What qualifications do I need to get my trade licence in NSW?

I understand it can get pretty complicated to know which qualification and experience requirements you need to become licensed in your field of work.

Here's a list of the common trade contractor licenses in NSW and how you can apply:

Erection of prefabricated metal-framed home additions and structures

Completion of the following subjects from the Certificate III in Plumbing:

• ​CPCPRF3023A / CPCPRF3013A / CPCPRF3003A Fabricate and install external flashings
• CPCPCM2048A / CPCPCM2028A / CPCPCM2008A Cut and join sheet metal
• CPCPRF2022A / CPCPRF2012A / CPCPRF2002A Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
• CPCPCM3011A / CPCPCM3001A Flash penetrations through roofs and wallsCompletion of the following subjects from the Certificate III in Carpentry
• CCCA3002A Carry out setting out
• CPCCCO2013A / CPCCCO2003A Carry out concreting to simple forms
• CPCCCA3010A Install and replace windows and doors
• BSBSMB405A / BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage business operations or BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances
• CPCCCM1012A / CPCCCM1002A Work effectively and sustainably in the construction industry
• CPCCCM1013A / CPCCCM1003A Plan and organise work
• CPCCCM1014A / CPCCCM1004A Conduct workplace communication
• CPCCCM1015A / CPCCCM1005A Carry out measurements and calculations
• CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specifications

Completion of the following subjects from the Certificate IV in Building and Construction

• CPCCBC4008A / CPCCBC4008B Conduct on-site supervision of the building and construction projects
• CPCCOHS1011A / CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry completion of the following subjects from the Certificate I Construction
• ​CPCCCM1011A / CPCCCM1001A Undertake basic estimation and costing
• CPCCCM2005A or B Use construction tools and equipment

Completion of the following subjects from the Certificate II Business

• BSBCUS201A or B - Deliver a service to customers

Kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation

Certificate IV in Building and Construction transcript showing

• BCGBC4001A/CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low-rise building projects
• BCGBC4002A/CPCCBC4002A Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction workplace
• BCGBC4003A/CPCCBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract
• BCGBC4004A/CPCCBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
• BCGBC4005A/CPCCBC4005A Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
• BCGBC4006A/CPCCBC4006A or B Select, procure, and store construction materials for low-rise projects
• BCGBC4007A/CPCCBC4007A Plan building or construction work
• BCGBC4008A/CPCCBC4008A or B Conduct on-site supervision of the building and construction project
• BCGBC4009A/CPCCBC4009A or B Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects.

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Certificate III in Carpentry; or

Certificate III in Joinery; or

Certificate III in Carpentry & Joinery; or

Certificate IV in Plumbing; or

Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling

Structural landscaping

Certificate III in Landscaping

Bricklaying

Certificate III in Bricklaying

Carpentry

Certificate III in Carpentry; or

Certificate III in Carpentry & Joinery

Decorating

Certificate III in Painting & Decorating

Dry plastering

Certificate III in Wall & Ceiling Lining

Excavating

RII30820  Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations

Fencing

CPC10111 - Certificate 1 in Construction

Flooring

Certificate III in Carpentry; or

Certificate III in Carpentry & Joinery

General concreting

Certificate III in Concreting

Glazing

Certificate III in glass glazing

Installation of security doors, grilles and equipment

See General building work, Metal Fabrication or Minor Maintenance

Joinery

Certificate III in Joinery; or

Certificate III in Carpentry & Joinery

Mechanical services

Now classed under Minor Tradework. See Minor Tradework below

Metal fabrication

Certificate III in Steel Fixing

Minor maintenance/cleaning

Pressure washing / graffiti removal / brick cleaning work

CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction

Plus CPCCPD3029A Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings

Repair, resurfacing or application of a protective coating to bathroom tiles, baths, etc

CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction

Non-structural repair work

CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction

Plus CPCCPD2013A Remove and replace doors and door and window components

Minor tradework

Shower screen enclosure installation 

LMF10108/ MSF10113 Certificate I in Furnishing including:

LMFGG2005C Move glass sheets by hand or MSFGG2005 Apply basic glass handling; and

LMFGG2001C or MSFGG2001 Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools; and

LMFGG3015C or MSFGG3015 Fabricate and install shower screen and wardrobe doors
Splash-backs
LMF10108 / MSF10113 Certificate I in Furnishing including:

LMFGG2005C Move glass sheets by hand

LMFGG2001C Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools
Paving
CPC31611 Certificate III in Paving

Shower screen enclosure installation
Completion of CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction, including:

CPCCCM2004A Handle construction materials

CPCCCM1011A Undertake basic estimation and costing

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CPCCSH2003A Apply and install sealant and sealant devices

CPCCJN2001A Assemble components

LMFGG3015A / LMFGG3015B Fabricate and install shower screen and wardrobe doors

Bitumen surfacing
Completion of RII20809 / RII20813 Certificate II in Bituminous Surfacing

Ducting / Mechanical ventilation
A minimum of two years of acceptable practical experience in carrying out ducting or mechanical ventilation work. Applicants will be required to undertake a Licence Skills Assessment conducted by the Building Industry Skills Centre.

Shade sails and shade systems installation

Completion of CPC10111 Certificate I in Construction, including:

CPCCCM2004A Handle construction materials

CPCCCM1011A Undertake basic estimation and costing.

PLUS

CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms

CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets

Roof plumbing

Certificate III in Roof Plumbing; or

Certificate III in Plumbing (with Roofing Stream)

Roof slating

CPC30812 Certificate III in Roof Tiling including CPCCRT3005A or B Slate a roof

Roof tiling

CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling

Stonemasonry

Certificate III in Stonemasonry

Underpinning/piering

RII31213 Certificate III in Civil Foundations

Wall and floor tiling

Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling

Waterproofing

Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing

Wet plastering

CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering

Painting

Certificate III in Painting and Decorating

Air conditioning and refrigeration

Certificate III in air conditioning and refrigeration

Electrical

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Disconnection and reconnection of fixed electrical equipment

Water Heaters

UEENEEP014A Disconnect-reconnect water heaters connected to low voltage installation wiring

Appliances

UEENEEP010A Disconnect-reconnect appliances connected to low voltage installation wiring

Motors

UEENEEP015A Disconnect-reconnect motors connected to low voltage installation wiring

Plumbing, draining and gasfitting

Certificate III in Plumbing for Tradesperson Certifcate

Certificate IV in Plumbing for Contractors licence

Building

Certificate IV in Building and Construction

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Diploma of Building and Construction; or

Certificate III in Carpentry; or

Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery; or

Certificate III in Bricklaying