In Queensland, plumbers licensing is regulated by Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC). The Department of Natural Resources and Mines control gas plumbing.
The three plumbing licence classes in Queensland are:
Plumbers Licence
Qualifications: Certificate III in Plumbing
Experience: Minimum 1 to 4 years experience depending on qualifications.
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Drainers Licence
Qualifications:
Certificate III in Plumbing (that includes completion of the drainage stream)
OR
Certificate II in Drainage
Experience: At least one (1) year’s practical drainage experience
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Water plumber – Gas
Qualifications:
You must complete the following units:
AND
Hold, under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004, a gas work licence
Experience: No practical experience required
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Water plumber – Electrical
Qualifications:
You must complete the following units:
AND
Hold, under the Electrical Safety Act 2002, an electrical mechanic licence or an electrical fitter licence.
Experience: No practical experience required
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Water plumber – irrigation
Qualifications:
Certificate III in Irrigation (AHC32416);
OR
Certificate II in Urban Irrigation (CPC20912).
Experience:
Practical experience for each of the unit competencies in the abovementioned qualifications.
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Water plumber – fire protection (hydrants and hose reels)
Qualifications:
Certificate III in Plumbing
OR
Certificate III in Fire Protection
Experience: No practical experience is required
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Water plumber – fire protection (commercial and industrial)
Qualifications: Certificate III in Fire Protection
Experience: No practical experience is required
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Water plumber – fire protection (domestic and residential)
Qualifications:
Experience: No practical experience required
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Water plumber – water and sanitary
Qualifications: Certificate III in Plumbing (Mechanical Services)
Experience: No practical experience is required
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Drainer – on-site sewage facility (maintaining on-site sewage facilities)
Qualifications:
You must complete the following units:
Experience: At least six (6) months practical experience in the work within the scope of work for which the licence is issued.
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Drainer – on-site sewage facility (carrying out OSTP installation work and maintaining on-site sewage facilities)
Qualifications:
You must complete the following units:
Experience:
At least six (6) months practical experience in the work within the scope of work for which the licence is issued
For more information, please visit:
https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/industry/apply-licence/apply-restricted-plumbing-draining-licence
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