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9 min read15 Jul 2026

Can I Complete My CPD on a Phone or Tablet?

NSW builders can complete all 12 annual CPD points entirely on a phone or tablet - no computer needed. All Builders CPD Online courses are 100% mobile-friendly, fully Fair Trading-approved, starting from $169.

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NSW builder finishing an online CPD course before certificate download — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528

How Do I Get My CPD Certificate After Completing Courses?

July 6, 2026July 7, 2026
by BCO Team
CPD Compliance

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.

NSW builder reading a Fair Trading compliance notice about CPD — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528

I Got a Notice From NSW Fair Trading — What Do I Do?

July 5, 2026
by BCO Team
CPD Compliance

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.

Licensed NSW builder reviewing 8 CPD learning areas compliance — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528

NSW Builder CPD: What Counts Toward the 8 Learning Areas?

July 4, 2026July 7, 2026
by BCO Team
CPD Compliance

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.

NSW construction company meeting discussing contractor licence — nominated supervisor requirements — Fair Trading compliance — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528

Can My Company Hold an NSW Contractor Licence? Nominated Supervisor Guide

July 2, 2026July 7, 2026
by BCO Team
CPD Points

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.

What Is the Home Building Act 1989 and What Does It Mean for NSW Builders?

July 1, 2026July 2, 2026
by BCO Team
CPD Points

NSW builders must understand the Home Building Act 1989 — contract requirements, warranty periods, and compliance obligations. Fair Trading approved. Here’s a plain-English checklist.

NSW builder at home office desk completing CPD during downtime — Fair Trading compliance requirement — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528

Do I Need CPD If I’m Not Actively Building Right Now? — NSW Guide

June 30, 2026June 30, 2026
by BCO Team
Licence Renewal

NSW builders must complete 12 CPD points every year — even when not actively building. There is no exemption for inactive periods. Here’s the truth about the myths.

NSW builder completing 12 CPD points online — ready for licence renewal — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528

How to Renew Your NSW Builder Licence — Complete Guide 2026

June 30, 2026July 7, 2026
by BCO Team
Licence Renewal

NSW contractor licence renewal requires 12 CPD points, a valid RTO certificate, and a Service NSW submission before expiry. Complete guide from CPD to confirmation — RTO 91528 from $169.

NSW builder verifying CPD certificate RTO number — Fair Trading compliance — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528

How Do I Know If a CPD Course Counts for My NSW Builder Licence?

June 29, 2026July 7, 2026
by BCO Team
CPD Points

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.

NSW contractor licence vs owner builder permit documents — key differences — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528

Contractor Licence vs Owner Builder Permit — What Is the Difference in NSW?

June 28, 2026
by BCO Team
CPD Points

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.

NSW builder distressed after lapsed licence notice — CPD required for reinstatement — Builders CPD Online RTO 91528

My NSW Builder Licence Has Lapsed — How Do I Get It Back?

June 27, 2026
by BCO Team
CPD Points

A lapsed NSW contractor licence cannot be renewed through Service NSW — reinstatement goes through Fair Trading directly. Complete CPD first. Here is the exact process in order.

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