Queensland

Builder Medium Rise

Contractor Licence

Licence Overview

Construction work within the specified scope:

Building work on a class 1 or class 10 building.
Building work to a maximum of 3 storeys, but not including Type A construction on classes 4 to 9 buildings.
Building work that consists of non structural work on a building, regardless of
- the class of the building; or
- the gross floor area of the building.
Prepare plans and specifications if the plans and specifications are:
- for the licensee’s personal use, or
- for use in building work to be performed by the licensee personally.

Various states may impose distinct scopes or constraints, and we will assess the prerequisites based on your specific circumstances.

Technical Qualifications

A successful completion of the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50220 is required. Additional requirements to fulfill covering eligibility criteria, experience, referee reports, financials, and safety systems are also mandatory.

Previously completed qualifications are subject to review to ensure compliance with the minimum required units.

Are you and your business at risk for unlicensed activity?

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.

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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.

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From start to finish, they made the licensing process smooth. Expert guidance and no fuss – just results. They also helped with my PM certificate, all under one roof.