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Complaints against LBPs

By Karen Shaw 1 December 2013, Build 139

Complaints laid against licensed building practitioners should be treated seriously. There is a formal process to hear the complaint, and to date, there is only one reported instance of an appeal against a finding.

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Skills maintenance

1 April 2012, Build 129, Feature article

Becoming a licensed building practitioner adds a further responsibility – licence holders must keep up their skills and knowledge through continuous professional development.

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On-the-job learning

By Juliet Clendon 1 April 2020, Build 177

On-the-job learning was included as part of the LBP skills maintenance requirements in 2015. We recognised that many LBPs learn best by doing and that elective skills maintenance activities don’t capture learning on the job.

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Tradespeople in demand as licensing looms

By Ian Page 1 December 2006, Build 97, Feature article

Workloads in the industry are at historically high levels, creating a strong demand for skilled labour. Looking forward, what effect will building practitioner licensing have on workloads and how many workers will it affect?

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Maintaining skills in the LBP

By Nick Helm 1 April 2014, Build 141, Feature article

Maintaining an acceptable degree of competence is the hallmark of any profession. Doctors do it, lawyers do it and, for the last few years, licensed building practitioners have been doing it too.

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Why do we need CPD?

By Bruce Duggan 1 February 2022, Build 188

The sixth and final article in the series on the history of licensed building practitioners looks at why continuing professional development (CPD) helps ensure skills are maintained.

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