Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Our answers to the most common questions.
Who are Construction Licensing?
We are a professional consulting firm which specialises in builders licence and contractor licence applications. Whether you are seeking a restricted builders licence, residential builders licence, commercial builders licence or contractor licence, we can run you through a prequalification and licence assessment covering your experience, references and supporting documents.
What licence should I get?
The best type of builders licence or trade licence for you will come down to your trade background, skills, experience, and qualifications. It can also depend on your current employment, or the business that you want to achieve.
Construction Licensing specialises in providing guidance to help you obtain the right type of licence/s based on your current and future needs.
What can i expect in the process?
Our services cover all the heavy lifting with preparing your licence application and can include guidance through the Government assessment process. In our experience, 80% of applicants will receive a request for further information or clarification about their application. We support our clients during this anxious time.
Can unlicensed work affect my chances obtaining a licence
Government licensing authorities will only acknowledge experience gained lawfully. Talk to one of our licensing specialists to determine whether your experience has been gained within the rules and regulations.
Quick Guide - Our Builder Licence Consultation
Our Initial Licensing Consultation service should be your next natural step before proceeding with a Builders Licence Application. We break down the specifics of your experience/evidence against the Governments’ licensing requirements and definitions.
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Will I definitely get a licence?
We have developed a comprehensive and staged assessment process to help identify where you stand against the licensing criteria. Built on our proven success rate that spans over 30 years, our methods provide a bottom-line answer.
We cannot guarantee the approval of any licence application, but we work with you to prepare your application to have the highest probability of success.
How hands on are you through the process?
Our goal is to prepare the strongest licence application possible for you, taking into consideration your specificcircumstances. We work closely with you to achieve the highest standard of work history evidence, references and supporting documentation.
Regardless of the professional support that we offer to you, this is your licence application and opportunity to showcase your skills and knowledge. Our process requires your equal participation, working in partnership to achieve a solid application.
Why can’t I just lodge my own application to my local licensing authority?
Our teams’ extensive industry experience and knowledge with the builders licence or trade licence application process, allows us to plot through the strengths and weaknesses of your licence application. Lodging an unsuccessful licenceapplication can cost you time, money and delay your professional or business goals.
If you have already been refused through the licensing process, we offer a refusal consultation to provide our assessment of where your licence application may have gone went wrong and develop your pathway forward.
How long does it take?
Once we start work on your application, the specialist team will work in partnership with you to keep the process as straight forward and time efficient as possible. Once we receive all the information and evidence from you, we work towards a 21-28 day turn around for your licence application including our internal QA process. When the application is lodged with your local licensing authority, processing times will vary.
We take the time to understand all the ins and outs of your business and licensing needs
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR PROVEN SUCCESS
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Easy to deal with and a very quick turn around time to getting my license from when I first reached out.Thanks again
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Yasmine has been instrumental in us receiving our licences across several states. Professional, knowledgable and exceptional service and follow up. I thoroughly … Read More recommend Yasmine and the team at Construction Licensing to help you through the arduous task of obtianing a builders licence.
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Rebecca has been fantastic to deal with throughout what initially seemed like a very complicated licensing process with the QBCC. She took care of everything from … Read More start to finish, making the entire process smooth, stress-free, and easy to understand.Her knowledge, professionalism, and communication were outstanding, and she was always available to answer any questions along the way. What could have been a difficult and time-consuming experience turned into a breeze thanks to her expertise.I would highly recommend Rebecca to anyone needing assistance with licensing applications and will definitely be engaging her again in the future for any further licensing requirements.
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Excellent service from start to finish. The team made the construction licence application process easy to understand and took care of the paperwork professionally. … Read More They were responsive, knowledgeable, and kept me informed throughout the process. I highly recommend them to anyone needing assistance with obtaining a construction licence.
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Rebecca from Construction Licensing was instrumental in helping me successfully complete my Low-Rise Builder licence application. Throughout the entire process, … Read More she demonstrated exceptional professionalism, patience, and attention to detail.Rebecca provided clear guidance on every aspect of the application and carefully helped me prepare all the required supporting documents. She took the time to answer all of my questions thoroughly and explained QBCC’s requirements, standards, and regulations in a way that was easy to understand. Her knowledge and experience gave me great confidence during what could otherwise have been a very stressful process.What I appreciated most was Rebecca’s ongoing support during the 12-week assessment period. She was always available whenever I needed assistance, helping me understand the progress of the application and easing my concerns along the way.Rebecca has a remarkable ability to present our academic background, construction skills, and work experience in a professional and comprehensive manner, allowing QBCC to fully understand our qualifications, capabilities, and industry experience.Thanks to Rebecca’s expertise and dedication, I was able to successfully submit my application and ultimately obtain my licence.Thank you so much, Rebecca — I highly recommend your services to anyone applying for a QBCC licence.
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I recently completed my Builders License with Yasmine from construction licensing who was absolutely amazing to deal with. She was incredibly knowledgeable and … Read More explained things very well. She was also very across my application and experience and replied promptly. I could also phone her for a chat whenever which made the whole experience more personal. I would definitely recommend her service to anyone who was looking to obtain a license.
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I had the pleasure of working with Yasmine and she was extremely helpful from the start. Helped me get my license with zero fuss and made the whole process really … Read More easy.
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I recently had a great experience with Construction Licensing. Yasmine Cook was extremely helpful with my site supervisor license application she guided me through … Read More the entire process, she is very knowledgeable, and always responded to my questions. Thank you very much for your support. I highly recommend Construction Licensing and Yasmine Cook to anyone needing help with a QBCC license application.
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I highly recommend Rebecca and her Construction Licensing business to anyone looking to navigate the licensing process with confidence. Rebecca’s knowledge of the … Read More industry, clear guidance, and practical approach made what can be a complex and stressful process feel structured and achievable.She genuinely cares about her clients’ success, takes the time to explain requirements properly, and provides support that goes beyond just paperwork. Her experience and professionalism gave me confidence at every step.We’ve also referred several of our business partners to Rebecca and her team, all of whom have had great results, which speaks volumes about the consistency and quality of their service.If you’re serious about progressing your construction career or business, Rebecca is someone you want in your corner.
