Let's start on your compliance items

You are now ready to start working on your owner builder compliance items. This is part of getting you ready for construction, and it will ensure you and your project are approved to owner build.


We will step you through the requirements for officially becoming an owner builder. The first one is ensuring you complete an owner builder course.

What is the Owner Builder Course?

The Owner Builder Course in Victoria is a mandatory training program that teaches you the legal, safety, and management responsibilities of taking on a domestic building project as an Owner Builder. The course must be delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and includes key safety units.

Why is this Needed?

You must complete this course if you're applying for an Owner Builder Certificate of Consent from the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) for any project valued over $16,000.


It ensures you understand your obligations under Victorian building law, including health and safety, supervision, insurance, and compliance.

How it Works

1. Check your eligibility for becoming an owner-builder: https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/owner-builders/eligibility

2. Download and read the owner-builder information and study guide

3. Create an eLearning account and successfully complete the assessment: https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/owner-builders/elearning-assessment

4. Complete construction induction training and obtain white card (if required): https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/owner-builders/construction-induction-white-cards

5. Register as a user with VBA360

6. Start your application and save it as a draft

7. Complete your application and upload required documentation

8. Check all of your answers carefully

9. Press 'submit' and pay for your application

10. Track your progress on VBA360

Once Received

Once you've received your certificate from the Owner Builder Course, upload it to the Document Library and then click the orange “Mark Complete” button to move to the next step in your construction workflow.