Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Feb 25, 2016 4:56 am Hi all, I'm literally old-school! I'd like to complete a short but intensive classroom course in construction (or owner builder) basics for residential dwellings. Does anyone know if any exist in Sydney? Or is everything online these days? This SMH article --> http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/new-rules-to- ... 156zo.html states that such a course existed back in 2010. Can anybody shed some light or offer any recommendations? I already have a White Card. Thanks! Re: Face to Face owner builder courses in Sydney? 2Feb 25, 2016 7:46 am Not aware of face to face courses in Sydney but that doesn't mean there are none though. There is an online TAFE course in OB with a prerequisite of having your white card. It wasn't that costly. Hope that helps in some way. Re: Face to Face owner builder courses in Sydney? 4Mar 29, 2016 7:34 pm I looked into this myself, but I don't think it's worth it. The course is basically for people in sheltered workshops. Even if you had zero construction experience and didn't know a hammer from a screwdriver, you could pass the exams without any study. The course unfortunately provides little to no info on actual building - just budgeting and reading plans. Probably not worth the effort of travelling and doing it in person. Re: Face to Face owner builder courses in Sydney? 5Mar 29, 2016 9:39 pm bullseyebf I looked into this myself, but I don't think it's worth it. The course is basically for people in sheltered workshops. Even if you had zero construction experience and didn't know a hammer from a screwdriver, you could pass the exams without any study. The course unfortunately provides little to no info on actual building - just budgeting and reading plans. Probably not worth the effort of travelling and doing it in person. Whilst you may be correct regarding content and ease of passing, it is still a prequisite to obtaining an owner builder licence. The course is not designed to teach you to build the house and arm you with carpentry and bricklaying skills etc. Re: Face to Face owner builder courses in Sydney? 6Mar 30, 2016 2:16 am gandn Whilst you may be correct regarding content and ease of passing, it is still a prequisite to obtaining an owner builder licence. . If you have half a brain, and a little common sense, you dont need an OB course, certainly not face to face attendance . This is what bullseyebf was getting across. Re: Face to Face owner builder courses in Sydney? 7Mar 30, 2016 6:04 am qebtel gandn Whilst you may be correct regarding content and ease of passing, it is still a prequisite to obtaining an owner builder licence. . If you have half a brain, and a little common sense, you dont need an OB course, certainly not face to face attendance . This is what bullseyebf was getting across. I agree qebtel about it being unnecessary. It most certainly is just another money making scheme. That's all we did was pay the money! We never did any face to face hours or any of the modules via correspondence.. Given my OH's extensive trade work over more than 25 years and current licensing we only had to provide copies of his contractors licences, and other proof from employment to show what he does in his everyday job. Was just pointing out that whilst unnecessary in the real world, it's one of those hoops you have to jump through to be an OB in NSW. But no it doesn't have to be face to face or even at all if you can prove your experience. Re: Face to Face owner builder courses in Sydney? 8Apr 01, 2016 1:45 pm They could have put an exemption into the legislation for people like your OH if they have relevant experience, but of course our illustrious gubmint doesnt miss an opportunity to fleece you at every turn. Re: Face to Face owner builder courses in Sydney? 11Jul 07, 2016 9:11 am I did my OB with Absolute and my white card with Elmo Learning (as it was about $20 cheaper than Absolute.) Elmo doesn't seem to offer it anymore (after a quick look online). There are tons of companies online offering both - just search for the cheapest as I am sure they are pretty much all the same. OB Licence: Absolute education: http://www.ozob.com.au - $185.00 OB Centre: https://www.ownerbuildercentre.com.au/ $199.00 White Card: https://www.whitecardonlineexpress.com.au/ - $38.90 http://www.ozob.com.au - $55.00 Re: Face to Face owner builder courses in Sydney? 12Jul 07, 2016 9:44 am Quote: Also if anyone is aware of a forum for Sydney owners builders ? Need information like reliable insurance brokers, DA plans.. Depending on where you are and how complicated you project is , I'd suggest a draftsman or building designer is your better option for your plans. Stewie Interesting. 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