QBCC : QBCC when do I and don't I need a trade licence in QLD?

In Queensland, individuals and companies must hold a QBCC licence to carry out:

• any building work valued over $3,300
• building work valued over $1,100 where it involves Hydraulic Services Design
• building work of any value where it involves:
  • Drainage
  • Plumbing and Drainage
  • Gas Fitting
  • Termite Management – Chemical
  • Fire Protection
  • Completed Residential Building Inspection
  • Building Design – Low Rise, Medium Rise and Open
  • Site Classification.

Note:

• The value of building work is the reasonable cost to a consumer of having the work carried out by a licensed contractor on the basis that materials, labour and GST are included, regardless of who supplies the materials. This can sometimes be referred to as the 'market value'.
• A trust cannot obtain a QBCC licence. The trustee of the trust must apply for the licence.
• Registered architects are able to carry out building design work and perform building inspections on all types of buildings.  To check if your architect is registered, visit www.boaq.qld.gov.au

Licence classes

The scope of work for each QBCC licence class outlines the range of building work for that class. The building work you do must be covered by your licence. For some work, you may need more than one licence class.

Do employees need a licence?

If you are overseeing work that involves plumbing and drainage, gas fitting, pest control or fire protection, you need a QBCC licence regardless of the value of the work.

If you are an employee, you don’t need a licence unless you become responsible for:

• Overseeing and directing the building work.
• Ensuring the work is of a competent standard, i.e. free of defects.
• Ensuring the work complies with the plans and specifications."