BUILDING REGULATIONS 2018 (SR NO 38 OF 2018)

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BUILDING REGULATIONS 2018 (SR NO 38 OF 2018) - SCHEDULE 9

Schedule 9—Prescribed classes of building
practitioners and prescribed qualifications

Regulations 257 and 258

Part 1—Preliminary

1 Definitions

(1) In this Schedule—

"RTO "means a training organisation registered under Division 4 of Part 4.3
of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 or a vocational education and training organisation registered under section 17 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator
Act 2011 of the Commonwealth;

"unit of competency "has the same meaning as in Part 4.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 .

(2) In this Schedule, a code or number in brackets is a reference to the code or number by which a unit of competency is known.

Part 2—Prescribed classes of registration

2 Category of building surveyor

The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of building surveyor are the following classes—

(a) class of building surveyor (unlimited);

(b) class of building surveyor (limited).

3 Category of building inspector

The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of building inspector are the following classes—

(a) class of building inspector (unlimited);

(b) class of building inspector (limited).

4 Category of engineer

The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of engineer are the following classes—

(a) class of engineer (civil);

(b) class of engineer (mechanical);

(d) class of engineer (fire safety).

5 Category of draftsperson

The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of draftsperson are the following classes—

(a) class of building design (architectural);

(b) class of building design (interior);

6 Category of builder

The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of builder are the following classes—

(a) class of commercial builder (unlimited);

(b) class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work);

(d) class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of shade structures work);

(e) class of commercial builder (limited to the erection of signs work);

(f) class of commercial builder (limited to the installation of blinds and awnings work);

(g) class of commercial builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work);

(h) class of commercial builder (limited to steel erection work);

(i) class of commercial builder (limited to structural fit-out work);

(j) class of commercial builder (limited to structural landscaping work);

(k) class of commercial builder (limited to waterproofing work);

(l) class of domestic builder (unlimited);

(m) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures);

(n) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences);

(o) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls);

(p) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas);

(q) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of private bushfire shelters);

(r) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of shade structures);

(s) class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping);

(t) class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation);

(u) class of domestic builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work);

(v) class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work);

(w) class of domestic builder (limited to framing);

(x) class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying);

(y) class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding);

(z) class of domestic builder (limited to roof tiling);

(za) class of domestic builder (limited to waterproofing);

(zb) class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation);

(zc) class of domestic builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling);

(zd) class of domestic builder (limited to re-stumping and re-blocking);

(ze) class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction);

(zf) class of domestic builder (limited to carpentry);

(zg) class of domestic builder (limited to the erection of poles, masts and antennas);

(zh) class of domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering);

(zi) class of domestic builder (limited to solid plastering and rendering);

(zj) class of domestic builder (limited to floor finishing and covering);

(zk) class of domestic builder (limited to glazing work);

(zl) class of domestic builder (limited to insulation work);

(zm) class of domestic builder (limited to painting and decorating);

(zn) class of domestic builder (limited to floor and wall tiling work);

(zo) class of domestic builder (limited to attaching external fixtures);

(zp) class of demolisher (low rise);

(zq) class of demolisher (medium rise);

(zr) class of demolisher (unlimited).

7 Category of person responsible for a building project

The class of building practitioner in respect of the category of person responsible for a building project or any stage of a building project is the class of project manager (domestic).

8 Category of person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures

The classes of building practitioner in respect of the category of person who erects or supervises the erection of prescribed temporary structures are the following classes—

(a) class of temporary structures (limited to scaffolding stages and towers);

(b) class of temporary structures (limited to tents and marquees).

Part 3—Prescribed qualifications

9 Class of building surveyor (unlimited)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building surveyor (unlimited) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Holmesglen Institute; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Victoria University; and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

10 Class of building surveyor (limited)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building surveyor (limited) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Holmesglen Institute; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Victoria University; or

(iii) an advanced diploma of building surveying (CPC60115) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

11 Class of building inspector (unlimited)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building inspector (unlimited) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Holmesglen Institute; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Victoria University; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

12 Class of building inspector (limited)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building inspector (limited) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Holmesglen Institute; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Building Surveying from Victoria University; or

(iii) an advanced diploma of building surveying (CPC60115) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

13 Class of engineer (civil)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of engineer (civil) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) from Deakin University; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) from Federation University; or

(iii) a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) from La Trobe University; or

(iv) a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in the field of Civil Engineering from Monash University; or

(v) a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours) from RMIT University; or

(vi) a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) from Swinburne University of Technology; or

(vii) a Master of Engineering (Civil) from The University of Melbourne; or

(viii) a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) (Honours) from Victoria University; or

(ix) registration as a civil engineer on the National Engineering Register (NER); and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

14 Class of engineer (mechanical)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of engineer (mechanical) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) from Deakin University; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) from Federation University; or

(iii) a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in the field of Mechanical Engineering from Monash University; or

(iv) a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) from RMIT University; or

(v) a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) from Swinburne University of Technology; or

(vi) a Master of Engineering (Mechanical) from The University of Melbourne; or

(vii) a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) from Victoria University; or

(viii) a current certificate of registration as a mechanical engineer on the National Engineering Register (NER); and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

15 Class of engineer (electrical)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of engineer (electrical) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours) from Deakin University; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours) from RMIT University; or

(iii) a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours) from Swinburne University of Technology; or

(iv) a Master of Engineering (Electrical) from The University of Melbourne; or

(v) a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours) from Victoria University; or

(vi) a current certificate of registration as an electrical engineer on the National Engineering Register (NER); and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

16 Class of engineer (fire safety)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of engineer (fire safety) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Graduate Certificate in Performance-Based Building and Fire Codes from Victoria University, and any prescribed qualification for registration in the class of engineer (civil) or the class of engineer (mechanical) or the class of engineer (electrical); or

(ii) a Master of Engineering (Building Fire Safety and Risk Engineering) from Victoria University; or

(iii) a current certificate of registration as a fire safety engineer on the National Engineering Register (NER); and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

17 Class of building design (architectural)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building design (architectural) are—

(a) the successful completion of an advanced diploma of building design (architectural) (22268VIC) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

18 Class of building design (interior)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building design (interior) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) an advanced diploma of interior design (MSF60113) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; or

(ii) an advanced diploma of building design (22268VIC) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) select and instruct consultants and contractors (MSFID6007); and

(b) investigate legal requirements for design (MSFFDT5014); and

(d) specify structural elements, systems and services for interior spaces (MSFID5004); and

(e) use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects (MSFID5014); and

(f) monitor and manage small business operations (BSBSMB405); and

(g) identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors (MSFID4007); and

(h) work safely (MSMWHS200).

19 Class of building design (services)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of building design (services) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) an advanced diploma of engineering technology (mechanical) (22228VIC) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; or

(ii) an advanced diploma of engineering technology (electrical) (UEE62111) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; or

(iii) an advanced diploma of engineering (MEM60112) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; or

(iv) a diploma of fire systems design (CPC50509) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of subclause (1)(a)(i), the required units of competency are—

(a) perform mechanical engineering design drafting (MEM09157A); and

(b) perform computations (MEM12024A); and

(d) produce an engineering design for a stormwater reticulation scheme (VU21132); and

(e) produce an engineering design for a sewerage reticulation scheme (VU21133); and

(f) produce engineering drawings for a stormwater reticulation scheme (VU21143); and

(g) generate design solutions (VU21154); and

(h) design fluid power controlled engineering systems (VU21202); and

(i) apply hydraulic principles in engineering (VU21203); and

(j) apply pneumatic principles in engineering (VU21204); and

(k) design pressure sewerage systems (VU21248); and

(l) design sewerage pumping station systems (VU21249).

(3) For the purposes of subclause (1)(a)(ii), the required units of competency are—

(a) prepare engineering drawings using manual drafting and CAD for electrotechnology/ utilities applications (UEENEEE190A); and

(b) prepare electrotechnology/utilities drawings using manual drafting and CAD equipment and software (UEENEEE191A); and

(4) For the purposes of subclause (1)(a)(iii), the required units of competency are—

(a) perform mechanical engineering design drafting (MEM09157A); and

(b) produce basic engineering detail drawings (MEM09204A); and

(d) contribute to the design of a commercial refrigeration system (MEM23144A); and

(e) contribute to the design of industrial refrigeration systems (MEM23146A); and

(f) contribute to the design of hydronic systems (MEM23147A); and

(g) contribute to the design of commercial and industrial exhaust systems (MEM23149A); and

(h) contribute to the design of heating systems (MEM23150A); and

(i) contribute to the design of heat exchanger systems (MEM23153A).

20 Class of commercial builder (unlimited)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (unlimited) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Victoria University; or

(iii) a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) from RMIT University; or

(iv) an advanced diploma of building and construction (management) (CPC60212) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

21 Class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Victoria University; or

(iii) a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) from RMIT University; or

(iv) a diploma of building and construction (building) (CPC50210) from an RTO, including the required units of competency; and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) apply building codes and standards to the construction process for large building projects (CPCCBC6001B); and

(b) apply structural principles to the construction of large, high rise and complex buildings (CPCCBC6014A).

22 Class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of medium rise building work)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of medium rise building work) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Victoria University; or

(iii) a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) from RMIT University; or

(iv) an advanced diploma of building and construction (management) (CPC60212) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

23 Class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of shade structures work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the construction of shade structures work) are—

(a) a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and

(b) select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and

(d) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).

24 Class of commercial builder (limited to the erection of signs work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the erection of signs work) are—

(a) the successful completion of the required units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(d) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(e) erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding (CPCCCM2008B); and

(f) work safely on scaffolding higher than 2 metres (CPCCCM2010); and

(g) operate elevated work platforms up to 11 metres (CPCCCM3001); and

(h) work safely around electrical sources, services and assets (CPCCCM3003); and

(i) carry out concreting to simple forms (CPCCCO2013A); and

(j) apply basic levelling procedures (CPCCCM2006); and

(k) identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001).

25 Class of commercial builder (limited to the installation of blinds and awnings work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to the installation of blinds and awnings work) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in blinds, awnings, security screens and grilles (MSF30913) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and

(b) select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and

(d) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(e) read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B).

(3) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) install metal structures and features (AHCLSC308); and

(b) install exterior blinds and awnings (MSFBA3002); and

26 Class of commercial builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a certificate in shopfitting (CPC30116) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or

(ii) a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or

(iii) a certificate in carpentry and joinery (CPC32011) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and

(b) select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and

(d) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).

27 Class of commercial builder (limited to steel erection work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to steel erection work) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in rigging (CPC30711) from an RTO, including the required unit of competency and the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and

(b) select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and

(d) read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and

(e) apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions (CPCCBC4011B); and

(f) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).

(3) For the purposes of this clause, the required unit of competency is perform advanced structural steel erection (CPCCRI3014A).

28 Class of commercial builder (limited to structural fit-out work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to structural fit-out work) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a certificate in shopfitting (CPC30116) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or

(ii) a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or

(iii) a certificate in carpentry and joinery (CPC32011) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and

(b) select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and

(d) apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects (CPCCBC5001B); and

(e) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).

29 Class of commercial builder (limited to structural landscaping work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to structural landscaping work) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a certificate in landscape construction (AHC30916) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or

(ii) a diploma of landscape design (AHC50610) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and

(b) select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and

(d) read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and

(e) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).

30 Class of commercial builder (limited to waterproofing work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of commercial builder (limited to waterproofing work) are—

(a) a certificate in construction waterproofing (CPC31411) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001); and

(b) select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A); and

(d) read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and

(e) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).

31 Class of domestic builder (unlimited)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (unlimited) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Deakin University; or

(iii) a diploma of building and construction (building) (CPC50210) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

32 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures) are—

(a) a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(d) identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001).

33 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of gates and fences) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(ii) a certificate in bricklaying and blocklaying (CPC30111) from an
RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(3) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) lay masonry walls and corners (CPCCBL3005A); and

(b) lay multi-thickness walls and piers (CPCCBL3006A).

34 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in landscape construction (AHC30916) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(3) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) erect timber structures and features (AHCLSC304); and

(b) implement a retaining wall project (AHCLSC307).

35 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in swimming pool and spa building (CPC40808) from an RTO, including the additional unit of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional unit of competency is arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).

36 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of private bushfire shelters)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of private bushfire shelters) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

37 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of shade structures)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of shade structures) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

38 Class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in landscape construction (AHC30916) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(d) select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A).

39 Class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in cabinet making (MSF31113) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

40 Class of domestic builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in civil construction plant operations (RII30815) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(b) read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and

(3) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) apply the principles of earthworks construction (RIIMPO402D); and

(b) conduct earthworks (RIICRC306D); and

(d) install trench support (RIICCM210D).

41 Class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to footings and slab work) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in concreting (CPC30313) from an RTO, including the additional unit of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional unit of competency is arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).

42 Class of domestic builder (limited to framing)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to framing) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(3) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) construct ceiling frames (CPCCCA3005B); and

(b) construct pitched roofs (CPCCCA3007C); and

43 Class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to bricklaying and blocklaying) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in bricklaying and blocklaying (CPC30111) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

44 Class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to external wall cladding) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the required unit of competency and the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(3) For the purposes of this clause, the required unit of competency is install exterior cladding (CPCCCA3017B).

45 Class of domestic builder (limited to roof tiling)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to roof tiling) are the successful completion of—

(a) a certificate in roof tiling (CPC30812) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

46 Class of domestic builder (limited to waterproofing)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to waterproofing) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in construction waterproofing (CPC31411) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

47 Class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to door and window replacement and installation) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or

(ii) a certificate in joinery (CPC31912) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

48 Class of domestic builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or

(ii) a certificate in civil foundations (RII31215) from an RTO, including the required units of competency and the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(3) For the purposes of this regulation, the required units of competency are—

(a) conduct earthworks (RIICRC306D); and

(b) construct underpinning (RIICFW301D).

49 Class of domestic builder (limited to re-stumping and re-blocking)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to re-stumping and re-blocking) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in civil foundations (RII31215) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

50 Class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to cabinet making, joinery and stair construction) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a certificate in cabinet making (MSF31113) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency and the required unit of competency; or

(ii) a certificate in joinery (CPC31912) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or

(iii) a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(3) For the purposes of this clause, the required unit of competency is install furnishing products (MSFFM3006).

51 Class of domestic builder (limited to carpentry)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to carpentry) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

52 Class of domestic builder (limited to the erection of poles, masts and antennas)

(1) The prescribed qualification for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to the erection of poles, masts and antennas) are—

(a) the successful completion of the required units of competency from an RTO; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(b) read and interpret plans and specifications (CPCCBC4012B); and

(d) install a satellite antenna (ICTRFN201); and

(e) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A).

Note

Under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017, if this type of building work is undertaken in isolation under a contract, it is not considered domestic building work to which the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 applies. However registration under Part 11 of the Act to carry out this type of building work is required if this work and another type of building work listed under regulation 7 of the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2017 are to be carried out under the same contract because that work is then considered to be domestic building work for the purposes of the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 .

53 Class of domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to sheet plastering) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in wall and ceiling lining (CPC31211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

Note

54 Class of domestic builder (limited to solid plastering and rendering)

(1) The prescribed qualification for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to solid plastering and rendering) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in solid plastering (CPC31011) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

Note

55 Class of domestic builder (limited to floor finishing and covering)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to floor finishing and covering) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in flooring technology (MSF30813) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

Note

56 Class of domestic builder (limited to glazing work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to glazing work) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in glass and glazing (MSF30413) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

Note

57 Class of domestic builder (limited to insulation work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to insulation work) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in wall and ceiling lining (CPC31211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency and the required units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

(3) For the purposes of this clause, the required units of competency are—

(a) install batt insulation products (CPCCPB3014A); and

(b) install acoustic and thermal environmental protection systems (CPCCPB3015A); and

Note

58 Class of domestic builder (limited to painting and decorating)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to painting and decorating) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in painting and decorating (CPC30611) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

Note

59 Class of domestic builder (limited to floor and wall tiling work)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to floor and wall tiling work) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in wall and floor tiling (CPC31311) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

Note

60 Class of domestic builder (limited to attaching external fixtures)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of domestic builder (limited to attaching external fixtures) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a certificate in carpentry (CPC30211) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; or

(ii) a certificate in blinds, awnings, security screens and grilles (MSF30913) from an RTO, including the additional units of competency; and

(b) at least one year of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the additional units of competency are—

(a) arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A); and

(b) produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A); and

Note

61 Class of demolisher (low rise)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of demolisher (low rise) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in demolition (CPC30413) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

62 Class of demolisher (medium rise)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of demolisher (medium rise) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in demolition (CPC30413) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

63 Class of demolisher (unlimited)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of demolisher (unlimited) are—

(a) the successful completion of a certificate in demolition (CPC41013) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 3 years of practical experience.

64 Class of project manager (domestic)

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of project manager (domestic) are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Deakin University; or

(iii) a Graduate Diploma of Construction Management from Swinburne University of Technology; or

(iv) a diploma of building and construction (management) (CPC50308) from an RTO; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

65 Category of quantity surveyor

The prescribed qualifications for registration in the category of quantity surveyor are—

(a) the successful completion of—

(i) a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) from RMIT University; or

(ii) a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Deakin University; or

(iii) a Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute; and

(b) at least 2 years of practical experience.

66 Class of temporary structures (limited to scaffolding stages and towers)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of temporary structures (limited to scaffolding stages and towers) are at least 2 years of practical experience and—

(a) an intermediate scaffolding licence issued under the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 ; or

(b) the successful completion of the required unit of competency from an RTO.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the required unit of competency from an RTO is identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001).

67 Class of temporary structures (limited to tents and marquees)

(1) The prescribed qualifications for registration in the class of temporary structures (limited to tents and marquees) are—

(a) the successful completion of the required unit of competency from an RTO; and

(b) 2 years of practical experience.

(2) For the purposes of this clause, the required unit of competency from an RTO is identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001).

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