Verify electrician, plumber, builder, and other trade licences via AI document analysis. State-issued with trade-specific expiry. Builder licence check included. Results in under 24 hours.
Overview
Trade licences in Australia are issued by state and territory licensing authorities and are specific to each trade. There is no single national trade licence system — an electrician's licence issued in Queensland differs in format and issuing authority from one issued in Victoria, and expiry periods vary by state and trade. Covered trades include electricians, plumbers, builders, gas fitters, boilermakers, refrigeration mechanics, and other licensed trades under each state's licensing framework.
A builder licence check (also called a builder's licence check) is one of the most commonly requested trade licence verifications. Builders licences are required to contract for residential and commercial building work above the relevant state threshold, and are issued by state regulators such as QBCC (Queensland), Service NSW (NSW), VBA (Victoria), and equivalent bodies in other states. An unlicensed builder creates significant liability for developers, project managers, and clients — Refchecks verifies the licence number, trade category, class, and expiry before engagement.
Verification is conducted through AI document analysis of the trade licence card or certificate uploaded by the candidate. Claude Vision extracts the licence number, trade type, licence class, expiry date, and issuing authority — giving employers a complete verified record without any manual registry access.
What's Included
Developers and project managers must verify builders licences before engaging contractors. An unlicensed builder voids statutory warranty obligations and creates WHS and contractual liability.
Facilities managers engaging electricians, plumbers, and gas fitters for building maintenance must verify that contractors hold current state trade licences before work commences.
Mine sites and industrial facilities must verify trade licences for electricians, instrumentation technicians, and other licensed tradespeople working on electrical and mechanical systems.
Labour hire agencies placing licensed tradespeople must verify current licence status before dispatch. The host employer bears secondary liability if a placed worker operates without a valid trade licence.
Process
The candidate uploads a photo or scan of their trade licence card or certificate through the Refchecks portal. Both card and document formats are supported.
Claude Vision reads the licence and extracts the licence number, holder name, trade type, licence class, expiry date, and issuing authority (e.g., QBCC, VBA, Service NSW).
The system confirms the licence is current and flags any noted conditions or restrictions. Licences within 60 days of expiry are flagged with a renewal reminder.
A structured result is returned showing the trade type, licence class, expiry date, issuing authority, and verification status — ready for the employer's contractor compliance register.
Turnaround & Pricing
Turnaround Time
< 24 hours
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Part of mining & construction verification package
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