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Builder's Licence

Tasmania - Builder-Domestic, Builder-Low Rise, Builder-Medium Rise and Builder Open

Builder's Licence

Tasmania - Builder-Domestic, Builder-Low Rise, Builder-Medium Rise and Builder Open

Experience

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In Tasmania, the licence category you need is Builder-Domestic, Builder-Low Rise, Builder-Medium Rise and Builder Open.

Experience 

With a building trade qualification, for example in carpentry, bricklaying, etc - You'll need a minimum 2 years’ practical experience in the scope of work you are applying for.

Without a trade qualification - You'll need a minimum 4 years’ practical experience in the scope of work you are applying for.

However, a Builder Open with a building trade qualification for example in carpentry, bricklaying etc – You will need 3 years’ practical experience in the scope of work you are applying for.

Without a trade qualification - You will need a minimum 6 years’ practical experience in the scope of work you are applying for.

Technical qualification

As well as 2 to 6 years’ practical experience in the construction industry you will need to have the following qualification:

  • CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
  • CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building); or
  • CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction Management.

Contact the Licence Body

Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)

Call: 1300 654 499 9:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri

Visit: cbos.tas.gov.au

Mail: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services
PO Box 56
Rosny Park Tasmania 7018

We offer a range of qualifications to become a licensed builder.

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CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)


 

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Get started with a certificate course designed especially for building and construction. Gain valuable skills as a professional builder in the low rise residential sector.

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