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CPC40120 | NSW Group B Units
Kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation work (NSW)
The ten units NSW Fair Trading lists as Group B, option 1 for a kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation work licence. Read this first: NSW requires Group A and Group B. Group A is a trade contractor licence or qualified supervisor certificate in carpentry, joinery, plumbing, or wall and floor tiling. No Certificate IV satisfies it, and Prepare Training does not deliver a trade qualification. This course is the Group B half, for someone who already holds the trade side.
- 4-8 Months
- 100% Online
- RPL available
- Payment plans
In short
Published duration: 4-8 Months. Individual study and assessment requirements apply. Last reviewed .
- What it is
- The 10 Group B units from CPC40120 that NSW Fair Trading lists for a kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation licence. 100% online, usually 4 to 8 months.
- Who it suits
- NSW tradies who already hold the Group A trade credential in carpentry, joinery, plumbing, or wall and floor tiling, and need the Group B half.
- Outcome
- Completes the Group B qualification requirement. It does not replace the Group A trade credential, which Prepare Training does not deliver.
Already got years on the tools? Ask about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment. Prepare Training is RTO 45384.
Group B Only
10 Units
100% Online Study
RPL Available
Course Overview
What This Course Is — And What It Is Not
Start here, because it decides whether this course is any use to you. NSW Fair Trading assesses a kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation work licence against two separate requirements, Group A and Group B. You need both. This course delivers Group B, option 1 — the ten units of competency listed for it, exactly. It does not deliver Group A, and no Certificate IV does. Group A is a current contractor licence or qualified supervisor certificate in carpentry, joinery, plumbing, or wall and floor tiling, or a qualification approved under the Home Building Act 1989 s 33D(1). Prepare Training does not deliver a trade qualification, so if you do not already hold the trade side, completing this course on its own will not license you.
For the people who do hold the trade side, this is the missing piece. A carpenter, joiner, plumber or tiler with a current NSW licence typically has Group A already and needs Group B to move from working under someone else's licence to contracting renovations in their own name. That is who this package is built for.
The licence itself sits in NSW Fair Trading's other building work category. It is required for residential building or trade work over $5,000 in labour and materials including GST, and its scope is the installation, refurbishment, restoration and on-site repair of a kitchen, bathroom or laundry. It excludes work affecting load-bearing elements — foundations, structural walls and beams. Licence types available are an individual contractor licence, a company or partnership contractor licence, and a qualified supervisor certificate.
The ten units are drawn from the nationally recognised CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction, and they carry full credit toward the complete qualification if you later go on for a full NSW builder licence. Delivery is 100% online and self-paced, so it fits around a full trade workload.
Why Choose This Course
- GROUP B ONLY — a Group A trade credential is required separately
- The exact 10 units NSW Fair Trading lists for Group B, option 1
- For carpenters, joiners, plumbers and tilers who already hold Group A
- Drawn from the nationally recognised CPC40120
- 100% online, self-paced delivery
- RPL available for experienced renovators
- Full credit toward the complete Certificate IV
Curriculum Highlights
- National Construction Code application for Class 1 and 10, and Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
- Selecting, preparing and administering a residential renovation contract
- Estimating and pricing kitchen, bathroom and laundry work
- Producing labour and material schedules for ordering
- Procuring and storing tiles, fixtures, joinery and waterproofing materials
- Planning and sequencing renovation work around an occupied home
- Site communication, administration and legal obligations
Recognition of Prior Learning
Already doing this work? Ask about RPL.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) involves an assessor reviewing your current skills and evidence against the units in the Kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovation work (NSW). You may need further evidence or gap training. Experience alone does not establish competency, and no fixed reduction in study time is guaranteed.
Course Structure
Units of Competency
NSW Fair Trading lists these ten units as Group B, option 1 — six core units and four electives from CPC40120. This package is those exact ten units, and nothing beyond them.
Core Units (6)
Elective Units (4)
What You'll Learn
- Apply the National Construction Code and Australian Standards to Class 1 and 10, and Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
- Manage work health and safety on renovation sites, including occupied homes and strata buildings
- Plan and sequence building work so a kitchen or bathroom is out of service for as short a time as possible
- Select, prepare and administer a residential construction contract, including variations and progress claims
- Produce accurate estimated costs for wet-area work, where tiling, waterproofing and joinery quantities drive the price
- Produce labour and material schedules and place orders against a tight programme
- Select, procure and store construction materials, coordinating long-lead joinery and fixture deliveries
- Supervise site communication and administration across the trades a renovation depends on
- Apply the legal requirements that attach to residential building work in NSW
Is this you?
Who Should Enrol
Licensed NSW tradespeople who already satisfy Group A and need the Group B units. If you do not hold a carpentry, joinery, plumbing or wall and floor tiling credential, speak to us before enrolling.
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Licensed Carpenters & Joiners
Holders of a NSW carpentry or joinery contractor licence or qualified supervisor certificate who want to contract full renovations.
Licensed Plumbers
NSW-licensed plumbers whose customers keep asking for the whole bathroom, not just the plumbing.
Licensed Wall & Floor Tilers
Tiling contractors already scoping and coordinating the other trades on a wet-area job.
Qualified Supervisor Applicants
Tradespeople seeking a qualified supervisor certificate so they can supervise renovation work for a licensed company.
NSW Renovation Businesses
Established renovation firms that need a qualified supervisor on the books rather than hiring the credential in.
Course Overview
What is the Certificate IV in Building and Construction?
These ten Group B units are drawn from the CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction. This overview covers what the full qualification involves and how its units apply to residential renovation work.
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Where This Takes You In NSW
Paired with the Group A trade credential you already hold, these units open the move from working under another licence to holding your own and contracting renovation work directly with the client.
KBL Renovation Contractor (NSW)
Contracting kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovations directly with homeowners under your own NSW licence.
$95,000 – $155,000Qualified Supervisor
Holding a qualified supervisor certificate and supervising renovation work for a licensed NSW company.
$90,000 – $130,000Renovation Business Owner
Operating a licensed NSW renovation business, employing trades and running several jobs concurrently.
$110,000 – $180,000Licensed Carpenter Moving Into Contracting
Carpenters and joiners with a current NSW licence expanding from trade work into whole-of-room renovation contracts.
$95,000 – $140,000Bathroom Renovation Specialist
Running complete bathroom strip-outs and rebuilds, coordinating waterproofing, tiling, plumbing and electrical trades.
$95,000 – $150,000Insurance & Strata Renovation Coordinator
Coordinating wet-area make-good and repair programmes for insurers and strata managers.
$90,000 – $130,000Salary Expectations
These roles are in high demand across Australia and offer strong earning potential.
| Role | Approximate Annual Salary (AUD) |
|---|---|
| KBL Renovation Contractor (NSW)Contracting renovations directly under your own NSW licence | $95,000 – $155,000 |
| Qualified SupervisorSupervising renovation work for a licensed NSW company | $90,000 – $130,000 |
| Renovation Business OwnerLicensed NSW business running concurrent renovation jobs | $110,000 – $180,000 |
| Bathroom Renovation SpecialistComplete bathroom strip-outs and rebuilds | $95,000 – $150,000 |
| Insurance & Strata Renovation CoordinatorWet-area make-good programmes for insurers and strata managers | $90,000 – $130,000 |
Actual earnings depend on factors including location, project size and complexity, employer type, and individual experience. Licensed builders operating their own businesses have uncapped earning potential based on the volume and value of projects they deliver. See the full construction salary guide for detailed breakdowns by role and state.
Additional Career Benefits
Contract In Your Own Name
For tradespeople who already hold Group A, this is the step from subcontractor to licensed renovation contractor in NSW
The Exact Group B List
Ten units matched precisely to NSW Fair Trading's Group B option 1 — no guesswork about whether the package will be accepted
Credit Toward The Full Cert IV
All ten units sit inside CPC40120 and carry full credit toward a complete Certificate IV and a wider NSW builder licence
Study Around A Full Trade Load
Online and self-paced, built for licensed tradespeople who cannot step away from work to study
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Student Support
You get proper support the whole way through, designed around licensed tradespeople who are studying between jobs.
Dedicated Support Team
Available by phone and email for enrolment, technical and administrative help
Trainer Access
Direct access to trainers who have run building contracts themselves
Interactive Learning Platform
Videos, practice assessments and progress tracking on any device
Flexible Assessment Timelines
Submit assessments when you are ready — built for people working full time
Entry Requirements
Who Can Enrol?
This package is for licensed NSW tradespeople who already satisfy Group A and need the Group B units to contract renovation work in their own name. If you do not hold a trade contractor licence or qualified supervisor certificate in carpentry, joinery, plumbing or wall and floor tiling, this course alone will not produce a licence — talk to us first about whether it is the right fit.
01Group A is required separately — a NSW trade contractor licence or qualified supervisor certificate in carpentry, joinery, plumbing, or wall and floor tiling
02Hold or obtain a Construction White Card (CPCWHS1001)
03Working in, or moving into, kitchen, bathroom or laundry renovation work in NSW
04Access to a computer with an internet connection
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