Gasfitter - 334114

Previously referred to in ASCO as:
4431-13 Gasfitter

Job description

Installs, maintains and repairs gas mains, piping systems downstream of the billing meter, and appliances and ancillary equipment associated with the use of fuel gases, including liquefied petroleum gas systems. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill level

This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience in Australia of AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3).

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group - 3341 Plumbers

Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.

Skills assessment authority

Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is Trades Recognition Australia.
See: Trades Recognition Australia

If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.

Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.

Licensing or registration requirements

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.

New South Wales

Licensing is compulsory for unsupervised trade work.

Department of Fair Trading (Home Building Licensing).
See: Department of Fair Trading

Victoria

Licensing is compulsory.

Plumbing Industry Commission.
See: Plumbing Industry Commission

Queensland

Licensing is compulsory.

Department of Natural Resources and Mines.
See: Department of Natural Resources and Mines

South Australia

Registration is compulsory.

Office of Consumer and Business Affairs.
See: Office of Consumer and Business Affairs

Western Australia

Licensing is compulsory.

Office of Energy.
See: Office of Energy

Tasmania

Licensing is compulsory.

Plumbers and Gasfitters Registration Board.
See: Plumbers and Gasfitters Registration Board

Northern Territory

Licensing is compulsory.

NTWorkSafe.
See: NTWorkSafe

Australian Capital Territory

Licensing is compulsory.

Building, Electrical and Plumbing Control.
ACT Planning and Land Authority.
See: ACT Planning and Land Authority

Professional associations

You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.

Master Plumbers' and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (Victorian Branch).
See: Master Plumbers' and Mechanical Services Association of Australia

Master Builders Australia
See: Master Builders Australia