Building Associate 3121-11
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Job description
Assists in the planning and organisation of material and human resources used in the construction and maintenance of buildings.
Similar occupations
Building Construction Supervisor, Building Estimator, Clerk of Works
Skill level
This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Diploma or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment.
For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information
Points awarded for General Skilled Migration puposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
| Points | SOL | ENSOL | MODL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Yes | Yes | No |
Skills assessment authority
Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services (VETASSESS)
VETASSESS is the authority in Australia responsible for assessing this occupation for the purposes of skilled migration.
Factors which are taken into account in assessments include the education system of the country concerned, the awarding institution, and the level, structure, length and content of the program of study undertaken.
This occupation may also require you to obtain licensing and registration from the relevant professional body before you can practise your occupation in Australia.
For more information about having your qualification assessed contact VETASSESS.
Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
VETASSESS
GPO Box 2752
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61 3 9655 4801
Fax: 61 3 9654 3385
Email: vetassess@vetassess.com.au
Website: http://www.vetassess.com.au
For State/ Territory information please see below.
Licensing or registration requirements
In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.
New South Wales
Licensing is compulsory for residential construction. Licensing not required for commercial construction.
Department of Fair Trading (DFT)
Home Building Licensing
Locked Bag A 5020
Sydney South NSW 1235
Telephone:133 220
Fax: 61 2 9377 9325
Website: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
Registration is compulsory for Building Surveyors, Building Inspector, Quantity Surveyors, Fire Safety officers (if working in the building industry and approving designs), Draftspersons, Commercial Builders, Domestic Builders, Demolishers, Building Erectors, or Building Supervisors.
Building Commission
Level 27, 2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Vic. 3000
Postal Address:
PO Box 536
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9285 6400
Fax: 61 3 9285 6464
Website: http://www.buildingcommission.com.au
Queensland
Licensing is compulsory in order to carry out or supervise building work over the value of $1100 (including Labour and materials).
Building Services Authority
11 Edmondstone Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Postal Address:
PMB 84
Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
Telephone: 61 7 3225 2800
Fax: 61 7 3225 2999
Email: info@bsa.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Home/Default.htm
South Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.
Western Australia
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory
There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory
Licensing is compulsory.
Building, Electrical and Plumbing Control
ACT Planning and Land Authority
Dame Pattie Menzies House
16 Challis St
Dickson ACT 2602
Telephone: 61 2 6207 7775
Website: http://www.actpla.act.gov.au
Additional training
You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships
You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.
New South Wales
Master Plumbers Association (MPA) of NSW
3 John Street
Lidcombe NSW 2141
Postal Address:
PO Box 42
Lidcombe NSW 1825
Telephone: 61 2 8789 7000
Facsimile: 61 2 9749 7881
Email: info@masterplumbers.com.au
Website: http://www.masterplumbers.com.au
Victoria
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) (Victorian Branch)
Suite 1, Level 4
332 Albert Street
East Melbourne Vic. 3002
Telephone: 61 3 9415 7600
Fax: 61 3 9415 7699
Email: vic.admin@aibs.com.au
Website: http://www.aibs.com.au
Housing Industry Association Ltd (HIA) (Victorian Branch)
70 Jolimont Street
Jolimont Vic. 3002
Postal Address:
PO Box 1614M
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9280 8200
Fax: 61 3 9654 8168
Email: vic_enquiry@hia.com.au
Website: http://www.buildingonline.com.au
Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV)
332 Albert Street
East Melbourne Vic. 3002
Postal Address:
GPO Box 544D
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Telephone: 61 3 9411 4555
Fax: 61 3 9411 4591
Email: mbassist@mbav.com.au
Website: http://www.mbav.com.au
Queensland
Queensland Master Builders
417-419 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane Qld 4000
Phone: (07) 3404 6444
Fax: (07) 3832 2361
Email: ask@masterbuilders.asn.au
Website: http://www.masterbuilders.asn.au
South Australia
Master Builders Association of South Australia
Master Builders House
Level 1, 47 South Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address:
PO Box 10014,
Adelaide SA 5000
Phone: 61 8 8211 7466
Fax: 61 8 8231 5240
Email: buildsa@mbasa.com.au
Website: http://www.mbasa.com.au
Western Australia
Master Builders Association of WA
35 Havelock Street, West Perth WA 6005
Postal Address:
PO Box 167
West Perth WA 6872
Phone: (08) 9476 9800
Fax: (08) 9476 9801
Email: mba@mbawa.com
Website: http://www.mbawa.com
Tasmania
Not listed at this time.
Northern Territory
Not listed at this time.
Australian Capital Territory
Master Builder's Association of The ACT
241 Northbourne Ave
Lyneham ACT 2602
Telephone: 61 2 6247 2099
Fax: 61 2 6249 8374
Email: canberra@mba.org.au