What you will Receive from the Course
A 108 page Student Handbook which will guide you along your owner building project path. The BSA Study Guide, all necessary Application Forms and the Course Provider's unique Trades, Professions and Suppliers Booklet.
Also the Course Provider's Project Management CD, valued at $50, which contains all the files and schedules you will need, in an easy to use format.
NOTE: The QLD Owner Builder Course consists of two study manuals.
1. The BSA Owner Builder Course study guide, Content Details below:
Section 1.0 - Introduction Roles of an owner builder
- Are you ready to be an owner builder
- Common roles of an owner builder
Design
- Who can provide design services for an owner builder
- Choosing a designer
- Your role
- The designers role
Environment and Energy
- Erosion and sediment control
- Energy efficiency guidelines
- Environmentally friendly housing
- Universal (accessible) housing
Estimating, Costing and Budgets
- What is estimating?
- The estimate
- When to produce an estimate
- Methods of estimating
- Items commonly overlooked by an inexperienced estimator
Budgets
- Extras
Planning and Scheduling
- Producing a bar chart
- Controlling cost and time
- Sequencing building activities
Record Keeping
- File System
Organisation of Supplies
- Payment of suppliers
- Deliveries of materials
- Paying accounts
- Warranties
Payments to Trade Contractors
- Progress payments
- Variations
- Final payment
Finance and Loan Requirements
- Approaching lending institutions
Government Assistance
Government Assistance
- Erosion and sediment control
Financial Records
- The cash book
Establishing Supplier Accounts
Government Assistance
- Erosion and sediment control
Taxation and Portable Long Service Leave Levy
- Applicable taxes
- Portable long service leave levy
Obligations Under the QBSA Act 1991
- Owner builder permits
- Limitations and obligations placed on owner builders
Notification on Certificate of Title
Owner Builder Site Signs
Relevant Administrative Authorities
- Relevant bodies
- Local government responsibilities
Licensing Requirements for Trade Contractors
Approvals and Inspections
- Building approvals
- Inspections - who is responsible?
- Compliance inspections
Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995
- Obligations under the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995
- Workplace health and safety standards
- How to meet your obligations
- General safety induction
- Understanding infringement notices
- Public Liability
- Construction Insurance
- Compulsory Superannuation Payments
- Personal Accident and Sickness
- Workcover
- Trade Contractor - Proof of Insurance
Trade Contractors and Contracts
- How do I find and select a trade contractor?
- Contractual requirements
- Important points to note relating to contracts
- Tendering checklist
- Intolerance within the building industry
Responsibilities of the Owner Builder
- Meeting with the neighbours
- Supervision of the work
- Co-ordination of the project
- The sequence of the work
Conflict Prevention and Resolution
Move In and Maintenance
- Points to consider when moving in
- Connection of services
- Final Inspection
Checklists
- General items
- Specific items
- Maintenance
2. The Course in Preparation for Owner Builder Permit 30702QLD, Content Details below:
Working Manual General Classification Tables
- Timber
- Abbreviations
- Contractor Rates Sheet
- Sample Quotation Form
- Electrical Schedule / Legend
- Electrical Layout (SCHEMATIC)
- Erosion and Sediment Control on Building Sites
- Termite Management
- Plan Drawing and Interpretation
- Basic Estimating
- Choosing Your Property
- Site Safety Instructions & WPH&S Plan
- Wind Categories
- Soil Testing
- Window Schedule
- Door Schedule
- Quotation Acceptance Form
- Project Trade Contract
- Taxation & ABN
- Colloquial Terms
- Preliminary Checklist
- Record Keeping
Signage on your Project
- Owner Builders Site Sign
- Site Safety Signs
Planning and Approvals
- General
- Other Services
- Information Request Form
- Project Management System
Additional Information
- Financial Planning Schedule (Sample)
- CPR Chart
- Construction Sign
- Owner Builder Permit Sign
- Building Cost
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