Abacus Training - Count On Us
While online training will always be our primary delivery method Queensland Owner Builder Courses will again be available Face to Face at our Ormeau Offices once social distancing requirements are lifted.
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Online Enquiries: Rick: 0418 455 788
Face to Face: Brian: 0409 007 848 NOTE: Face to face classes are currently suspended due to social distancing requirements. We are working towards virtual classrooms via Zoom and will release course schedules shortly |
NSW Owner Builder Course
Click on the button above to access information and pricing for satisfying the NSW Department of Fair Trading educational requirements for owner building in New South Wales.
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QLD Owner Builder Course
Click on the button above to access information and pricing for satisfying the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) educational requirements for owner building in Queensland.
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White Card Course
The White Card Course is no longer available online unless you meet specific conditions. These include being able to prove you live further than 100 kilometers from a White Card Course provider. |
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Owner Builder Course (FACE TO FACE)LATEST NEWS
Owner Builder Course (Face to Face) Due to demand, we are again offering Face to Face Owner Builder Courses for our Queensland students. The course will be run at our Ormeau facility on a nominated Wednesday each month or on demand. Assessment completed and Statement of Attainment issued on the same day. Cost: 427.00 Call 0409007848 to book in. NOTE: This number is for inquiries about the FACE to FACE course only. Any questions about online course will be handled via email or by calling 0418455788 New Address and Contact Details From April 9th, Heaton Industrial Holdings and Abacus Training will move our administration offices to 18/28 Burnside Road, Ormeau, QLD, 4208. We will continue to offer our online services and support to all clients across all states and territories. Our new contact details are: email: rick.heaton@ownerbuildercourses.com mobile: 0418 455 788 Remember, we are an online training organisation and the best way to communicate with us is by email. New Standards From 1st April, the new Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO's) 2015 come into effect. All RTO's must now comply with these standards. Abacus Training has been working hard to ensure our operations meet the new standards and we continue to not only comply, but also provide you the very best in quality training.  You can enrol and get started now by click on the button above. It will take you to our secure paypal shop where you are able to make a credit card payment on line. Remember to read the conditions of enrolment and familiarise yourself with our corporate policy and procedures. These are found under the Student Information Tab on the Main Menu. If you do not want to pay online, you can follow the link below to download an enrolment form. Once completed simply fax it to us and we will process your application. click here to download an application form. |
We understand some Owner Builders will not want to complete the course online so we have made available, a 'hard copy' version of the course from $297.00 QLD and $317.00 NSW Owner Builders
Click on the button above to get further information.
Click on the button above to get further information.
Why be an Owner Builder?
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How Do I Buy and Complete the Owner Builder Course?
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From 1 July 2015 the owner builder education requirement for a permit for owner builder work valued at more than $20,000 will comprise five units of competency from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Industry Training Package (CPC08).
CPCCWHS2001 Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM1011 Undertake basic estimation and costing
CPCCCM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014S Conduct workplace communication
CPCCWHS2001 Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPCCCM2001 Read and interpret plans and specifications
CPCCCM1011 Undertake basic estimation and costing
CPCCCM1013 Plan and organise work
CPCCCM1014S Conduct workplace communication
Nationally Accredited Courses for Owner BuildersNSW Owner Builders - Changes to the NSW Owner Builder Course take effect on the 1st of July, 2015. Follow the link above to access the latest information. |
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What is General Safety Induction Training?
General Safety Induction Training is mandatory under the various Workplace Health and Safety Acts and is aimed at providing safety awareness to construction industry participants.
Training is provided nationally through the delivery of the course CPCCWHS1001Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry.
Have a look at the video to understand why General Safety Induction Training is so important to anyone working on a building or construction site.
This unit and the associated assessment now requires the student to present visual demonstration of competency in the use of specific PPE.
To do this the student must video themselves demonstrating use, care and precautions and submit with there assessment.
This can be easily achieved by:
Training is provided nationally through the delivery of the course CPCCWHS1001Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry.
Have a look at the video to understand why General Safety Induction Training is so important to anyone working on a building or construction site.
This unit and the associated assessment now requires the student to present visual demonstration of competency in the use of specific PPE.
- Hard Hat
- Ear Muffs
- Safety Glasses and
- High Visibility Vest
To do this the student must video themselves demonstrating use, care and precautions and submit with there assessment.
This can be easily achieved by:
- Web Cam
- Email video from smart phone
- Skype hook up with an assessor
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Note: Since publishing this video, significant changes have occurred in respect to Work Health and Safety.
The most significant of these affecting General Safety Induction Training and the issue of White Cards has been the nationally recognised status of White Card training through CPCCWHS1001Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry. Harmonisation of Work Health and Safety laws now sees the card nationally recognised. There still exists, minor variations across the states and territories, but to the most part the legislation is consistent. |
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Another interesting development has been the acceptance of NSW of online training for the issue of a White Card. To the extent explained above, the content of the video is a little out of date. This will be remedied and a new video published in the coming weeks.
Best Regards, Happy and Safe Building
Rick Heaton
Best Regards, Happy and Safe Building
Rick Heaton
Kit Homes and Owner Builders
Many of our owner builder students go on to build a kit home.
We believe that kit homes plus quality training equals a successful owner builder project.
It simply makes good sense.
Using a kit home cuts down on waste, takes much of the guesswork out of ordering materials and allows you to realise real savings in your project cost.
Modern kit home providers offer a wide range of designs and finishes, with something for just about everybody.
Why don't you take a look for yourself, simply click on the link below to find out what is available to owner builders considering building a kit home on their land.
We believe that kit homes plus quality training equals a successful owner builder project.
It simply makes good sense.
Using a kit home cuts down on waste, takes much of the guesswork out of ordering materials and allows you to realise real savings in your project cost.
Modern kit home providers offer a wide range of designs and finishes, with something for just about everybody.
Why don't you take a look for yourself, simply click on the link below to find out what is available to owner builders considering building a kit home on their land.