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CATEGORIES/CLASSES OF BUILDING PRACTITIONERS AND QUALIFICATIONS
(1) For the purposes of the Table in this Schedule components of domestic building work include, but are not limited to, any of the following work associated with the construction, renovation, improvement, or maintenance of a home—
(a) the construction or installation of retaining structures, garages, carports, sheds, pergolas, verandahs, patios, stairways, brickwork, internal or external cladding, swimming pools, spas and the like;
(b) the provision of lighting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical services;
(c) site work involved in relocating an existing home;
(d) door or window installation, sub-floor work, roofing, fencing, bathroom and kitchen renovations and the like.
(2) In the Table in this Schedule "special buildings" means—
(a) buildings of composite, precast or tilt-up panel construction; or
(b) buildings incorporating prestressed concrete elements; or
(c) stressed skin structures, chimneys, towers, masts or any similar structures.
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Category of building surveyor |
(a) a degree in building surveying from a university within the meaning of the Tertiary Education Act 1993 ; and (b) 3 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board |
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Category of building inspector (unlimited) |
(a) a diploma in building inspection from a course accredited under the Victorian Qualifications Authority Act 2000 ; and (b) 2 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board |
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Category of building inspector (limited) |
(a) the following qualifications— (i) a diploma in building inspection from a course accredited under the Victorian Qualifications Authority Act 2000 ; and (ii) 2 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board; or (b) a certificate issued by the Board, after examination of the applicant, certifying that the applicant has adequate knowledge and experience to inspect the classes and types of buildings or the components of building work specified in the certificate |
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Category of quantity surveyor |
(a) a degree or diploma in quantity surveying from a university within the meaning of the Tertiary Education Act 1993 ; and (b) 2 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board |
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Category of engineer, class of civil engineer |
(a) the following qualifications— (i) a degree in civil engineering from a university within the meaning of the Tertiary Education Act 1993 ; and (ii) 3 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board; or (b) a current certificate of registration as a civil engineer on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) |
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Category of engineer, class of mechanical engineer |
(a) the following qualifications— (i) a degree in mechanical engineering from a university within the meaning of the Tertiary Education Act 1993 ; and (ii) 3 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board; or (b) a current certificate of registration as a mechanical engineer on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) |
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Category of engineer, class of electrical engineer |
(a) the following qualifications— (i) a degree in electrical engineering from a university within the meaning of the Tertiary Education Act 1993 ; and (ii) 3 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board; or |
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(b) a current certificate of registration as an electrical engineer on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) |
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Category of engineer, class of fire safety engineer |
(a) the following qualifications— (i) a degree in fire safety engineering from a university within the meaning of the Tertiary Education Act 1993 ; and (ii) 3 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board; or (b) a current certificate of registration as a fire safety engineer on the National Professional Engineers Register (NPER) |
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Category of draftsperson, class of building design (architectural) |
(a) an advanced diploma in building design and project administration from a course accredited under the Victorian Qualifications Authority Act 2000 ; and (b) 1 year of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board |
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Category of draftsperson, class of building design (interior) |
(a) an associate diploma of arts—interior design from a course accredited under the Victorian Qualifications Authority Act 2000 ; and (b) 1 year of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board |
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Category of draftsperson, class of building design (services) |
(a) one of the following qualifications— (i) an associate diploma of engineering drafting—civil, electrical or mechanical; or (ii) a certificate IV, diploma or advanced diploma in fire technology from a course accredited under the Victorian Qualifications Authority Act 2000 ; and (b) 1 year of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board |
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Category of builder, class of commercial builder (unlimited) |
(a) the following qualifications— (i) a degree, diploma or associate diploma of building from a university or TAFE College within the meaning of the Tertiary Education Act 1993 ; and (ii) 3 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board; or (b) the following qualifications— (i) a certificate of successful completion of the "Course in Builder Registration (BPB)" accredited under the Victorian Qualifications Authority Act 2000 ; and (ii) 3 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board |
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Category of builder, class of commercial builder (limited) |
a certificate issued by the Board, after examination of the applicant, certifying that the applicant has adequate knowledge and experience to construct the components of building work specified in the certificate |
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Category of builder, class of domestic builder (unlimited) |
(a) the following qualifications— (i) a degree, diploma or associate diploma of building from a university or TAFE College within the meaning of the Tertiary Education Act 1993 ; and (ii) 3 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board; or (b) the following qualifications— (i) successful completion of the "Course in Builder Registration (BPB)" accredited under the Victorian Qualifications Authority Act 2000 ; and (ii) 3 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board; or (c) a certificate issued by the Board, after examination of the applicant, certifying that the applicant has adequate knowledge and experience to carry out, manage or arrange to carry out all components of domestic building work |
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Category of builder, class of domestic builder (limited) |
a certificate issued by the Board, after examination of the applicant, certifying that the applicant has adequate knowledge and experience to carry out, manage or arrange to carry out the components of domestic building work specified in the certificate |
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Category of builder, class of domestic builder (manager) |
a certificate issued by the Board, after examination of the applicant, certifying that the applicant has adequate knowledge and experience (including financial management knowledge and experience) to manage or arrange the carrying out by a builder registered under the Act in another class of domestic builder of the components of domestic building work specified in the certificate |
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Category of builder, class of demolisher (low rise buildings) |
a certificate issued by the Board, after examination of the applicant, certifying that the applicant has adequate knowledge and experience to— (a) demolish buildings having a rise in storeys of not more than 2, excluding special buildings; and (b) undertake demolition stripping work of not more than 2 storeys of any unoccupied building |
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Category of builder, class of demolisher (medium rise buildings) |
a certificate issued by the Board, after examination of the applicant, certifying that the applicant has adequate knowledge and experience to— (a) demolish buildings having a rise in storeys of not more than 5, excluding special buildings; and (b) undertake demolition stripping of any building |
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Category of builder, class of demolisher (unlimited) |
a certificate issued by the Board, after examination of the applicant, certifying that the applicant has adequate knowledge and experience to demolish all buildings including the demolition of special buildings and stripping work |
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Category of erector or supervisor (temporary structures), class 1—stages or seating stands or equipment platforms or towers fabricated on site from tubes and fittings or other scaffolding components of metals and other materials |
(a) an intermediate scaffolding certificate issued under the Occupational Health and Safety (Certification of Plant Users and Operators) Regulations 1994; and (b) 1 year of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board |
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Category of erector or supervisor (temporary structures), class 2—special structures—tents, marquees |
(a) a certificate issued by the Board, after examination of the applicant, certifying that the applicant has adequate knowledge and experience to erect or dismantle or supervise the erection or the dismantling of tents and marquees; and (b) 2 years of practical experience to the satisfaction of the Board |
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