Licensed trades
To work in some trades in NSW, you must be licenced. The Commissioner does not issue licences or qualifications, only a Certificate of Proficiency. You will need to contact the relevant trade organisations to obtain a license.


Do I need a trade license?
A number of trade vocations require licences or registration in NSW. This is administered by the relevant licensing authority or registration body. The Certificate of Proficiency issued by the Commissioner is not a substitute for this and is not a guarantee that you will receive the required licence or registration.
Aircraft trades
Automotive, building, construction, electrical, plumbing and refrigeration/air-conditioning trades
- Licensing and qualifications | NSW Fair TradingExternal link
- Automotive trades Motor repairers licensingExternal link
Related information
- Trades Recognition AustraliaExternal link - Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is a skills assessment service provider specialising in assessments for people with trade skills gained overseas or in Australia, for the purpose of migration and skills recognition.
- Working in AustraliaExternal link - Information on how to apply for work visas, information on skilled occupations in Australia, licensing and registration requirement and regional employment.
- Federal Department of EducationExternal link - Information about recognition of overseas qualifications in Australia.
- Translation ServicesExternal link - Multicultural NSW Language Services provides comprehensive interpreting and translation services in 104 languages and dialects.