 | Applying online takes about 10 minutes. |
Key info
- You must have a gas-fitting contractor licence to provide gas-fitting work to businesses, the public or the government.
- Gas-fitting work includes the design, installation, construction, testing, commissioning, decommissioning, conversion, modifications, relocation, repair, alterations, servicing or maintenance of gas installation or gas storage systems.
- A licence is valid for one year.
- If your application is successful, you will get confirmation within 21 days.
| Get started | CBOS | Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services to apply for a gas-fitting contractor licence |  |
About applying for a gas-fitting contractor licence
A gas-fitting contractor must choose a nominated manager. This person can be anyone that is licensed as a gas-fitter certifier.
Find out more about the requirements for a nominated manager.
How to apply
What you need to apply
You must:
- provide proof of your relevant qualifications and competencies (a minimum of certificate 3 in gas-fitting, certificate 3 in plumbing or certificate 3 in mechanical services and certificate 4 competencies)
- provide a digital copy of your certificate of currency for insurance
- provide a copy of your company or business name registration (if using a name other than your own personal name)
- answer a set of declaration questions (with any supporting documents)
- provide payment
- If you are interstate or overseas, you must provide a passport-size photo certified by a Commissioner for Declarations or a Justice of the Peace (JP).
Can I apply?
You must:
- be a fit and proper (PDF, 147KB) person
- have a strong and stable financial background
- have the relevant qualifications and competencies
- hold an adequate insurance coverage (at least $5 million for any one incident)
- nominate a gas-fitting practitioner licence holder (who has completed the relevant training course) to be a nominated manager.
Proving your identity
You do not need to prove your identity.
How much it costs
| Occupational licence | One year licence | Three year licence |
|---|---|---|
Practitioner | No licence option | $373.80 |
Contractor | $587.40 | No licence option |
Provisional | $267 | No licence option |
Secondary fee | $178 | $178 |
A replacement card costs $44.50.
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2023.
Payment options
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More Information
- The Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) scheme has commenced in Tasmania. This allows you to use your current licence or registration to do the same activities in other parts of Australia. Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services to find out more.
- You can apply for a replacement card in the My Licence portal. You must pay a fee.
Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services for more information on applying for a gas-fitting contractor licence.