Permitted assessment reference materials – Plumbing classes

You may use permitted reference materials during an exam or interview.

NCC version

All exams scheduled from 1 August 2023 will require the NCC 2022 version.

If you submit your application:

* On or after 1 May 2023, you will be required to reference the NCC 2022
* Before 1 May 2023, you may choose to reference either the NCC 2019 or the NCC 2022 for any exam scheduled prior to 1 August 2023.

You can only use printed copies for online exams at this time. Electronic or printed copies may be used for all other exams.

General plumbing – main classes & restricted classes

Registration exams

AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 – Plumbing and drainage Part 2 – Sanitary plumbing and drainage
AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 – Plumbing and drainage Part 3 – Stormwater drainage
Code of practice – onsite wastewater management – Environment Protection Authority Victoria - July 2016 (free PDF download from internet)

Licence exams

The above reference materials plus:

AS/NZS 1547:2012 – Onsite domestic wastewater management.

Registration & licence exams

AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 – Gas Installations Part 1 – General Installations.
AS/NZS 5601.2:2022 – Gas Installations Part 2 – LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsion purposes

This information will be published shortly.

Registration exams

AS 4254.1:2021 Part 1 Flexible Duct
AS 4254.2:2012 Part 2 Rigid Duct
AS 1668.2 2012 / Amdt 2-2016 - Part 2 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings - Mechanical ventilation in buildings
HB 276:2004 A Guide to Good Practice for Energy Efficient Installation of Residential Heating, Cooling & Air Conditioning Plant & Equipment
Refrigerant handling code of practice 2007 Part 2 Systems other than self-contained low charge systems (free PDF download from internet)

Licence exams

AS 4254.1:2021 Part 1 Flexible Duct
AS 4254.2:2012 Part 2 Rigid Duct
AS 1668 Set-2016 (which contains the 3 x Standards below):
1. AS 1668.1 2015 – Part 1 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings – Fire and smoke control in buildings
2. AS 1668.2 2012 / Amdt 2-2016 - Part 2 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings - Mechanical ventilation in buildings
3. AS 1668.4 2012 – Part 4 The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings – Natural ventilation of buildings

AS/NZS 3666.1:2011 – Air Handling and water systems of buildings – Microbial control - Design, installation and commissioning.
AS/NZS 2918:2018 - Domestic solid fuel burning appliances – installation
AS 2896-2021 Medical gas systems – Installation and testing of non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems
SA HB39:2015 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding
HB 276:2004 A Guide to Good Practice for Energy Efficient Installation of Residential Heating, Cooling & Air Conditioning Plant & Equipment
Refrigerant handling code of practice 2007 Part 1 Self-contained low charge systems (free PDF download from internet)
Refrigerant handling code of practice 2007 Part 2 Systems other than self-contained low charge systems (free PDF download from internet)

Registration exams

AS 4254.1:2021 Part 1 Flexible Duct
AS 4254.2:2012 Part 2 Rigid Duct

Licence exams

The above reference materials plus:

SA HB39:2015 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding

Registration exams

AS/NZS 2918:2018 - Domestic solid fuel burning appliances – installation

Licence exams

AS/NZS 2918:2018 - Domestic solid fuel burning appliances – installation
SA HB39:2015 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding

Registration & Licence exams

SA HB 276:2004 A Guide to Good Practice for Energy Efficient Installation of Residential Heating, Cooling & Air Conditioning Plant & Equipment
Refrigerant handling code of practice 2007 Part 1 Self-contained low charge systems (free PDF download from internet):
Refrigerant handling code of practice 2007 Part 2 Systems other than self-contained low charge systems (free PDF download from internet):
SA HB39:2015 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding

Registration & licence exams

AS/NZS 3500.3:2021 – Plumbing and drainage Part 3 – Stormwater drainage
SA HB 39:2015 – Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding
HB 114:1998 – Guidelines for the design of eaves and box gutters

Registration & licence exams

AS/NZS3500.3:2021 - Plumbing and drainage: Part 3 – Stormwater drainage
SA HB39 Installation code for metal roof and wall cladding
Plumbing Regulations 2018

Registration & licence exams

AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 – Plumbing and drainage Part 2 – Sanitary plumbing and drainage

Registration exams

AS/NZS 3500.1:2021 – Plumbing and drainage Part 1 – Water services
AS/NZS 3500.4:2021 – Plumbing and drainage Part 4 – Heated water services

Licence exams

The above reference materials plus:

AS/NZS 4234:2021 Heated water systems – Calculation of energy consumption

General plumbing: specialised classes

Registration & licence exams

AS/NZS 3500.1:2021 – Plumbing and drainage Part 1 – Water services.
AS 2845.3:2020 – Water Supply Part 3: Backflow prevention devices – Field testing and maintenance of testable devices

Registration & licence exams

AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 – Gas Installations Part 1 – General Installations.
AS/NZS 5601.2:2022 – Gas Installations Part 2 – LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsion purposes

Registration & licence exams

AS 4032.1-2005 Water supply—Valves for the control of heated water supply temperatures – Thermostatic mixing valves – Materials design and performance requirements
AS 4032.2-2005 (R2015)/Amdt 2-2009 Water supply—Valves for the control of hot water supply temperatures - Tempering valves and end-of-line temperature-actuated devices
AS 4032.3-2022 Water supply. Valves for the control of heated water supply temperatures -Requirements for field-testing, maintenance or replacement of thermostatic mixing valves, tempering valves and end-of-line temperature control devices
AS 4032.4:2014 Water supply—Valves for the control of heated water supply temperatures -Thermostatically controlled taps for the control of heated water supply temperatures

Licence exams

AS 4032.1-2005 Water Supply – Valves for the control of heated water supply temperatures – Thermostatic mixing valves – Materials design and performance requirements
AS 4032.2-2005 (R2015) Water Supply – Valves for the control of heated water supply temperatures – Tempering valves and end-of-line temperature-actuated devices
AS 4032.3-2022 Water Supply – Valves for the control of heated water supply temperatures – Requirements for field-testing, maintenance or replacement of thermostatic mixing valves, tempering valves and end-of-line temperature control devices
AS 4032.4:2014 Water Supply – Valves for the control of heated water supply temperatures – Thermostatically controlled taps for the control of heated water supply temperatures
AS/NZS 3500.1:2021 – Plumbing and drainage Part 1 – Water services
AS/NZS 3500.4:2021 – Plumbing and drainage Part 4 – Heated water services

Fire protection: main and restricted classes

Registration exams

AS 2118.1:2017 - Automatic sprinkler systems – General requirements
AS 2118.2:2021 - Automatic sprinkler systems – Wall wetting sprinkler systems
AS 2118.3-2010 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Deluge systems
AS 2118.4:2012 - Automatic sprinkler systems – Sprinkler protection for accommodation building not exceeding four stories in height
AS 2118.5:2008 - Automatic sprinkler systems – home fire sprinkler systems
AS 2118.6:2012 - Automatic sprinkler systems – Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multi-story buildings
AS 2118.8:1997 - Automatic sprinkler systems – Minor modifications
AS 2118.9:1995 - Automatic sprinkler systems – Piping support and installation
AS 2941:2013 – Fixed fire protection installations – Pumpset Systems
AS 2441:2005 – Installation of fire hose reels
AS 2419.1:2021 – Fire hydrant installations – System design, installation and commissioning
AS 1851:2012 – Routine servicing of fire protection systems and equipment
AS HB 20:1996 (R2018) – Graphical symbols for fire protection drawings

Licence exams

AS 1851-2012 / Admt 1-2016 – Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment
AS 2118.1:2017 / Amdt 2:2020 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems – General systems
AS 2118.2-2021 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems – Wall wetting sprinkler systems
AS 2118.3-2010 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems – Deluge syatems
AS 2118.4:2012 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems – Sprinkler protection for accommadation buildings not exceeding four storeys in height
AS 2118.5-2008 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems – Home fire sprinkler systems
AS 2118.6-2012 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems – Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings
AS 2118.8-1997 (R2013) - Automatic fire sprinkler systems – Minor modifications
AS 2118.9-1995 (R2013) - Automatic fire sprinkler systems – Piping support and installation
AS 2941-2013 – Fixed fire protection installations – Pumpset systems
AS 2441-2005 (R2018) – Installation of fire hose reels
AS 2419.1:2021 – Fire hydrant installations – System design, installation and commissioning
AS HB 20-1996 (R2018) – Graphical symbols for fire protection drawings
AS 4118.1.1-1996 (R2013) Fire sprinkler systems – Components – Sprinklers and sprayers
AS 4118.1.2-1996 (R2013) Fire sprinkler systems – Components – Alarm valves (wet)
AS 4118.1.3-1995 (R2013) Fire sprinkler systems – Components – Water motor alarms
AS 4118.1.4-1994 (R2013) Fire sprinkler systems – Components – Valve monitors
AS 4118.1.5-1996 (R2013) Fire sprinkler systems – Components – Deluge and pre-action valves
AS 4118.1.6-1995 (R2013) Fire sprinkler systems – Components – Stop valves and non-return valves
AS 4118.1.7-1996 (R2013) Fire sprinkler systems – Components – Alarm valves (dry)
AS 4118.1.8-1999 (R2013) Fire sprinkler systems – Components – Pressure reducing valves
AS 4118.2.1-1995 (R2013) Fire sprinkler systems – Piping – General

This information will be published shortly.

Refrigerated air conditioning

Registration & licence exams

AS/NZS 5149.1:2016 / (Amdts 1&2:2018) Part 1 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Definitions, classification and selection criteria
AS/NZS 5149.2:2016 Part 2 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Design, construction, testing, marking and documentation
AS/NZS 5149.3:2016 Part 3 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Installation site
AS/NZS 5149.4:2016 Part 4 Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements – Operation, maintenance, repair and recovery
SA HB 276:2004 A Guide to Good Practice for Energy Efficient Installation of Residential Heating, Cooling & Air Conditioning Plant & Equipment
Refrigerant handling code of practice 2007 Part 1 Self-contained low charge systems (free PDF download from internet)
Refrigerant handling code of practice 2007 Part 2 Systems other than self-contained low charge systems (free PDF download from internet)
AS/NZS ISO 817:2016 Refrigerants – Designation and safety classification
AS/NZS 1571:2020 Copper – Seamless tubes for air-conditioning and refrigeration

Type B Gasfitting: main and specialised classes

Registration & licence exams

AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 – Gas Installations Part 1 – General Installations.
AS/NZS 5601.2:2022 – Gas Installations Part 2 – LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsion purposes.
AS/NZS 3814.1:2018 – Industrial and commercial gas fired appliances
Directory of certified gas appliances and components
Plumbing Regulations 2018
VBA Gasfitting Type B resource booklet (supplied by VBA)

Registration & licence exams

AS/NZS 5601.1:2022 – Gas Installations Part 1 – General Installations.
AS/NZS 5601.2:2022 – Gas Installations Part 2 – LP Gas installations in caravans and boats for non-propulsion purposes.
AS/NZS 3814.1:2018 – Industrial and commercial gas fired appliances
Directory of certified gas appliances and components
Plumbing Regulations 2018
VBA Gasfitting Type B resource booklet (supplied by VBA)