Painting practitioner registration (first time)

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How do I apply?

To apply for registration as a painting practitioner you must complete an application form from one of the sets below. Choose the set with the requirements that best match your qualifications and experience.

When you have completed the application form submit it and your supporting documentation to Licensing Services with the applicable fees.  Your application can be submitted online, by post or in person.

Qualifications and experience

To apply for registration as a painting practitioner you must be able to document that you have the required qualifications and experience. For more information see 'Documenting your experience and qualifications'.

Sets and application forms

Changes to application forms

All building service provider initial application forms have been revised and are available below.  Older versions of these forms can no longer be accepted when submitting online.  Any applications received online that include a form with payment details will be deleted.

Set 1

To apply under set 1, you must have the following qualifications and experience:

Required qualification

  • Certificate III in Painting and Decorating and two units offered as part of the Course in Painter's Registration in small business management and estimating and specification; or
  • an equivalent qualification as determined by the Board.

Required experience

  • Completed an apprenticeship in painting; or
  • at least the equivalent of four years of full-time experience in carrying out painting work.

Application form

Download the PDF application form: Painting Practitioner Registration (set 1) – Form 17

How to submit your application

Online:

Submit your application online Click here to submit and pay for your application online

By post or in person:

If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application.

Applications received without payment will not be accepted.

Set 2

To apply under set 2, you must have the following qualifications and experience:

Required qualification

  • Completed the course in Painters' Registration, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Confirmation of a completed practical trades test.

Required experience

  • Five years of experience in carrying out painting work.

Application form

Download the application form: Painting Practitioner Registration (set 2) – Form 19

How to submit your application

Online:

Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online

By post or in person:

If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application.

Applications received without payment will not be accepted.

 

Still unsure which set to use?

If you are unsure which set to apply under or any of the above information, contact the Licensing Services on 1300 489 099 or email be.info@dmirs.wa.gov.au.

Automatic mutual recognition and Mutual recognition

If you are registered or licensed as a painter elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to carry out painting work in Western Australia, you can find out more information about having your licence recognised in WA.

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