Landscaping Licensing Information

QUEENSLAND

The process of getting a Builders' licence in Queensland is managed and regulated by Queensland Building and Constriction Commission.

Licensing

An individual or company who wants to carry out, undertake to carry out, or supervise building work valued at over $3,300 (including labour and materials) must hold the appropriate licence.

Licensees who do not contract with builders or the public and only contract to trade contractors (i.e. sub-trade contractors) do not require a QBCC licence.

License Types

  • Structural Landscaping

License Application

https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/licence-classes/structural-landscaping-trade

You can apply for this licence class as a:

Contractor

https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/contractors/apply-licence/apply-trade-contractor-licence

Nominee Supervisor

https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/contractors/apply-licence/apply-nominee-supervisor-licence

Site Supervisor

https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/contractors/apply-licence/apply-site-supervisor-licence

Scope of work

  • Prepare, fabricate and erect carports, decking, fences, gazebos, pergolas, retaining walls of a height that do not require an engineering certification under a local law, and ornamental structures
  • Install prefabricated sheds, including associated concrete slabs, with a  floor area of not more than 10m²
  • Install surface and subsoil drainage systems for landscaping work
  • Prepare site and lay paving or concrete, not intended to carry vehicular traffic, for landscaping
  • Incidental work of another class.

Experience

Not Applicable

Qualifications

  • AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction;

Note: Plus successful completion of an apprenticeship, or traineeship.

PLUS

  • Completion of the approved managerial course (BSBSMB401 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business).

Financial requirements

The QBCC has various Financial Reporting Requirements:

  • Financial reporting requirements for Self-Certifying 1 and 2 – Maximum Revenue up to $600,000
  • Financial reporting requirements for Category 1-3 (Maximum revenue between $600,001 - $30,000,000)
  • Financial reporting requirements for Category 4-7 (Maximum revenue more than $30,000,001)

Building Insurance Requirements

Home Warranty Insurance is payable on work with a market value over $3,300.

 

More Information

For more information on applying for a Queensland Licence, or to learn more about the process, visit the Queensland Building and Constriction Commission website.