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Become a Registered or Licenced Plumber

Simple. Supported. Stress‑Free.
At Builder Registration, we make the plumbing registration and licencing process easy, clear, and fully supported from start to finish. For over 13 years, we’ve helped more than 3,000 tradies get registered, get licenced, and take control of their careers.
You’ll work one‑on‑one with our team of 40+ licencing and registration specialists, who guide you through every requirement, every document, and every exam.
We make the process straightforward - so you can focus on your trade, not the paperwork.

Which Path Is Right For You?

Becoming a Registered Plumber

Registration allows you to legally do plumbing work in the categories you hold.

Registration covers areas like:
• Drainage
• Gas Fitting
• Roofing (Stormwater)
• Sanitary
• Water Supply
• Mechanical Services
• Irrigation
• Fire Protection
• Refrigerated Air Conditioning
• Type B Gas Fitting


What you need:
✔ At least 2 years’ experience
✔ Certificate III, OR experience through a non‑apprentice pathway
✔ Ability to follow compliance requirements
✔ A technical referee (licensed plumber)
✔ A journeyman or non‑apprentice exam
✔ Construction Induction Card (White/Red Card)

Don’t have a Certificate III?
We can help you complete it through RPL(Recognised Prior Learning).

Investment:
Registration fee: $1,950 ·      

Becoming a Licenced Plumber

Licencing allows you to Supervise other plumbers , sign Statements of Compliance, and run your own plumbing business

Licence classes include:
Drainage
Gas Fitting
Roofing (Stormwater)
Sanitary
Water Supply
Mechanical Services
Irrigation
Fire Protection
Refrigerated Air Conditioning
Type B Gas Fitting

What you need:
✔ Certificate III
✔ Certificate IV in Plumbing & Services
✔ Photo/video evidence of your work
✔ Support from a licenced plumber
The VBA may also require a theory or practical exam, depending on your experience.

Don’t have a Certificate IV?
We work with approved RTOs to help you complete it through RPL.
Cert IV RPL cost: $4,500. Extra units (if needed): $550 each

Investment:
Licence application: $1,950

How We Help You Succeed

✔ We prepare all your paperwork
✔ We help you gather evidence
✔ We organise your RTO assessments
✔ We get you ready for exams
✔ We support you from start to finish

Our goal is to make the process easy,fast, and stress‑free.

Ready to Take the Plunge?

Fill out the form below, and one of our experts will reach out to guide you every step of the way!

1300 438 734
Available now
1 Citrus St, Braeside VIC 3195 (head office)
What do you need assistance with?
Which qualifications do you currently hold? (multi‑select)
Which plumbing class(es) are you interested in? (multi‑select)
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