The following public protections are required for each of the licenced occupations listed below. All Tasmanian licensees, those working under mutual recognition and automatic mutual recognition must meet these requirements for the duration they hold a licence.
If you plan to work in Tasmania under AMR, you must provide notification.
Architects
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 220.1 KB).
| CPD points per year | 20 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Minimum amount of PI cover $1 million |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Building Services Provider
Builder General Construction
AMR has not yet commenced in Tasmania for the licence type.
Construction manager
AMR has not yet commenced in Tasmania for the licence type.
Builder - Fire Protection
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Contract Works and Public Liability (minimum $5 million). |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Demolisher
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Contract Works and Public Liability (minimum $5 million). |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Building designer
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 220.5 KB).
| CPD points per year | 20 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Building Designer – Limited PI $750,000 Building Designer – Domestic PI $500,000 |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Building Surveyor
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 220.7 KB).
| CPD points per year | 30 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | PI $1 million |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Building Services Designers: Electrical, Mechanical, Fire, Hydraulic
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 218.7 KB).
| CPD points per year | 20 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Building Services Designer – Restricted PI $1 million Building Services Designer – Limited PI $750,000 Building Services Designer – Domestic PI $500,000 |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Electrical
Electrical contractor
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 209.8 KB).
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) |
| Maintain a register of employees | Yes |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Electrical worker (Practitioner)
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 209.8 KB).
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) while performing any work for friends, relatives or others for no payment (that is also prescribed plumbing, electrical or gas-fitting work) |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Restricted Electrical Work Licence
Refrigeration & air-conditioning, Instrumentation Electronics, Water Heaters Pre-assembled Neon Signs Composite Equipment Control Devices Gas Appliances Motors Explosion Protection Equipment
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 209.8 KB)
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) while performing any work for friends, relatives or others for no payment (that is also prescribed plumbing, electrical or gas-fitting work) |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Line Worker
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 209.8 KB)
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) while performing any work for friends, relatives or others for no payment (that is also prescribed plumbing, electrical or gas-fitting work) |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact |
Cable Jointer
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 209.8 KB)
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) while performing any work for friends, relatives or others for no payment (that is also prescribed plumbing, electrical or gas-fitting work) |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Engineer
Civil
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 219.7 KB).
| CPD points per year | 30 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Minimum amount of PI cover $1 million |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Building Services
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 219.7 KB)
| CPD points per year | 30 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Minimum amount of PI cover $1 million |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Fire Safety
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 219.7 KB)
| CPD points per year | 30 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Minimum amount of PI cover $1 million |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Gas
Gas fitting contractor
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 203.2 KB).
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) |
| Maintain a register of employees | Must keep a register of employees |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Gas fitting worker (practitioner)
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 203.2 KB).
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) while performing any work for friends, relatives or others for no payment (that is also prescribed plumbing, electrical or gas-fitting work) |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Automotive Gas-fitter (Contractor)
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 203.2 KB).
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) |
| Maintain a register of employees | Must keep a register of employees |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Automotive Gas-fitter
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 203.2 KB).
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) while performing any work for friends, relatives or others for no payment (that is also prescribed plumbing, electrical or gas-fitting work) |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Stationary Engine Gas-fitter
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 203.2 KB).
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) while performing any work for friends, relatives or others for no payment (that is also prescribed plumbing, electrical or gas-fitting work) |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Motor vehicle
Motor vehicle trader (new and used vehicles)
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 186.8 KB).
| Insurance | No |
|---|---|
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Display motor vehicle trader licence in a prominent position at each premises |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | In adverts, contracts and prescribed documents relating to the sale of motor vehicles |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | Yes – variable dates |
| Licensing Contact | CAT Risk Based Registration |
Conveyancer
Commenced AMR 1 July 2023.
| CPD points per year | N/A |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $2 million) |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust account | Yes |
| Carry/produce approved ID | No |
| Must list licence no. in advertising | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Other property occupations
General auctioneer - Commenced, see Property Agents Board
Real estate agent - Commenced, see Property Agents Board
Property representative - Commenced, see Property Agents Board
Property manager - Commenced, see Property Agents Board
Plumbing
Plumber practitioner
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 218.2 KB).
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) |
| Maintain a register of employees | No |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Plumbing contractor
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 218.2 KB).
| CPD points per year | 12 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | Public and Products Liability (minimum $5 million) |
| Maintain a register of employees | Must keep a register of employees |
| Trust Account | No |
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Must produce certificate of Identification (Licence) on demand. |
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | No |
| Prescribed statutory warranty apply | No |
| Licensing Contact | CAT |
Security
Security agent and Security Employee
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 187.2 KB).
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Yes |
|---|---|
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | Licensees must list their licence number in any adverts |
| Licensing Contact | CAT Risk Based Registration |
Investigation agent and Employee
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 187.2 KB)
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Yes |
|---|---|
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | Licensees must list their licence number in any adverts |
| Licensing Contact | CAT Risk Based Registration |
Security officer
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 187.2 KB)
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Yes |
|---|---|
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | Licensees must list their licence number in any adverts |
| Licensing Contact | CAT Risk - Based Registration |
Crowd controller and Crowd Control Employee
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 187.2 KB)
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Yes |
|---|---|
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | Licensees must list their licence number in any adverts |
| Licensing Contact | CAT Risk - Based Registration |
Inquiry Agent
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 187.2 KB)
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Yes |
|---|---|
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | Licensees must list their licence number in any adverts |
| Licensing Contact | CAT Risk - Based Registration |
Commercial Agent and Commercial Employee
Commenced AMR 1 July 2022. View the Factsheet (PDF, 187.2 KB)
| Carry /Produce approved ID | Yes |
|---|---|
| Must list Licence no. in advertising | Licensees must list their licence number in any adverts |
| Licensing Contact | CAT Risk - Based Registration |