Owner-Builder Course
Learn how to navigate the owner-builder application process and successfully project manage your building project
An owner-builder constructs or renovates a home on their own land without being a registered builder. This path offers greater control, potential cost savings and the satisfaction of creating your own home – but also comes with legal and financial responsibilities.
This introductory course covers the residential construction process, how to become an owner-builder and the key duties involved. You’ll explore the pros and cons of managing your own build and gain insights into the challenges and rewards.
Have your questions answered by an industry expert and learn what it takes to successfully navigate the owner-builder journey.
At the conclusion of the course, you will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ which satisfies the Building & Energy (Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety [DEMIRS]) owner-builder approval application requirement of “Evidence provided of owner/applicant knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of an owner-builder”.
Course includes: PDF presentation slides, course handouts/information sheets, Certificate of Completion, notepad and pen, tea, coffee and biscuits.
Important:
1.) To be eligible for owner-builder approval, you must meet the criteria as determined by Building & Energy (DEMIRS). Before attending this course, we recommend reviewing ‘Form 75 owner-builder approval’, which can be found here. If you have any queries, please contact the DEMIRS Owner-Builder team: 1300 489 099 or via ownerbuilders@demirs.wa.gov.au.
2.) As part of your course, you will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’. One certificate will be issued per single or double enrolment. If you require two individual certificates for separate projects, please complete two single enrolments.
Course Details
| Duration | One Day |
|---|---|
| Time | 8.45am to 5pm |
| Location | Home Base Design & Build Centre |
| Cost | $270 single | $350 double |
| Payment Options | Visa | Mastercard | Afterpay |
Course Structure
- Part One: Introduction to being an owner-builder
- Part Two: Owner-builder approval – application process
- Part Three: Owner-builders and regulation and compliance
- Part Four: Project – planning and documentation
- Part Five: Building permits
- Part Six: Pre-construction
- Part Seven: Construction
- Expert advice, how to succeed as an owner-builder, resources and where to get help and support
Course feedback
"The information presented clarified a lot of things we were previously unsure of. Thank you."
"I found the presenter easy to listen to, informative and interesting - and the course was enjoyable."
"It was interesting to get an insight into how the process works and receive good tips on how to manage the project from start to finish."
"Having no idea or building background I found this course easy to understand, with great baseline information that has given us a more accurate plan of the direction we need to take."
"Impressed with the venue, parking, material and presenter. Highly recommend!"
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