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To apply for registration as a building practitioner you must complete the application form from one of the sets below. There are five sets, each with different requirements. Choose the set with the requirements that best match your qualifications and experience.
When you have completed the application form submit it and your supporting documentation to Licensing Services with the applicable fees. Your application can be submitted online, by post or in person.
Qualifications and experience
To apply for registration as a building practitioner you must be able to document that you have the required qualifications and experience. For more information see 'Documenting your experience and qualifications'.
It is also important to note that where applicable, experience will be assessed in consideration of the Building Services Board’s building practitioner experience assessment policy.
All building service provider initial application forms have been revised and are available below. Older versions of these forms can no longer be accepted when submitting online. Any applications received online that include a form with payment details will be deleted.
To apply under set 1, you must have the following qualifications and experience: You must download and complete Part A and Part B of the application form: Online: Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online By post or in person: If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application. Applications received without payment will not be accepted. To apply under set 2, you must have the following qualification and experience: You must download and complete Part A and Part B of the application form: Online: Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online By post or in person: If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application. Applications received without payment will not be accepted. To apply under set 3, you must have the following qualifications and experience: You must download and complete Part A and Part B of the application form: Online: Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online By post or in person: If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application. Applications received without payment will not be accepted. To apply under set 4, you must: You must download and complete Part A and Part B of the application form: Online: Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online By post or in person: If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application. Applications received without payment will not be accepted. To apply under set 5, you must: You must download and complete Part A and Part B of the application form: Online: Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online By post or in person: If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application. Applications received without payment will not be accepted. If you are unsure of which form to use or about any of the information above, contact Licensing Services on 1300 489 099 or email be.info@dmirs.wa.gov.au. If you are registered or licensed as a builder elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to carry out building work in Western Australia, you can find out more information about having your licence recognised in WA.Set 1
Required qualification
Required experience
Application form
How to submit your application
Set 2
Required qualification
Required experience
Application form
How to submit your application
Set 3
Required qualification
Required experience
Application form
How to submit your application
Set 4
Application form
How to submit your application
Set 5
Application form
How to submit your application
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