NT Builder’s Licence

The process of getting a builders licence in Northern Territory is managed by the Building Practitioners Board.

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Experience

You'll need at least 3 years' practical experience.

Qualifications

You'll need a Certificate IV in Building and Construction or equivalent; and additional requirements.

Who can I contact?

Contact the Building Practitioners Board for further information.

Experience

You will need 2 years’ full time building work experience for Class A, B and C; and 3 years’ experience for Class D.

Technical qualification

The ACT builder licence is classified into A, B, C and D. Each classification has its own requirements.

Examination

Class A,B and C require a written examination; with Class D exempt from examination.

Who can I
contact?

Contact the ACT Planning and Land Authority for further information.

In the Northern Territory, the licence category you need is a Building Contractor Residential Licence.

Experience

You will need a minimum 3 years’ practical experience in carrying out relevant building work.

Class A, B and C requires 2 years’ of documented full time building work experience where 1 year full time experience was undertaken after the date the qualification was issued.
Class D requires 3 years’ of documented full time building work experience.

Technical qualifications

To be eligible for this registration as an individual you must:

Class A builder (Unlimited)

Requires a tertiary qualification in building that the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory has determined is a Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree, or Doctoral Degree in Building (‘tertiary qualification in building’).

Class B builder (Medium Rise)

Requires, one of the following:

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) with a course code of CPC50210, CPC50208 or BCG50206; or
a tertiary qualification in building.

Class C builder (Low rise / Residential up to 2 storeys)

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Class D builder (non-structural work)

Does not require a formal qualification

hold a Certificate IV in Building and Construction or equivalent

provide a resume and project list detailing three years practical experience in carrying out relevant building work

have at least three written references from registered building practitioners who can verify your experience

be a fit and proper person to hold the registration

and provide a Net Assets Certificate from your accountant showing you have net tangible assets of at least $50,000.

Class A, B and C requires you to pass a written examination set by the Construction Occupations Registrar before your builder licence is issued. You may make two attempts before your licence is refused.
Class D is exempted from examination.