Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021

Pathway 1—qualifications Must be a holder of an endorsed contractor licence authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989.

Pathway 2—qualifications Must, in the opinion of the Secretary, satisfy the qualification requirements to hold an endorsed contractor licence authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989.

Experience—all pathways Must have at least 3 years, or equivalent part-time, practical experience within the last 7 years, which—

includes at least 2 years practical experience relating to work carried out in Australia by the person, and

includes 1 year of experience coordinating or supervising building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building, and

relates to the carrying out of building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building.

Knowledge—all pathways Must know and understand the following—

the Act and this Regulation,

the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,

the Building Code of Australia, Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia,

building design and construction, including methods, materials and planning.

Skills—all pathways Must be able to interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia.