LicenceSouth Australia
Plumbing worker registration (SA)
Issued by Consumer and Business Services (South Australia)
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 South Australia, plumbers who do the physical work need a worker registration from Consumer and Business Services (CBS).
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Qualified plumbers apply to CBS for registration. Apprentices register too. Every plumbing worker, including apprentices, must have a photo registration card.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
A course gives you a statement of attainment. The card or licence itself is issued by Consumer and Business Services (South Australia).
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Common questions
- What is Plumbing worker registration (SA)?
- In South Australia, plumbers who do the physical work need a worker registration from Consumer and Business Services (CBS).
- How do you get Plumbing worker registration (SA)?
- Qualified plumbers apply to CBS for registration. Apprentices register too. Every plumbing worker, including apprentices, must have a photo registration card.
- Who issues Plumbing worker registration (SA)?
- Plumbing worker registration (SA) is issued by Consumer and Business Services (South Australia).
- Which jobs need Plumbing worker registration (SA)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Plumber.