Get your kitchen, bathroom & laundry builder licence through RPL
If you’ve been fitting out kitchens, bathrooms and laundries for years, your experience could be enough to get you licensed. Through kitchen bathroom laundry RPL, we assess what you already know against the required units.
Is RPL right for me?
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is a formal process that assesses your existing skills and experience against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. If you’ve been working in kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovations and can demonstrate that experience, you may not need to study from scratch.
Instead of sitting through units you already know, we work through what you’ve done on the job. If there are any gaps, we’ll let you know what gap training looks like before you commit to anything.
Already doing the work, just not licensed to contract for it?
That’s exactly who this kitchen bathroom laundry RPL is for. Whether you’re in Queensland or New South Wales, we’ll help you work out if your experience is enough to get you licensed.
What your licence unlocks
In Queensland and New South Wales, you need a licence to legally contract for kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation work. Without one, you can’t quote for jobs, advertise your services, or take on work above the threshold, even if you’ve been doing it for years.
- Queensland The QBCC Builder Restricted to Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry licence covers installation, refurbishment, restoration and repair work in Class 1 and 10 buildings, and in Classes 2–9 where the kitchen, bathroom or laundry area is not more than 50m². Any renovation work valued over $3,300 requires this licence. Without it, you’re exposed to QBCC penalties.
- New South Wales NSW Fair Trading issues the Contractor Licence Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Renovation. If you’re contracting for this type of work valued at more than $5,000 in labour and materials (including GST), you need this licence. Fines for unlicensed work can reach $22,000 for individuals and $110,000 for companies under the Home Building Act 1989.
Is RPL a real qualification?
Yes. RPL produces the same outcome as completing the units through traditional study, a Statement of Attainment issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). It’s nationally recognised and accepted by QBCC and other licensing bodies as evidence of your technical qualifications.
Everthought Education is a registered RTO (RTO 32438). The units we assess are from the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, the exact units required by the QBCC and NSW licensing bodies for this licence class. Kitchen bathroom laundry RPL isn’t a shortcut, it’s a formal, ASQA-regulated assessment process.
Units
Queensland (7 units from CPC40120)
These are the units required by the QBCC for the Builder Restricted to Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry licence. Your Statement of Attainment will be issued as partial completion of the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BSBESB407 | Manage finances for new business ventures | Core |
| CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace | Core |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Core |
| CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4006 | Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | Core |
New South Wales (10 units from CPC40120)
The New South Wales unit set is broader and covers additional building codes and planning requirements. Your Statement of Attainment will be issued as partial completion of the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC4002 | Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace | Core |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Core |
| CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | Core |
| CPCCBC4006 | Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4007 | Plan building and construction work | Core |
| CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | Core |
You may be eligible if you:
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience in kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovations
- Hands-on experience installing, refurbishing, restoring or repairing kitchens, bathrooms or laundries
- Can provide some evidence of your work (photos, references, job records)
- Based anywhere in Australia
Step 1: Eligibility chat
We start with a quick conversation about your work history and experience to make sure RPL is the right fit. No commitment required.
Step 1: eligibility chat
We start with a quick conversation about your work history and experience to make sure RPL is the right fit. No commitment required.
Step 2: Gather your evidence
We’ll guide you through exactly what to pull together, photos, references, job records. If you’re not sure what you have, we’ll work through it with you.
Step 2: Gather your evidence
We’ll guide you through exactly what to pull together, photos, references, job records. If you’re not sure what you have, we’ll work through it with you.
Step 3: Competency conversation
Your evidence is reviewed by one of our trainers, who will have a conversation with you about your skills and experience to confirm competency against the requirements.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
Once competency is confirmed, you’ll receive your Statement of Attainment, which you use to apply for your licence.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
Once competency is confirmed, you’ll receive your Statement of Attainment, which you use to apply for your licence.
What qualified tradies are saying
Good experience. The RPL process was explained very well and all evidence was set out and mapped in next to no time. 2 weeks from the initial contact, to explanation, phone call appointment to application acceptance and evidence mapped and submitted, certificate given and QBCC license granted.
Excellent customer service and value for money. The assessor was extremely professional and easy to work alongside, had a fantastic subject knowledge. The whole team was very responsive and helpful throughout.
Had a great experience with Everthought College of Construction. Nickolas, my trade advisor, and Mark, my trainer, were both very knowledgeable and supportive throughout my RPL for Certificate III in Carpentry and Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying. Highly recommend to anyone looking to complete their RPL in the construction industry.
I recently completed my Carpentry Certificate through RPL with Everthought. Nickolas did an excellent job with communication throughout the whole process. I'm very thankful for his support and I definitely recommend Everthought College.
Fantastic from start to finish. Went at my own pace and the support was there 24/7 with my trainer. Even after passing, the trainer allowed me to contact him if I had further questions during my career.
I recently completed a Diploma in Building and Construction with Everthought. Nikolas and Mark were proactive and supportive throughout, making the process smooth and efficient. The program was well-structured and professional — I highly recommend Everthought to anyone pursuing a career in the industry.
Frequently asked questions
If you still have questions, our team will be happy to help.
In Queensland, yes. If the work is valued over $3,300, you need a QBCC Builder Restricted to Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry licence. In NSW, you need a Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Renovation contractor licence for work over $5,000 in labour and materials including GST. Working without a licence in either state can result in significant fines.
Yes. NSW Fair Trading requires you to hold a relevant trade qualification in carpentry, joinery, plumbing, or wall and floor tiling (Group A) before you can apply for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Renovation licence. The RPL process is used to assess and award these qualifications, along with the Group B units needed for the licence. If you don’t yet have the required qualification, get in touch and we’ll advise you on your options
Kitchen bathroom laundry RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is a formal assessment process under Australia’s national training system. It allows experienced renovation tradespeople to earn a Statement of Attainment, the qualification required to apply for their licence, without completing a full course. Your existing skills are assessed against the required units.
Evidence can include project records, employment references, letters from licensed builders or supervisors, and documentation demonstrating your involvement in building projects. We’ll guide you through the specifics once we understand your background.
Yes. The units completed through this RPL are drawn from CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction. If you later decide to complete the full qualification, these units count toward it.
Take the first step toward your licence
Fill out the form below and one of our RPL advisors will be in touch to confirm your eligibility and walk you through exactly what comes next.
- info@everthought.com.au
- 1300 728 996
