Owner Building Course in Melbourne, Victoria
The Owner Building in Victoria Course, which is held in Melbourne, comprises of ‘5 Knowledge Modules’ described below. The fee including GST is $330 per person, or $440 for a couple.
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- Knowledge Module 1.1 Design Check
- Knowledge Module 1.2 Estimating, Cost control plus occupational Health & Safety
- Knowledge Module 1.3 Off site co-ordination + Administration, On site supervision, Planning & Permits
- Knowledge Module 1.4 Specification workshop A - Contracts + Insurances
- Knowledge Module 1.5 Specification workshop B - Materials & Systems, Identification, Product & Material information
- Course Schedule & Bookings
Knowledge 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 had plans drawn up, can you be sure everything will work or if there are savings to be obtained with small changes? Can you introduce more passive design elements, to use less energy in your home and reduce your electricity or gas bills? This module will explain how passive design can make your home economical to live in, while also covering the different options you have when designing your home, such as using: the services of an architect, building designer, drafts people or trying to do it yourself.
Knowledge Module 1.2: Estimating, Cost control plus Occupational Health & Safety (3 hours)
Very few of us are able to build without budget constraints. Trying to work out what you can do with your funds is very difficult. In this module, you will learn how to calculate the materials and labour costs so you can determine an accurate estimation for your project. As an owner builder, you are an employer running a work place and ‘building site’. You are therefore legally and personally at risk if you fail to provide a safe work place and site. Unfortunately the statistics revealed that there are a high number of injuries on owner builder worksites. You will learn the requirements, precautionary measures, ‘red card’ issues, correct occupational health and safety practices on the work site.
(Please Note: Contact The Building Centre on 1300 884 876 for Construction and Public Liability Insurance cover + Personal Accident & Volunteer Workers Group insurance, if you are planning to do work on the site yourself or have your partner, family or friends help you). Alternatively look up Insurance needs on our website at www.buildingcentre.com/insuranceneeds/.
Knowledge Module 1.3: Off site co-ordination + Administration, On site supervision, Planning & Permits (3 hours)
The processes of obtaining planning and building permits can be long and anguishing for many. You will learn what is required to comply (the other benefit is to minimise delays) and learn how to negotiate your way through the maze. How does an owner builder get sub-contractors to turn up at the right time? When is the right time? On site, can you be sure that work is being done properly and according to plan? In this module you will learn and understand how to manage the building process.
Knowledge Module 1.4: Specification workshop A - Contracts + Insurances
(1 hour)
Don’t get caught in a legal bind. You need to be aware of how to protect yourself against any possible disputes by having fully and properly detailed contracts, drawings and specifications.
You must also be aware of the ramifications of being without the appropriate insurances. (Please Note: Contact The Building Centre on 1300 884 876 for Construction and Public Liability Insurance cover + Personal Accident & Volunteer Workers Group insurance, if you are planning to do work on the site yourself or have your partner, family or friends help you). Alternatively look up Insurance needs on our website at www.buildingcentre.com/insuranceneeds/.
Knowledge Module 1.5 Specification workshop B - Materials & Systems, Identification, Product & Material information (5 hours)
Initially you will learn to discuss how to accurately , complete the critical Specification Book (supplied when you enrol) and the not so ‘pretty’, but very important services such as drainage, plumbing, sewerage, electrical connections and also demolition (if required). You will then look at and discuss examples of different window types, glass types; different flooring systems; methods of termite protection etc, to familiarise yourself with various materials, systems and options available to you.
This session will go through all the options you have when selecting materials and products to use in your home, renovation or extension, and a discussion will take place on the attributes of each so you can determine which best suits your application or needs. For example: Do you need sound proofing or low allergy insulation? The session also takes a brief look at some of the construction types (such as roof structures) and how they might accommodate different heating systems and other structural provisions that need to be made. Mortar joints and colour, ceramic tiles and grouting, stone porcelain, vinyl, natural alternatives.
The aim of the session is to equip you with the information to make wise decisions and understand how to protect yourself with a precisely detailed Specification Book.
(Note: To find specialised showrooms of building products and finishes, look up our web sites www.showrooms.com.au or for Smart Products, visit www.buildingcentre.com/smartproducts/)
Course Schedule & Bookings
The Owner Builder Course in Melbourne can be booked by:
- Downloading Courses
Booking Form, complete it, and
- faxing it back to (02) 8303 0533 or
- posting it to The Building Centre, Suite 209/ 410, Elizabeth st. Surry Hills 2010 - Calling us on 1300 884 876 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (AEST)
- Book online for the course below:
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Payment methods accepted
All prices include GST, Course Manual, light lunch and refreshments.
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Venue Locations
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Corner Roberts and Stewart streets
Brunswick East VIC 3057
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Your booking will only be accepted on completion of payment. Once we receive and process your booking, we will mail out an Enrolment Confirmation letter, which will confirm course details - date, times and location. All you have to do is travel to the nominated place where the course will be conducted, on the nominated date, arriving in good time and be present during the whole session. The only thing you may want to bring is a pen and some notepaper. You may also bring your plans, if you have some questions you wish to ask the presenter.
For Victoria, it is important to note that an Owner Builder permit is only valid for up to 3 years from the date of issue.
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 to the Building Commission of Victoria which would also require you to provide:
- A copy of your drivers license or passport (Proof of Identity)
- A copy of the Certificate of Title (Register search statement)clearly stating the name(s) of the applicant(s) as the registered proprietors and the Plan of Subdivision of the property where the building works are to be taken place
- Schedule from Deed of Trust (if applicable)
- ASIC company statement (if applicable)
- Cheque or Money order payments should be attached to this section
- Application lodgment fee of $79.15
Cancellations and Transfers - initiated by the course provider
- The course provider reserves the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule a course due to low enrolments, illness of presenter(s), or facilitator(s), or due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The course provider sets the time frame within which they may cancel the course, due to less than minimum number of patricipants needed for the course to be viable.
- In the event of course cancellation, the course provider will make every effort to contact you. When enrolling, please accurately provide all of your contact details including home and work phone numbers, your mobile number, facsimile number and email address.
Cancellations and Transfers - initiated by the customer
Please choose your course carefully, we cannot be responsible for personal circumstances.The term cancel is defined as cancellation of a place previously booked in a course, or the need to transfer, where the course provider is advised directly by you by a telephone call, a facsimile, an e-mail or a letter of your request and the circumstances.
- If you cancel your enrolment more than seven (7) days before the course commences, we will refund your course fee minus a $44.00 administration fee (non-refundable). This policy also applies to any booking cancelled on the day it was originally made.
- If you cancel your enrolment less than seven (7) days before the course commences, but not on the day of the course, we will refund your course fee minus a $50.00 cancellation fee.
- If you cancel your enrolment on the day of the course, we reserve the right not to refund your booking fee.
- If you transfer to another course date more
than seven (7) days before the original course commences, no
transfer fee will apply and you will be transferred provided that:
- there are spaces available
- your transfer does not disrupt the class into which you are transferring
- selected course will run within the next three months
- If you transfer to another course date less
than seven (7) days before the original course commences, you
will have to pay $44.00 transfer fee, that will enable you to transfer
to another course date provided that:
- there are spaces available
- your transfer does not disrupt the class into which you are transferring
- selected course will run within the next three months
- Transfers to alternative course types like correspondence or private tuition, with notice of more than seven (7) days prior to the original course commencement date, can be arranged without penalty. All payments will be adjusted accordingly.
- Transfers to alternative course types like correspondence or private tuition, with notice of less than seven (7) days prior to the original course commencement date, will entail a $44.00 transfer fee. All payments will be adjusted accordingly.
