Under Part 4 of the Plumbing Regulations 2018, Type B gasfitting work is:
The construction, installation, servicing, maintenance, commissioning, replacement or repair of a single Type B appliance of an energy input greater than 10 MJ/h and less than 5000 MJ/h between the connection to the gas isolating valve adjacent to the appliance and any flue connection.
The commissioning, construction, installation, servicing and maintenance of a steam boiler or thermal fluid heater of input less than 20,000 MJ/h that forms part of an integrated industrial process between the gas isolating valve adjacent to the appliance and any flue connection, including the repair and replacement of gas components in that appliance.
This work does not include
The adjustment of input parameters on a programmable burner management system associated with a Type B appliance.
The commissioning of a Type B appliance in the absence of manufacturer-supplied commissioning data.
Any work on a Type B appliance where the appliance is associated with volatile solvents or hazardous atmospheres.
Any work on a component of a Type B appliance which is not involved in the supply of gas, use of gas or control of gas related hazards.
The positioning of a Type B appliance except where it involves a connection to the gas isolating valve.
Electrical work within the meaning of the Electrical Safety Act 1998 that is not involved in the supply of gas, use of gas, or control of gas related hazards.
Knowledge and experience requirements
Areas of experience (AoEs)
Persons registered or licensed in this class typically carry out the following work:
Analyse and interpret design specifications for Type B gas appliances
Install, service, repair and test Type B gas appliances and components
Test, analyse and commission flue gasses.
Compliance requirements
Registered and licensed practitioners in this class must interpret and apply the compliance requirements for this class outlined in:
Building Act 1993
Victorian Plumbing Regulations 2018
WorkSafe Victoria requirements for plumbing work and building construction sites
WaterMark Certification Scheme
Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme
Additional compliance requirements for licensed practitioners
Licensed practitioners hold a greater level of responsibility and must interpret and apply the following additional compliance requirements:
Issue compliance certificates
Knowledge of Performance Solutions
WorkSafe Victoria requirements for supervising staff (including supervision of apprentices)
Hold relevant insurance.
Registration and licensing requirements
All persons who apply for registration or licence in this class must successfully complete the relevant BPC exam. You are permitted to bring relevant reference materials to your exams.
Registration
All persons who apply for registration in Type B Gasfitting must first hold provisional registration (PR) for a minimum of 2 years. This allows you to lawfully undertake training under the supervision of a person licensed in this class.
Before being granted PR, you will attend an interview with representatives from the BPC and Energy Safe Victoria (ESV). This is a discussion about your experience and will confirm:
That your nominated supervisor is suitable to be your mentor.
Any restrictions that are site or appliance type specific.
Your PR will initially be for one year. At the end of the first year, you will be required to renew it for a further 12 months.
Whilst you are in your PR period, you must:
Successfully complete the prescribed unit of competency for this class (if you have not already done so).
Complete your BPC registration exam (we recommend that you request to complete this shortly after completing the prescribed unit).
Maintain a logbook outlining all Type B work you complete.
Within 3 months of the end of final year of your PR, you may apply for full registration.
Eligibility requirements for PR
To be eligible to apply for PR for this class, you must:
Have successfully completed either a Certificate III plumbing or electrical work qualification*.
Hold a Restricted Electrical Workers Licence (REL) or higher.
Have at least 2 years of post-apprentice experience.
Have a nominated a supervisor licensed in this class.
* Other relevant education and experience may be considered.
Eligibility requirements for full registration
To be eligible for full registration, you must:
Have held PR for a minimum of 2 years
Provide the logbook you held during your PR period (must be signed off by your supervisor).
Have successfully completed the prescribed class specific unit.
Have successfully completed the BPC registration exam for this class.
After you submit your application for full registration, and your application has been reviewed, you will attend another interview with the BPC and ESV. Your logbook will be reviewed and restrictions that are site or appliance type specific may be applied.
Licence
In order to become licensed in this class, you must meet the following conditions:
Hold registration in this class.
An additional 2 years of practical experience
Hold the prescribed units for licence in this class.
If you have any site or appliance type restrictions on your registration, these will also be applied to your licence.
