Plumbing licence or registration (NT)
Issued by Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Board (Northern Territory)
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 it is
In the Northern Territory, the Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Board issues advanced tradesman licences. Only a plumber with this licence can contract for plumbing and draining work. They can also supervise apprentices and registered journeymen.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Finish a Certificate III in Plumbing as an apprentice under a registered training contract. Then apply for registration as a journeyman. This registration lets you carry out plumbing and draining work in the Northern Territory.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
A course gives you a statement of attainment. The card or licence itself is issued by Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Board (Northern Territory).
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Common questions
- What is Plumbing licence or registration (NT)?
- In the Northern Territory, the Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Board issues advanced tradesman licences. Only a plumber with this licence can contract for plumbing and draining work. They can also supervise apprentices and registered journeymen.
- How do you get Plumbing licence or registration (NT)?
- Finish a Certificate III in Plumbing as an apprentice under a registered training contract. Then apply for registration as a journeyman. This registration lets you carry out plumbing and draining work in the Northern Territory.
- Who issues Plumbing licence or registration (NT)?
- Plumbing licence or registration (NT) is issued by Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Board (Northern Territory).
- Which jobs need Plumbing licence or registration (NT)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Plumber.