Licensing

Further Information to Support Your Application

If the Institute deems it necessary for further information to be submitted, the applicant will be notified in writing within 10 working days of the Institute's receipt of the application. The applicant will be notified of the Institute’s decision within 21 days or may be offered the opportunity of an interview.

Interview

If Institute requests an interview the applicant will be notified in writing and an agreed mutual time will be scheduled for the interview to take place. The interview panel will conduct the interview in accordance to Institute’s policies and procedures.

Application Denied or Refused

If your application is refused on the basis of insufficient or not recognised and approved qualifications, the institute has introduced a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process, which may be available to those applicants who wish to pursue licensing. This service is not available within the Institute; the Institute can recommend appropriately qualified individuals.

Removal from Register or Licensed Building Control Officers

The Building Officials Institute of NZ has the authority to remove licensed persons from its register and notify the relevant government bodies of breaches of the Code of Conduct or non-payment of due fees. The licensed person will be required to surrender their Licensing Card, should this action to be taken.