Basic Information on Getting a Company Builders Licence in NSW
If you’re a building company, a requisite is that you identify a nominated supervisor, who must be an employee or supervisor of the organisation, and hold an individual contractor licence or qualified supervisor licence. A company builder licence is required for building companies planning to contract, sub-contract, or advertise residential building or trade work. Read on to know more about what you need to prepare for your application.
What Type of Work Needs a Company Construction Licence in NSW?
A partnership or corporation needs to have a contractor licence for the following:
Types of NSW Company Builders Licence
There are several types of licences given in New South Wales. These depend on whether the applicant wants to contract with another party or oversee work.
A company licence permits advertising to do work and contract with other parties.
Only individuals can receive this certificate. The licence also doesn’t permit to contract for work. However, a company is required to have a nominated supervisor to perform work. The nominated supervisor must be either a full-time employee or company director, and hold a qualified supervisor certificate in the related category of work.
This is granted to individuals who applied for a contractor licence. They must have the experience and qualifications needed to become a qualified supervisor. The words “contractor licence (Q)” are printed on the card to confirm equivalence to a Qualified Supervisor Certificate.
What You Need to Apply for Company Builders Licence in NSW
Prepare the following:
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Applying for NSW Company Builders Licence
There are two ways to apply – online and in person.
To apply online:
To apply in-person:
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Your application will be evaluated once you complete all documents and settle the fees. Some common reasons for rejection include:
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