Licence classes
Each licence class has different scopes of work and may be subject to conditions. You need to know your class before applying.
| Class | Scope of work |
|---|---|
Unrestricted type A | Perform gas appliance work on type A appliances without supervision. |
Restricted type A | Perform gas appliance work on type A appliances under the supervision of an individual who holds an unrestricted type A licence. |
Unrestricted type B | Perform gas appliance work on type B appliances without supervision. |
Restricted type B (level 2) | Perform gas appliance work on atmospheric type gas appliances that consumes less than 2,000 MJ/h or forced draft burner appliances that consume less than 500 MJ/h. For any other type B gas appliance work, the licensee must work under the supervision of an individual who holds an unrestricted type B gas appliance worker licence. |
Restricted type B (level 1) | Perform type B gas appliance work under the supervision of an individual who holds an unrestricted type B gas appliance worker licence. |
Eligibility
To be eligible for a licence, you need to meet relevant mandatory qualifications outlined in the Construction Occupations (Licensing) (Qualifications) Declaration and Gas Safety Act 2000.
Where multiple methods are listed for a particular licence class, you are only required to meet one of the methods listed.
Interstate licence holders
You may be able to apply for an ACT licence if you’re already licensed in another state or territory. Find out more about mutual recognition.
Applying for a licence
Step 1 – Gather required evidence to support your application
- Evidence of your qualification.
- Evidence of your course enrolment (if required).
- Evidence of your experience.
- Letter from your employer (if required).
- A criminal history check.
Access Canberra will not accept checks that are more than 6 months old.
Step 2 – Start your application
- Apply for a new licence via the Application for construction occupation licence - individual gas appliance worker
- Pay the application fee. Fees are determined by the Fee Determination for the relevant financial year.
Note: you can start an online application and save it to return to later. Your application won’t be submitted until the documents are lodged and the fee is paid.
Step 3 – Assessment
Once submitted, your application will be assessed to ensure you meet:
- Fit and proper person requirements
- Qualification and experience requirements.
Step 4 – Decision
Once the assessment of your application is complete you will either be offered a licence, or your application will be refused.
Please note, you may be offered a licence with conditions restricting the scope of works that can be undertaken under your licence.
If you are offered a licence you will need to pay a licence term fee. Fees are determined by the Fee Determination for the relevant financial year.
Note: It will take up to 7 days for your licence to be published on the public register after your licence term fee is paid, and up to 21 days for a licence card to be printed and sent to you.
Timeframe
The assessment of your application will take at least 4 weeks.
If your application is incomplete, or we need more information or verification, the assessment will take more time. Requests for more information will be sent to you via email.
Assessments of applications will not be fast tracked in any circumstances.
Your responsibilities
As a gas appliance licensee, you are responsible for:
- complying with your obligations under the legislative framework
- undertaking work in a proper and skilful way
- rectifying issues that may arise with the quality of your work
- understanding the requirements for insurances, contracts and other obligations.
Further information can be found on the licence responsibilities page.
