If you are considering building your own home, excluding some of the finishing work from your building contract, or renovating your existing home, you will need to apply to the Building Commission of Western Australia. All of the owners of the land must apply, and at least one applicant must provide evidence that he/she has sufficient knowledge to build. You will probably need to complete a course for owner builders.
Obtaining permission to be an owner builder is not a Permit to Build. After applying to the Building Commission, you must then obtain a Building Permit from the Permit Authority (your Local Government).
Once you have been granted approval to be an owner-builder, you cannot reapply for another owner/builder permit for a minimum of six years.
Building is not as easy as home renovation shows make it out to be. As the builder, you are in charge of all of the management and supervision of the work. There are risks involved and you are legally responsible for the contractors on site. You are also liable if the building work does not comply with all building standards and safety regulations.
Being an owner-builder is a fulltime job. Some of the knowledge you need includes:
- managing contracts and supervising trades;
- understanding plans and specifications (including engineer details, consultant reports i.e. energy efficiency requirements);
- having all necessary insurance, including contract works and liability, workers compensation and home indemnity;
- knowing there may be contractual disputes with trade contractors and suppliers, and knowing how to handle them;
- recognising bad building work, it is much more than just aesthetics and
- managing your project within your time frame and budget.
For further information visit: https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-and-energy/owner-builders
can you tell me where I can do a owner builder course
Hi Michele,
Thank you for your inquiry.
I have passed your details on to Neil Du Rand, our Training Director at Master Builders who will be in touch with you.
Regards,
Master Builders
Do you have a list of what’s available for owner builders ,course wise near Rockingham
Hi Warren,
Thank you for your inquiry.
I have passed your details on to Neil Du Rand, our Training Director at Master Builders who will be in touch with you.
Also, feel free to visit our Training page for a full range of courses we have available to both metro and regional areas http://www.mbawa.com/course_cat/business-course/
Regards,
Master Builders
owner builder course — Perth metro
Hi Harsha,
Thank you for your inquiry. I have passed your details on to Neil Du Rand, our Training Director at Master Builders who will be in touch with you to help address this request.
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Master Builders
Seeking referral to reputable owner-builder course training provider please in Perth Metro area? Thank you
Hi Dudley,
Thanks for your inquiry.
I have passed your details on to Neil Du Rand, our Training Director at Master Builders who will be in touch with you and will be able to assist with your inquiry.
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Master Builders
Can you please contact me regarding an owner builder course, I live in Chittering WA.
Regards
Roger
Hi Roger,
Thanks for your inquiry.
I have passed your details on to Neil Du Rand, our Training Director at Master Builders who will be in touch with you and will be able to assist with your inquiry.
Regards,
Master Builders
G’day MBA,I’m looking to do a owner/builder course.Can you email me any courses you run around Midland area?
Kind regards
Hi Caine,
Thanks for your inquiry.
I have passed your details on to Neil Du Rand, our Training Director at Master Builders who will be in touch with you and will be able to assist with your inquiry.
Regards,
Master Builders
HI , I would like information regarding an owner builders course , preferably online if posssible.
Regards, Grant
Hi Grant,
Thanks for your inquiry.
I have passed your details on to Neil Du Rand, our Training Director at Master Builders who will be in touch with you and will be able to assist with your inquiry. Alternatively you can phone our Training Department on 9441 8000.
Regards,
Master Builders
Hi
Im looking for a bit of advice regarding getting my owner builder licence. There seams to be a number of training organisations out there, are they offering all the same thing?
I work in the construction industry and have a white card, both my partner and myself have owner built before but it seams the rules have changed since! it is 8 years since either of us owner built.
Regards
Jeremy
Hi Jeremy,
Thanks for your inquiry.
I have passed your details on to Neil Du Rand, our Training Director at Master Builders who will be in touch with you and will be able to assist with your inquiry. Alternatively you can phone our Training Department on 9441 8000.
Regards,
Master Builders
Do your organisation still run HomeOwners Builders Course? If so what duration, venue and cost and the next dates
Hi K M Wan,
Thanks for your inquiry.
I have passed your details on to Neil Du Rand, our Training Director at Master Builders who will be in touch with you and will be able to assist with your inquiry. Alternatively you can phone our Training Department on 9441 8000.
Regards,
Master Builders
Dear Sir/Madam
My question is. Do I require a plumber to do this work or can I, as the owner, do the work myself and is any permit required?
I wish to renovate my bathroom by altering the shower drain.
I wish to install a grate and connect the grate to the existing drain pipe.
The grate is 900mm long – 90mm wide and the connecting pipe 400mm long.
The concrete floor will need to be cut into to install the grate and connect to the existing down pipe.
Thank.
Barry Lawson
barrylawson@tpg.com.au
If you are unable to answer could you please direct me to where I can find the answer?
Hi Barry,
Thank you for contacting Master Builders.
The best thing to do would be to contact the Building Commission to seek advice. Their contact details are below;
Phone: 1300 489 099
Email: bcinfo@commerce.wa.gov.au.
Website: https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-commission
Kind regards,
Master Builders