QLD

QLD Pool and Spa Licence Rules

Use WorkSafe Queensland/ESO for electrical checks, RSHQ/Business Queensland for gas work, QBCC for trade licensing and ARC for refrigerant handling.

What to check in QLD

ElectricalWorker + contractor authority

For fixed-wired equipment, RCD/safety-switch symptoms, 240V testing and electrical component work.

GasGasfitting / appliance servicing

For gas heaters, burners, gas valves, gas pressure, flues and combustion-related work.

PlumbingPlumbing and drainage

For regulated water, drainage, gas pipework and connected building services.

RefrigerantARC licence

For heat pump work involving refrigerant handling or relevant components.

Claim or check	Official source	Use this for
Electrical	Electrical licences	Queensland electrical worker and contractor licensing information.
Electrical lookup	Electrical licence search	Public search for Queensland electrical contractor licence numbers.
Gas work	Registers of gas work licences and authorisations	Queensland gas work licence and authorisation register information.
Gas lookup	Register of gas work licences and authorisations	Queensland gas work licence and authorisation search guidance.
Plumbing/trade lookup	QBCC Licensee Register	Queensland licensee register for QBCC-regulated trade licences.
Pool/spa service qualification	CPP31218 Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service	Entry-level qualification for routine swimming pool and spa maintenance; the published qualification says there are no entry requirements.
Pool/spa service qualification	CPP41319 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Service	Qualification for people working in the swimming pool and spa service sector. The national register states no licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to the qualification itself at publication.
Refrigerant	Refrigerant Handling Licence types	National refrigerant handling licence categories. Check scope before work on heat pumps or refrigeration circuits.
Refrigerant lookup	Check a Refrigerant Handling Licence	Public licence check for ARC Refrigerant Handling Licences.