Working as an Automotive Gas-fitter in Tasmania

Information for AMR deemed registrations Purpose

This info sheet outlines the requirements for interstate automotive gas-fitters wanting to work in Tasmania using Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR).

For more information on AMR, visit www.consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au/AMR.

Am I eligible for AMR?

To be eligible to work as an automotive gas-fitter in Tasmania using AMR, you need:

• A current automotive gas-fitter licence from your home state/territory; and
• An automotive gas-fitter contractor (a sole trader) requires a contractor and practitioner licence from another Australian state or territory.
• If you are contracting for work, be covered by a Public and Products Liability Insurance policy of a minimum of $5 million.

You must complete the notification for your practitioner licence before completing the notification for your contractor licence – as one must relate to the other in our licensing system.

If you are eligible and want to start working in Tasmania, you must notify the Tasmanian Government of your intention to work via our online portal, Occupational Licensing - Application Start (justice.tas.gov.au).

Several circumstances may prevent you from using AMR, including:

• If you’ve been suspended from holding your licence or have had conditions imposed on your licence as a result of disciplinary action in your home state or another state/territory;
• You have been subject to disciplinary, criminal or civil action against you within Australia with respect to your licence;
• You have been refused a licence in another state/territory; or
• You have permanently relocated to Tasmania from another state/territory.

What activities can I perform in Tasmania using AMR?

AMR allows you to perform the same work you are licensed to perform in your home jurisdiction within any other participating jurisdiction.

After notifying the Tasmanian Government of your intention to work in Tasmania and checking that you comply with our public protection requirements (including insurance requirements), you can then commence work, ensuring you only work within the scope of your Home State licence.

To find out more on the consumer protection requirements for your licence type, see consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au/consumer-protection-requirements

How do I start using AMR in Tasmania?

To start working in Tasmania using AMR, you must complete a notification. To complete your notification, go to Occupational Licensing - Application Start (justice.tas.gov.au).

As part of completing your notification, you will need to provide a summary of your licence scope of work, proof of your current licence, proof of identity, and evidence of your Public and Products Liability insurance (if required).

Tasmania may contact other regulators concerning your deemed registration.

You can commence work in Tasmania as soon as you have completed your notification and comply with Tasmania’s public protection requirements.

Other information

There are several important Acts, Regulations and Determinations which govern and establish the Gas Safety Framework in Tasmania. Some of these are listed below.