Does Your Service Need a License?
In Australia, various trades require specific licenses to ensure safety and quality standards. Below is a table summarizing the licensing requirements for selected trades, including the license status, license name, whether it's statewide or national, and the relevant authority with their website link.
| Category | License Required | License Name | Statewide/National | Authority Name | Website Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | Yes | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Arborists | Yes | Arborist Licence | Statewide | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA) | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety |
| Cleaning | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pest Control | Yes | Pest Control Licence | Statewide | Department of Health (WA) | Department of Health |
| Handyman | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plasterer | Yes | Plastering Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Vehicle Transport Services | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plumber | Yes | Plumbing Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Kitchen Renovators | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Landscapers | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Draftsman | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wallpaperers | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Removalists | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gardeners | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Concreters | Yes | Concreting Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Roofing Contractors | Yes | Roofing Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Roof Repair | Yes | Roofing Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Glaziers | Yes | Glazing Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Electricians | Yes | Electrical Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Locksmith | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Handyman | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carpenters | Yes | Carpentry Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Air Conditioning Services | Yes | Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Arborists | Yes | Arborist Licence | Statewide | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (WA) | Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety |
| Bathroom Renovators | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Guttering | Yes | Guttering Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Retaining Wall Builders | Yes | Retaining Wall Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Security Screens and Doors | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Tilers | Yes | Tiling Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Builders | Yes | Builder Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Doors Installation | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fencing | Yes | Fencing Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Cleaning | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pergola Builders | Yes | Pergola Building Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Painters | Yes | Painting Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Flooring | Yes | Flooring Licence | Statewide | Building and Energy (WA) | Building and Energy |
| Decking | Yes | Decking Licence |
