The NSW Owner Builder Course consists of five (5) units of competency grouped as follows
The NSW Owner Builder Course is the mandatory education requirement set by NSW Fair Trading before you can apply for your Owner Builder Permit for work valued at $20,000 or more. Delivered 100% online by Owner Builder Centre (RTO 91528), the course covers the five (5) mandatory units of competency, grouped into three modules.
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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Official course | NSW Owner Builder Course — five (5) mandatory units of competency |
| Price | $236 (excluding White Card) — or bundle with your White Card for $394 |
| Delivery | 100% online & self-paced — start any time, your progress is saved automatically |
| Assessment | Activities and assessments in each module, with PRIORITY marking by our trainers |
| Certificate | Generated instantly online the moment you complete the course |
| Provider | Owner Builder Centre — Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID 91528) |
| Recognised for | Your NSW Owner Builder Permit application with NSW Fair Trading (work valued at $20,000 or more) |
Each module is delivered through an illustrated workbook with activities and assessments, written in plain English for first-time owner builders.
| Module | Unit code | Unit of competency |
|---|---|---|
| Work Health and Safety | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| Drawings, Estimating and Cash Flow | CPCCOM2001 | Read and interpret plans and specifications |
| Drawings, Estimating and Cash Flow | CPCCCM1011 | Undertake basic estimation and costing |
| Managing the Work | CPCCOM1013 | Plan and organise work |
| Managing the Work | CPCCOM1014 | Conduct workplace communication |
108-page illustrated workbook
80-page illustrated workbook
50-page illustrated workbook
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You will go to our secure enrolment page for the NSW Owner Builder Course.
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Illustrated workbooks and activities on any device, with your progress saved automatically and PRIORITY marking by our trainers.
Your certificate is generated instantly — use it for your NSW Fair Trading permit application.
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Prices in AUD. Every owner builder must also hold a White Card before starting work on site.
The safety certification every owner builder needs before starting site work.
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We also run owner builder courses in Queensland and Western Australia.
For $236 you get the full course, PRIORITY assessment and instant certification — everything you need for your Owner Builder Permit application.
