We are sure many builders wonder what can happen if they don’t comply with the CPD requirements and obtain 12 CPD points each year. The answer is – nothing. Until you are audited, it is unlikely that anyone will ever know you have not complied, and you will simply continue to build and run your business.
However, if the Office of Fair Trading one day decides to audit you, and you have not complied with the CPD requirements, the Office of Fair Trading have the power to suspend or even cancel your builder’s licence. This will obviously affect you ability to earn an income, and it may affect your ability to later reinstate your builder’s licence.
The system is similar to the driving licence system – you can physically drive a motor vehicle without holding a current driver’s licence, but if the police one day pull you over for a random check, the penalties are very severe.
This blog in no way encourages builders to fail to comply with CPD (given that nothing will happen), it merely attempts to educate builders on how the system works, and the very severe consequences of not complying.