Trade & Builder Licensing in Australia

Turn your experience into a trade licence, fast.

If you're looking to get licensed as a trade contractor or builder in Australia, you’ve likely realised how overwhelming and complicated the process can be. Every state has different rules, different application processes, and different qualification requirements.

✔ That’s where CertifyMe comes in.


We specialise in helping experienced tradies fast track their qualifications through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) so they can get licensed without wasting their time and money!

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Why Getting Licensed Matters

A trade or builder licence is more than just a requirement — it's your ticket to:

  • Running your own business legally
  • Taking on larger, high-paying jobs
  • Subcontracting work
  • Building client trust and reputation
  • Protecting yourself from fines or legal issues


If you’re advertising or quoting for jobs without a licence, you could be breaking the law. And in most states, even a single breach can affect your ability to ever get licensed again.


We Help Tradies in Every State & Territory

Licensing rules differ by state. We have worked with clients who went on to get their Trade or Builders Licences through:

  • Queensland (QBCC)
  • Victoria (VBA)
  • New South Wales (NSW Fair Trading)
  • South Australia (CBS)
  • Western Australia (WA Building Commission)
  • Northern Territory (NT Building Practitioners Board)
  • Tasmania
  • ACT


We’ll make sure you meet the exact Qualification requirements for your state or territory.

What Are the Requirements to Get Licensed?

To apply for a trade or builder licence, each state’s regulator will require:

  • A nationally recognised qualification (e.g. Cert III, Cert IV, Diploma)
  • Proof of relevant work experience
  • ID and supporting documents


Most tradies already have the skills — they’re just missing the paperwork. That’s where our industry leading RPL process comes in.


RPL: The Fastest Way to Get Qualified

If you've been working in your trade for years but never completed formal study, Recognition of Prior Learning allows you to:

  • Skip classroom training
  • Use your existing work history and evidence
  • Get qualified in weeks, not years


Once qualified, you're ready to apply for your licence.

We Help Take Care of the Licence Application Too!

At CertifyMe, we don’t just stop at getting you qualified. Once your certificate is issued, we can:


  1. Connect you with a licensed trade licence specialist who will professionally manage the entire licence application process.
  2. Prepare your full application to the state regulator (QBCC, VBA, etc.)
  3. Liaise on your behalf until your licence is approved


No guesswork. No delays. No paperwork stress.