CBOS (Consumer, Building and Occupational Services)
CBOS is the Tasmanian government body that licences builders and plumbers, administers CPD requirements, and handles occupational licensing complaints.
Ask Chalkline about this →CBOS stands for Consumer, Building and Occupational Services, the Tasmanian government agency responsible for occupational licensing, consumer protection, and building regulation. For builders working in Tasmania, CBOS is the equivalent of NSW’s Building Commission or Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission: it issues building licences, sets and enforces CPD requirements, and handles complaints against licence holders.
CBOS administers the mandatory CPD program for Tasmanian builders, requiring 12 points per year (36 over a three-year licence cycle). It publishes an approved CPD events calendar and provider list, and can audit licence holders’ CPD records. Renewal declarations of CPD compliance are submitted through the CBOS portal.
CBOS is part of the Department of Justice, Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading. Website: cbos.tas.gov.au.
Also known as: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services Tasmania.
Category: Licensing and compliance.
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See also
- CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission)
- VBA (Victorian Building Authority)
Last updated: 2026-05-08. Verified: 2026-05-08. Quarterly review for currency.