The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) regulates who can start a contracting business in Queensland for the building and construction trades. First, tradespeople who are applying for a contractor or nominee supervisor licence in any of the trade contractor classes must submit a completed Trade Contractors Application Form.
Second, even if you have a licence from another state, it will not allow you to undertake construction work in Queensland. Therefore, you will need to complete the BSBESB402 course before you apply for a QBCC licence before you can begin.
Finally, you will need a QBCC licence to carry out the following types of building work:
- Building work over $3,300
- Building work over $1,100 where it involves Hydraulics Services design
- Building of any value involving:
– Drainage
– Plumbing and Drainage
– Gas Fitting
– Termite – Management – Chemical
– Fire Protection
– Completed residential building inspection
– Building – low rise, medium rise, and open Site Classification
To learn more about your QBCC licence requirements click here.
CSQ Funding is available for those who live and work in Queensland.
The total cost of this course is $460 with $360 funded by Construction Skills Queensland.
The full fee of $460.00 will need to be paid up front if your application is approved.
We will reimburse you $360.00 upon completion and submission to CSQ.
Please note funding is limited and you will need to complete your course in a timely manner to remain eligible.
Priority will be given to applicants in rural and remote Queensland.
Firstly to find out if you are eligible click here.
Finally to learn more about Construction Skills Queensland click here.
To complete the BSBESB402 course, you will need:
- Access to the internet.
- A computer (with camera and mic accessibility), tablet, or mobile device.
- A USI number. Alternatively you can apply for one by click here
In addition, you will need to have a certain level of language and literacy skills.
We recommend that you have at least level 3 skills for this course.
At successful completion you will be issued a nationally recognised statement of attainment for BSBESB402 -Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
This course is divided into the following 11 parts:
Part 1: Legal business structures
Part 2: Legislative and regulatory requirements for business structures
Part 3: Business and workplace practices and processes
Part 4: Compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
Part 5: Storing and maintaining legal documents and business records
Part 6: Identifying non-compliance and taking corrective actions
Part 7: Determining procurement rights
Part 8: Negotiating procurement rights & completing contractual arrangements
Part 9: Business risk management requirements
Part 10: Mitigating business risks
Part 11: Assignments
How long does it take to complete?
The course is designed to take 8 hours to complete, but this can vary depending on your level of engagement, your LLN skills, and your prior knowledge. We provide this as a guide to help you manage your time between work and study.
Is this the unit required by QBCC when applying for a licence?
Yes it is, QBCC have asked for this unit (BSBESB402) when applying for your trade contractors licence, and only Registered Training Organisations can deliver this unit.
Are there any zoom or video calls?
No, we don’t require you to be in a classroom or in a zoom classroom, you work solely online and at your own pace and times. Everything you need to complete the course is in our learning management system.
Can I login anytime of the day or are there set times?
Yes you can, you have complete 24/7 access from anywhere you have access to the internet (and a computer).
Will there be someone I can contact to help me?
We send you an email introducing your trainer. And he will be available to assist with any questions you have around the training modules, we have a tech team who can assist you with getting access to your student portal.
Are there any written assignments?
Each module has different assessments, some are yes/no, true/false responses (and are computer marked) others are written responses in your own words (trainer marked), the main focus is for you to be moving through the course with as little interruptions as possible.
Is it all online?
Yes it is, 100%
Why does this course only take up to 8 hours?
We have made this course with your busy schedule in mind, ensuring a streamlined process, cutting out unnecessary paperwork and just focusing on what’s important. This is why it can take up to only 8 hours to complete. Being online means you can stop and start at any time and complete it at your pace with no classrooms.
What else will I need to get my licence?
Once you have completed this course make sure you have you professional indemnity and public liability insurances when applying for your QBCC Licence.
Click here to view all other licence requirements