Edition 70, August 2009

WA gas fitting training requirements

EnergySafety WA has released information regarding the training and qualification requirements for gas fitters in Western Australia.

The latest edition (47) of EnergySafety's Energy Bulletin details changes which came into effect at the beginning of the year around Class G gas fitting.

The qualification requirements have changed to:

  • WA trained Plumber and Gas Fitter tradesperson:
    • At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, apply to become a Class G gas fitter, restricted to the installation of natural gas and LP Gas.
  • Non-WA Plumber and Gas Fitter tradesperson:
    • Certificate III in Gasfitting
    • Unit of competency unit CPCPGS4001A Plan, size and lay out consumer gas installations
    • assessed as competent in the workplace.

For more information visit www.commerce.wa.gov.au/EnergySafety/PDF/EnergyBulletins/index.html

Related articles:
Reminder on licences for high risk work in Western Australia (Edition 55, April 2008)
WA Safety Show - Perth (Edition 57, June 2008)
WA Work Safe annual forum - Perth (Edition 60, September 2008)
WA Training Forum 2009 - Perth (Edition 65, March 2009)
WA gas fitting training requirements (Edition 70, August 2009)

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