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These Queensland Owner Builder courses are recognised by the Queensland Building Services Authority as fully meeting their requirements for the issuing of a QLD Owner Builder Permit.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before commencing, you will need to already possess an OH&S White Card, or to undertake and successfully complete the Work Safely in the Construction Industry CPCCOHS1001A course, sometimes also known as the 'White Card'. This is a compulsory unit that is required along with obtaining your Owner Builder Statement of Attainment certificate.
We offer this course for Queensland compliance - Work Safely in the Construction Industry CPCCOHS1001A, CLICK here to download the OHS by Correspondence PDF Form or Purchase Online
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The best way to learn and retain the important knowledge required, is by attending a weekend (Sat and Sun), face to face, QLD Owner Builder Course Workshop in either South Bank - Brisbane or Santa Barbara - Gold Coast, where you can ask questions on what you do not understand or specifically relating to your proposed project. Also the extensive Manual and other bonus information received at the workshop, will be invaluable reference materials to look up and guide when you actually commence owner building. CLICK here for Workshop Course details or to enrol. You will also need a White Card (OHS). CLICK here to download the OHS by Correspondence PDF Form or Purchase Online
CORRESPONDENCE:
The comprehensive hard copy Manual and other bonus information received for self study when you enrol in the QLD Owner Builder Correspondence Course, will be invaluable reference materials to remind and guide for later when you commence owner building. CLICK here for Correspondence details and to enrol. You will also need a White Card (OHS). CLICK here to download the OHS by Correspondence PDF Form or Purchase Online
About Owner Building in Queensland.
Under the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991 (QBSA Act), it is compulsory for home owners that wish to perform or coordinate domestic building works on their property for a single project to the building works value of $11,000 or more, that they must hold an Owner Builder Permit, which can only be issued by the Building Services Authority (BSA).
A Permit can not be issued for construction or renovation of multiple dwellings, dual occupancy dwellings or commercial premises (e.g. duplexes, town houses, boarding houses, shops, industrial buildings, farm buildings etc).
Examples work for which an Owner Builder Permit must be obtained:
- Construction of a new home (single dwelling only)
- Renovation or alteration to an existing dwelling
- Extension or addition to an existing dwelling
- Constructing a garage, carport or domestic shed
- Swimming pools
- Pergolas / entertainment areas
The Owner Builder Statement of Attainment certificate is valid for up to five (5) years from the date of issue on successfully completing the course.
Owner Builder Permits issued by the Building Services Authority are valid for up to six (6) years from the date of issue.
The 2-day Workshop Course is held over a weeknend (Sat & Sun) at venues in South Bank - Brisbane and Santa Barbara - Gold Coast, with workshop classes running once a month.
This will be the quickest way to complete the Owner Builder Course where extensive and easy to absorb 'interactive' learning to help you master the knowledge required for owner building. And with the added convenience of asking the course trainers questions and information or learning from…
The Correspondence Course (Hardcopy version) can be completed in your own time and pace, which offers you a great deal of flexibility and a more cost effective way to complete the course. You can schedule learning around other aspects of your personal and professional life without the pressures of assessments being due.
It is an ideal option for those that live in rural Queensland areas wanting to be owner builders without the need to travel to study.
Purchasing…
Workshop face-to-face Course Fees:
- Correspondence Version ONLY - OH&S Construction Induction Unit - $95.00 including FREE Delivery.(The OHS Unit is a prerequisite, if you have already completed this you may be exempt)
- Face-to-face Workshop single (1 student) - $355.00.
- Face-to-face Workshop couple option (1 student + partner - only $150 extra) - $505.00.Partner can learn and gain the knowledge to assist with the project.PLEASE NOTE: Only one Statement…
What you will Receive from the CourseA 108 page Student Handbook which will guide you along your owner building project path. The BSA Study Guide, all necessary Application Forms and the Course Provider's unique Trades, Professions and Suppliers Booklet.
Also the Course Provider's Project Management CD, valued at $50, which contains all the files and schedules you will need, in an easy to use format.
NOTE: The QLD Owner Builder Course consists of two study manuals.
1. The BSA Owner…To apply for an Owner Builder Permit in Queensland you must provide the following:
- A completed Application Form signed by all owners or company directors.
- Payment of the appliction fee ( $312.25 ).
- An original or certified copy of a current title search or registration confirmation statement no older than 30 days.
- Proof of Identity.
- Proof of a completed Owner Builder Course (Statement of Attainment Certificate).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please allow one (1) month for your permit…
All course fees are payable in advance.
Course Provider CancellationShould any workshop course be cancelled by the course provider, participants are entitled to a full refund or transfer of funds to a future course.
Medical or Personal HardshipApplicants who are unable to complete a self-paced course and can provide a medical certificate or extreme personal hardship may be granted a refund.
An applicants failure to ensure their computer meets the minimum specification is not grounds for a refund.
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