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Builder registration is more than a licence — it’s a gateway to opportunity.
By equipping aspiring builders with the knowledge, skills and support to succeed, the Builder Support Program helps ensure a strong, sustainable and skilled workforce ready to deliver the homes Western Australia needs — now and into the future.
With Western Australia's housing supply under pressure and the need for medium and high-density housing on the rise, supporting new builders is vital to maintaining industry capacity and meeting housing targets.
What the builder registration support program covers
Applying for your Builder's Registration can be challenging, but HIA is here to support you every step of the way with a structured Builder Support Program designed to provide a clear understanding of:
- What’s required to become a registered builder.
- The documentation, structure and systems needed to meet registration standards.
- How to set up for long-term business success.
Becoming a registered builder in Western Australia is a rigorous process that ensures quality, safety and accountability.
Session overview
To ensure you have the right information the HIA Builder Support Program includes four sessions (max 3hr per session):
Provides an overview of key technical skills required for effective supervision and delivery of residential housing stock in Western Australia, covering:
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Masonry construction.
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Steel framed construction.
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Timber framed construction.
- Legal and contractual requirements of setting up and operating a business; and,
- Financial management including structure, tax and super obligations, bookkeeping, job costing and cashflow management.
Part 1 covers important Work Health and Safety obligations, including:
- responsibilities of a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU)
- preparing SWMS;
- and engaging subcontractors and managing safety obligations.
Part 2 provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements for Builder Registration, including:
- understanding the eligibility and documentation requirements;
- developing a strong and successful application;
- and support for those finalising their application to become a registered builder.
How the program supports you
The HIA Builder Support Program is a partnership between HIA and the WA Government, designed to help aspiring builders navigate the pathway to registration and build the skills to thrive in the industry.
Program dates
The sessions will be held on four consecutive Monday evenings at the HIA Training Rooms in Osborne Park commencing Monday 9th March 2026 at 5.00pm (AWST).
The program will be repeated quarterly commencing on Monday May 4, Monday August 3 and Monday October 5.
This is a free program open to everyone preparing to apply for their Builder's Registration in Western Australia
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