Overview
Thinking of becoming a professional painter? Get licensed! In Australia, you generally need a painting licence to legally perform painting work, especially for residential projects. A Painting and Decorating Licence ensures you meet industry standards and can legally tackle bigger projects. It's your key to unlocking a successful career as a painter and decorator.
Requirements for Painting Licence
To obtain a painting license in Australia, you must meet specific requirements, which can vary by state. Here are the general requirements:
- Certification: A key requirement is Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
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- Tips: You can get these qualifications fast via RPL if you have at least 2 years of experience.
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- Relevant Experience: Some states require a certain amount of practical experience in the painting industry. For example, Western Australia requires proof of a minimum of five years of experience.
- Application Process: You must apply for a license through the relevant state authority, such as NSW Fair Trading or the Queensland Building and Construction Commission. This typically involves submitting proof of qualifications and experience.
- Value of Work: In many states, a license is required for painting work valued above a certain amount. For example, in NSW, a license is needed for work over $5,000.
Benefits Of Having Painting Licence
- A Painting Licence is required to work legally in your state. This means you can take on jobs without worrying about breaking the law.
- With Painting Licence now you can advertise your business on public platforms.
- 3x your income simply by having Painting Licence, as most clients prefer to hire licensed tradies
- With Painting Licence you can get insurance more easily, which can protect you if something goes wrong on the job.
How to Get Painting Licence:
This Process is completed in 4 simple steps
Step-1
Free Skills Check
Becoming a qualified applicant is one of the most important parts of applying for a job at a licensing company. We'll accept you if you have official work experience in the field through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) method offered by one of our partner RTOs (terms and conditions apply).
Step-2
Experienced Portfolio
Once you meet the standards, we'll set up a time to talk about your formal and current work experience (skills) in the field. As you put together a resume of your work, we will be there for you every step of the way.
Step-3
Supporting Documents
A trade license application also needs a number of other things, like proof of insurance (if needed), a background of trades or licenses, any criminal records, and so on. You might have to show the following types of proof: ID, pay stubs, a resume, a job contract, and, if you're self-employed, an Australian
Step-4
Get Licensed
Congratulations! You are now ready to submit your application to the right government office (NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, WA, NT, TAS). However, keep in mind that each state may have different rules about how to submit an application, whether it's in person, online, or by mail. Prior to sending in your application for a business license, we will give you the best help we can.
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