Pyrotechnicians Licence - Victoria

Description

You will need this licence to use fireworks as a pyrotechnician. There are several classes of licence available, including:

  • ground display
  • Chinese fireworks
  • theatrical fireworks
  • aerial shells
  • aerial salutes

This licence also allows you to temporarily store and transport limited amounts of fireworks.

You will be required to notify the agency, local council or shire and other relevant bodies, such as the fire authority, of intended fireworks displays at least seven days prior to the date of the proposed display. Please note, longer notice periods may apply.

Please note, the agency no longer authorises licences that allow the discharge of Chinese firecrackers and theatrical fireworks on a single occasion.

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 according to the type of fireworks that you are intending to discharge. Please contact the agency for further eligibility requirements.

Prerequisites

Duration

Up to five years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Licence All $66.80

Fees for 2024-25

Comply Miscellaneous All $42.80

National police check. Fees for 2024-25

Comply Miscellaneous All $21.40

ASIO security assessment. Fees for 2024-25

Vary Variation All $66.80

If an assessment of experience is conducted by WorkSafe. Fees for 2024-25

Vary Variation All $23.40

Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Dangerous Goods Act 1985 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Dangerous Goods (Explosives) Regulations 2022 Victoria

Application process

Apply

Your completed application must be supported by two recent passport sized photographs of yourself and completed identification form. Please view the application form for more information.

Approval time

30 days

Administering agency

Department of Treasury and Finance

WorkSafe Victoria

Contact details

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