Building and construction courses

You can now study the following courses online or via correspondence:

• 39219 QLD - Preparation for Owner Builder Permit
• CPCCOHS1001A - Work safely in the construction industry (White card)

The Peach Institute specialises in these courses so you can study from anywhere in Australia.

Some of the topics covered in the Owner Builder course are:

• Legal obligations of an owner builder
• Roles of an owner builder
• Design and plans
• Environment and energy
• Estimating, costing and budgets
• Planning and scheduling
• Organisation and suppliers
• Payments to trace contractors
• Finance and loan requirements
• Financial records
• Obligations under the QBSA Act 1991
• Workplace health and safety
• Construction insurance
• WorkCover

Some of the topics covered in the Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White card) course are:

• Safe work practices
• Managing risks and hazards
• Common construction hazards
• WH&S communication
• Working at heights and scaffolding
• Reporting incidents
• Site specific inductions

If you're looking to become an owner builder or study a general safety induction, then click here to view The Peach Institute's business listing on the Class and Course Finder website under the 'Building and Construction' category.