State-aware pathways

Trade licensing starts with the right qualification.

Explore common qualification pathways for experienced workers. State regulators make licensing decisions and may require additional evidence, checks or experience.

1 qualification

Builder Licensing

Building experience, site supervision and project coordination.

Residential new-build or renovation supervision
Coordinating subcontractors and trades on site

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1 qualification

Carpentry

Residential and commercial carpentry experience.

Framing, roofing and structural carpentry
Doors, windows, fixtures and fit-out carpentry

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1 qualification

Plumbing

Practical plumbing installation and maintenance experience.

Water supply and drainage installation or repair
Fixture and appliance installation

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1 qualification

Painting & Decorating

Surface preparation, coatings and finishing experience.

Interior and exterior surface preparation
Application of paints, coatings and decorative finishes

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Waterproofing

Waterproofing installation and compliance experience.

Wet area and bathroom waterproofing
Balcony, roof deck or below-ground waterproofing

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3 qualifications

Automotive Trades

Mechanical, electrical and body repair experience.

Mechanical diagnosis and repair
Automotive electrical diagnosis and repair

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1 qualification

Wall & Floor Tiling

Wet-area, floor and wall tiling installation experience.

Substrate preparation and surface levelling
Setting out and laying wall and floor tiles

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1 qualification

Solid Plastering

Solid render, plastering and finishing experience.

Solid rendering to masonry, block or concrete surfaces
Internal solid plastering and finishing

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1 qualification

Concreting

Formwork, placing and finishing concrete experience.

Formwork construction and stripping
Placing, compacting and finishing concrete

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Qualification and licence are not the same

A nationally recognised qualification may support your licence application, but it does not automatically grant a licence. Fair Trading NSW, QBCC, VBA and other state regulators set their own criteria, including possible dollar-value thresholds, insurance and additional experience requirements specific to your state and trade.

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Qualification and licence are not the same

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