Become a registered Builder?
Building practitioner registration overview
Thinking of becoming a Registered building practitioner - Builder in WA?
Thinking of becoming a Registered building practitioner – Builder in WA? Our Diploma of Building and Construction is designed to meet the educational requirements in Western Australia.
Vortex Education can help you through the process.
This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations: Builders Registration Melbourne
- Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
- Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction
The construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have access to a live building and construction workplace to meet the requirements detailed in the Assessment Requirements of core unit CPCCBC4008 Supervise communication and administration processes for building and construction projects.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of unit CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. Builders Registration Melbourne
Builder licensing varies across States and Territories and requirements additional to the attainment of this qualification may be required.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:
- 27 units of competency:
- 24 core units
- 3 elective units
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To summarise, our online courses may help you obtain your Builders registration WA. Contact Vortex Education today for more information. Bec
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
CPCCBC4010* Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects
CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction
CPCCBC5002 Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects
CPCCBC5003 Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work
CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors
CPCCBC5007 Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor
CPCCBC5010 Manage construction work
CPCCBC5011 Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction
CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
CPCCBC5018* Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys
CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances
Diploma of Building and Construction CPC50220
BSBPMG532 Manage project quality
BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
CPCCBC4052 Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry
CPCCBC5004 Supervise and apply quality standards to the selection of building and construction materials
CPCCBC5006 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building projects up to three storeys
CPCCBC5009 Identify services layout and connection methods for Type C and B construction
CPCCBC5012 Manage the application and monitoring of energy conservation and management practices and processes
CPCCBC6001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects
CPCCDE5001 Conduct air monitoring and clearance inspections for asbestos removal work
CPCSUS5001 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CPCSUS5002 Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency
CPCSUS5003 Manage energy efficient building methods and strategies
CPPDSM5022A Implement asset management plan
Diploma of Building and Construction CPC50220
Entry to the Diploma of Building and Construction CPC50220.
Students must be 18 years or older and will be required to demonstrate the required level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills.Whilst there is no formal pre-requisite required, the building and construction industry strongly affirms that training and assessment leading to recognition of skills must be undertaken in a real or very closely simulated workplace environment and this qualification requires all units of competency to be delivered in this context.
In addition, the completion of the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry covers this requirement.
Entrants to this program will undergo a Pre-qualification Interview to determine suitability and assess current knowledge and experience, to ensure that this is the right qualification relative to your career progression.
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Diploma of Building and Construction CPC50220.
Online Course Study
- Study online at your pace.
- Access to dedicated trainers when needed.
Note: Some practical assessments may have to conducted on building and construction sites. Contact Vortex Education for the complete CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction course requirements.
Workplace Learning
Forget about the hassle of going to a classroom after work, not being able to catch up with friends. We can come to your workplace, allowing less downtime and more contextualized learning.
Classroom learning
Classroom based learning is also available. Times for sessions may differ, please contact us for more details.
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To become a registered Builder in WA, registration with the Building Services Board is required. If you intend to be the ‘nominated supervisor’ of a building contractor, you must be registered as a building practitioner.
If you are a builder and you neither intend to seek building permits from local government permit authorities, nor intend to contract directly with others to provide building work valued at over $20,000, you do not need to be registered.
When considering an application for registration as a building practitioner, the Board considers, among other factors, the applicant’s qualifications, experience and fitness to be registered.
Registration as a building practitioner does not authorise a person to provide services as a building contractor.
How do I apply?
To apply for registration as a building practitioner you must complete the application form for the set that you wish to apply under. There are five sets, each with different requirements. Select the set most suited to your qualifications and experience. Submit your completed application form to Licensing Services along with your supporting documentation and applicable fees.
Each application is thoroughly reviewed by the Licensing staff and may be individually considered by the Building Services Board.
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Time frame for application processing
Most building practitioner applications are determined within 14 weeks. You can assist by submitting all of the information required in your application and allow sufficient time for it to be fully assessed.
Become a registered Builder WA
How to become a registered builder - Sets and application forms
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To apply under set 1, you need to have:
- completed the Diploma of Building and Construction; and
- seven years experience in carrying out or supervising building work.
Set 1 – Building practitioner initial application (Form 05)
Become a registered Builder WA
To apply under set 2, you need to:
- have five years full time experience in supervising building construction; and
- be registered under the Architects Act 2004, or be a member of the:
- Royal Australian Institute of Architects;
- Institution of Engineers Australia; or
- Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Set 2 – Building practitioner initial application (Form 06)
Become a registered Builder WA
To apply under set 3, you need to have:
- five years of full time experience in carrying out, supervising or managing building construction; and
- hold membership with the Australian Institute of Building as a Member or Fellow.
Set 3 – Building practitioner initial application (Form 07)
Become a registered Builder WA
To apply under set 4, you will need to undertake a formal assessment of your experience. This may be done by either:
- successfully completing the Board assessment; OR
- having your experience assessed by a Registered Training Organisation, sufficient to obtain the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) through recognition of prior learning.
In addition to undertaking an assessment of your experience via one of the above pathways, you must demonstrate five (5) years full-time experience in supervising or managing building construction.
Set 4 – Building practitioner initial application (Form 08)
Become a registered Builder WA
Set 5 is for an applicant who is claiming seven (7) years full-time experience in carrying out building work in Western Australia but outside the Board’s jurisdiction. Refer to the following jurisdiction map which highlights the areas where builders are required to be registered with the Board.
To apply under set 5, you need to undertake a formal assessment of your experience. This may be done by either:
- Successful completion of the Board’s assessments; or
- An assessment of your experience by a Registered Training Organisation, sufficient to obtain the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) through recognition of prior learning based on experience only.
Set 5 – Building practitioner initial application (Form 09)
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To work as a building practitioner in Western Australia, registration with the Building Services Board is required. If you intend to be the ‘nominated supervisor’ of a building contractor, you must be registered as a building practitioner.
Study the Diploma of Building and Construction (CPC50220) in WA with Vortex Education.
If you are a builder and you neither intend to seek building permits from local government permit authorities, nor intend to contract directly with others to provide building work valued at over $20,000, you do not need to be registered.
When considering an application for registration as a building practitioner, the Board considers, among other factors, the applicant’s qualifications, experience and fitness to be registered.
First, it allows you to work on projects over the value of $20,000
Builders have flexible work hours
Despite the hard work builders do, most builders are actually a very content group of people. And this is because the sector places huge importance on building and nurturing strong working relationships, which makes a great deal of sense. Compare our own working lives, the people that we work with are hugely influential to how we feel at work. And the stronger our working relationships are, the better the chance of experiencing enjoyment in work.
Building relationships
As a builder cements their working relationships, they will come to have a strong network of people to call upon. You may have come across the benefits of networking in a number of careers advice articles, and this is really prominent with being a builder. As the old saying goes: “It’s not what you know, it is who you know.” Up-and-coming builders won’t notice the benefits of having strong working relationships until they become more established or self-employed. An experienced builder will begin to speak to their contacts to ask for favours. Whether that may be asking for help or getting some stock, thanks to their strong working relationships, it is easier for them to get what they want.
Hiring Others And Giving Back
One of the best perks about being your own boss is that you not only get to create an amazing job and work environment for yourself but for others, as well. By creating your own company and hiring staff, you’re giving back to others, as well as to the local and national economy.
You also have the opportunity to give back to the local community beyond creating jobs. That may mean offering traineeships and apprenticeships to local kids, sponsoring events for local charities, or anything else you can dream up. More businesses than ever are incorporating social change into their models and being your own boss means you can choose to do the same.
Under the Building Services (Registration) Act 2011, only a registered building practitioner or a registered building contractor can perform particular building work. The Building Services Board is the registration authority and is supported in its work by Building and Energy. The legislation has two categories of registration:
- practitioner; and
- Contractor
Practitioner registration is for individuals. It allows a person to be the nominated supervisor of a registered building contractor and to use the title ‘registered building practitioner’. A practitioner may not provide building services directly to another person.
Contractor registration is for individuals, partnerships and companies that intend to trade as builders. This registration allows a business to provide services as a builder for work that requires a building permit, has a value of $20,000 or more and is located within the area of the Building Services Board’s jurisdiction.
