In Australia, there are two types of Owner Builder courses you can undertake:
While the mandatory course ensures you meet your state requirements, optional education provides structured guidance through the entire build process from budgeting and permits to contracts and construction.
Our courses are designed to support you at every stage, so you can stay organised, informed and in control.
In some states, completing an approved owner builder course is required before you can obtain your permit.
We’ve reviewed providers across Australia and confidently recommend Absolute Education – a fully compliant training organisation with over 20 years of experience.
Simply select your state below to complete a short form and be directed to our recommended course provider, Absolute Education.
Completing the mandatory course will get your owner builder permit but running a successful owner builder project requires far more than.
That’s where structured guidance makes the difference.
Our optional courses are designed to help you stay organised, make informed decisions, manage trades confidently and keep your build on track from start to finish.
Choose the course that matches where you’re at in your journey:
If you’ve committed to running your own build and don’t want to figure it out the hard way, this course gives you the structure, checklists and confidence to manage the process properly without the overwhelm.
Developed alongside two registered Australian builders, it guides you stage-by-stage from site prep to final handover, so you always know what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how to stay in control.
Build with clarity. Build with confidence. Build it right the first time.
If you’re preparing to owner build but haven’t started construction yet, this course helps you get organised before the real work begins.
It provides a clear, practical checklist of what needs to be done before breaking ground – so you don’t miss critical steps, overlook documentation, or rush into decisions unprepared.
Start your build on solid foundations. Then, when construction begins, you’ll be ready to step confidently into the full build process.
Still deciding whether owner building is the right path?
Before you commit your time, money and energy to managing your own build, it’s important to step back and properly assess whether it’s the right decision for you.
This course is designed to help you think clearly about:
Rather than rushing into a major decision, you’ll gain clarity and confidence whether that means moving forward as an owner builder or choosing a different path.