Occupational Licensing Legislation

The Occupational Licensing Act 2005 provides a uniform licensing framework for the electrical, gas-fitting and plumbing occupations. It commenced on 19 January 2009. The legislation and it's relevant documentation can be located under the headings below.

The Act

• Occupational Licensing Act 2005

The Regulations

• Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2008
• Occupational Licensing (Gas-fitting Work) Regulations 2010
• Occupational Licensing (Plumbing Work) Regulations 2010

Other legislative documents

• Determinations
• Codes of Practice
• Orders
• Notifications and Notices
• Full listing of all legislation and documentation relating to the Occupational Licensing Act 2005
  

General information

• Information sheet for the electrical, plumbing, gas-fitting and automotive gas-fitting occupations (IS113)

Per occupation

• Legislation for Electrical Workers and Contractors
• Legislation for Gas-fitters and Automotive Gas-fitters
• Legislation for Plumbers

Licensing information

• Licensing information includes requirements for practitioners and contractors, specific information for each occupation, forms and resources

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