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Prepare your WA Builders' Registration application with confidence

Do it once and do it properly! Master Builders WA provides expert support to help you prepare a complete, compliant Building Practitioner application, so you can lodge it correctly, the first time.

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Know exactly what information and evidence to include.

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Avoid common errors that delay or complicate applications.

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Get clarity from experts who understand WA’s registration standards.

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Move through the process with more confidence and less uncertainty.

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Start your application with trusted industry guidance

Speak with our experts and get clear guidance to prepare your Builders' Registration application the right way.

The peak industry body supporting your application

As the registered industry body for the building and construction industry in WA, you can be assured your application guidance is grounded in current standards and real industry practice.

Guidance from practitioners who know the process

Our team includes building professionals who understand exactly what the Building Services Board expects and how to help you present your experience accurately.

Dedicated one-on-one support throughout the process

You're paired with a case manager who helps you gather information, structure your evidence, and prepare a complete application.

A clear, tailored approach based on your experience

We review your qualifications and work history, then outline the exact steps and documentation you'll need for the Set 1 pathway.

Early identification of gaps or risks

We assess your documentation upfront to highlight potential issues early so they don't impact the quality of your submission.

Support backed by an industry-wide network

Master Builders WA services the entire building and construction industry, giving you access to broad industry expertise and resources that strengthen your professional journey.
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Stage 01

Enquire and connect with our case managers

Submit your details and our team will reach out to confirm your eligibility and outline what to expect from the Application Support Service.

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Stage 02

One-on-one fact finding interview

Your dedicated case manager conducts a personalised interview (via phone or in person) to understand your background, experience, qualifications, and goals.

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Stage 03

Comprehensive review of your experience

We review your qualifications and industry history to determine how they align with WA’s Building Practitioner requirements.

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Stage 04

Your tailored application roadmap

Based on our review, we map out a clear, step-by-step approach so you know what information, evidence, and documentation you will need to prepare from your side.

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Stage 05

Identifying gaps or potential obstacles early

Our practitioners highlight any areas that may require additional clarification or evidence, helping you address them before submitting your application.

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Ongoing support while you prepare your application

Your case manager stays in contact to provide guidance, answer questions, and help you progress through your application at a manageable pace.

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What WA builders are saying about our support

  • "As a Master Builders graduate of the Diploma of Building and Construction, I engaged Master Builders WA to help prepare my building licence application and the support was outstanding from start to finish. Documenting years of building experience is complex and easy to get wrong, but the team broke it down into a clear, step-by-step process and made it genuinely manageable. I’d strongly recommend Master Builders WA to anyone applying for a building licence who wants the process demystified and their application prepared to a high standard."

    Rob Anthony

  • "After completing my Diploma of Building and Construction through Master Builders WA, I engaged the team to support me with my Building Practitioner licence application, and the service was outstanding.

    Preparing the SBE documentation can be overwhelming, but Master Builders made the process clear, structured, and easy to follow. Nathan in particular went above and beyond and was always available to answer questions and help me compile and present my experience properly. I highly recommend Master Builders WA to anyone wanting professional support to prepare their building licence application to a high standard."

    Bashir Kayvon - CO VALEO Pty Ltd

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FAQs

Delays or rejections often occur due to incomplete documentation, insufficient evidence of experience, or failure to respond promptly to requests for additional information. Applicants can avoid these issues by carefully reviewing the submission requirements, ensuring all documents are complete and accurate, and responding quickly to any correspondence from LGIRS.

To become a registered builder in WA, you first need to meet the educational, experience, financial and good character criteria set by Building and Energy, which will vary depending on what type of registration you are applying for. You must then complete the relevant application form and submit this, along with an application fee, directly to Licensing Services online, in person or by post.

Once your application is submitted, it will typically take several months to be assessed, depending on the volume of applications. If you are successful you will need to pay a registration fee, and you will be registered for three years. For further information, click here.

When submitting your application, both the non-refundable application fee of $277.00 ex GST and the registration fee of $803.00 ex GST are payable upfront to LGIRS (fees current as at 01 July 2025). If your application is not approved, the registration fee will be refunded.

  • A building practitioner is an individual with the authority to act as the nominated supervisor of a registered building contractor. They can't provide building services directly to someone else. A building contractor can be an individual, a company, or a partnership that trades as a registered builder, and is permitted to provide services as a builder for work that takes place in the Building Services Board's jurisdiction, is valued at over $20 000 and requires a building permit.

For more information, including definitions, see LGIRS.

Yes, to become a registered building practitioner you must have completed a Diploma of Building and Construction or hold an equivalent qualification.

The short answer is, not usually. LGIRS have produced a comprehensive document that explains the circumstances in which registration as a building contractor is needed, and any exemptions that may apply.

Note that a registered building contractor is not the same as a registered building practitioner – the latter is unable to provide building services directly to another person, while a registered building contractor can.

If you are registered or licensed as a building practitioner elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to be registered as a building practitioner with the Building Services Board in Western Australia, click here.

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