Owner-Builder School Call
Courses for Victorian owner-builders

Learn to run your own build. Choose how.

Three ways to learn from a project manager with over 10 years running Melbourne builds: the crash course live on Zoom, the same course online at your own pace, or one-on-one coaching on your own build.

Questions? Call 0406 038 913

Courses

Choose your course.

New BuildNew homes, granny flats, finishing a half-built home
A timber frame going up on a two-storey home, with scaffolding.
From A$1,999

Live Zoom Crash Course

Live classes on Zoom, one evening a week for six weeks, in a Tuesday or Thursday group. Includes the online course.

  • Standard: A$1,999
  • Pro: A$2,999
  • Premium: A$3,999
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The finished $10M Toorak home, an architect-designed house in pale stone.
From A$999

Online Crash Course

The same crash course as video modules. Watch any time, at your own pace.

  • Online course: A$999
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Workers in high-vis walking on steel reinforcement laid out for a concrete slab.
From A$300/hour

Coaching

One-on-one help with your own build: by the hour on Zoom, or in person on your site.

  • Standard: A$300/hour
  • Pro package: A$1,499
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RenovationExtensions, second storeys, alterations
Framed walls with insulation and ducting, with trades working on the services.
From A$799

Reno Crash Course

One Saturday on Zoom for owner-builders extending or renovating, plus an hour going through your own plans and quotes.

  • Reno Crash Course: A$799
  • Reno Partner: A$4,900
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Side by side

Every course at a glance.

ProgramFormatWhenFrom
Live Zoom Crash CourseLive on ZoomNext intake: the Tuesday group runs 12 January to 23 February 2027 (no class on Australia Day, 26 January), the Thursday group 14 January to 18 February 2027. Each group has 10 seats.A$1,999
Online Crash CourseOnlineAccess opens 12 January 2027. Watch the modules any time, at your own pace.A$999
CoachingZoom or on siteStart any time. Sessions are booked around your build.A$300/hour
Reno Crash CourseLive on ZoomNext Reno Crash Course: Saturday 30 January 2027, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, live on Zoom. 10 seats. Your plan and quote review is booked within four weeks of the Saturday.A$799
Enrolment

How it works.

  1. Talk to your instructorTell us where you're up to and when to call. Free, no obligation.
  2. We call youIn the next 20 minutes, or at the time you pick. Calls come from 0406 038 913.
  3. Choose your courseWe help you pick the right course and level for your build.
  4. DepositA A$200 deposit holds your place. On a crash course, pay it within 72 hours of your call and get a free 30-minute review of your plans and budget.
Questions

Before you apply

Which program is right for me?

If you're planning your build, a crash course gives you the whole picture first: live on Zoom, or online at your own pace. If you're already building and need help with specific things, coaching is the faster way in. Not sure? Talk to your instructor, and we'll work it out on the call.

Do I need building experience?

No. Everything starts with what an owner-builder is responsible for and builds up stage by stage. If you have renovated before, you will move faster.

Is this the government owner-builder test?

No. That's a free online assessment run by the Building and Plumbing Commission, and you'll still need to pass it yourself. This is about running the build.

Is it accredited?

No. It's independent. It isn't accredited, and it isn't affiliated with or approved by the Building and Plumbing Commission.

How do I pay?

There's nothing to pay to talk to us. After your call, a A$200 deposit holds your place and the rest is paid before you start. On a crash course, pay your deposit within 72 hours of your call and get a free 30-minute review of your plans and budget. See the course terms for the details.

What if it turns out not to be for me?

Live Zoom Crash Course: Come to the first two classes. If it's not for you, tell us before the third and we'll refund everything you've paid. Online Crash Course: Watch the first two modules. If it's not for you, tell us and we'll refund everything you've paid. Reno Crash Course: Stay for the first block on the Saturday. If it's not for you, tell us at the first break and we'll refund everything you've paid.