How it works

Start free

Register in a couple of minutes and go straight into the course. Nothing to pay to start, and no commitment if you change your mind.

Work through the course

Seven online modules, around 20 hours of learning all up. Start, pause and resume on any device — most people finish within a week, and you have up to 4 weeks.

Pass the assessment

Open-book, online, with help on every question. If you don’t get through first time, the re-sit is free.

Verify your ID and pay $185

Once you’ve passed, confirm who you are with photo ID and pay the course fee — this is the first and only time you pay.

Statement of Completion emailed

Your Statement of Completion is emailed to you straight away. QBCC accepts it for 5 years for your permit application.

Lodge with QBCC

Apply for your owner-builder permit with QBCC ($493.59 application fee). Allow up to 30 working days for assessment — don’t start work until it’s approved.

Pick online or classroom

Choose the live online class (from home, anywhere in NSW) or our Sydney classroom, and pick a session date that suits.

Pay and book

Pay securely online to lock in your seat. You’ll get a confirmation email with everything you need for the day.

Attend the ~6 hour session

Bring (or hold up to your webcam) your photo ID and your USI. Your trainer runs the session and assesses you on the day.

Statement of Attainment emailed

Your CPCWHS1001 Statement of Attainment is emailed the same day, along with an interim statement to show employers.

SafeWork NSW posts your card

SafeWork NSW prints and posts your physical White Card — allow 2–4 weeks. It’s valid on construction sites Australia-wide.