Electrical and plumbing licences

Electrical and plumbing work is hands-on and heavily regulated. Dan takes the paperwork off your plate so you can get back to the job.

Who this page is for

Electricians who want to do wiring work in NSW
Plumbers and drainers who want to run their own plumbing business
Tradies who are new to licensing and want it explained step by step

In short: In NSW you need an electrical licence before you do any wiring work, whatever the cost or type of job. Plumbing and drainage has its own licence, covering plumbing, water plumbing and draining. Both come from NSW Fair Trading. Dan checks your qualifications and experience, prepares the application and lodges it for you, from $1,500 ex GST, including document preparation and regulator follow-up.

How it works, step by step

Confirm your licence type. Electrical and plumbing each have their own licence types in NSW. Dan helps you pick the right one.
Check your qualifications and experience. You need approved qualifications and experience before you can apply. For plumbing, a referee statement is also needed for each category.
Dan prepares and lodges the application with NSW Fair Trading.
Dan follows up until your licence is issued, and explains what to do next.

Dan's fee

from $1,500

Ex GST. NSW Fair Trading government fees are separate from Dan's fee.

Book a free 15-minute call

Good to know

Licensed electricians must submit Certificates of Compliance for electrical work (CCEW) through BCNSW eCert.
The NSW Supervision Practice Standard sets the levels and ratios for supervising electrical apprentices.
Some electricians licensed in Queensland, Victoria or the ACT can work in NSW under Automatic Mutual Recognition.
Government fees are set by NSW Fair Trading and are separate from Dan's fee.

Call Dan on 0412 767 129 Book a free 15-minute call

Electrical and plumbing FAQs

Do I need a licence for electrical work in NSW?

Yes. You need an electrical licence before you do any electrical wiring work in NSW, regardless of the cost or type of work.

Do I need a licence for plumbing or drainage in NSW?

Yes. The plumbing and drainage licence covers plumbing, water plumbing and draining work. A free 15-minute call will confirm which category fits your work.

How much does it cost?

Dan's fee starts from $1,500, covering document preparation, lodgement and follow-up with the regulator. NSW Fair Trading publishes its government fees each year, and they are separate from Dan's fee.

Can you help with a company licence?

Yes. Plumbing and drainage licences are also available for companies and partnerships in NSW. Dan can explain which one your business needs.