Pre-Qualification
Everything that you need to know about the Pre-Qualification process in one place!
We know that the pre-qualification process can be a headache for a lot of businesses across Aotearoa / New Zealand, so we've made it a little simpler by having everything you need to know in one place.
Step up your Health and Safety systems and find out more below.
Who can apply?
Any registered business can apply for either Tōtika or LASS pre-qualifications.
What is it going to cost me?
Refer to the application process below for costs – costs will vary depending on the size of your business, and whether you choose to apply yourself or work with a Health and Safety Consultant – more on this below.
How long is it valid for?
Any registered business can apply for either Tōtika or LASS pre-qualifications.
What do I need to provide?
You will need to provide evidence, including policies, procedures and examples of your Health and Safety systems. A full guide on what is required can be found through the links.
What are the benefits? What can I use it for?
Tōtika provides a common standard for Pre-Qualification across NZ, alleviating the requirement for contractors to perform multiple pre qualifications with multiple suppliers and schemes, this in turn provides a reduction in costs and duplication of effort. Tōtika ensures that the process for pre qual is robust and delivered by suitably qualified assessors. (Ref: SHE Pre-Qual)
LASS (Local Authority Shared Services) will allow you to be on the Local Authority Register of Approved Contractors - a database that is utilised by Councils all across Aotearoa / New Zealand. This means that if you want to do work for multiple Councils, you don't have to go through multiple pre-qualification processes.
Should I engage a Health and Safety Consultant to help me with my application?
Depending on the size of your business, the type of work you do and the work you wish to conduct in the future, engaging with a Health and Safety Consultant can make the application process more streamline (and avoid any headaches).
At StarSafety Ltd, we help you through the application process from start to finish. We work alongside you and do the heavy lifting for you. Along the way, we consult with you relating to required documents, and all the bits and pieces you’ll need to provide in order to apply and become approved.
How do I apply?
See below on how you can apply for both Tōtika and LASS pre-qualifications.
Applying for Tōtika
Head to one of the links below for details on how to apply (including costs)
Applying for LASS (Local Authority Shared Services):
Your LASS application and certification will allow you to be on the Local Authority register of approved contractors. This means if you want to do work for more than one Council, you don’t have to go through multiple pre-qualification processes.
Head to https://www.sheprequal.co.nz/lass/ for details on how to apply (including costs)
Still unsure?
If you’re thinking about applying, but you’re still unsure, contact us today and we can discuss whether a Health and Safety Consultant is right for you and your business.
Call Yvette on 021 027 07711 or send us a message
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