Provisional tradesperson (plumbing) licence scope of work

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The below information provides a description of activities which Western Australia (WA) licensed provisional tradespersons (plumbing) are permitted to perform. If you are a WA licensee visiting another state under AMR, you are only allowed to perform the activities listed below. 

If you need to apply for a WA licence more information is available on the licensing page.

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.

 

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