jollyswagman

hi there due to arrive early next year on an independent skilled 175 visa as a bricklayer,but i am interested in obtaining a builders licence , i realise that this is a lengthy process but was wondering if anyone on here has already done this or is in the process ??? thx for looking ,The Jolly Swagman

The Bloke

See these guys, Building Services Authority Queensland www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Home/Default.htm

jollyswagman

Thanks for your help, i will take a look!

MrCro

i've done it, you need to get your trade recogised as being up to oz certificate level 3 in bricklaying first. Then you have to complete the 1261 residential building studies certificate 4 course with TAFE. This is a 2 year part time course. Licence can then be applied for for up to 2 storey buildings. If u wanna work bigger need diploma takes another 2 years college part time. In NSW you have to work forlicenced builder 1 year after course but I am not sure if this is also case in qld!? Good luck!

Ps: u can do the course by post before you go with OTEN in NSW or Qld open learning. I had 10 years experience behind me and found most of course easy.