Take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions received through our legal department .
This component of building work is limited to the construction of commercial buildings and structures:
The work permitted on these buildings includes structural and non-structural fit-out work and structural landscaping.
Commercial Builder are responsible for managing and arranging the carrying out of all components of building work for the construction of commercial buildings and structures in the class 2–9 while a Domestic Builder can do all work associated with the construction, renovation, improvement or maintenance of a home. A home is any residential premises, and includes any part of a commercial building or industrial premises that is used as a residential premise with the class 1, 2, and 4 buildings, and associated class 10 buildings, as classified in the Building Code of Australia.
If you are registered in a limited class of domestic builder you are responsible for carrying out, or managing or arranging the carrying out of the limited classes set out in your certificate of registration.
A person can hold more than one limited class if they wish.
If you are intending to carry out, manage or arrange the carrying out of domestic building work for another person and the cost of that work is more than $10,000 then you are required to be registered.
Absolutely. We have a registration team who can answer any questions you may have. Members can access registration advice for free, please call our team on 03 9411 4555
We have a 6 step registration program that assists you in applying for registration. View the program here
Master Builders has a lot of courses to assist you in the registration process. The course that will best suit you will be based on the class of registration you are applying for and your level of knowledge and experience. Please contact the training department for more information on 03 9411 4555
Under the Building Interim Regulations 2017 there are prescribed qualifications. These qualifications are not compulsory; you are able to apply with out a qualification if you have the relevant knowledge and experience for the category you are applying for.
When applying for a domestic builder unlimited you need to show a minimum of three years in the building construction industry. The VBA will ask that you show examples of 4 hero projects in your application.
There are 29 different limited classes of Domestic Building work, they consist of;
The process of applying for registration is:
Step 1 – Put your application together
Step 2 – Present application to the VBA
Step 3 – Initial Assessment (computer based examination and technical exercises)
Step 4 – Final Assessment (VBA assessor makes a recommendation)
Step 5 – VBA Panel accepts/declines your application
The price of registration varies depending on the category of registration you are applying for.
You can check the price of registration here:
http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/fees-and-payments/building-registration-fees
Under the Building Interim Regulations 2017 there are prescribed qualifications. These qualifications are not compulsory; you are able to apply with out a qualification if you have the relevant knowledge and experience for the category you are applying for.
Applying for a new or upgraded registration will require a new application to the VBA. The registration team can help you put this new application together.
To apply for registration you need to meet the skills, knowledge and experience as set out by the VBA. You can read up on the criteria here: http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/practitioners/building-registrations/domestic-builder/eligibility
Master Builders registration team can help you assess your experience, please give us a call on 03 9411 4555
The referee should be registered in the category and class (or higher class) of building work for which you are providing the Technical Referee Report.
If you have not worked for a builder registered in this component of domestic building work, the VBA will accept a technical referee report from a referee who is a site manager who is not a registered domestic builder but is reporting to a person who is registered as a building practitioner in the category and class (or higher class) than you are applying for.
Our registration advise is only available to members. If you are interested in becoming a member you can apply online using this link. Alternatively, if you have questions to ask and would prefer to talk with someone then you can request a call back from one of our area reps using this form, or you can call us on 03 9411 4555.
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