Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Owner-builder Course 5Feb 03, 2018 2:43 pm lackey I've never heard of such a course and you don't need any qualifications to owner build. Most (all?) states have a mandatory owner-builder education requirement before an owner-builder permit can be issued. For example, in NSW the specific requirements are that the owner-builder have successfully undergone training in a course that includes (at a minimum) the following registered units of competency:
Owner-builder courses are offered by a number of providers, including online training providers, to meet the regulatory requirements of each state. They definitely do exist, and training is definitely required in NSW (the OP's case). Re: Owner-builder Course 6Feb 03, 2018 4:26 pm algernon lackey I've never heard of such a course and you don't need any qualifications to owner build. Most (all?) states have a mandatory owner-builder education requirement before an owner-builder permit can be issued. For example, in NSW the specific requirements are that the owner-builder have successfully undergone training in a course that includes (at a minimum) the following registered units of competency:
Owner-builder courses are offered by a number of providers, including online training providers, to meet the regulatory requirements of each state. They definitely do exist, and training is definitely required in NSW (the OP's case). You don't need to do any course, you just need a permit. Can you show me where it states you need to be trained to be an owner builder on that website? http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/T ... ilder.page BTW have you ever walked into a tafe or did a course at tafe or anywhere else for building because I have. Too many people on this site talkshit. Re: Owner-builder Course 7Feb 03, 2018 4:42 pm lackey You don't need to do any course, you just need a permit. Can you show me where it states you need to be trained to be an owner builder on that website? http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/T ... ilder.page BTW have you ever walked into a tafe or did a course at tafe or anywhere else for building because I have. Too many people on this site talkshit. From about 1/3rd down that exact page you just linked to:
At the end of the paragraph is the link that takes you to the specific page that talks about the training you need to demonstrate: http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ftw/Tenants_and_home_owners/Home_building_and_renovating/Becoming_an_owner_builder/Owner_builder_approved_education_requirement.page That educational requirement is a prerequisite for the permit. And in answer to your other question, yes, and more often than 99% of the population. Re: Owner-builder Course 8Feb 03, 2018 6:17 pm A white card a one day "course", if you can call it that because you can't fail and is far from that crap that you posted before. Dude I did three years at tafe to get my carpenters qualification, a white card isn't a qualification! They don't give people qualification for owner builders because they don't want people going out and saying they are qualified to build. Re: Owner-builder Course 9Feb 03, 2018 6:56 pm lackey A white card a one day "course", if you can call it that because you can't fail and is far from that crap that you posted before. Dude I did three years at tafe to get my carpenters qualification, a white card isn't a qualification! They don't give people qualification for owner builders because they don't want people going out and saying they are qualified to build. No, not just the white card (which you are correct, is an "impossible to fail" tick-the-box compliance exercise). As an owner-builder, you DO have to have a white card, but you have to ALSO meet the owner-builder education requirement to get an owner-builder permit for work valued at over $20,000. The URL I posted previously (NSW Government Fair Trading) has more info on the detail. People do get 'qualified' for owner-building, but it's a very basic course that's basically designed to cover only the bare minimum to try and manage a build without killing people - that's why they have all the restrictions around not building again within five years, living in the property, etc., so people don't go around calling themselves 'builders' without doing the 'real' training (not to mention the practical experience). Of course, you are perfectly correct that it's nowhere near the same level as a trade certificate, or any other substantial qualification. I personally think owner-builders should also have (at a very minimum) the Cert IV in Building and Construction Management, but that's just my personal opinion. Good trades (with the appropriate qualifications, training and experience) are well worth what they get paid. I agree - your carpentry qual is worth much, much more than the owner-builder course. Re: Owner-builder Course 10Feb 03, 2018 7:33 pm Dude don't reply to my post go away, as if I haven't worked with owner builder who had nothing, in fact most people who work in the building industry don't have any qualificatons I know this for a fact! I've gone for union jobs and been told I have to be the foreman because nobody else working there had qualifications so go away! Re: Owner-builder Course 11Oct 11, 2018 5:49 pm [quote="lackey"]Dude don't reply to my post go away, as if I haven't worked with owner builder who had nothing, in fact most people who work in the building industry don't have any qualificatons I know this for a fact! I've gone for union jobs and been told I have to be the foreman because nobody else working there had qualifications so go away Your on a public forum, anyone here can reply, manners are free, so make some sence before you write rubbish. Re: Owner-builder Course 12Aug 18, 2020 3:58 pm manofaus What is ASA? If you are referring to the Ausitralian standards, then you will be hard pressed to find any that will hand out that information. Its not really required, well wasn't when I did my course, and considering there are hundreds that are used... What are you hoping to get from an owner builder course? The BCA is free free free. What does BCA stand for here? Building code of Australia??? Re: Owner-builder Course 13Aug 18, 2020 4:59 pm Yes. The BCA is parts 1 & 2 of the 3 Part National Construction Code (NCC) which is free to download. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window… 17 20608 Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest… 11 23506 |