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Carpentry work includes:
Minor non-structural concreting for a dwelling i.e., concreting is needed to support carpentry work
Concreting for footings/structural support for outdoor construction e.g., pergolas, timber decks, timber and metal fencing. Excludes concrete paths, slabs (Licence in general concreting required)
Exterior wall cladding (including non-structural stone veneer facing or cladding, but excluding brick)
Curtain walling
Internal timber cladding of walls and ceilings and non-structural stone cladding of internal walls
Non-habitable outdoor shelters or structures (excluding brick or stone) such as pergolas, gazebos and the like, except garages, sheds or carports
Skylights
Awnings
Prefabricated glass fences
Timber retaining walls not requiring approval (work involved in retaining walls that require such approval is work within the category of structural landscaping)
Notes:
Allows you to contract and advertise to do work.
Can be issued to individuals and to companies and partnerships
* Carpentry is trade work.
Completed one of the following:
CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry (current), or
CPC30211/ CPC30208/ BCG30203 Certificate III in Carpentry, or
CPC32011/ CPC32008 Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery, or
Other options available. Click link below to check.
And
Completed an apprenticeship or traineeship
Australia’s building regulators are intensifying their crackdown on unlicensed and improperly licensed work. Across all states, hundreds of penalties are issued each year, with fines often reaching into the multi-million-dollar range — and businesses being ordered to close.
In Queensland, hundreds of fines have been issued for unlicensed contracting. In NSW, 2024 prosecutions alone resulted in hundreds of penalties, and in Victoria, recent years have seen multi-million-dollar fines issued. Enforcement is ramping up, with large-scale audit blitzes, stop-work orders, and mandatory rectifications becoming increasingly common.
Book an appointment with a National Licensing expert to get the facts and understand your options – no obligations.
Secure your professional consultation with an industry expert to assess your eligibility to apply for a range of construction licenses.
Low-rise residential, medium-rise, open class commercial, including a wide range of contractor licensing categories.
This 30-minute appointment includes:
Determine the Best Pathway
We identify the fastest and most effective process for you to get licensed — even if you’re new to construction.
Plan & Roadmap
You’ll receive a personalised step-by-step plan to reach your goal and an estimate of all costs upfront — you only pay for the work we do, with full transparency.
Once booked, you’ll receive instant email confirmation, plus reminders 24 hours and 1 hour before your appointment. Rescheduling is easy and can be done at any time.
