Tradies wanting to apply for a builders or contractor’s license will need to complete more training courses. Currently, applicants are required to complete 2 business courses. From 1 July 2020 this will increase to 6 business courses. The change has been brought in to...
We have a range of short courses running before the end of the year. Our most popular tiling courses can be customised for people looking to develop specific skills. These courses are eligible for CITB subsidies for people working in the trades with a CITB membership...
Last week I spoke to the people at Consumer and Business Services to check what they require before issuing a person with a license to complete internal & balcony waterproofing. Each week we have people call asking if they can complete our 3 day course in...
Consumer and Business Services (CBS) has announced that their ‘Dob in an Unlicensed Tradie’ campaign has resulted in approximately 60 claims. On top of this, DJ Verandahs has been fined $12,500 for being unlicensed as well as having customers win civil...
The Office of Consumer and Business Services has released the following articles about unlicensed builders. They ‘named names’. To become licensed visit the CBS.sa.gov.au website. $11,000 fine for working unlicensed An unlicensed builder who accepted...
Nick Xenophon was interviewed this week on ABC Radio National about supporting the Governments Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) Bills. In the interview he discusses how part of the negotiation will involve providing greater protection to...