iv.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring;
v.	UEENEEP001A - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply; 
vi.	UEENEEP001B - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply;

Method 3 – applicants must:

have held an ACT Restricted Licence Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or an unrestricted electrical licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Systems Type B Gas Appliances

Restricted Licence 
Electrotechnology Systems Type B Gas Appliances (cont.)

	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold accreditation for Type B Gas Appliances under the Gas Safety (Appliance Worker Accreditation Code) excluding Type B Trainee;

AND

b)	have  successfully completed of the unit of competency UEENEEP016A Locate and Rectify Faults in Low Voltage Appliances;

AND

c)	hold a restricted electrical licence in another licence class (i.e. electrical fitting, mechanical fitting, plumbing, gasfitting, refrigeration and air conditioning) issued under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004.

Method 2 - applicants must:

a)	hold accreditation for Type B Gas Appliances under the Gas Safety Appliance Worker Accreditation Code) excluding Type B Trainee;

AND

b)	have  successfully completed the unit of competency UEENEEP016A Locate and Rectify Faults in Low Voltage Appliances;

AND

c)	have  successfully completed one of the following units of competency in disconnect/reconnect issued within five (5) years prior to application: 

i.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
ii.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iii.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iv.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring;
v.	UEENEEP001A - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply; 
vi.	UEENEEP001B - Disconnect/reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a Low Voltage supply;

Method 3 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Restricted Licence Electrotechnology Systems Type B Gas Appliances or an unrestricted electrical licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Restricted Permit
Electrotechnology Systems Assembly and Servicing Electrical Fitting

	Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed one of the following qualifications:

i.	a Certificate III in Electrical Fitting UEE33011 issued  more than five (5) years prior to application; or

ii.	a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Assembly and Servicing (UTE30104, UTE30199); or

iii.	a trade certificate in electrical fitting;

AND

b)	be currently enrolled in one of the following units of competency:

i.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
ii.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iii.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iv.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring.
	
	Restricted Permit
Electrotechnology Systems Mechanical Fitting	Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed a trade certificate in the mechanical (services) trades; 

OR

b)	have successfully completed a Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications (UEE30411, UEE30407, UEE30406, UEE30699); 

AND
c)	be currently enrolled in one of the following units of competency:

i.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
ii.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iii.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iv.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring.
	
	Restricted Permit
Electrotechnology Systems Plumbing and Gasfitting

	Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold a licence in the occupation of Plumber or Gasfitter excluding Journeyperson issued under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004; 

AND
b)	be  currently enrolled in one of the following units of competency:

i.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
ii.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iii.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iv.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring.
	
	Restricted Permit 
Electrotechnology Systems Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

	Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed a trade qualification in refrigeration and air conditioning other than UEE32211, UEE31307 or UEE31306 issued over five (5) years prior to application;

AND

b)	be currently enrolled in one of the following units of competency:
i.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
ii.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iii.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iv.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring.
	
	Restricted Permit 
Electrotechnology Systems Type B Gas Appliances	Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold accreditation for Type B Gas Appliances under the Gas Safety (Appliance Worker Accreditation Code);

AND

b)	be currently enrolled in one of the following units of competency:

i.	UEENEEP010A - Disconnect/reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
ii.	UEENEEP012A - Disconnect/reconnect composite appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iii.	UEENEEP014A - Disconnect/reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring;
iv.	UEENEEP015A - Disconnect/reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring.	

Drainer			
	Advanced Sanitary Drainer

Advanced Sanitary Drainer (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold (or have previously held within 12 months prior to application) a Journeyperson Drainer licence or an interstate equivalent if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following Certificate IV level competencies within five (5) years prior to making the application: 

i.	BSBSMB401A - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business;
ii.	CPCCBC4012B - Read and interpret plans and specifications;
iii.	CPCPCM4011A - Carry out work-based risk control processes;
iv.	CPCPCM4012A - Estimate and cost work;
v.	CPCPDR4011B – Design and size sanitary drainage systems;
vi.	CPCPDR4012B – Design and size stormwater drainage systems;
vii.	CPCPDR4013B – Design and size domestic treatment plant disposal systems;

AND

c)	have documented evidence of not less than 12 months of full time relevant practical experience in draining carried out by the applicant while licensed as a journeyperson drainer under the direct supervision of a licensed Advanced Sanitary Drainer or interstate equivalent.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Advanced Sanitary Drainer Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Journeyperson Drainer

	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

Have successfully completed a Certificate III in Plumbing through an apprenticeship with one of the following course numbers issued within five (5) years prior to making the application, and the Drainage Stream was completed to attain the qualification: 

a)	BCP30103;
b)	CPC32408;
c)	CPC32411;
d)	CPC32412;
e)	CPC32413.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Journeyperson Drainer Licence or a higher class of licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Operative Drainer

Operative Drainer (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence  applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

have successfully completed a Certificate II in Draining with one of the following course numbers issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:

a)	CPC20708;
b)	CPC20711;
c)	CPC20712.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Operative Drainer Licence or a higher class of licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

Gasfitter			
	Advanced 	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold a General Gasfitter licence;

AND

b)	have not less than 12 months experience in natural gas work for pressures above 21 kPa  (totalling no less than 20 installations) under the direct supervision of a licensed Advanced Gasfitter.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Advanced Gasfitter Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	General

General (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence  applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold (or have previously held within 12 months prior to application) a Journeyperson Gasfitter licence or an interstate equivalent if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following units of competency from the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services within five (5) years prior to making the application: 

i.	BSBSMB401A - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business;
ii.	CPCCBC4012B - Read and interpret plans and specifications;
iii.	CPCPCM4011A - Carry out work-based risk control processes;
iv.	CPCPCM4012A - Estimate and cost work;
v.	CPCPGS4011C - Design and size consumer gas installations;

AND

c)	have not less than 12 months full time relevant practical experience carried out by the applicant while licensed as a Journeyperson Gasfitter or interstate equivalent under the direct supervision of a licensed General Gasfitter, Advanced Gasfitter or interstate equivalent.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT General Gasfitter Licence or Advanced Gasfitter Licence within a five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Journeyperson Gasfitter	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

have successfully completed  a Certificate III in Plumbing through an apprenticeship with one of the following course numbers issued within five (5) years prior to making the application, and the Gas Services Stream and Roofing Stream were completed to attain the qualification: 

a)	CPC32408;
b)	CPC32411;
c)	CPC32412;
d)	CPC32413;

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Journeyperson Gasfitter Licence or a higher class of licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	LPG Gasfitter (vapour phase)

LPG Gasfitter (vapour phase) (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold (or have previously held within 12 months prior to application) a Journeyperson Gasfitter licence or an interstate equivalent if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following units of competency from the Certificate IV qualification in Plumbing and Services CPC40912 issued within five (5) years prior to the application:

i.	CPCPGS4011B - Design and size consumer gas installations; 
ii.	CPCPCM4011A - Carry out work-based risk control processes;
iii.	CPCPCM4012A - Estimate and cost work;
iv.	BSBSMB401A - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business;
v.	CPCCBC4012B - Read and interpret plans and specifications;

AND

c)	have not less than 12 months of full time relevant practical experience in LP gasfitting (vapour phase) carried out by the applicant while licensed as a Journeyperson Gasfitter under the direct supervision of a licensed LPG Gasfitter (vapour phase), LPG Gasfitter (liquid phase) or interstate equivalent.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT LPG Gasfitter (vapour phase) Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	LPG Gasfitter
(liquid phase)

LPG Gasfitter
(liquid phase) (cont.)
	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold an LPG Gasfitter (vapour phase) licence or an interstate equivalent if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the unit of competency Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8KL with code BCPGS3005A; CPCPGS3005A; CPCPGS3035A or CPCPGS3060A issued within five (5) years prior to making the application; 

AND

c)	provide documented evidence of not less than 12 months of full time relevant practical experience in LP gasfitting (liquid phase) carried out by the applicant while licensed as an LPG Gasfitter (vapour phase) under the direct supervision of a licensed LPG Gasfitter (liquid phase) or interstate equivalent.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT LPG Gasfitter (liquid phase) Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Restricted Automotive – LPG

Restricted Automotive – LPG (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence  applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed a Certificate III in one of the following trades issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:

i.	Light Vehicle Mechanical;
ii.	Heavy Vehicle Mechanical;
iii.	Auto Electrical;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following units of competency from the Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology AUR32012 issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:

i.	AURTTL3007 - Service LPG Fuel Systems;
ii.	AURTTL3008 - Diagnose and Repair LPG Fuel Systems;
iii.	AURTTL3009 - Install LPG Fuel Systems.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Restricted Automotive LPG Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Restricted Automotive – NGV	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed a Certificate III in one of the following trades issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:

i.	Light Vehicle Mechanical;
ii.	Heavy Vehicle Mechanical;
iii.	Auto Electrical;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following units of competency from the Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology AUR32012 issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:

i.	AURTTL3001 - Service CNG Fuel Systems; 
ii.	AURTTL3002 - Diagnose and Repair CNG Fuel Systems;
iii.	AURTTL3003 - Install CNG Fuel Systems.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Restricted Automotive NGV Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

	Restricted 
Automotive – LPG forklifts	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed a Certificate III in Forklift Technology issued within five (5) years prior to making the application;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following units of competency from the Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology AUR32012 issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:

i.	AURTTL3007 - Service LPG Fuel Systems;
ii.	AURTTL3008 - Diagnose and Repair LPG Fuel Systems;
iii.	AURTTL3009 - Install LPG Fuel Systems.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Restricted Automotive LPG Forklifts Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Restricted Automotive – NGV forklifts

Restricted Automotive – NGV forklifts (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	have successfully completed a Certificate III in Forklift Technology issued within five (5) years prior to making the application;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following units of competency from the Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology AUR32012 issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:

i.	AURTTL3001 - Service CNG Fuel Systems; 
ii.	AURTTL3002 - Diagnose and Repair CNG Fuel Systems;
iii.	AURTTL3003 - Install CNG Fuel Systems.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Restricted Automotive NGV Forklifts Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

Plumber			
	Sanitary Plumber

Sanitary Plumber (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold (or have previously held within 12 months prior to application) a Journeyperson Plumber licence or an interstate equivalent application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following units of competency from the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services within five (5) years prior to making the application: 

i.	CPCPWT4011B - Design and size heated and cold water services and systems;
ii.	BSBSMB401A - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business;
iii.	CPCCBC4012B - Read and interpret plans and specifications;
iv.	CPCPCM4011A - Carry out work-based risk control processes;
v.	CPCPSN4011B - Design and size sanitary plumbing systems;
vi.	CPCPCM4012A - Estimate and cost work;

AND

c)	have not less than 12 months full time relevant practical experience in sanitary plumbing carried out by the applicant while licensed as a Journeyperson Plumber or interstate equivalent under the direct supervision of a licensed Sanitary Plumber or interstate equivalent.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Sanitary Plumber Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Water Supply Plumber

Water Supply Plumber (cont.)	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold (or have previously held within 12 months prior to application) a Journeyperson Plumber licence or an interstate equivalent application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following units of competency from the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services within five (5) years prior to making the application: 

i.	CPCPWT4011B - Design and size heated and cold water services and systems;
ii.	BSBSMB401A - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business;
iii.	CPCCBC4012B - Read and interpret plans and specifications;
iv.	CPCPCM4011A - Carry out work-based risk control processes;
v.	CPCPCM4012A - Estimate and cost work;

AND

c)	have not less than 12 months full time relevant practical experience in water supply plumbing carried out by the applicant while licensed as a Journeyperson Plumber or interstate equivalent under the direct supervision of a licensed Water Supply Plumber or interstate equivalent.
Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Water Supply Plumber Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Fire Sprinkler Fitter (cont.)

	To be eligible for a licence  applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

a)	hold (or have previously held within 12 months prior to application) a Journeyperson Fire Sprinkler Fitter Licence or an interstate equivalent if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation;

AND

b)	have successfully completed the following units of competency from the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services CPC40912 issued within five (5) years prior to making the application:

i.	CPCPWT4011B - Design and size heated and cold water services and systems;
ii.	CPCCBC4012B – Read and interpret plans and specifications;
iii.	CPCPCM4011A – Carry out work based risk control processes;
iv.	CPCPCM4012A – Estimate and cost work;
v.	BSBSMB401A – Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business.

c)	have not less than 12 months full time relevant practical experience in fire sprinkler fitting carried out by the applicant while licensed as a Journeyperson Fire Sprinkler Fitter or interstate equivalent under the direct supervision of a licensed Fire Sprinkler Fitter or interstate equivalent if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Fire Sprinkler Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Journeyperson Fire Sprinkler Fitter	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

have successfully completed a Certificate III in Fire Protection CPC32813 issued within five (5) years prior to making the application.

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Journeyperson Fire Sprinkler Licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Journeyperson Plumber

	To be eligible for a licence applicants must meet one of the following methods:

Method 1 - applicants must:

have successfully completed a Certificate III in Plumbing through an apprenticeship with one of the following course numbers issued within five (5) years prior to making the application, and the Water Stream, Sanitary Stream and Roofing Stream were completed to attain the qualification: 

a)	BCP30103;
b)	CPC32408;
c)	CPC32411;
d)	CPC32412;
e)	CPC32413;

Method 2 - applicants must:

have held an ACT Journeyperson Plumber Licence or a higher class of licence within five (5) years prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

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.

3.	The applicant held an ACT Plumbing plan certifier licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

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.	The applicant holds 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.	The applicant holds accreditation as a building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or

4.	The applicant held a Class A Works Assessor – planning and development licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.
	
	Class B Works Assessor – planning and development
	
1.	The applicant is a member of the Planning Institute of Australia; or

2.	The applicant holds accreditation as an assistant building surveyor by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; or

3.	The applicant held a Class B Works Assessor – planning and development licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

	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 	

	Works Assessor – unit title (cont.)	
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; or

6.	The applicant held a Works Assessor – unit title licence within 12 months prior to making the application if that licence was not, or is not, subject to a suspension or cancellation.

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 to 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. 
Basic building work has the same meaning as the term defined under section 10 of the Building Act 2004.
Equivalent means, when referring to qualifications, an equivalent determined by the Registrar.
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, at least 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.
RTO – Registered Training Organisation
Relevant Practical means within the last 5 years
Unconditional means not subject to a condition or endorsement imposed by the registrar.
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.