Site licence class
If you are a competent builder, site supervisor or construction manager, responsible for coordinating, overseeing or managing building work, this licence is for you. There are three areas of practice.
How does Site fit in with restricted building work?
A Site LBP is recognised as a competent professional in their chosen field and receives the benefits this brings. However, often a Site LBP’s role involves managing a building project, and the Government does not intend to regulate project management. Site LBPs will not be issuing restricted building work memoranda or be able to supervise restricted building work. Regulations to finalise restricted building work details are expected in 2011.
Which Site area of practice should I apply to be assessed in?
You should apply for the area of practice that best reflects the category of building you coordinate or manage. You should have sound knowledge and practical experience in the building categories for your area of practice.
| If you... |
...you should apply for this area of practice |
| Coordinate and oversee the construction or alteration of Category 1 buildings |
Site – area of practice 1 |
| Coordinate and oversee the construction or alteration of Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings |
Site – area of practice 2 |
| Manage some or all of the construction or alteration of Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings |
Site – area of practice 3 |
| Building category |
Description |
| Category 1 buildings |
Single household dwellings with low- or medium-risk envelope design. |
| Category 2 buildings |
Single household dwellings with high-risk envelope design, or other buildings with a building height * of less than 10 m. |
| Category 3 buildings |
Buildings greater than 10 m in building height*, except single household dwellings. |
* Building height is the vertical distance between the floors of the building’s lowest and highest storeys.