Registration
Introduction
Plumbing and Draining are the two categories of work that are regulated in the NT under the Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Act 1983.
Other categories of registration such as roof plumbing or mechanical services are not regulated in the NT.
Gas fitting is regulated by NT WorkSafe under the Dangerous Goods Regulation.
Journeyman Registration in the NT
There are two pathways for gaining registration as a Journeyman in the NT.
- Completion of an apprenticeship in Certificate III in Plumbing; or
- You are an overseas trained plumber who has had their qualifications assessed by Trade Recognition Australia (TRA) and been issue with an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR).
Completion of an apprenticeship in Certificate III in Plumbing
Persons who have completed a Certificate III in Plumbing under a registered training contract in Australia must apply for registration as a Journeyman to be authorised to carry out plumbing and draining work in the NT.
Further information relating to form and fees are at Plumbers and Drainers Licensing Board.
Overseas Trained Plumbers
Persons who have gained their qualifications in another country other than New Zealand, must have their qualifications and experience assessed by TRA or its authorised agents and be issued with an OTSR.
TRA assessment takes into consideration the home country of the applicant and any international reciprocity agreements Australia may have with that country.
This has a bearing on the identification of gap training and what Australian context training may be required for the person to meet the same training standard as a local plumbing apprentice who has completed Certificate III in Plumbing in Australia.
The holder of an OTSR must apply for registration as a conditional Journeyman to be authorised to complete their gap-training and gain contextual work experience to allow them to upgrade to a full Journeyman registration.
The Board’s publication on overseas qualification PDF (652.4 KB) has further information.
Endorsed RTOs for Australian Context Training:
Charles Darwin University
T: +61 8 8946 7505
e: electrotechnology@cdu.edu.au
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Avante Education Pty Ltd
T: (03) 8732 3330
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