Licensing Service Central Articles and Advice
Many tradespeople believe that you need to obtain a Certificate IV in Building and Construction before you can apply for a Victorian Builders Licence. However, one of the leading consultants in helping tradespeople get their builders licence has assured us that many of their clients do in fact get their builders licence without having to complete a certificate 4.
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Leave a comment · 29/01/2013 ·
Obtaining your builders licence has never been easier. Learn about how you can now get a helping hand in getting your builders licence. Read more...
Leave a comment · 13/11/2012 ·
Getting a Builders Licence from the Victorian Building Commission isn't easy. To completely simplify the process, Service Central has formed an alliance with Refined Project Management. Now going through the process of becoming a qualified builder hasn't been easier!
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Leave a comment · 06/11/2012 ·
If you're considering home improvements a question most people will need to ask is 'Do I need planning permission?'. Many alterations and home improvements will need council approval - so if you ignore the council you could be forced to return the building to it's former state at great expense or pay a fine. Read more...
Leave a comment · 19/11/2010
Crime and opportunity go hand in hand, and although storm chasing isn't a crime some tactics employed by roofing companies after storm events are just criminal! Storms across Australia in 2010 - have you been approached, and if so here's some tips to avoid getting into trouble. Read more...
Leave a comment · 06/10/2010
If you're thinking about taking on some plumbing work and need to know whether you're legally allowed to do the work, then read on for the answers. Read more...
3 comments · 30/09/2010
If you're thinking about taking on some electrical work and need to know whether you're legally allowed to do the work, then read on for the answers. Read more...
1 comment · 30/09/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in Western Australia, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in Victoria, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in Tasmania, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in South Australia, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in Queensland, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in NT, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in NSW, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
1 comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in ACT, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
Asbestos removal is something that pops up in many renovation projects, demolition projects and even small projects where you didn't expect to find any! So when can you DIY, and when do you need to call in the professionals? Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
Telephone cables are off limits when it comes to DIY. Why? Read more...
1 comment · 23/07/2010
Stonemasons work with stone, marble, concrete blocks or slabs - big heavy construction materials. Stone masonry in 'the olden days' was a massive trade particularly in Europe - castles, cathedrals, and simple homes all required the work of a stone mason or a team of stone masons. That's also where the surname 'Mason' comes from. Read more...
1 comment · 23/07/2010
Skilled air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics have been on the long term skills shortage register for years. What does this mean for industry standards, and who smells opportunity? Read more...
2 comments · 20/07/2010
Compliance certificates are like a warranty, and protects you against problems that arise later. For most electrical and gasfitting work in Australia, a certificate of compliance must be given to you. Read more...
Leave a comment · 03/07/2010