Plumbing contractor licence - Scope of work
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Licence identifier: PL00 – PL00000
Scope of work
Carry out and exercise general direction and control over the carrying out of authorised work by the holder of a tradesperson’s licence or a tradesperson’s licence (drainage plumbing).
Supervise the carrying out of authorised work by an apprentice, pre-apprentice or the holder of a provisional tradesperson’s licence or provisional tradesperson’s licence (drainage plumbing).
Can submit notices and certificates of compliance for plumbing work.
Specific activities (by endorsed class)
| Class title | Class code | Class description |
|---|---|---|
| Water supply, sanitary and drainage plumbing work | PLFULL | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property. Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, ventilation, repair or maintenance of fittings and fixtures used or intended to be used for the carrying of wastewater or other waste. Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage. |
| Water supply and sanitary plumbing work | PL.WS.S | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property. Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, ventilation, repair or maintenance of fittings and fixtures used or intended to be used for the carrying of wastewater or other waste. |
| Water supply and drainage plumbing work | PL.WS.D | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property. Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage. |
| Water supply plumbing work | PL.WS | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property. |
| Drainage plumbing work | PL.D | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage. |
| Sanitary and drainage plumbing work | PL.SD | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, ventilation, repair or maintenance of fittings and fixtures used or intended to be used for the carrying of wastewater or other waste. Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage. |
Compliance requirements in WA
To get a licence in WA
- Must hold a plumbing tradesperson’s licence.
- Must have an Australian Police Check.
- Must be a person of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence – a criminal record is obtained.
- Must pay an application fee.
To keep a licence in WA
- Must renew the registration every three years.
- Must submit appropriate compliance certificates.
- Subject to a fit and proper assessment at time of renewal.
- They must comply with the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995 and Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000.
Tradesperson (plumbing) licence - Scope of work
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Licence Identifier: TL00 – TL00000
Scope of Work
Can carry out plumbing works and supervise the carrying out of plumbing work by an apprentice, pre-apprentice or provisional tradesperson under the general direction and control of a licensed plumbing contractor.
Specific Activities (by endorsed class)
| Class Title | Class Code | Class Description |
|---|---|---|
| Full licence | TLFULL | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property. Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, ventilation, repair or maintenance of fittings and fixtures used or intended to be used for the carrying of wastewater or other waste. Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage. |
| Drainage plumbing work only | TL.D | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage. |
Compliance Requirements in WA
To Get a WA Licence
- Must have an Australian Police Check.
- Must be a person of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence – a criminal record is obtained.
- Must pay an application fee.
To Keep a WA Licence
- Must renew the registration every three years.
- Subject to a fit and proper assessment at time of renewal.
They must comply with the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995 and Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000.
Provisional tradesperson (plumbing) licence - Scope of work
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Licence identifier: PTL00 – PTL0000
The provisional tradesperson’s licence enables a plumber from a country other than Australia or New Zealand to complete localisation training and undertake plumbing work for up to a year.
Scope of work
Can carry out plumbing works of the class specified on the licence under the supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor, or the holder of a tradesperson’s plumbing licence under the general direction of a licensed plumbing contractor.
Specific activities (by endorsed class)
| Class title | Class code | Class description |
|---|---|---|
| Full licence | PTL.WS.SDP | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the supply of potable water from a meter assembly to the points of use within any property. Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, ventilation, repair or maintenance of fittings and fixtures used or intended to be used for the carrying of wastewater or other waste. Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage. |
| Drainage plumbing work only | PTL.DP | Installation, alteration, extension, disconnection, repair or maintenance of underground pipes and other fittings used or intended to be used for the carrying of: (i) wastewater to a sewer; or (ii) wastewater or other waste to an apparatus for the treatment of sewage. |
Compliance requirements in WA
To get a WA licence
- Must have an Australian Police Check.
- Must be a person of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence – a criminal record is obtained.
- Must pay an application fee.
To keep a WA licence
- May renew licence after 12 months if extenuating circumstances exist for not completing requisite qualification. Only one extension is permitted.
They must comply with the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995 and Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000.
Restricted plumbing permit - Scope of work
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Licence identifier: RP00 – RP00000
Scope of work
The plumbing work to be carried out must only be in the course of:
- removing a water heater;
- removing and reinstalling a water heater; or
- replacing a water heater.
A restricted plumbing permit can only be issued to the holder of an electrical or gasfitting licence.
Specific activities
Disconnect, remove, install and connect the following:
- a compression union;
- a temperature/pressure relief valve; or
- an expansion control valve,
in the course of removing, removing and reinstalling or replacing a water heater.
The work cannot be done with a restricted plumbing licence if:
- a change to the existing pipes is required;
- the existing pipes are not in safe and proper working order;
- the temperature/pressure relief valve overflow pipe does not comply with the plumbing standards; or
- the use of a flexible hose connection is required.
Compliance requirements in WA
To get a WA licence
- Must have:
- an electrical workers licence; or
- a gasfitting permit or authorisation.
- Must have an appropriate qualification.
- Must have an Australian Police Check.
- Must be a person of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence – a criminal record is obtained.
- Must pay an application fee.
To keep a WA licence
- Must renew the registration every three years.
- Must submit appropriate compliance certificates.
- Subject to a fit and proper assessment at time of renewal.
They must comply with the Plumbers Licensing Act 1995 and Plumbers Licensing and Plumbing Standards Regulations 2000.
