Obtaining your owner builder’s registration in Victoria

If you want to carry out residential building work in Victoria, you may need to apply for builder registration through the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). The pathway you follow will depend on the type of work you plan to undertake, your trade background and your level of industry experience.


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How to get a builder’s registration in Victoria

To work as a registered builder in Victoria, you must meet the requirements set by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). This includes selecting the correct registration class, completing the required qualifications, and demonstrating relevant industry experience. Whether you begin with an owner builder course Victoria or progress through formal qualifications, understanding the process is essential.

Domestic builder registration explained

Domestic builder registration allows you to carry out work on residential buildings, including houses and associated structures. This covers Class 1, 2, and 4 buildings, along with certain Class 10 structures such as garages and sheds. With this registration, you can undertake construction, renovations, and maintenance work within the residential sector.

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Registration classes and pathways

Victoria offers a range of registration classes to suit different trades and levels of responsibility. These include:


  • Limited registrations aligned to specific trades such as carpentry, cabinet making, or concreting
  • Project management registration for overseeing building work
  • Unlimited registration for full-scope domestic building work


Each pathway has different qualification and experience requirements, depending on the scope of work you intend to carry out.

Qualification and experience requirements

To be eligible for higher-level registrations, you must meet both education and practical experience criteria:


Project Management registration: Requires at least two years of relevant industry experience


Unlimited registration: Requires a minimum of three years of practical building experience


Both pathways require completion of the CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)


Additional requirements may include demonstrating your financial capacity, completing written assessments, and passing knowledge-based evaluations, along with payment of applicable fees.

Start your pathway with the right training

Choosing the right training provider is key to meeting VBA requirements efficiently. Our courses are designed to align with current industry standards and help you build the knowledge needed to progress from an owner builder course Victoria through to formal builder registration.

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