Plumbing licence (NSW)
LicenceIssued by Building Commission NSW
Plumber
Installs and repairs water, sewer and drainage pipes and fixtures.
Unlicensed work is dangerous and illegal
Electrical, plumbing and gas work without the right licence can injure or kill people and is an offence. Only do the work your licence or supervision allows.
What you do
You read plans and drawings to set out the work. You install and repair pipes, hot and cold water systems, toilets and other fixtures, and drains. Some plumbers also install gas appliances, fire sprinklers or metal roofing and gutters.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Victoria
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Plumbing registration or licence (VIC)Licence
Issued by Building and Plumbing Commission (Victoria)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Queensland
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Occupational plumber licence (QLD)Licence
Issued by Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Western Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Plumbing licence (WA)Licence
Issued by Plumbers Licensing Board (Building and Energy, WA)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
South Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Plumbing worker registration (SA)Licence
Issued by Consumer and Business Services (South Australia)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Tasmania
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Plumbing practitioner licence (TAS)Licence
Issued by Consumer Affairs Tasmania (CAT)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Australian Capital Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Plumber licence (ACT)Licence
Issued by Access Canberra (Construction Occupations Registrar)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Northern Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Plumbing licence or registration (NT)Licence
Issued by Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Board (Northern Territory)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
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Common questions
- What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Plumber?
- In every state the law requires: White Card (general construction induction). New South Wales: Plumbing licence (NSW). Victoria: Plumbing registration or licence (VIC). Queensland: Occupational plumber licence (QLD). Western Australia: Plumbing licence (WA). South Australia: Plumbing worker registration (SA). Tasmania: Plumbing practitioner licence (TAS). Australian Capital Territory: Plumber licence (ACT). Northern Territory: Plumbing licence or registration (NT). Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
- What is the minimum pay for a Plumber?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Registered plumbing and mechanical services tradesperson level 1): $41 an hour. Under the Plumbing and Fire Sprinklers Award 2020 (MA000036), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
- What are median earnings for a Plumber?
- Median earnings: $1,990 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).