Plumbing practitioner licence (TAS)
Issued by Consumer Affairs Tasmania (CAT)
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 Tasmania, you need a plumbing practitioner licence from Consumer Affairs Tasmania (CAT) to do plumbing work, even as an employee.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Finish an apprenticeship and at least a Certificate III in Plumbing, Roof Plumbing or Mechanical Services. Apply to Consumer Affairs Tasmania (CAT) through Service Tasmania. Selling plumbing services to the public needs a separate contractor licence.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
A course gives you a statement of attainment. The card or licence itself is issued by Consumer Affairs Tasmania (CAT).
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Common questions
- What is Plumbing practitioner licence (TAS)?
- In Tasmania, you need a plumbing practitioner licence from Consumer Affairs Tasmania (CAT) to do plumbing work, even as an employee.
- How do you get Plumbing practitioner licence (TAS)?
- Finish an apprenticeship and at least a Certificate III in Plumbing, Roof Plumbing or Mechanical Services. Apply to Consumer Affairs Tasmania (CAT) through Service Tasmania. Selling plumbing services to the public needs a separate contractor licence.
- Who issues Plumbing practitioner licence (TAS)?
- Plumbing practitioner licence (TAS) is issued by Consumer Affairs Tasmania (CAT).
- Which jobs need Plumbing practitioner licence (TAS)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Plumber.