The WA Owner Builder Course consists of two (2) modules grouped as follows
The WA Owner Builder Course is the mandatory education requirement before you can apply for your owner builder approval in Western Australia. Delivered 100% online by Owner Builder Centre (RTO 91528), the course is organised into two modules covering everything from your legal responsibilities through to estimating, cash flow and job costing.
Below is a breakdown of the course contents.
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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Course | WAOB01 – WA Owner Builder Course |
| Course Fee | $238 (excluding White Card) — or bundle with your White Card for $364 |
| 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) |
| Recognition | Course certificate enables you to apply for a WA Owner Builder Permit with the WA Government |
Each module is delivered through an illustrated workbook with activities and assessments, written in plain English for first-time owner builders.
| Module | What it covers | Workbook |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Basics of Owner Building | Owner builder roles and responsibilities, building personnel, insurance requirements, contracts, construction planning and approvals | 41 pages |
| 2 — Drawings, Estimating and Cash Flow | Plans and drawings, amendments, symbols and abbreviations, site plans, job specifications, estimating, project cash flow and job costing | 80 pages |
41-page illustrated workbook
80-page illustrated workbook
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You will go to our secure enrolment page for the WA 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 — ready for your WA owner builder approval and building permit application.
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The complete owner builder course
Everything above, plus CPCWHS1001 White Card
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 New South Wales and Queensland.
For $238 you get the full course, PRIORITY assessment and instant certification — everything you need for your owner builder permit application.
