Building Inspector - 312113

Previously referred to in ASCO as:
3121-17 Building Inspector

Job description

Inspects buildings to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and advises on building requirements. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill level

This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with an AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).

If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 3121 - Architectural, Building and Surveying Technicians

Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.

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).
See: VETASSESS

If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.

Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.

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 want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.

New South Wales

Licensing is required for all plumbing/draining/electrical/air conditioning/refrigeration work in NSW.

NSW Government Fair Trading.
See: Fair Trading

Victoria

Registration is compulsory.

Building Commission.
See: Building Commission

Queensland

Licensing is compulsory in order to carry out or supervise building work over the value of AUD1100 (including Labour and materials).

Building Services Authority.
See: Building Services Authority

Australian Capital Territory

Licensing is compulsory.

Building, Electrical and Plumbing Control.
See: Building, Electrical and Plumbing Control

Professional associations

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.

Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
See: Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

Housing Industry Association
See: Housing Industry Association

New South Wales

Master Plumbers Association of NSW.
See: Master Plumbers Association of NSW

Master Builders Association of New South Wales.
See: Master Builders Association of New South Wales

Victoria

Master Builders Association of Victoria.
See: Master Builders Association of Victoria

Queensland

Queensland Master Builders.
See: Queensland Master Builders

South Australia

Master Builders Association of South Australia.
See: Master Builders Association of South Australia

Western Australia

Master Builders Association of Western Australia.
See: Master Builders Western Australia

Australian Capital Territory

Master Builders Association of the Australian Capital Territory.
See: Master Builders Australian Capital Territory