Pool Safety Inspector Course Queensland
11067NAT Course in Swimming Pool Safety Inspections
Three days face to face in Coopers Plains, Brisbane. 11067NAT is the course you need under the Building Act 1975 (Qld) to be licensed as a pool safety inspector, and it is approved by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
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Whether you're looking for a pool safety inspector course in Brisbane, on the Gold Coast or anywhere else in Queensland, our course gives you the skills and knowledge to become a successful pool safety inspector.
In Queensland, pool safety inspectors must successfully complete the 11067NAT Course in Swimming Pool Safety Inspections to be licensed to perform the functions of a pool safety inspector. The course covers Queensland's pool safety laws and pool fencing safety standards.
Pool safety inspectors play an important role in pool barrier safety. A pool safety certificate is required when a property with a pool is sold or leased, and only a licensed pool safety inspector can issue one when the pool complies. Property owners and managers get peace of mind, and families get safer pools.
How to become a pool safety inspector in Queensland
Three steps from your first class to a QBCC pool safety inspector licence.
Complete the 3-day course
Complete 11067NAT face to face at Coopers Plains with Geoff Palazzi. The course runs every month, with small classes and access to a real pool barrier for hands-on inspection practice.
Apply to the QBCC for your licence
Once you have completed the course, lodge your Pool Safety Inspector licence application with the QBCC (Form 27). The QBCC advises processing takes about 6–8 weeks, and Geoff can help you through the application.
Start inspecting
Once licensed you can inspect pools and issue pool safety certificates or nonconformity notices anywhere in Queensland, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
What the QBCC will ask for
- Professional indemnity (PI) insurance of at least $1,000,000 per pool safety inspector, with “Pool Safety Inspections” listed in the business description.
- Photo ID and evidence of your right to work in Queensland, and you must pass the QBCC's “fit and proper person” checks. Licence fees are set by the QBCC and change each July.
- Keep your licence current. Renew each year with continuing professional development (CPD) and current PI insurance.
Licensing requirements are set by the QBCC and can change. Check the latest on the QBCC pool safety inspector licence page. For more detail on each step, read How to become a pool safety inspector in Queensland. Not sure which course you need? Read Pool inspector course: QLD vs VIC.
What you'll learn
The 11067NAT Course in Swimming Pool Safety Inspections gives you the skills and knowledge to inspect regulated swimming pools, issue pool safety certificates and identify nonconformities in line with Queensland legislation.
- The legal framework: Building Act 1975 (Qld), Building Regulation 2021 (Qld) and the pool safety standard (QDC MP 3.4, which references AS 1926.1 – 2007 and AS 1926.2 – 2007), plus prescribed signage requirements
- Organising and preparing for your pool inspections
- Assessing a pool against the pool safety standard, identifying non-conforming features and recording the evidence to support your decision
- Following the Code of Conduct for swimming pool safety inspectors
- Issuing Pool Safety Certificates and reporting inspection outcomes within the timeframes prescribed in the Act
- The nature and extent of minor repairs inspectors may carry out, and notifying local government when an owner fails to request a re-inspection
- Managing inspections professionally and using technology to avoid errors of judgement
- How to apply for your pool safety inspector licence
What's included in the pool safety inspector course
- Learner Guide
- Learner Assessment
- Pool safety fact sheets
- Queensland Development Code – Swimming Pool Barriers
- Inspection and booking templates
Three days face to face, including access to a swimming pool with a pool barrier for hands-on inspection practice. Class sizes are limited so every student gets one-on-one support.
Who takes this course
Entry requirements
- Open to anyone who wants to become a licensed pool safety inspector. No prior qualifications needed.
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI), because this is a nationally recognised course.
- Confident using a smartphone or tablet to record inspections.
- A short pre-enrolment assessment after booking (about 20 minutes).
Your trainer
Small groups, one trainer, three days. You learn from Geoff Palazzi, who has built, fenced and inspected pools across Queensland.
Meet our trainers
Geoff Palazzi
Registered pool safety inspector (QLD) and licensed pool builder, former pool fence manufacturer and structural landscaper with 35+ years in the industry. Geoff has built, fenced and inspected pools across Queensland, brings real job-site examples into every class, and mentors students after the course, including through the QBCC licence application.
Choose your class date
Tue – Thu · 9:00 am – 3:30 pm · 79 Rosedale Street, Coopers Plains · Free on-site parking · Hands-on at a real pool barrier
- November 2026Tue 3 – Thu 5 NovTue – Thu · 3 daysPlaces availableBook · $1,499
- December 2026Tue 8 – Thu 10 DecTue – Thu · 3 daysPlaces availableBook · $1,499
- January 2027Tue 5 – Thu 7 Jan 2027Tue – Thu · 3 daysPlaces availableBook · $1,499
- February 2027Tue 2 – Thu 4 Feb 2027Tue – Thu · 3 daysPlaces availableBook · $1,499
Sending staff? We can invoice your organisation. Need a different date? See all class dates.
Common questions
Still unsure? Send an enquiry or call 07 3180 3148. More answers on our FAQs page.
Do I need any prior qualifications?
No. The course is for anyone who wants to become a licensed pool safety inspector, including tradespeople, pool fence installers, building inspectors and surveyors, developers, real estate agents, council officers and career changers.
How do I become a pool safety inspector in Queensland?
Complete the 11067NAT Course in Swimming Pool Safety Inspections, arrange professional indemnity insurance (at least $1,000,000) and apply to the QBCC for your pool safety inspector licence (Form 27). Read our step-by-step guide.
What do I do after the course?
There is no separate exam. Once you have completed the course you apply to the QBCC for your pool safety inspector licence (Form 27), and Geoff can help you with the application.
How long does it take to become licensed?
The course is three days. After you complete it you apply to the QBCC for your licence, and the QBCC advises it can take six to eight weeks to process a licence application.
Can I inspect pools in NSW?
Your Queensland licence can be recognised for inspecting regulated pools and spas in New South Wales. Check the current requirements with the NSW regulator before you start.
How much is the course and how do I pay?
$1,499, GST-free. Pay by bank transfer (EFT) or ask us to invoice your employer; we don't take card payments. Fees are due 3 days before the course starts, and we never ask for more than $1,500 in advance. See the Fees and Refunds Policy.
What happens after I book?
We email your tax invoice with our bank details. You also complete a short pre-enrolment assessment (reading, writing, maths and computer skills, about 20 minutes); this is a requirement before the course. Your seat is confirmed once payment clears.
Where is the course held?
79 Rosedale Street, Coopers Plains QLD 4108, in Brisbane's south. Free on-site parking. Students travel from across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland.
Questions about the Queensland course?
Call the Brisbane office or send an enquiry. We reply within one business day.
Queensland office07 3180 314879 Rosedale Street, Coopers Plains QLD 4108info@cvepoolsafety.edu.au