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What is the pass mark for the exam? |
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16 questions which is 80%. |
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How many times can I sit the online exam? |
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Unlimited. You can sit the exam as many times as you like until you pass. |
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What is the pass rate? |
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100%. We help to ensure all our applicants meet the requirements of The Office of Fair Trading . |
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How long does it take to receive my certificate in the mail after I pass the online exam? |
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If you selected the express post option when registering, you can expect to receive your certificate in less than 24 hours.
If you didn’t select the express post option when registering, your certificate will reach you in 2-3 working days. |
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How long do I have to sit the exam after I register? |
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There is no time limit as to when you have to sit the online exam. The login that you registered with, will be valid for 5 years. |
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How many questions are there in the online exam? |
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20. |
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Are we approved by the NSW Office of Fair Trading and ACT Planning and Land Authority? |
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Yes. |
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How long is the ABSOLUTE Owner-builder certificate valid for? |
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2 years. You can register today. Login or download the course material in 12 months time, then sit the exam 12 months after that. |
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Can I complete the course and sit the exam from home? |
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YES. |
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How long does it take to complete the online course? |
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On avergae, most people complete the course in about 3 hours. |
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Do I really need an owner builders licence/permit? |
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In NSW, If the cost of the owner-builder work exceeds $12,000, the Office of Fair Trading requires owner-builders to complete an approved education course.
In the ACT, there is no monetary amount applicable for owner-builders but there are a range of exemptions which can be found in the following document. ACT owner-builder exemptions. |
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What are the steps to becoming an owner builder? |
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Step-1: Register online.
Step-2: Study the course material.
Step-3: Sit the online exam. |
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How much does it all cost? |
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This depends on which state in Australia the owner building is going to take place.
The following prices include unlimited resits of the online exam and free postage of your certificate to you.
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NSW, the cost is $89;
ACT, the cost is $175. |
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Are there any other fees or costs associated when signing up? |
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NO. |
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Is the exam included in the price of registration? |
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YES. |
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