While many Australian industries have taken a hit since covid-19, all is not lost for aspiring builders.

As it turns out, most construction sites remained open, and the Victorian government is working on putting supports in place to keep the industry up and running. Student loans and job keeper payments help aspiring builders continue to get the qualifications and experience they need to start working now, and keep working when the economy recovers.

In this blog, we talk about some of the challenges to becoming a registered builder in times of covid-19 and offer some solutions.

Careers in the construction industry are a safe bet as one of the largest industries in Australia, with plenty of opportunities to grow your salary and find jobs in building and construction suited to your skillset.

Building and construction involves more than just what you can see on a work site. With the right qualifications under your belt, you can find employment in a range of hands-on, supervisory or even project manager roles.

Want to find out how to get a building licence in Victoria? To kick-start your career in the building and construction industry, you’ll need a solid combination of experience and education.

However, the depth of this will differ depending on what type of builder you would like to become. This is why it’s important to understand what you need to do to receive your building licence in Victoria.

To save you time and help with the process, we’ve put together this handy guide.