Overview
Boost your landscaping career with an Australian structural landscaping Licence! Unlock bigger projects, higher pay, and client trust. Learn how to get licensed and transform your passion into a thriving business. Start your journey today!
Requirements for Structural Landscaping licence
To become a licensed Structural landscraper, you must meet specific requirements, which can vary by state. Here are the general requirements:
Qualifications
The most common qualification requirement across states is: Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30921 or previous versions)
Some states also accept: Certificate III in Horticulture (Landscape)
*Pro Tips: If you have at least 2 years of relevant experience, you can fast-track your qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. This means your on-the-job skills could count towards your certification!
Licence Thresholds
Most states require a licence for work valued above a certain threshold:
- NSW: $5,000 in labour and materials (including GST)
- Queensland: $3,300
- Victoria: $5,000
- Western Australia: $20,000
Licensing Authorities
Each state has its own licensing body:
- NSW: Fair Trading NSW
- Queensland: Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
- Victoria: Victoria Building Association (VBA)
- South Australia: SA Government
- Western Australia: Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Benefits Of Having Structural Landscaping licence
- A Structural Landscaping licence is required to work legally in your state. This means you can take on jobs without worrying about breaking the law.
- With Structural Landscaping licence now you can advertise your business on public platforms.
- 3x your income simply by having Structural Landscaping licence, as most clients prefer to hire licensed tradies
- With Structural Landscaping licence you can get insurance more easily, which can protect you if something goes wrong on the job.
How to Get Structural Landscaping licence:
This Process is completed in 4 simple steps
Step-1
Free Skills Check
Becoming a qualified applicant is one of the most important parts of applying for a job at a licensing company. We'll accept you if you have official work experience in the field through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) method offered by one of our partner RTOs (terms and conditions apply).
Step-2
Experienced Portfolio
Once you meet the standards, we'll set up a time to talk about your formal and current work experience (skills) in the field. As you put together a resume of your work, we will be there for you every step of the way.
Step-3
Supporting Documents
A trade license application also needs a number of other things, like proof of insurance (if needed), a background of trades or licenses, any criminal records, and so on. You might have to show the following types of proof: ID, pay stubs, a resume, a job contract, and, if you're self-employed, an Australian
Step-4
Get Licensed
Congratulations! You are now ready to submit your application to the right government office (NSW, VIC, ACT, SA, WA, NT, TAS). However, keep in mind that each state may have different rules about how to submit an application, whether it's in person, online, or by mail. Prior to sending in your application for a business license, we will give you the best help we can.
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