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Technical Referee Report for general plumbing registration across multiple classes. Referees verify supervised experience. The BPC uses this form to assess competencies and support registration decisions.
Apply for plumbing registration in fire protection work as a non‑apprentice. Submit qualifications, experience and documents to the Building and Plumbing Commission.
Apply for restricted classes of fire protection work for CFA and FRV. Find eligibility details, required evidence and submit your application in line with Victorian regulations.
Step-by-step guidance for building and plumbing practitioners to complete your five-year renewal in the VBA Portal.
Application form for apprentice refrigerated air-conditioning registration outlining requirements, documentation and details needed for compliant submission in Victoria.
Application form for non-apprentice refrigerated air-conditioning registration outlining requirements, qualifications and documentation for compliant submissions in Victoria.
Learn how to download your practitioner compliance certificate in VBA360. Step‑by‑step guidance for registered building and plumbing practitioners in Victoria.
BPC is modernising licensing and registration with a “trust and verify” approach to deliver faster approvals, reduced paperwork and more proportionate risk assessment. New online processes, streamlined requirements and a rigorous ACER-designed
This guide explains the typical tasks for building inspector work. If you are asked to an assessment interview, some of your interview questions will be based on this information.
A person registered in the class of Building Inspector (Pool safety) is responsible for carrying out all the functions of a swimming pool and spa inspector