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Roofing – stormwater work – restricted to class 10A building work

This class allows you to carry out roofing stormwater work restricted to Class 10a Buildings only. Class 10a buildings include:

  • a private garage
  • carport
  • a shed or the like.

This work does not allow:

  • any component of Roofing (stormwater) work to be carried out on other building classes. 

Areas of experience (AoEs)

Persons registered or licenced in this class typically carry out the following work on Class 10a buildings only:

  • prepare to and install, repair or replace metal roof coverings
  • install, replace and test flashing
  • fabricate, install, replace and test roof drainage systems
  • install flashing for penetrations to fixtures
  • install and fabricate downpipe components for rainwater tanks.

Compliance requirements

Registered and licenced practitioners in this class must interpret and apply the compliance requirements for this class outlined in:

  • Building Act 1993
  • Plumbing Regulations 2018
  • WorkSafe Victoria requirements for plumbing work and building construction sites
  • National Construction Code (NCC), Vol 3
  • Relevant Australian Standards (see permitted assessment reference materials).

Additional compliance requirements for licenced practitioners

Licenced practitioners hold a greater level of responsibility and must interpret and apply the following additional compliance requirements:

  • Issue compliance certificates
  • Knowledge of Performance Solutions
  • WorkSafe Victoria requirements for supervising staff (including supervision of apprentices)
  • Hold relevant insurance.

Registration and licensing requirements

All persons who apply for registration or licence in this class - unless applying via mutual recognition (MR) - must successfully complete the relevant BPC exam. You are permitted to bring relevant reference materials to your exams.

Registration

To be eligible to apply for this restricted class, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Have at least 2 years of experience in the required AoEs.
  • Provide a Technical Referee Report from a suitably qualified licenced plumber in this restricted class or Roofing (stormwater) work.
  • Be able to interpret and apply the compliance requirements for this class
  • Meet one of the following education requirements:
    • Have successfully completed the prescribed units for Roofing (stormwater) work relating to Class 10a buildings
    • Have successfully completed the prescribed safety units for this class and can demonstrate the same knowledge and skill as a person who has completed all the relevant prescribed units.

Once you submit your application, you must successfully complete the registration exams for this class.

Provisional registration

Some persons may be eligible for provisional registration (PR). PR allows you to work lawfully for up to 12 months while you are waiting to complete your BPC registration exams.

Licensing

To become licensed in this class, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Hold (or be eligible) to hold registration in this class.
  • Have an additional 12 months of practical experience.
  • Hold the prescribed units for licence in this class.

Mutual recognition

If you hold a current registration or licence in another Australian jurisdiction that the BPC recognises as equivalent to this class, you may be eligible to apply for mutual recognition (MR).

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Last updated 30 June 2026
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