Introduction
If you want to supervise residential building, and building trade and specialist work contracted for by a licensed contractor, you'll need a qualified supervisor certificate.
A holder of a qualified supervisor certificate is responsible for all work carried out under their supervision, and for ensuring:
- the work is done with due care and skill
- the relevant regulations, ordinances, codes are complied with
- that suitable materials are used.
A qualified supervisor must be an employee of the licence holder, a member of the partnership, or a director of a company holding the contractor licence.
Certificate applications must be lodged at a Service NSW Centre. You can book an appointment online.
Eligibility
- There are a number of classes, so refer to Licence classes and qualifications for information on eligibility.
- A qualified supervisor certificate allows the holder to supervise and carry out the work as described on their certificate.
What you need
- the PDF forms:
- 'Application Form - Individual'
- 'Checklist for Individuals' (based on the category of work you're applying for)
- 'Additional Details Form' (if applicable)
- proof of identity
- one passport size photograph
- original or certified copies of qualification requirements (certificates and transcripts from the registered training organisation)
- your referee's statement (if applicable)
- certificate of eligibility to obtain insurance (if applicable)
- your fee payment.
How to apply
- Download and complete:
- Application Form - Individual – PDF
- the relevant 'Checklist for Individuals':
- Additional Details Form/s as indicated on the application form (if applicable).
- Gather the required supporting documentation.
- Select the 'Book an appointment' button.
- Choose your service centre.
- Schedule your appointment.
- Enter the required details.
- Attend your appointment with your application documents and payment.
Note: Your application may take longer to assess if there is missing or incomplete information.
More information
- Once your certificate has been issued, you can access it digitally through the Service NSW app.
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Payment methods
Last updated: 2 July 2024