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PREQUAL Prequalification

Understanding your prequalification

We provide assessment services for two Health and Safety Prequalification frameworks: 
PREQUAL and TŌTIKA. 

Both frameworks are designed to ensure contractors meet high health and safety standards. It's important to choose the Prequalification type that best fits your industry and client requirements. If you're uncertain, please contact us for advice.

PREQUAL Categories

Sole Trader

Sole Trader

Individual who works independently

You may be a limited liability company, but you work independently as a lone worker, with no employees beyond possibly a partner or someone handling basic admin like invoicing or quoting.

$145 + GST
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Category 1

Category 1

Very small contractor

You employ between 1 and 5 staff and may also engage contractors to support service delivery to your clients.

$575 + GST
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Category 2

Category 2

Small contractor

You employ between 6 and 15 staff and may also engage contractors to support service delivery to your clients.

$715 + GST
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Category 3

Category 3

Contractor

You employ 16+ staff and may also engage contractors to support service delivery to your clients.

$1,275 + GST
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Category 4

Category 4

Main or controlling contractor

A Principal Contractor is a PCBU with primary management or control over a workplace, often the entire worksite or project (e.g. a construction site). They have the primary responsibility to oversee and coordinate all work activities, including those of subcontractors.

$2,195 + GST
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Core criteria and prequalification questionnaire

Download a PDF version of the PREQUAL questionnaires and guidance document.

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Please note that this document includes all categories. Please refer to the index to find the page numbers for the specific category you’re interested in. The assessment must be completed online.

 

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PREQUAL validity periods

  • If you achieve an overall final rating of 60% or higher, your prequalification will be valid for 24 months.
  • If you achieve an overall final rating between 30% and 59%, your prequalification will be valid for 12 months.
  • If you achieve an overall final rating between 0% and 29%, your prequalification will be valid for 6 months.

The varying validity periods are intended to support continuous improvement, enabling re-assessment and showcasing enhanced capabilities. If you renew your H&S Prequalification within 3 months of its expiration, the additional time will be included in your new validity period.

Understanding the PREQUAL assessment process

Step1

Step 1. 

Business Profile

Answer a few questions about your business size, activities, and regions. Based on your answers, we’ll recommend the best PREQUAL category for you.

Step2

Step 2. 

Submission

Complete the online assessment and submit your information. An assessor will review your submission and may request additional details if needed.

Step3

Step 3. 

Response

Receive feedback directly from your assessor. You’ll have time to provide extra information or clarification to help complete your assessment faster.

Step4

Step 4. 

Prequalified

Once your assessment is complete, download your H+S prequalification report and certificate to share with current and potential clients.

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