Drillers Licence - Victoria

Description

You will require this licence to drill wells or bores to access water from underground.

A driller’s licence comprises a class, together with drilling or construction method endorsement(s). There are three classes of licence relating to the type of aquifer systems in which a driller may operate.

There are six endorsements, which relate to the drilling and construction methods a driller may use:

  • non-driller rig method
  • cable tool
  • auger
  • rotary air
  • rotary mud
  • sonic

Note, a separate Works Licence is required to authorise each bore or well that is drilled. It is a condition of every Works Licence issued under legislation that the work is carried out under the direction of a licensed driller.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility requirements vary depending on the class of licence you intend to apply for, please refer to the attached resource.

Duration

10 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $874.90

New application or higher class, includes:

  • application fee: $174.90
  • written examination charge: $700.00.

Fees for 2024-25

Apply Application All $874.90

Additional endorsement, includes both:

  • application fee: $174.90
  • written examination charge: $700.00

Fees for 2024-25

Apply Application All -

Further application fees and examination charges may apply, please consult the responsible agency for specific information on fees to be submitted.

Administering agency

Southern Rural Water

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.