Unlock Your QBCC Builders Licence

It allows you to build, renovate, extend, repair, or maintain residential and small commercial buildings up to two storeys (depending on how large the building is).

We confirm that your potential project scope fits the Low Rise limits and help you select the correct licence class if your work overlaps others.

Yes, if you wish to perform low rise building work valued over $3,300 in Queensland, you must hold the appropriate QBCC licence.

Licensing Advice ensures your licence covers all building work types your business performs so you operate legally.

You will need a recognised building qualification, relevant supervisory or construction experience, and to meet financial and fit and proper person checks.

We review your background, verify documentation, and guide you through each requirement before submission.

No, you would need to obtain relivant qualifications before we could apply.

Licensing Advice does not provide training but we can connect you with an RTO and keep your application timeline aligned.

Documents include identification, qualifications, employment history, project evidence, referees, and financial information.

We actually haave a tailored checklist for this, not to mention we can complete the forms on your behalf so everything meets QBCC standards.

Generally, you will need to submit a declaration that you meet the mininimum financial requirements, depending on your business structure. Larger construction business may have to provide financial reports that meets certain criteria

We can assist with self certified declarations that supports the minimum required amounts.

Yes, companies can hold a Builder Low Rise licence, but they must nominate an approved supervisor who meets QBCC experience and qualification criteria.

We help structure your entity, prepare nominee paperwork, and manage both applications together.

Low Rise typically covers up to two storeys, while Medium Rise extends to three storeys (depending on how large the building is) and broader commercial scope.

We confirm the right level for your current experience and projects and advise on upskilling if needed later.

Timeframes will vary depending on completeness of your application and QBCC workload, but well prepared applications are processed faster. Typically 2-4 months.

Licensing Advice ensures your application is fully compliant and follows up with QBCC until approved.

Yes, you can generally apply under mutual recognition if you hold an equivalent licence elsewhere in Australia.

We can confirm eligibility, prepare supporting evidence, and manage the process for a smooth transfer.

QBCC expects practical supervision across all stages of residential projects.

We help document your project history clearly so it meets competency evidence standards.

Incomplete evidence, unclear project documentation, or missing financial data are the most common reasons.

We audit your application upfront to prevent issues and handle follow up directly with QBCC.

Yes, we handle the full process from eligibility checks, document preparation, submission, and follow up until approval.

If you still need your qualification, we connect you with an RTO partner and continue once completed.

Yes, once you gain additional experience and qualifications, you can apply to upgrade to Builder Medium or Open.

We map out your upgrade plan early so future applications are faster and fully aligned with QBCC requirements.