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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.
Due to considerable demand, we have re opened the classroom face to face and one on one sessions to cater for your owner builder course needs.


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
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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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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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​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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Satisfy the educational requirements for the issue of an Owner Builder Permit Online from only (NSW) $147.00! and (QLD) $137.00!

Scroll down to view important information about the new laws regarding Unique Student Identifiers that come into effect on the 1st January, 2015.

You might ask how?

Well really it's quite easy, by providing a quality owner builder course that is conducted fully online, with all the resources being available for you to download right from your computer, lets us keep our costs down. We pass those savings on to you it is really that simple.


All owner builders (all states) SHOULD hold a White Card.
See note below:

All students must now obtain and provide a Unique Student Identifier before a Qualification or Statement of Attainment can be issued; (see below for details)


We are a Registered Training Organisation Provider Number 32226.
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Important notice to all Abacus Training Students:

From 1st January, 2015, new legislation requires all Registered Training Organisations to collect and record from every student, their Unique Student Identification (USI). No RTO will be able to issue a Qualification or Statement of Attainment  until the Student has provided their USI.


USI's are free and easy to obtain:

Click here to download information on obtaining your USI.
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We have assisted 1000's of NSW owner builders and Qld Owner Builders to realise their dream and build their own home, our course has achieved an almost 100% pass rate.
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A word about construction safety

Under all legislation that governs Building and Construction (including Owner Builder Projects) throughout Australia require the Principal Contractor or Responsible Person to have undertaken General Safety induction Training and possess a White Card.

The training is consistent across Australia and is based on the Nationally Accredited Course CPCCWHS1001
Prepare to Work safely in the construction industry.



www.qbcc.qld.gov.au

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/housing.../building.../becoming-an-owner-builder

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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
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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.
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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.


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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.


Why be an Owner Builder?

  • Typically Owner Builders can save between 20% and 40% on their construction costs against building the home with a builder.
  • You will have greater control over your project and choice of materials, fittings and finishes.
  • Owner Builders realise a great sense of satisfaction knowing they built their own home
  • Save the builders margin allowing a better finish for the same money

How Do I Buy and Complete the Owner Builder Course?

  • click through to our online store (click on image above)
  • select the correct owner builder  course for you state
  • pay through paypal, fax, direct debit or over the phone
  • download the course materials and pre reading
  • review the online presentation
  • complete the online assessment
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).  
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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

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NSW 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.
  • 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
You will need to have the equipment which can be purchased from your local hardware for around $50.00

Note: Since publishing this video, significant changes have occurred in respect to Work Health and Safety. 

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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. 

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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.
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


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.


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