A tradesperson's licence authorises the holder to:
- carry out water supply and sanitary and/or drainage plumbing; and
- supervise the carrying out of such work by an apprentice, under the general direction and control of the holder of a plumbing contractor's licence.
Pleas select your relevant qualification below, for instructions on how to apply.
Completion of apprenticeship
Show moreIf you have completed a plumbing apprenticeship:
Before you apply
1.You'll need:
- A copy of your Certificate III in Plumbing or Plumbing (Drainage) OR a copy of your Statement of academic record OR a copy of your statement of attainment
- AND a copy of your trade certificate OR an official Australian apprenticeship document issued by a state or territory training authority confirming the successful completion of the training contract.
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- 100 points of identification ready to upload.
- An acceptable photograph for your licence card (clear passport style image of head and shoulders against a white background, no hats or sunglasses).
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification).
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the relevant application form.
- Full licence: Tradesperson licence application form - Form 102
- Draining plumbing: Tradesperson's (drainage plumbing) licence application form- Form 103
How to apply
Online
Apply online for drainage plumbing licence
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 4–6 weeks to process. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Holder of a provisional licence
Show moreIf you hold a provisional licence:
Before you apply
1. You'll need:
- confirmation that you hold, or have within the preceding 6 months held, a provisional tradesperson’s licence;
- a copy of your Certificate III in Plumbing or Plumbing (Drainage) OR a copy of your statement of academic record OR a copy of your statement of attainment
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- 100 points of identification ready to upload.
- An acceptable photograph for your licence card (clear passport style image of head and shoulders against a white background, no hats or sunglasses).
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification).
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the application form.
How to apply
Online
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 4–6 weeks to process. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
International applicants - Statement of attainment: Migrant plumbing
Show moreIf you have obtained a statement of attainment in Migrant Plumbing:
Before you apply
1. You'll need:
- A copy of Statement of attainment in Migrant Plumbing
- AND a copy of your Statement of Academic record.
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- 100 points of identification ready to upload.
- An acceptable photograph for your licence card (clear passport style image of head and shoulders against a white background, no hats or sunglasses).
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification).
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the application form.
How to apply
Online
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 4–6 weeks to process. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
International applicants - Overseas qualification and experience
Show moreIf you’ve gained your skills outside Western Australia, you may be eligible for a tradesperson’s licence if your qualification and work experience are considered equivalent by the Board.
1. You’ll need:
- A copy of a skilled migration outcome letter confirming that your qualification and work experience meet the requirements of Trades Recognition Australia’s Offshore Skills Assessment Program for Plumber (General).
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- 100 points of identification ready to upload.
- An acceptable photograph for your licence card (clear passport style image of head and shoulders against a white background, no hats or sunglasses).
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification).
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the application form.
How to apply
Online
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 6-8 weeks to process. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Already have a licence in Australia or New Zealand?
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