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Carpentry Licence

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    Our licensed trade assessors will go through your portfolio with you to assist in gathering the required evidence of your work experience such as: resumé, reference letters, work examples, photos, certificates and any overseas qualifications.

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    Our trade assessors will call you for a competency conversation and a practical observation if required. Where skills or knowledge gaps are identified, we will walk you through any further assessment that is required.

     

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    Licensing

    Licensing Body

    Fair Trading NSW is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in NSW. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in NSW that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

     

    Licence Requirements

    Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:

    CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

    Licensing Body

    Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in QLD. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in QLD that is valued at more than $3300 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

     

    Licence Requirements

    Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:

    CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

    Licensing Body

    Victoria Building Association (VBA) is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in VIC. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in VIC that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials.

     

    Licence Requirements

    Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:

    CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

    Licensing Body

    SA Government is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in SA. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in SA.

     

    Licence Requirements

    Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:

    CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

    Licensing Body

    ACT Government is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in ACT. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in ACT that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials..

     

    Licence Requirements

    Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:

    CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

    Licensing Body

    WA Government Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in WA. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in WA that is valued at more than $20,000 (incl GST) in labour and materials..

     

    Licence Requirements

    Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:

    CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

    Licensing Body

    NT Business and Industry is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in NT. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in NT that is valued at more than $12,000 (incl GST) in labour and materials..

     

    Licence Requirements

    Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:

    CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

    Licensing Body

    TAS Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) is the regulator and issuing body for carpentry trade licences in TAS. You must have a licence before you do any residential carpentry work in TAS that is valued at more than $5000 (incl GST) in labour and materials..

     

    Licence Requirements

    Before you are able to apply for your carpentry and/or joinery licence, you must complete a carpentry/joinery qualification such as:

    CPC30220 - Certificate III in Carpentry

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    General

    • You will require a carpentry licence in most states across Australia. This ensures that you comply with regulations and standards. For example, in NSW, carpenters need a licence to perform any residential waterproofing, including strata, valued at more than $5000 in labour and materials.. Holding a carpentry licence also ensures you meet the requirements of any regulating bodies which will avoid you incurring penalties or fines. You can also legally market your services and initiate contracts/tenders, both of which ensure you earn more than unlicensed carpenters.

    • To become a licensed carpenter, you need to meet the minimum requirements in your state. For example, in NSW, here are the steps to becoming a licensed carpenter:

      1. Complete a carpentry qualification with Qualify Me.
      2. Undertake construction induction training and obtain a White Card.
      3. Apply to Fair Trading NSW for your carpentry licence.

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