Builder CPD requirements in Australia
CPD requirements for Australian builders vary by state. NSW and Tasmania mandate CPD for licence renewal. See the full state-by-state breakdown.
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The full guide to continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for Australian builders is at:
Builder CPD requirements by state: NSW, VIC, QLD and more
That article covers:
- NSW: 12 CPD points per year, mandatory for licence renewal
- Tasmania: 12 points per year (36 over a three-year licence cycle), mandatory
- Victoria: no mandate yet, consultation underway via the Building and Plumbing Commission
- Queensland: CPD compulsory for certifiers and pool safety inspectors only, not general builders
- SA, WA, NT, ACT: no mandatory CPD for building contractors as of 2026
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