Pool Building Licensing Information

QUEENSLAND

The process of getting a pool building 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

  • Swimming pool construction, installation and maintenance (construction)
  • Swimming pool construction, installation and maintenance (installation)

License Application

https://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/swimming-pool-construction-installation-maintenance

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

Experience

  • Nil

Qualifications

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 pool building licence in Queensland, or to learn more about the process, visit the Queensland Building and Constriction Commission website.