ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

to Register as a Builder

Eligibility Requirements

Category Description ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Academic Qualifications
Direct Absorption
Registered Builder A person who holds an accredited building qualification and after obtaining a professional experience of FOUR years, has passed through the prescribed procedure and is registered as such by the Council. A Building Graduate after obtaining a professional building experience of four years minimum passes professional procedure conducted by CORBON including:
  1. Submission of application through CORBON online Registration Portal.
  2. Certificate of experience evidencing professional competency profile.
  3. Completion of 20 Continuous Professional Development units.
  4. NYSC certificate or exemption certificate.
Holder of a title of “Builder” or related professionals approved by Council from internationally recognized Building Councils or institutions that passes professional procedure conducted by CORBON including:
  1. Submission of application through CORBON online Registration Portal.
  2. Submission of certified true copy of recognized Building Council certificate (e.g., Chartered Builder, CIOB, Professional Builder) and academic transcript.
  3. Submission of evidence of membership or certification from an internationally recognized building institution e.g. CIOB.
  4. Completion of 20 Continuous Professional Development units.
  1. CORBON accredited B.Sc / B.Tech in Building.
  2. HND in Building + CORBON accredited PGD in Building, with 2 years certified post-PGD experience.
  3. HND in Building + CORBON accredited B.Sc / B.Tech in Building, with 2 years certified post-degree experience.
  4. HND in Building + M.Sc / M.Tech in approved building related field with 2 years’ post-Master’s experience.
  5. B.Sc (Science) + M.Sc / M.Tech in approved building related field + 10 years certified postgraduate building experience and not less than 50 years old.
  6. Advanced National Certificate (ANC) + B.Sc / B.Tech Building.
  7. CORBON Registered Technologist with M.Sc / M.Tech in approved building related field, registrable after one year of certified experience post-Master’s.