Home Building & Renovating Course
If you're looking for a course that will save you money, then this Home Building & Renovating Course is for you. The average Sydney home renovation costs significantly more than the average annual income, so why take chances?
Learn how to choose a design solution that best meets your needs, obtain the right advice, and steer your project through the council planning process. Discover how to select a builder, negotiate pricing, and ensure work is delivered to a high standard.
Receive an architectural appraisal of your plans if applicable and avoid costly pitfalls to ensure your homebuilding project runs on time and within budget.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand home building and renovating as an integrated process that balances needs, constraints, and opportunities.
- Gain confidence navigating the planning process and estimating costs accurately.
- Improve your decision-making when working with professionals and contractors.
Course Outline
- Clarifying your needs and strategy development
- Project budgeting and programming
- Site analysis and working with existing buildings
- Navigating council approvals and building regulations
- Communicating your design intent and understanding contracts
How You'll Learn
- Facilitated group discussions and feedback
- Focused analysis of your project needs
- Worksheets and practical in-class activities
Schedule & Pricing
- Duration: 1 Day (9:30 am – 3:30 pm)
- Next Available: 11 July 2026
- Fee: $329
Details
You will learn
- Understand the full home building and renovating process
- Navigate local council regulations and approvals
- Confidently plan, budget and manage your own project
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- Personalised feedback on your renovation project
- Worksheets and planning tools
Appropriate for
This course is for beginners or individuals preparing to start a home-building or renovation project and those interested in understanding the full process involved.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notepad and pen
- Any existing renovation plans, if available
- Relevant photos or ideas for discussion
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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