OMG they changed the owner builder rules!

Ok it use to be that to qualify to become an owner builder, you did a 1 hour online course and assesment - I did while eating my evening meal one night - it did cost around $100.

Now, it is like an 8 day full time course ... lifted from fair trading NSW....

The Course comprises units of competency in five sections as follows:

•Preparing to be an owner-builder (OBPERNSW001 Prepare to be an owner-builder)
•Occupational Health and Safety (CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS, requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry)
•Drawing, Estimating and Cash Flow (CPCCCM2001A Read and interpret plans and specification; CPCCCM1001A Undertake basic estimation and costing)
•Managing contracts (OBPERNSW002 Administer contracts)
•Managing the work (CPCCCM1003A Plan and organise work; CPCCCM1004A Conduct workplace communication)
A WorkCover Construction Induction Card is a prerequisite for the Course. More information can be obtained from the training providers below, or from WorkCover.

Like I said OMG! I guess too many owner builders making a complete mess of things.