Goods Shed North 733 Bourke Street, Docklands

Victoria, Australia 3008

PO Box 536, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia 3001

Telephone 1300 815 127

Facsimile 03 9618 9046 Email bpb@vba.vic.gov.au

DX 210 299 Melbourne

www.vba.vic.gov.au

Dear Building Practitioner Applicant,

National Police Check Requirement

All applications for registration as a building practitioner must include a completed authorisation for a

National Police Check as part of the Building Practitioners Board probity checking requirement.

The National Police Checking Service Consent Form is available on the Victorian Building Authority

(VBA) website and must be accompanied by 100 points of certified identification. Scanned or copied

signatures will not be accepted.

Incomplete or incorrect registration applications will not be processed and will be returned to the

applicant by standard post.

The National Police Check should be forwarded to the Building Practitioners Board at the same time as

the registration application form.

For further information please visit our National Police Check Frequently Asked Questions page or

contact the VBA on 1300 815 127.

Gaurav Shaha Registrar/ Manager Building Practitioner Board

Registration

Application

July 2015

IntroductionThe Building Act 1993 (the Act) requires people working in the registration categories covered by the Act to be registered by the Building Practitioners Board. These people are called Registered Building Practitioners (RBP).

The RBP status is only achieved by having a good balance of relevant qualifications, industry experience and building knowledge. All applicants must be of good character and carry appropriate insurance.

The RBP status gives consumers the highest confidence that building work will be completed to industry standards.

Prior to completing this application, you must read the information sheet relevant to your registration category. The information sheet details the qualifications, knowledge and experience you require to successfully register as an RBP.

The Board may require you to support your application with details of your qualifications, training, professional memberships, business operations and some samples of your work.

Only an individual person may apply to the Board to be registered as a building practitioner. Applications by corporations or partnerships cannot be accepted.

Registered building practitioners in other Australian states must complete a Mutual Recognition Application Form which can be downloaded from www.vba.vic.gov.au

Application Process There are four steps in the process that must be completed:1. Read all the information included in the application package 2. Complete the application forms and gather the additional

information required for registration 3. Lodge the application with the Building Practitioners Board. 4. Pay the fee. Once your application is received, the Board will complete thefollowing steps:1. Application is checked for completeness and further information

may be requested 2. You will be advised if you need to attend an examination as part

of your assessment 3. Once the examination is complete, a recommendation is made at

a meeting for the Board 4. You will be notified promptly after a decision is made by the

Board. The recommendation will be one of the following:

Register the applicant Refuse to register the applicant Ask the applicant to give it any information that is

reasonably required to determine the application.If the Board accepts the recommendation that you should beregistered, you will receive a Registered Building Practitioners certificate, a photo identification card and a new registration pack.

Important Information It is an offence to make any false or misleading statement or provide any false or misleading information to the Board in relation to your application (Section 246 of the Building Act 1993).

This symbol appears where you are required to attach supporting documents.

Post applications to: Building Practitioners Board PO Box 536 Melbourne VIC 3001 Remember to tick off the checklist before lodging your application form to ensure all sections are complete.

Appealing the Building Practitioners Boards decision If you are not satisfied with the Boards decision, you can apply for a review of the decision at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Refer to www.vcat.vic.gov.au for more information.

Collection of personal informationPersonal information provided by you in connection with this application is collected by the Board under Section 169 of the Building Act 1993 for the purposes of:

Determining your eligibility for registration as a buildingpractitioner

Notifying the public of your registration status Monitoring your continued ability to practice as a Registered

Building Practitioner in Victoria

As may be otherwise necessary for the Board to fulfill its dutiesand obligations under the Building Act 1993.

If you fail to provide the personal information requested, your application may be refused.

The Boards Privacy Policy The Board respects your privacy. Your personal information will be collected and used in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). If your application is successful, a limited amount of your personal information will be made available to the general public. This information includes your name, professional contact details and registration details, all of which can be accessed atwww.vba.vic.gov.au

IntroductionThe Board may, where appropriate, disclose your personal information to the Victorian Building Authority, a law enforcement agency, a court or tribunal.

You may gain access to personal information collected from you by the Board, provided that the Board may require requests for such information to be submitted in accordance with procedures set out in, and in a form required or permitted by, the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) or other relevant legislation.

Access to relevant legislation

All the relevant legislation the Building Act 1993, Building Regulations 2006, Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2007 are available on the Victorian Legislation and at www.vba.vic.gov.au

Parliamentary Documents website at www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au. Relevant legislation can also be accessed through the Victorian Building Authoritys website at www.vba.vic.gov.au.

The Australian Standards can be obtained from Standards Australia at www.standards.org.au or by phoning 1800 035 822. The current National Construction Code Series can be obtained from www.abcb.gov.au

How do I certify a copy of a document?

Take your original document/s, along with the photocopies to a person who is authorised to sign certified copies. See list below and opposite.

Ask them to write the following statement on a blank area of the photocopy. I certify that this document is a true copy of the original having been sighted by me this day .../.../... Ask the authorised person to sign the copy, then legibly write or stamp his or her name, title and address.

Note: Where a certified copy is requested do not send original documents as the original documents will not be returned.

Persons who can witness statutory declarations

The following people are authorised to sign and certify copies in Victoria:

A justice of the peace or a bail justice

A public notary

An Australian lawyer (within the meaning of the Legal Profession Act 2004)

The prothonotary or a deputy prothonotary of the Supreme Court, the registrar or deputy registrar of the County Court, the principal registrar of the Magistrates Court or a registrar or deputy registrar of the Magistrates Court

A clerk to an Australian lawyer

The registrar of probates or an assistant registrar of probates

The associate to a judge of the Supreme Court or of the County Court

The associate of an associate judge of the Supreme Court or of an associate judge of the County Court

A person registered as a patent attorney under Chapter 20 of the Patents Act 1990 of the Commonwealth

A member of the police force

The sheriff or a deputy sheriff

A member or former member of either House of the Parliament of Victoria

A member or former member of either House of the Parliament of the Commonwealth

A councillor of a municipality

A senior officer of a Council as defined in the Local Government Act 1989

A person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practise in the medical profession (other than as a student)

A person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (i) to practise in the dental profession as a dentist (other than as a student); and (ii) in the dentists division of that profession

A veterinary practitioner

A person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law to practise in the pharmacy profession (other than as a student)

A principal in the teaching service

The manager of an authorised deposit-taking institution

A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia or the Australian Society of Accountants or the Institute of Public Accountants

The secretary of a building society

A minister of religion authorised to celebrate marriages

A person employed under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 with a classification that is prescribed as a classification to which this section applies or who holds office in a statutory authority with such a classification

A fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (Victoria).

Part A

Registration Classes and Codes Only one application form is required if you are applying for one registration class with multiple codes. If applying for more than one registration class eg. Domestic Builder and Commercial Builder, you must complete two application forms inclusive of Parts A J for both classes. List the registration class you are applying for in the box below. Registration Class Code E.G. FOR EXAMPLE: Domestic Builder Unlimited DB-U 1 2 3 4

For a detailed description of the type of work, which can be carried out under each class, refer to the Building Registrations information on the Victorian Building Authority website at www.vba.vic.gov.au

Registration Class Code Building Inspector Unlimited IN-U Limited IN-L

Building Surveyor Unlimited BS-U Limited BS-L

Commercial Builder Unlimited CB-U Limited to Blinds and awnings CB-L-A Fit-out structural CB-L-D Greenhouse CB-L-I Re-blocking CB-L-J Steel erection CB-L-K Low rise CB-L-L Medium rise CB-L-M Sign erection CB-L-N Underpinning CB-L-O Fit-out non-structural CB-L-T Structural landscaping CB-L-U Shade structures CB-L-V Damp-proofing/Waterproofing CB-L-W

Demolisher Unlimited BD-U Medium rise BD-M Low rise BD-L

Domestic Builder Unlimited DB-U Manager DB-M Limited to General concreting DB-L-B Carpenter DB-L-C Site works involved in relocating a dwelling DB-L-D

Registration Class Code Domestic Builder (cont) Garage and carport DB-L-E Door and window replacement/installation DB-L-F Gates and fences DB-L-G Brickwork DB-L-H External cladding to a dwelling/house DB-L-I Sub-floor works DB-L-J Improvements to roof DB-L-K Bathroom, kitchen or laundry renovations DB-L-L Earthworks/Excavations DB-L-M Cabinet-making and joinery DB-L-N Floor slabs, footings DB-L-O Retaining walls DB-L-P Sundry works and site works DB-L-Q Swimming pools DB-L-S Multistorey residential buildings DB-L-T Structural landscaping DB-L-U Shade structures DB-L-V Waterproofing DB-L-W

Draftsperson Building Design (Architectural) DP-AD Building Design (Interior) DP-ID Building Design (Services) DP-SD

Engineer Civil EC Electrical EE Fire Safety EF Mechanical EM

Erector or Supervisor of temporary structures Class 1 V1 Class 2 V2 Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor QS

Part B

Personal Details Fill in the personal details below. All questions must be completed. Note: Only an individual person may apply to the Building Practitioners Board to be registered as a building practitioner. Applications by corporations or partnerships cannot be accepted.

Surname Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, etc) Given names Date of birth Home phone Work phone Mobile Email Postal address Suburb State Postcode Residential address (write as above if same as postal address) Suburb State Postcode

The section below is optional I operate as a: Director Sole Trader Partner Employee Other: ______________________ Name of registered corporation (if applicable) ABN Address of registered corporation (if applicable) Suburb State Postcode Contact phone number of registered corporation (if applicable) Email

Part C

Industry associations or professional bodies (Victoria and other states or territories of Australia)

List any memberships you have with industry associations or professional institutes in Victoria or other states/territories of Australia. (This section is optional. This information may be used for internal research purposes, to communicate industry news or to notify these associations/institutes of your registration status or inquiry decisions.)

Attach a certified copy of each membership certificate. Only include memberships that are relevant to the category in which you are seeking registration

Name of organisation Membership number.

I hereby agree to the Building Practitioners Board to collect the information provided in Part C. Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________

Part D

Qualifications List any relevant qualification you have completed that you intend to rely on to meet the registration requirements (other than experience). Include any degree, diploma, certificate, accreditation, authority, training or examination (whether obtained inside or outside Victoria).

Attach a certified copy of each qualification you list below. If you do not have a copy of your qualification, attach a certified copy of your Statement of Results.

Name of qualification Name of learning institution Date graduated

Part E

Work history / Practical experience In considering your application the Board needs to be satisfied that your practical experience is relevant to the category of registration applied for. Your application will be put to the Board for a decision more quickly if the Board does not need further details of your work history/practical experience.

List your work history/practical experience in the building industry. Include the following points and refer to the sample below for further guidance:

Details of each employer, business name, period of employment, your position/title, and employers contact details for verification

Details of the project type, its location and value Include project descriptions, your detailed involvement, responsibilities for each project and your title Include the length of time that you were involved in each project.

(This is optional for engineers who submit a current certificate of registration on the National Professional Engineers Register that matches the class applied for)

EG: Domestic Builder sample work history/practical experience

Part E (continued)

Work history / Practical experience (continued)

EG: Draftsperson sample work history/practical experience

Current employer Employer: BB Architects Pty Ltd July 2007 - present Melbourne

Australia Contact: Mr. GG Phone: 1666 9999 Employment Period: July 2007 to present Employment Status: Full-Time Projects Undertaken: Various New Residences, Various Residential Refurbishments,

Retail fitout for BB Buildings Melbourne, New Factory Workshop for Wefixit Brunswick

Project: Lucky Residence Mt Pleasant Melbourne Australia Project Contract Value: $500,000

Project Duration: 12 months Project Description: New two-storey residence for the Lucky family comprising of

400m2 floor area, a solid brick contemporary home of 4 bedrooms.

Project Role: Assistant building designer. Tasks: Client & authority liaison, preparation and lodging of Town

Planning application, attendance at VCAT appeal, preparing cost estimates for client, preparation of working drawings and specification, engagement and

co-ordination of sub-consultants such as Structural Engineer, tendering to Builders, contract administration.

Previous employer Employer: GD Drafting & Design Pty Ltd July 2006 June 2007

Melbourne Australia Contact: Mr. BB Phone: 1666 9999 Employment Period: July 2006 June 2007 Employment Status: Full-Time Projects Undertaken: Various New Residences, Various Residential Refurbishments,

Retail fitout for JJ June Builders Melbourne, New Factory Workshop for Sandi Construction West Meadows

Project: Retail fitout AA Apparel Parkville Project Contract Value: $100,000

Project Duration: 4 months Project Description: New Interior for clothing chain at Parkville Central Shopping

Centre Project Role: Assistant draftsperson. Tasks: Client & centre management liaison, site measure, preparation

of sketch plans, preparation of concept renderings, preparation of working drawings and specification, engagement and co-ordination of sub-consultants such as Services Engineer, liaison with Shopfitters.

Part F

References List the names and other details of two character referees. A character reference may be supplied by any persons excluding a family member.

Attach the two character references to this application Ensure references are dated within the last 6 months

Character reference 1 Name:

Contact Number:

State the relationship type:

Character reference 2 Name:

Contact Number:

State the relationship type:

EG: Sample character reference

Building Practitioners Board PO Box 536 Melbourne VIC 3001

Date

Dear Sir/Madam, Re: Ms Jane Doe Building Practitioner Registration Architectural Draftsperson

I have known Jane Doe for a period of six years, from February 2001, initially in the capacity as a work colleague whilst Jane was an employee of BB Pty Ltd Architects.

Since that time Jane and I have become close friends, during the period of our working relationship and subsequent friendship I have seen Jane display nothing but the highest levels of honesty, loyalty, and ethical integrity, within all her dealings of both a professional and personal nature Jane is a confident skilled professional of the highest calibre and it is without hesitation and with the greatest pleasure that I supply this character reference to assist with Janes application for registration as a Building Practitioner.

I invite any further enquiry on 1666 9999. Yours sincerely

Signature of Character Referee Mr. Jack Straw 2 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000

Part G

Photographic identification You must provide: Two passport size photos and attach to the images below. A certified copy of your drivers licence or passport.

You need to provide a certified copy of your drivers licence or passport to confirm your identity. Photo requirements: The photos you supply must meet the following requirements: Must be no more than six months old Must be a passport photo (Nothing else will be accepted) Must be 4.5 to 5 centimetres in height and 3.5 to 4 centimetres in width Images must be on photo paper Only a clear, white background is acceptable You must be looking directly at the camera. Must be in sharp focus and clear Passport photo services are generally offered at chemists, post offices and photography labs. Attachment instructions: Staple border only do not staple over your image Do not place any tape on the front of the photos Position centre of photo on the area marked

Name Date of birth

*For office use only: Category Registration No. Photo ID No.

Part H

General declaration Effective 1 September 2009, the Building Regulations 2006 prescribe information to be provided as to the character of applicants for registration.

You must answer all questions, sign and date below.

If you answer Yes to any of these questions, please attach relevant documentation. Please answer yes or no:

1. Have you, within the last 10 years as an adult or the last five years as a child, been convicted or Yes No

found guilty of an indictable offence or an offence that, if committed in Victoria, would be an indictable offence involving fraud, dishonesty, drug trafficking or violence?

2. Have you ever been insolvent under administration? Yes No 3. Have you held any licence, permit, registration or other authority enabling you to work as a building Yes No

practitioner in Victoria or in an equivalent occupation in the building and construction industry in another State or Territory that has ever been cancelled or suspended?

4. Have you ever been disqualified from holding, or refused a licence, permit, registration or other Yes No

authority enabling you to work as a building practitioner in Victoria or in an equivalent occupation in the building and construction industry in another State or Territory?

5. Have you been fined, reprimanded or cautioned for any breach of an Act, regulations, rules, Yes No

professional conduct or code of ethics, in relation to working as a building practitioner in Victoria or in an equivalent occupation in the building and construction industry in another State or Territory?

6. Has any insurer ever declined, cancelled, or imposed special conditions in relation to the provision of Yes No

professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance, or any other indemnity insurance in respect of you working as a building practitioner in Victoria or in an equivalent occupation in the building and construction industry in another State or Territory?

Only an individual person may apply to the Building Practitioners Board to be registered as a building practitioner. Applications by corporations or partnerships cannot be accepted.

I understand that the Board may request information that may be required to determine the application and may refuse the application if the request is not complied with within a reasonable time (Section 169 (3) of the Building Act 1993).

I acknowledge that it is an offence to make any false or misleading statement or provide any false or misleading information to the Building Practitioners Board in relation to this application (Section 246 of the Building Act 1993).

Signature _______________________________ Name ___________________________________ Date ___________________

Part I

Insurance

Provide proof of insurance or eligibility for insurance, as applicable. Registered Building Practitioners are required to carry the appropriate insurance for their registration category. Evidence of insurance is required by the Building Practitioners Board when registering or when renewing your registration. Insurance must be in compliance with the relevant Ministerial Order. A copy of the Ministerial Orders can be found on the Victorian Building Authority website www.vba.vic.gov.au

The Building Practitioners Board cannot issue registration without written evidence that you have obtained the required insurance. Insurance provides consumers and other practitioners with a level of confidence. You may submit your application without the required evidence of insurance to commence an assessment, but the Building Practitioners Board will not decide your application until they have received a copy of the required insurance.

Attach proof that you are covered by the required insurance or, in the case of applicants to be solely engaged in domestic building work, attach proof of your eligibility to be covered by the required insurance.

Letter of Eligibility for Domestic Building Insurance (also known as Home Warranty Insurance) If applying for registration as a Domestic Builder Limited where the contract price of the domestic building work does not exceed $16,000 or limited to multi-storey residential construction, insurance is not required.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Required for Engineers, Draftspersons, Building Surveyors, Building Inspectors and Quantity Surveyors.

Public Liability Insurance Required for Demolishers, Supervisors or Erectors of Temporary Structures.

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Part K

Checklist

Ensure all sections of your application form are complete.

Part A: Registration Classes and Codes

Part B: Personal Details

Part C: Industry associations or professional bodies

Part D: Qualifications *Ensure you enclose certified copies of qualifications

Part E: Work History/Practical experience

Part F: References

Part G: Photographic identification *Ensure you enclose certified copies of photographic identification

Part H: General Declaration

Part I: Insurance

Part J: Fees

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