Licensing
How Can I Get a Painter's Licence?
How to get a NSW Painters Licence
In New South Wales a painter must be licensed if he/she contracts, sub-contracts or advertises to do exterior residential painting where the reasonable market cost of the labour and building materials is more than $5000. Licenses are issued by the
Department of Fair Trading NSW.
How to get a Painter's Licence in QLD
In Queensland, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission is a government body set up to license contractors and protect consumers against defective work. The QBCC has the power to direct a contractor to rectify defects and can prosecute, fine and/or remove a contractors license banning the contractor from the building industry for a set period or for life. A license is required if the painting work is valued at over $3300 including labor and materials. The contractor must also complete a
Business Management Course for Trade Contractors.
How to get a WA Painters Registration
How to get a painter's licence in South Australia
In South Australia, the licensing system is administered by
Consumer and Business Services. You need to either have Certificate III Painting and Decorating, have recent work experience, and complete a business management course.