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More choices for commercial builders on the path to registration
Ingrid Mountford Careers and Registration Manager
Since the launch of our Domestic Builder Registration Program at the start of 2020, more than 100 members have taken part in the services on offer. Members eager to boost their knowledge and gain skills in performing under examination conditions have found the workshops and practise sessions invaluable. When asked how Master Builders Victoria had helped him on his registration journey, member Tom McDermott, now a Domestic Builder Unlimited, responded: “In multiple ways — I’ve been on this journey for around five years and at every step of the journey, Master Builders has provided me support. Master Builders offers many short courses, which I have completed and would recommend highly. Recently, I have done interview preparation exercises and study classes, which prepared me for the application process and assisted me in obtaining my DB-U.” As word of the Domestic program has spread, the request from members planning to apply for Commercial Builder registration has been, “When will there be a Commercial Registration Program for us?” We’ve listened to your request and we’re delighted to launch the new Commercial Builder Registration Program, which started on 28 August. Our new program will mirror the successful approach of our Domestic Program. The new offerings for our commercial members will include intensive legislation and technical workshops plus interactive sessions designed to test skills in applying knowledge in a computer-test situation, as well as communicating your experience in what can be a stressful interview environment. The selection of topics for inclusion in our intensive, technical workshops is based on the key areas of Our new program is made up of three tiers, allowing you to choose the option that works best for you.
knowledge required by the VBA, coupled with member feedback on known knowledge gaps. Members will boost their knowledge through workshops covering topics such as basement construction, suspended slabs, tilt-up construction and portal frames. A selection of packages is available to enable you to personalise your approach and perform at your best.
Our new program is made up of three tiers: Bronze, Silver and Gold, and you can choose the option that works best for you. The Bronze package is automatically included in your Master Builders membership and features: • Commercial Builder registration workshop • Application review and submission to the
Victorian Building Authority (VBA) • Two study sessions — one to prepare for the computer test and plan-reading assessment, and one to prepare for the VBA interview. The Silver package (member price $2750) includes the features of the Bronze package plus: • An eight-week intensive study program, including technical and legislation workshops • Study packs and plan-reading exercises
A suite of online practice tests. Upgrade to the Gold package for an extra $750 to include the Silver package plus:
Assistance with preparation of your registration application
A simulated computer-based test and planreading exercise
A simulated VBA interview at our Building
Leadership Simulation Centre (BLSC) in
South Melbourne.
Not a member yet? Program support packages
Our Commercial Builder Registration Program is for members exclusively. A membership with Master Builders will not only provide you with dedicated support for gaining your Commercial Builder Registration, it will also connect you with our full suite of member services including legal, industrial relations, OHS support and marketing. For a limited time, we are offering 12 months of membership with no joining fee, plus a free copy of the NCC Volume 1 and the 2018 Building Regulations to support your study. For further advice about the program for current members, or if you are seeking registration but are not yet a member, get in touch with us on (03) 9411 4555 or www.mbav.com.au. We’re ready to support you and can’t wait to hear the news that you are a registered Commercial Builder.
