Builders Academy Australia (BAA) is a learning organisation that offers nationally accredited qualifications for the building and construction industry. Qualifications range from pre-apprenticeships up to Diploma level and cover trades such as carpentry, plumbing, work health and safety and building and construction.

BAA was originally founded by the Simonds Group which includes Simonds Homes, one of Australia’s largest builders of detached housing in Australia. This allowed BAA great insight into employee and Industry focused educational delivery with an emphasis on the importance of meeting Industry needs. Building homes since 1949, Simonds Homes celebrates a heritage that is celebrated and trusted by Australian families and Industry. In December 2021, the ownership of BAA changed yet a strong strategic relationship with Simonds Homes remains. Simonds Homes is one of many strategic partners that BAA work closely with.

Students will be trained by a qualified trainer who has recent and relevant experience in what they will be learning and will be able to give them real world insights. Flexible modes of delivery from class based, workplace based and online training available for most courses. Classes are available across both urban and rural parts of Australia.

Springvale is a vibrant suburb in Melbourne, Victoria located 22 km southeast of the Melbourne central business district and is renowned for being one of the most culturally diverse suburbs in Australia. It has as rich history and thrives on a harmonious mix of working class and multicultural families. Students will have feeling at home in a local neighbourhood that offers a real sense of community and culture. Well-serviced by public transport, discover outstanding amenity and enjoy sensational market shopping and dining opportunities. The renowned Springvale Shopping Precinct is one of Melbourne’s largest Asian shopping strips. It boasts a profusion of Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian and Thai restaurants.