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Glossary of terms 

ABP

Accredited Building Practitioner

AQF4

Certificate IV, or Associate Diploma

AQF5

Diploma

AQF6

Advanced Diploma

AQF7

Bachelor Degree

Category

The broader divisions of accreditation: Builder, Engineer, etc

Accreditation Class

The finer divisions of accreditation: Domestic, Commercial, etc

Building Class e.g. "Class 2, Class 10"

The building classification system used in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The Scope of Work of accredited practitioners references these building classes, as well as building storeys and floor area

Deemed to Satisfy

Provisions which are deemed to satisfy the performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA)

NPER

The National Professional Engineers Register

Unrestricted

Applies to ABP Level 4