Application for Plumber Licence

Overview

To be registered as a Licensed Plumber (LP), you will need to: 

• Possess a Builder Certificate/Advanced Builder Certificate in Plumbing & Pipefitting or Trade Diploma in Plumbing Technology issued by the BCA Academy; or Nitec in Facility Technology/ Nitec in Built Environment/ Higher Nitec in Facility Management issued by ITE; OR 
• Possess a Diploma or Degree in Civil, Building, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering disciplines with at least a Builder Certificate in Plumbing & Pipefitting (Practical); AND 
• Have at least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience. You must show proof that you were working under a LP’s supervision during that period. 

We will inform you on the outcome of your application 4 weeks after the closing date of the application. 

Selected applicants will be required to attend a Mentorship Programme with Singapore Plumbing Society (SPS). Upon passing the oral and written assessments, PUB will issue you the plumber licence.

There are 2 intakes every year. Application for the 2 intakes closes on 30 Apr and 31 Oct respectively. Apply to be a licensed plumber here.

MediSave Contributions 

Under the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board’s Self-Employed Scheme, all self-employed persons (SEPs) who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents and earn an annual net trade income (NTI) of more than $6,000 need to contribute to MediSave. 

This is to encourage SEPs to save for retirement and healthcare needs, in the absence of regular MediSave contributions from an employer. 

Hence, PUB will only process your licence application if your MediSave payable is up-to-date, that is, you have either paid your MediSave in full or have an active GIRO arrangement with CPF Board to settle your MediSave payable.

To find out more about the Self-Employed Scheme or check your MediSave payment status, visit cpf.gov.sg/selfemployedmatters