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Changes to exams for 2026

The BPC is implementing reforms to its licensing and registration processes.

These reforms to the former VBA system include removing face-to-face interviews to reduce human bias and protect against corruption.

As part of these reforms, the BPC is rolling out new exams, starting with Domestic Building Unlimited (DB-U) exam. The new single exam replaces both the face-to-face interview, and the plan-based exam.

The BPC is transitioning to this new process gradually, with all exams available for completion online by June 2026.

The BPC will inform you if you are required to complete an online exam.

Online exams

Exams are conducted online by our exam provider Janison-Proctortrack (Proctortrack). Your exam will be recorded, including your computer’s desktop and room activities during the exam. BPC exams are multi-format and use various interactive questions such as multiple-choice, drag and drop, reorder, true / false, and image select. You will be required to use online permitted reference materials.

You must keep all exam questions and exercises confidential during and after the exam.

An online exam may be required for the following builder registration classes:

  • Building Inspector (pool safety)
  • Commercial Builder (unlimited)
  • Commercial Builder (limited to low rise construction)
  • Commercial Builder (limited to medium rise construction)
  • Commercial Builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work)
  • Commercial Builder (limited to steel erection work)
  • Commercial Builder (limited to structural fit-out work)
  • Commercial Builder (limited to structural landscaping work)
  • Commercial Builder (limited to waterproofing work)
  • Demolisher (unlimited)
  • Demolisher (limited to low rise)
  • Demolisher (limited to medium rise)
  • Domestic Builder (unlimited)
  • Domestic Builder limited to (bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovation)
  • Domestic Builder limited to (bricklaying and block laying)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to carpentry)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to earthworks and excavation work)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to external wall cladding)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to footings and slab work)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to framing)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to roof tiling)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to site works involved in relocating a dwelling)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to the construction of non-habitable building structures)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to construction of private bushfire shelters)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to the construction of retaining walls)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to re-stumping and re-blocking)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to the construction of structural landscaping)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to the construction of swimming pools and spas)
  • Domestic Builder (limited to waterproofing)
  • Building Designer (building design (architectural)
  • Building Designer (building design (interior)

Transitional period

To ensure a smooth transition to the new online exams, the BPC will allow applicants who already have hardcopy permitted reference materials to undertake an in-person online exam at a BPC nominated venue, date and time.

Applicants will need to notify the BPC at onlineexams@bpc.vic.gov.au if they wish to complete their exam in person.

Note: In-person exams are limited in availability, which may result in a delay in scheduling your exam.

Instructions

These instructions guide you through the process of completing your online exam.

They can be completed at any time (24 hours a day and 7 days a week) within the timeframe specified.

Applicants completing their exam in-person will need to complete the exam at a BPC specified date, time and location, using a BPC provided laptop.

Exam rules

By entering the exam, you agree to the exam rules. Exams are also quality assured by viewing the recording of the exam.

Any violation of the exam rules may lead to:

  • being required to re-sit your exam in person
  • undertaking further assessment
  • refusal of your application.

For the duration of the exam, you must:

  • Remain connected to a power source.
  • Maintain a stable internet connection throughout the exam.
  • Keep your webcam, speakers and microphone on.
  • Remain seated and in view of the webcam. If you need to stand up to stretch, stay in view of the webcam.
  • Remain alone in the room (may not be applicable for applicants attending in person).
  • Have only one internet browser open

Permitted items during exam

Prior to starting your exam, you must remove all non-permitted items from your desk and surrounding area.

You may have the following on your desk during the exam:

  • beverages
  • reading glasses
  • medicines (such as an asthma inhaler, pain relief, etc).

All other items must be removed.

You may use the Resources, Calculator and Notes functions accessible within the exam.

Not permitted

  • Talking during the exam – including reading questions out loud.
  • Receiving any assistance from a third party.
  • Documents and information sources (other than the online BPC permitted reference materials) such as:
    • Any printed materials, including exam support materials prepared by you or a third party (such as ‘Cheat sheets’, quick reference guides, etc. (Hard copy materials are allowed for in-person exams).
    • Internet search engines (such as Google, Bing, etc).
    • Webpages other than approved websites.
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) software or websites (such as ChatGPT, etc).
  • Portable electronic devices, including but not limited to:
    • mobile phones
    • headphones and earbuds
    • tablets
    • watches
    • electronic notebooks.
  • calculators
  • multiple monitors -  only one screen may be used.
  • Copying or recording the exam of any kind, including:
    • audio and video recording
    • photographs or screenshots of exams
    • writing or typing assessment questions and exercises during or after the exam
    • providing verbal information or descriptions of exam questions to third parties.

Special circumstances

If you have special circumstances that require reasonable adjustments with how you sit the exam, please email us at onlineexams@bpc.vic.gov.au or call 1300 067 088 within three business days of receiving your exam invitation.

Contact us about online exams

If you have any questions, please email us at onlineexams@bpc.vic.gov.au or phone us on 1300 067 088.

Janison-Proctortrack

For more information on using Janison-Proctortrack, visit the Janison website.

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Last updated 30 June 2026
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