Frequently Asked Questions

Subcontractors in the general trades for example;

  • carpentry
  • glazier
  • tiling
  • concrete
  • scaffolding
  • landscaping

And all Individuals or businesses must be licensed as building contractors, including subcontractors if they run a business that carries out or organises building work:

  • for others
  • to sell or let land or buildings.

Please note: Sole traders normally apply for a contractor's licence and building work supervisor registration at the same time as both are required to contract work.

Course Details

To successfully complete this course, you must complete six (6) nationally accredited units of competency:

BSBESB402 – Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

BSBESB401 – Research and develop business plans

CPCCBC4007 – Plan building or construction work

CPCCBC4004 – Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects

CPCCBC4003 – Select, prepare, and administer a construction contract

CPCCBC4024 – Resolve business disputes

Upon completing all or some of these units, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have successfully completed.

Once you pay the deposit or course fee, our thank you page will have an “enrol now” button that you can click on to get access to your course. 

Enrolment Notifications – What to Expect

Once you enrol in a course with StaySafe Industry Training, you will receive the following:

  • A welcome email and SMS confirming your enrolment
  • A login link to access your course
  • Links to our policies and the Student Handbook on the StaySafe website
  • An introduction email with your trainer and assessor’s contact details (mobile number and email address)

These notifications help you get started smoothly and know who to contact for support.

Devices You Can Use to Access Your Course

You can access StaySafe Industry Training courses on a variety of devices, including:

  • Android or iPhone
  • iPad or tablet
  • Laptops and desktop computers

Please note: Some tasks may have limitations when using a mobile phone — for example, you might not be able to upload a PDF document directly into the task.

If this happens, simply email the PDF to your trainer, and they can upload it for you.

Webcam use in Course Tasks

At StaySafe, webcam use is optional for course tasks. This means you can still participate in the course without allowing camera access. If you do allow webcam the system will take a photo of you answering each question.

If you're having webcam issues: Check that your browser has permission to access your webcam. 

You can test your camera using a free tool like webcammictest.com

What This Licence Allows You To Do

A Building Work Contractor’s Licence allows you to:

Legally contract with clients to carry out building work in South Australia.

Operate as a sole trader, partnership, or company offering building services.

Employ or subcontract other licensed builders, tradespeople, and apprentices.

Take on residential, commercial, or industrial building projects, depending on the conditions or classes listed on your licence.

🛠️ Types of Work You Can Undertake

The licence covers many classes of building work, including:

General building work (construction, renovation, extension)

Carpentry and joinery

Roofing, bricklaying, concreting, plastering

Bathroom/kitchen renovations

Swimming pool construction

Structural landscaping

Earthmoving and site preparation

Steel fabrication and installation

Specialist trades (like waterproofing, tiling, fencing)

Note: You must be licensed in each class of work you want to contract for.

Licensed Orientated Training

We have develop courses that align to licensing and accreditation outcomes so you can feel confident you’re getting the right units for your licence
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Flexibility – Learn Your Way

Study at your pace, from anywhere, with flexible online options that fit around your schedule
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Support – Here When You Need Us

Receive dedicated support from our experts, whenever you need it, to keep you on track
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