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This guide explains the typical tasks for commercial building work. If you are asked to an assessment interview, some of your interview questions will be based on this information.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Fire protection (restricted to routine servicing of fire hose reels) covers the inspection, testing, and maintenance of hose reels to ensure compliance with safety standards. Practitioners must meet specific training, experience, and licensing
Created: 30 Jun 2026
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) offers specialised learning modules designed to help Relevant Building Surveyors (RBS) draft accurate, legally enforceable statutory documents. This practical training builds confidence in issuing notices,
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Fire protection (restricted to routine servicing of unpumped hydrants and valves) covers the inspection, testing, and maintenance of hydrant systems to ensure compliance with safety standards. Practitioners must meet specific training, experience,
Created: 30 Jun 2026
The Practitioner Education Series educates industry professionals and provides updates and guidance on key technical issues. Watch key presentations from our current series.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Learn how to apply to be an owner-builder in Victoria by submitting an application through the VBA360 portal
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Apply for Building Design (Services) registration in Victoria with the SD-APP-065 form. Learn requirements, qualifications, portfolio evidence, and application steps with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC).
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Online registration is available for selected building practitioner categories through BPC, allowing applicants to log in, choose their category and complete their application digitally for a streamlined application experience.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
Overview of mechanical services work under Victorian Plumbing Regulations, including system scope, typical tasks, exclusions, compliance requirements, and pathways to registration and licensing through training, exams, and experience.
Created: 30 Jun 2026
This form records a qualified referee’s confirmation of an applicant’s Building Design (Services) experience. It must be completed by a registered designer or engineer who directly supervised the work, helping the BPC verify the applicant’s
Created: 30 Jun 2026