About licences and registration
How to apply for or renew a licence or registration
An individual or entity that provides a service relating to the design and construction of a home typically needs to be licensed, registered or accredited. This includes architects, builders, owner-builders, certifiers, electricians, energy assessors, gasfitters, gas workers, plumbers, drainers, corporations and partnerships.
Typical requirements
To be licensed, registered or accredited, most individuals or entities require certain qualifications, training or work experience. Restrictions may apply to work that can be done and conditions may be placed on the individual or entity.
Specific requirements
Find out how to apply for or renew the relevant licence, registration or accreditation:
- architects’ registration;
- builders’ licensing;
- certifiers’ licensing;
- corporations’ and partnerships’ licensing;
- electricians’ licensing;
- energy assessors’ accreditation;
- gasfitters/workers’ licensing;
- owner-builders’ licensing; and
- plumbers’ and drainers’ licensing.
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