Get a Builders Licence without a Certificate IV in Building and Construction
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Many tradespeople believe that you need to obtain a Certificate IV in Building and Construction before you can apply for a Victorian Builders Licence. However, one of the leading consultants in helping tradespeople get their builders licence has assured us that many of their clients do in fact get their builders licence without having to complete a certificate 4.
The Misconception
The general misconception amongst tradespeople is that you need a certificate IV before you can apply for a Victorian Builders Licence. This is simply not true.
Training companies and industry associations can make a lot of money by charging tradespeople for Certificate IV training courses. These courses regularly run up to 8 months, and include intense training and examinations. As a result, training companies and industry associations charge a lot for these courses.
What does the Building Commission actually require?
As part of your application to get a Victorian Builders Licence you need to demonstrate that you have trade experience. This doesn’t mean that you have recently completed your apprenticeship, what it does mean is that you have been in the industry for a number of years and can demonstrate that you understand the construction process.
You need to build up a strong case that you understand the building process, and can apply that knowledge. By hiring a professional consultant to help you apply for your licence, they will work with you to build up this case, and demonstrate that you are ready for the next step. Building up this case will include comprehensive examples of:
- Qualifications you have obtained to date.
- Time in the industry.
- Work History.
- Details of the projects that you have worked on and your role(s) in those projects.
Warning
The current situation might change. With the introduction of National Licencing in 2014, the Victorian Building Commission might soon change to a requirement that all tradespeople do undertake Certificate IV training before applying for a Builders Licence.
This would make it substantially harder for tradespeople to get their licence, so it is best to apply for a builders licence now, rather than wait and risk the extra time and money.
How to get your Victorian Builders Licence
You can apply for a Victorian Builders Licence directly with the Building Commission, however we strongly recommend engaging a qualified consultant to help you with the process.
A business consultant will walk you through the entire process, holding your hand, and working hard to give you the best chance of having your Builders Licence Application approved.
Where can you find the right business consultant. Too easy. Right here: http://www.servicecentral.com.au/builders-licence-application/
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