Are you interested in applying for an Owner Builder license with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA)?
Becoming an Owner Builder puts you in charge of your construction project, allowing you to save money and have full control over the build process.
Our “Become an Owner Builder” course is designed to support individuals applying for Owner Builder status with the VBA. The course consists of a single Saturday session, running from 8:30am to 3:00pm, and is conducted online. It’s ideal for those seeking to navigate the Owner Builder application process effectively.
Please note that this course is non-accredited.
Course Benefits:
- Complete the VBA e-Learning assessment
- Provide details of architects and engineers
- A follow up Zoom sessions (if required)
- Trainers are industry experienced and have a wealth of knowledge
Course Duration:
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Runs online on Saturdays from 8:30am – 3pm.
You will only be required to attend the single day.
If the minimum number of students required for this course is not met, the course may not proceed.
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Course Fees:
Course cost $999. Click here for our full fees schedule.
Eligibility:
You’re the owner of the land (or the director of a company or beneficiary of a trust that owns the land)
Types of identity documents required to sighted and photocopied
- Your building work is in relation to, or ancillary to, a single domestic dwelling
- You reside –or intend to reside –in the dwelling
- You are not in the ‘business of building’
- You have successfully completed the owner-builder eLearning assessment, and undertaken construction induction training for the project (if required)
- You have not previously entered into a contract to sell an owner-built home without obtaining the required insurance
- You have not been issued with a building permit as an owner-builder in the previous five years for a different property (However, you may request an exemption if there are special circumstances relating to this requirement, such as economic hardship that might result if the application were refused.)
Prerequisites:
In addition, you must meet the following prerequisites:
- Have a computer or laptop with Microsoft office (or equivalent). An iPad is not suitable.
- Bring copies of the title you are building on.
- If more then one person is on the title it is best they attend as well (no additional cost)
To enrol click here or if you had more questions, please send us an enquiry or call our friendly course advisors’ team on: (03) 9069 3753.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the consumer know if the build has been done correctly?
Consumers can measure and re-measure based on drawings
The Building Permit will stipulate that a number of inspections will take place (no different than an ordinary builder), so there is an independent check
In conjunction with the Owner Builder course, it would be most beneficial if you took advantage of TIV’s course CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction course, which allows the Owner Builder to better understand how the build is put together.
If I don’t have all of the documents for the VBA Application Form, can I continue on at home?
Yes, you can save your application.
When does this course take place?
2024 –Distance Learning, on a Saturday (refer to the timetable for exact date), from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
What do students need on the day of the Owner Builder course?
Computer and Charger Have a valid email address working on the Computer and Charger Council Rates (if possible) Attend with Partner (if the title of the land is in 2 names) [at no additional cost] Construction Induction Card (White Card) (if available) Plans/Documents (if any are available).