WA · Trade licensing

Trade licensing in Western Australia

Building and Energy licenses building contractors and some trade occupations in Western Australia.

In WA, Building and Energy administers building-related licensing. A nationally recognised qualification may support a licence application, subject to the specific class of licence and current requirements set by the regulator.

Regulator

Building and Energy (Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety)

Licensing classes, experience, insurance and financial requirements are set and updated by the regulator directly. FMC recommends confirming current requirements with Building and Energy (Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety) or an FMC adviser before relying on any specific figure or timeframe.