When obtaining the best advice, knowledge and insurances are important to you.

Home | Courses + Compliance | Owner Builder Courses | VIC - Owner Builder Course

VIC - Owner Builder Course

In Victoria an owner builder’s permit is required for building works carried out on your land that exceeds $12,000. The applicant must sign a statutory declaration and pay a $79 fee. Owner builders may only obtain building permits for a single dwelling and associated work on a single property in any three-year period. This course is required to complete all 5 modules to obtain the owner builder's permit.

Next Courses





The Owner Building in Victoria Course held in Melbourne, which comprises of 5 modules:

  • Knowledge Module 1.1: Design Check - 5 Star Energy Rating explanation (3 hours)
  • Knowledge Module 1.2: Estimating, Cost control plus Occupational Health & Safety (3 hours)
  • Knowledge Module 1.3: Off site co-ordination + Administration, On site supervision, Planning & Permits (3 hours)
  • Knowledge Module 1.4: Specification workshop A - Contracts + Insurances (1 hour) / Module 1.5 (2 hours)
  • Knowledge Module 1.5 Specification workshop B - Materials & Systems, Identification, Product & Material info. (3 hours)

Please note: On the day Module 1.4 runs as it is only 1 hr, Module 1.5 will begin straight after and run for 2 hrs. Module 1.5 runs for a total of 5 hours.

The fee including GST is $330 per person, or $440 for a couple.

article_button_mastCall us to talk to our customer service team regarding this smart productVisit our office and book for the course This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Download the PDF version Booking FormSubmit the online quote request form

Module 1.1: Design Check - 5 Star Energy Rating explanation (3 hours) For any new home or renovation there are many important design aspects to be considered. There are often cost savings and practical benefits by spending time on getting the design right before commencing. Even if you have already…
Documents you need to obtain your Owner Builder License

At the end of the Workshop you will have to complete a pretty straight forward Questionnaire, which will indicate your level of understanding of the course. Then you will be issued with your Statement of Attainment, which then you can take …