General Building Licensing Information

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

The process of getting a Builders' license in Tasmania is managed and regulated by the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate – Planning.

Licensing

In the ACT, builders need to be licensed and must apply under the Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004 and meet all the eligibility requirements.

Licensing Types

  • Class A Builder (unlimited)
  • Class B Builder (medium rise)
  • Class C Builder (low rise/residential)
  • Class D Builder

License Application

https://form.act.gov.au/smartforms/landing.htm?formCode=1166

Experience

2 years full time for class D building work experience where 1-year full time building work experience was undertaken post the date the qualification was issued.

Note:     2 years Class A, B, C License Classes and 3 years for Class D License Class.

References will be required.

Qualifications

  • Class A Builder (unlimited) – Qualifications vary 
  • Class B Builder (medium rise) – A Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) with a course code of CPC50210, CPC50208 or BCG50206
  • Class C Builder (low rise/residential) - CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction  - For more information on this qualification please click here
  • Class D Builder – CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction

A written exam may also be required.

National Police Check

Nil

Financial Requirements

Evidence of financial resources is required to help demonstrate your ability to fulfil contractual obligations when providing construction services

Building Insurance Requirements

Builders must have a residential building insurance policy or a fidelity certificate, which protects the owner against defective and incomplete work. Builders need to show evidence of their insurance to a client before providing a service. This includes advising the client if they do not have insurance. 
 

For More Information

For more information on applying for a Tasmanian License, or to learn more about the process, visit the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate – Planning website.