FILLING OUT YOUR

APPLICATION

Approval of your application is based on how well

your qualifications, knowledge and experience meet
the requirements. The information you provide must
be relevant and accurate.

Engineer

Your resume forms the basis of your application. You

must provide proof of your qualifications and
references to support your work history.

Engineers play a key role in maintaining and

improving the standard of buildings. They can
work with mechanical and electronic systems,
structural and fire safety issues. They help protect
the safety and health of people in buildings,
promote cost effective construction and resolve
environmental and energy issues.

Each time you see this symbol on the

application form, you will need to supply
supporting documentation.

ESSENTIAL
INFORMATION

APPLICATION
CHECKLIST

In addition to the documents you must attach

to your application, you also need to provide
the following:
2 x Technical References
Police Check Consent Form
100 Points of ID.

There are four classes of Engineer registration:

Civil Engineer (EC) - Structural
Designs, constructs and assesses all kinds of infrastructure works and services
such as water, sewerage, transport and urban development together with
building and construction.

Use this checklist to make sure you have

filled out all the required parts of the application
form.
Use this checklist to make sure you have
filled out all the required parts of the application
form:

Mechanical Engineer (EM) - Hydraulics

Designs, installs, tests and manages operations of all types of machines,
mechanical systems, automated systems and robotic devices. In the
building industry Mechanical Engineers are often involved with thermal
and environmental control systems.

Part A Registration details

Part B Personal details
Part C Membership with professional bodies
Part D Qualifications
Part E Knowledge & experience
Part F Character References
Part G Photographic identification
Part H General declaration
Part I Insurance Professional Indemnity
Part J Payment of fees
Part K Checklist

Electrical Engineer (EE)

Responsible for the design of electrical, electronic, communication and
computer systems. Expertise in safe and efficient power generation,
transmission, distribution and utilisation.
Fire Safety Engineer (EF)
Expertise in fire prevention, risk assessment and control of potential
damage by designing and installing effective monitors, alarms, sprinklers
and other protection systems.

APPLICANT PROFILE IN BRIEF

Only Engineers who are engaged in the building industry are required
to be registered.
QUALIFICATIONS You will need a University Degree in Engineering or
another qualification that the Building Practitioners Board
(the Board) regards as equivalent, or a current certificate
of registration from the National Professional Engineers
Register (NPER).
KNOWLEDGE

You will understand laws relating to the building industry

and be familiar with current engineering practices in your
specific field.

EXPERIENCE

If NPER registration is not held, at least three

years of practical experience to the satisfaction
of the Board is required.
Refer to the Engineer Competencies Sheet as a guide to
the knowledge and skills required for registration purposes.

Reprinted 20/12/05

16 June 2015

Registration enquiries 1300 815 127

Facsimile 03 9618 9062
http://www.vba.vic.gov.au

Engineer
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Take a look at each area in detail. Ask yourself which areas meet your current level of
knowledge and experience. Are there areas that you could improve? Do you have some
relevant experience that you could highlight on your application?

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE

Engineer Civil (EC)

University Degree in Civil Engineering AND
Three years of practical experience to the
satisfaction of the Board OR

Engineer - Fire Safety (EF)

University Degree in Fire Safety Engineering AND
Three years of practical experience to the
satisfaction of the Board OR

Current certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer

on the National Professional Engineers Register
(NPER) OR

Current certificate of registration as a Fire Safety

Engineer on the National Professional Engineers
Register (NPER) OR

Holds a qualification that the Board considers is,

either alone or together with any further certificate,
authority, experience or examination equivalent to
a prescribed qualification.

Holds a qualification that the Board considers is,

either alone or together with any further certificate,
authority, experience or examination equivalent to
a prescribed qualification.

Engineer Electrical (EE)

University Degree in Electrical Engineering AND

Engineer Mechanical (EM)

University Degree in Mechanical Engineering AND

Three years of practical experience to the

satisfaction of the Board OR

Three years of practical experience to the

satisfaction of the Board OR

Current certificate of registration as an Electrical

Engineer on the National Professional Engineers
Register (NPER) OR

Current certificate of registration as a mechanical

Engineer on the National Professional Engineers
Register (NPER) OR

Holds a qualification that the Board considers is,

either alone or together with any further certificate,
authority, experience or examination equivalent to
a prescribed qualification.

Holds a qualification that the Board considers is,

either alone or together with any further certificate,
authority, experience or examination equivalent to
a prescribed qualification.

Applicants for all categories will need to demonstrate

knowledge of the current legislation:

Electrical Engineer
Safety and electrical installation design in buildings

Building Act 1993

Interpretation of schematic designs and symbols.

Building Regulations 2006

Fire Safety Engineer

Fire science (fire and smoke chemistry and
dynamics)

National Construction Code Series

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Relevant Australian and International Standards
There are additional requirements for each class
These are:
Civil Engineer
Structural design of buildings
Contracts, documentation and reporting
Construction materials, methods and technology
Estimation and measurement methods

Fire Protection Engineering (active and passive) and

fire prevention research
Fire risk assessment and fire investigation
Smoke control
Fire insurance
Interaction between fire and people.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering principles and techniques

Temporary works methods and design

Safety aspects of design and/or operations of

machines, plant systems and processes

Concrete practice

Estimation and measurement methods

Planning techniques

Erosion and drainage systems.

Site analysis and preparation.

EXPERIENCE
Practical experience shows
that you have made the effort
to apply your learning to real
work situations.

Working as an Engineer, you are expected to have

experience in performing certain tasks. These are
specific to each category:
Civil Engineer
Design and documentation
Site analysis and preparation of structural and
storm-water flow computations
Supervising and inspecting public, commercial,
residential and industrial buildings and civil works.
Electrical Engineer
Designing electrical services in buildings
switchboards, lighting and power installations,
wiring, computer systems, communication systems.

Applicants must have worked full time for the prescribed period of time (or its parttime equivalent) in the full scope of work covered by the registration applied for.

Fire Safety Engineer

Designing fire safety systems in buildings, in
accordance with the requirements of
theequireme
the
National Construction Code.
Fire safety management in buildings.
Mechanical Engineer
Designing hydraulics, smoke exhaust systems, fire
services, sprinkler systems, heating, ventilation and
air-conditioning systems, lift services, air services
and vertical transport systems.