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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 online course for Queensland compliance - Work Safely in the Construction Industry CPCCOHS1001A, CLICK HERE to enrol
Choose from the following 2 ways to complete this mandatory course :
On successfully completing the course, an Owner Builder Statement of Attainment Certificate will be issued.
1. ONLINE VERSION - only $185 : Course 39291QLD - study on your computer, LOGIN and you can complete the 'Assessment Questions' online. Study when it suits you and complete the course at your own pace. This online version is available in 15 different languages. A Course Booklet can be purchased for an additional $24
>> BOOK NOW. If you are having trouble booking online, please call 0403 066 603. (If unattended, please clearly leave your name and number).
2. CORRESPONDENCE - Hard Copy, only $209 : You will receive a bound copy of the 660 pages of course content which is ideal for flexible when you want to study. You are not restricted to sitting at a computer. The hard copy information is also handy reference material when you commence building. You have the choice to answer the 'Assessment Questions' in either hard copy OR online formats. Read More.
>> BOOK NOW. If you are having trouble booking online, please call 0403 066 603. (If unattended, please clearly leave your name and number).
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.
