Vocational Regulations
SAT regulates a large range of vocations such as architects, medical professionals, teachers and legal practitioners to name just a few. There are three main types of proceedings:
- disciplinary complaints brought by vocational bodies against members of the vocation or occupation.
- reviews of decisions made by regulatory bodies regarding licences to operate in an occupation.
- reviews of decisions regarding fidelity and compensation funds.
Which vocations does SAT regulate?
There is a list of Vocational Bodies, which lists the areas of SAT’s vocational jurisdiction. The relevant vocational board or government department is also listed.
Which major vocations does SAT not handle?
SAT does not deal with vocational matters relating to prison officers, police officers, emergency services personnel and auctioneers. For information on these vocations, contact the relevant Government department or industry association.
Where do I go if I have a complaint about a regulated occupation?
You must contact the relevant vocational board or body and ask them to investigate the matter. The board will decide if the matter should be referred to SAT. For example, contact the Legal Practice Board if you have a complaint regarding a legal practitioner.
How will a vocational application to SAT be handled?
Once the application is accepted by SAT it will usually be listed for a directions hearing at which the matter will be sent to a final hearing or referred to mediation or compulsory conference. You will be contacted for any additional information required and sent a Notice of Hearing.
List of vocations regulated
This page contains a list of the vocations falling within SAT's Vocational Regulation jurisdiction.
Act | Vocational Group/Board | Disciplinary Decisions | Licensing Reviews |
Architects Act 2004 | Architects Board of WA | * | * |
Building Services (Registration) Act 2011 | Building Commission | * | * |
Child Care Services Act 2007 Child Care Services | Department for Communities |
| * |
Debt Collectors Licensing Act 1964 | Commissioner for Consumer | * | * |
Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 | Department of Commerce |
| * |
Employment Agents Act 1976 | Commissioner of Consumer | * | * |
Finance Brokers Control Act 1975 | Australian Securities and Investment | * | * |
Gas Standards Act 1972 | Department of Commerce – Energy | * | * |
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act | National Health Practitioner Board | * | * |
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law | National Health Practitioner Board |
| * |
Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 | Reproductive Technology Council | * | * |
Land Valuers Licensing Act 1978 | Department of Commerce | * | * |
Legal Profession Act 2008 | Legal Practice Board | * | * |
Licensed Surveyors Act 1909 | Land Surveyors Licensing Board | * | * |
Medical Radiation Technologists Act 2006 | Medical Radiation Technologists | * | * |
Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 | Department of Commerce | * | * |
Motor Vehicle Drivers Instructors Act 1963 | Chief Executive Officer Department of |
| * |
Navigable Waters Regulations 1958 | Chief Executive Officer Department of |
| * |
Occupational Therapists Act 2005 | Occupational Therapists Registration Board of WA | * | * |
Professional Combat Sports Act 1987 | Professional Combat Sports Commission |
| * |
Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 | Department of Commerce | * | * |
Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 | Commissioner of Police | * | * |
Settlement Agents Act 1981 | Department of Commerce | * | * |
Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) | Department of Transport – Marine | * | * |
Teacher Registration Act 2012 | Teachers Registration Board (WA) | * | * |
Trade Measurement Act 1985 | The National Measurement Institute |
| * |
Travel Agents Act 1985 | Commissioner of Consumer Protection | * | * |
Veterinary Surgeons' Act 1960 | Veterinary Surgeons' Board | * | * |
W.A. Marine (Certificates of Competency and | Department of Transport | * |
|
Water Services Licensing Act 1995 | Economic Regulation Authority – Water |
| * |
Water Services Licensing (Plumbers Licensing | The Plumbers' Licensing Board | * | * |
Workers' Compensation and Injury | Work Cover | * |
|
Working with Children (Criminal Record | Department for Child Protection | * |
|
* No separate board
Last updated: 19-Dec-2013
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