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:
Completion of the following subjects from the Certificate III in Plumbing:
Completion of the following subjects from the Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Completion of the following subjects from the Certificate II Business
Certificate IV in Building and Construction transcript showing
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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
Certificate III in Landscaping
Certificate III in Bricklaying
Certificate III in Carpentry; or
Certificate III in Carpentry & Joinery
Certificate III in Painting & Decorating
Certificate III in Wall & Ceiling Lining
RII30820Â Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
CPC10111 - Certificate 1 in Construction
Certificate III in Carpentry; or
Certificate III in Carpentry & Joinery
Certificate III in Concreting
Certificate III in glass glazing
See General building work, Metal Fabrication or Minor Maintenance
Certificate III in Joinery; or
Certificate III in Carpentry & Joinery
Now classed under Minor Tradework. See Minor Tradework below
Certificate III in Steel Fixing
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
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.
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CPCCCO2013A Carry out concreting to simple forms
CPCCCM3003A Work safely around power sources, services and assets
Certificate III in Roof Plumbing; or
Certificate III in Plumbing (with Roofing Stream)
CPC30812 Certificate III in Roof Tiling including CPCCRT3005A or B Slate a roof
CPC30820 Certificate III in Roof Tiling
Certificate III in Stonemasonry
RII31213 Certificate III in Civil Foundations
Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling
Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing
CPC31020 Certificate III in Solid Plastering
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
Certificate III in air conditioning and refrigeration
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
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
Certificate III in Plumbing for Tradesperson Certifcate
Certificate IV in Plumbing for Contractors licence
Certificate IV in Building and Construction
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Diploma of Building and Construction; or
Certificate III in Carpentry; or