NSW Government Fair Trading regulates the registration and licensing of builders and other tradespeople. NSW requires a licence for any building or general trade work exceeding $5,000 including materials and labour.
Requirements
One of the following qualifications are needed for tradespeople wishing to qualify for a carpentry licence:
- CPC30208 Certificate III in Carpentry or CPC32008 Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
- CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry or CPC32011 Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
- BCG30203 Certificate III in Carpentry
- Qualification 10888 Certificate III in General Construction (Carpentry)- Housing Trade TAFE Course #2192
- BCG30798 Certificate III in General Construction (Carpentry – Framework/Formwork/Finishing) TAFE course #7078
- Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery Trade TAFE Course #5158
- Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery Trade TAFE Course #2149
How to Apply
You can find the application forms for your carpentry licence on the under Builder and Tradespeople forms, on the NSW Fair Trading website. Submit the following:
- Completed application form and checklist for Individual Applicants – Other Building and Trade Work Categories.
- Proof of identity which shows a current photo, date of birth and signature, as well as your current address.
- Licensing fees.
