When you go to leading labour hire agencies in Melbourne, you stand a better chance of getting a good job, especially if you are in the industry of building. If you are into the business of residential building work for a client and its worth comes to be around more than $10,000 (that includes materials and labour), you should be registered.

Applying for master builder registration through the Victorian Building Authority is time-consuming and complex. You are required to submit an application, and some applicants may also be required to give an examination. Commercial and domestic applicants also have the additional requirement to give an interview.

How To Become A Registered Builder

Step 1. Fill your online application

The first thing you will have to do to become a master builder member is to create an account. You will also be asked to confirm your email.

Step 2. Complete The Online Application

Once you have an account, you will be asked to complete an online application.

Step 3. Pay The Required Membership Fee

After you complete the application, it will take two business days for it to be approved.

Step 4. Make Use Of Your Online Members Portal

You also get access to an online members portal where you can login and explore around.

Step 5. Your Designated Area Manager Will Give You A Call

You will receive an email asking to confirm your given email address.

Master Builders Membership

If you become a member of Master Builders, you can gain assistance and help through their members-only program. You are provided with assistance in becoming an RBP (Registered Building Practitioner). You will be in the guidance of industry leaders who are well equipped with passion and skills required to support their members. Master Builders Membership gives you the access to avail exclusive builder workshops, prepared specially for students who are preparing to register with the VBA as:

  1. a Domestic Builder Unlimited (DBU),
  2. a Domestic Builder Manager (DBM), or
  3. a Commercial Builder (CBL or CBU)

These exclusive builder workshops are offered only to the members of Master Builders free of charge.

Membership Criteria

There is a certain criteria that you have to fulfil in order to be eligible for membership

1.   Threshold criteria

  1. companies and partnerships that hire people in the industry, or
  2. Those who are self-employed

2.   Minimum experience and qualifications

 For Housing (head) contractors, they should be registered as per the Building Act 1993.

3.   Business experience

It is required that all applicants have minimum two years of experience as traders.

4.   Referees

You need satisfactory references from minimum 4 independent referees.

  1. Past clients
  2. Current clients
  3. Previous supervisors/employers
  4. Trade suppliers

5.   Other checks

In order for an application to be accepted, a satisfactory criminal and financial history report are required.