This section contains publications about the Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme, grouped in the following categories:
Application forms
Licensing application forms
When you apply to become licensed, there are two forms you will need to fill out. The first is a general form that asks you to give your name and address, and to provide a photograph so that we can verify your identity.
The second is the form for the licensing class you are applying for. For example, Site 1.
The following are the application forms that are available:
Trade classes including:
Site classes including:
Design classes including:
Brochures and fact sheets
These are introductions to the Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme and include fact sheets on the LPB Scheme for Designers, Builders and Carpenters as well as information on the responsibilities of being licensed.
Forms
These are forms for practitioners who are licensed but who need to:
- change their details on the register
- apply for a replacement ID card
- suspend or cancel their status
- record their skills maintenance
- appeal to the Building Practitioners Board
Standards and competencies
The formal Licensed Building Practitioner Rules have been published. These include the competencies for each class – in short, what you need to show in able to apply to become licensed.
Licensing Update
Licensing Update is a regular e-newsletter that covers information and news about occupational licensing in New Zealand. The main topics it covers are news and developments in licensing, industry events and Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme details.