How to Choose the Right CPD Courses for Your Licence Category
Not all CPD courses suit every NSW builder. This guide compares learning areas by licence type so you can complete all 12 CPD points in the right areas — online from $169.
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CPD Articles: CPD Points
NSW builder CPD guides about CPD Points.
What Happens at the End of My NSW Builder Licence Period?
Your NSW builder licence expires after 3 years. Miss the renewal window and you cannot legally build. Here is what happens at the end and exactly how to renew on time.
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 the Building Commission NSW 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).
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 the Building Commission NSW requirements.
What Is the Home Building Act 1989 and What Does It Mean for NSW Builders?
NSW builders must understand the Home Building Act 1989 — contract requirements, warranty periods, and compliance obligations. The Building Commission NSW approved. Here’s a plain-English checklist.
How Do I Know If a CPD Course Counts for My NSW Builder Licence?
Not all training counts as CPD for NSW builder licence renewal. Use this 5-point checklist: RTO registration, certificate in your name, RTO number visible, learning areas covered, completed in current period.
Contractor Licence vs Owner Builder Permit — What Is the Difference in NSW?
A contractor licence lets you build for clients. An owner builder permit lets you build on your own property. They are not interchangeable — here is the exact difference under NSW law.
My NSW Builder Licence Has Lapsed — How Do I Get It Back?
A lapsed NSW contractor licence cannot be renewed through Service NSW — reinstatement goes through the Building Commission NSW directly. Complete CPD first. Here is the exact process in order.
Does Training My Employer Organised Count as CPD in NSW?
Employer-organised training only counts as NSW builder CPD if it was delivered by a Registered Training Organisation. Toolbox talks, site inductions, and in-house briefings do not qualify — here is the exact test.