CPD Points vs CPD Hours – What’s the Difference for NSW Builders?
Understand the difference between CPD points and CPD hours in NSW. Learn how many hours you need and how to complete your 12 points online easily.
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NSW builder CPD resources — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528.
Can I Carry Over CPD Points to Next Year in NSW?
Can you carry over extra CPD points to next year in NSW? Learn why excess points expire upon licence renewal and how to easily complete your mandatory annual 12 points online.
How Long Before My Licence Renewal Do I Need to Submit CPD Points?
Discover exactly when you must complete and submit your 12 CPD points before renewing your NSW contractor licence. Learn the rules, risks, and how to avoid costly administrative delays.
What Happens to My Builder Licence If My Business Goes Into Liquidation?
If your construction business goes into liquidation, your NSW contractor licence is automatically suspended and will be cancelled within 90–180 days. Here is exactly what Fair Trading does, what it costs to reinstate, and whether you can work again.
My CPD Is Due and I Haven’t Started — How Do I Finish 12 Points Fast?
Licence renewal is weeks away and you haven’t started your CPD yet. Don’t panic — NSW builders can complete all 12 points online in 40 hours self-paced. Here’s your exact 6-week catch-up plan: register today, complete 2 points per week, submit by week 6. Fast-tracked from $169 with Builders CPD Online (RTO 91528).
NSW Builder Licence Renewal Fees 2026 — What You’ll Pay
NSW builder licence renewal costs two separate things every year — the Fair Trading fee and your 12 CPD points. Here’s exactly what each licence type pays.
How Do I Get My CPD Certificate After Completing Courses?
Your CPD certificate is not something you apply for separately — it generates the instant you finish your last course. Here is exactly where to find it and what to do with it.
I Got a Notice From NSW Fair Trading — What Do I Do?
A Fair Trading CPD notice is not a licence suspension. Here is exactly what it means, how long you have to respond, and how NSW builders clear it fast — often the same day.
NSW Builder CPD: What Counts Toward the 8 Learning Areas?
NSW builders must cover all 8 Fair Trading learning areas every year — not just the topics they prefer. Here is exactly what counts in each one, and the mistake that trips up repeat renewals.
Can My Company Hold an NSW Contractor Licence? Nominated Supervisor Guide
Can your construction company hold an NSW contractor licence? Yes — but only with a nominated supervisor. Here’s what you need to know about company structure, who does CPD, and Fair Trading requirements.