Owner Builder Course NSW
Anyone intending on making an application to NSW Fair Trading for an Owner Builder NSW Permit will be required to complete the Owner Builder Course before making the application. Please check the NSW Fair Trading Website at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au to determine whether you satisfy the conditions to obtain an owner builder NSW permit before enrolling in this course.
The Owner Builder Course is offered in one of two ways: (1) Distance learning - whereby the course material is emailed to you and you work at your own pace in your own time; and (2) Face to face classroom delivery - whereby 16 hours of tuition is provided with an emphasis on the activities that you are required to complete as part of the assessment.
OWNER BUILDER COURSE NSW
COURSE IN OWNER BUILDER COMPLIANCE (91509 NSW)
(DISTANCE / CORRESPONDENCE)
Method of delivery:
By distance learning / correspondence.
Prerequisites:
1. Students MUST have completed the course Work Safely in the Construction Industry (the White Card course) before enrolling in this course. For course dates for the White Card course offered by Live and Learn please refer to the "Workcover OHS White Card" section of this website.
2. Identification - proof of identification and a photocopy of the student's White Card are required to be provided to Live and Learn at the time of enrolment. Acceptable forms of proof of identification include a drivers licence, passport or an RTA photo card.
3. Students must be 18 years of age or older to undertake this course.
4. Standard of English - students undertaking this course must be able to read, write and understand English. Candidates must be able to complete the assessments in the English language.
Who should attend this course?
Anyone who is proposing to do owner builder work in NSW where the value of the proposed work is $15,000 or more must complete this course before making an application to NSW Fair Trading for an owner builder permit.
Duration of course:
Distance / correspondence learning will be a self-paced mode of learning where candidates are provided all learning and assessment resources via email. Candidates learn at their own pace and have access to support from trainers via telephone or email. Once candidates have completed their learning, activities and assessments they forward their completed activities and assessments back to Live and Learn Pty Ltd for judgment on competency. Candidates will have six months from the day of enrolment to complete activities and assessments and have them returned to Live and Learn.
Cost of course:
The course cost is $165.00. If you require a paper version of the learner and assessment resources (rather than an email version) then extra charges of $66 will be incurred. The course cost does not include the cost of the White Card course.
Assessment:
Candidates will be required to succesfully complete the Learning Questions and Underpinning Knowledge Questionnaires. Answers must be typed and returned to Live and Learn by email or in hard copy.
Award on successful completion of the course:
Candidates who successfully complete the course will receive a Statement of Attainment in Owner Builder Compliance.
Course content:
You will learn about many facets of the owner builder process including: how to prepare to be an owner builder in NSW; how to apply OHS requirements; policies and procedures in the construction industry; how to read and interpret plans and specifications; how to undertake basic estimation and costing; how to administer contracts; how to plan and organise work; and how to conduct workplace communication.
Enrolment procedure:
To enrol in this course please either email leo@liveandlearn.com.au and request an enrolment form for this course or alternatively ring 02 8347 2044 and speak with one of our friendly staff who can email or fax an enrolment form to you. Note that enrolments will only be accepted once payment and identification have been received in full.
OWNER BUILDER COURSE NSW
COURSE IN OWNER BUILDER COMPLIANCE (91509 NSW)
(FACE TO FACE DELIVERY)
Method of delivery:
Face to face classroom based delivery.
Prerequisites:
1. Students MUST have completed the course Work Safely in the Construction Industry (the White Card course) before enrolling in this course. For course dates for the White Card course offered by Live and Learn please refer to the "Workcover OHS White Card" section of this website.
2. Identification - proof of identification and a photocopy of the student's White Card are required to be provided to Live and Learn at the time of enrolment. Acceptable forms of proof of identification include a drivers licence, passport or an RTA photo card.
3. Students must be 18 years of age or older to undertake this course.
4. Standard of English - students undertaking this course must be able to read, write and understand English. Candidates must be able to complete the assessments in the English language.
Who should attend this course?
Anyone who is proposing to do owner builder work in NSW where the value of the proposed work is $15,000 or more must complete this course before making an application to NSW Fair Trading for an owner builder permit. the face to face course is suitable to candidates who want to expedite the completion of the Owner builder course.
Course dates and times:
Daily from Monday to Saturday upon request.
Duration of course:
Candidates will be provided with one day of lectures. Thereafter candidates learn at their own pace and have access to support from trainers via telephone or email. Once candidates have completed their learning, activities and assessments they forward their completed activities and assessments back to Live and Learn Pty Ltd for judgment on competency. Candidates will have six months from the day of enrolment to complete activities and assessments and have them returned to Live and Learn.
Location of classes:
Classes are held at Live and Learn's training rooms - Level 3, 166 Maroubra Rd, Maroubra Junction. The building is located next door to the Gloria Jeans coffee shop and has a Thai restaurant and a Mortgage Choice sign at the front of the building. Note: park after the set of traffic lights past 166 Maroubra Rd, Maroubra and it is all day free parking.
Cost of course:
The course cost is $260. The course cost does not include the cost of the White Card course. Note that candidates will be required to print out the resources and bring them to class.
Assessment:
Candidates will be required to succesfully complete the Learning Questions and Underpinning Knowledge Questionnaires. Answers must be typed and returned to Live and Learn by email or in hard copy.
Award on successful completion of the course:
Candidates who successfully complete the course will receive a Statement of Attainment in Owner Builder Compliance.
Course content:
You will learn about many facets of the owner builder process including: how to prepare to be an owner builder in NSW; how to apply OHS requirements; policies and procedures in the construction industry; how to read and interpret plans and specifications; how to undertake basic estimation and costing; how to administer contracts; how to plan and organise work; and how to conduct workplace communication.
Enrolment procedure:
To enrol in the Owner Builder Course please either email leo@liveandlearn.com.au and request an enrolment form for this course or alternatively ring 02 8347 2174 and speak with one of our friendly staff who can email or fax an enrolment form to you. Note that enrolments will only be accepted once payment and identification have been received in full.
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