Home Building & Renovating Course
If you're planning a renovation or new home build, this practical one-day course will help you save money, reduce stress and avoid costly mistakes. With Sydney renovation costs often exceeding the average annual income, careful planning and informed decision-making are essential.
Learn how to choose the right design solution, seek specialist advice, navigate the local council approval process, select a reputable builder and secure a competitive price. You’ll also discover how to ensure your building work is completed to a high standard—on time and within budget. If you already have plans underway, you’ll receive an architectural appraisal to help refine your direction.
Course Content
- Clarifying your needs, intentions and overall strategy
- Establishing a realistic budget and project timeline
- Understanding council approvals, contracts and how to choose the right builder
Schedule & Pricing
- One-day workshop: 9:30am–3:30pm
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Course fee: $359
Delivery Format
- Facilitated group discussions
- Small group activities with feedback
- Worksheets and practical guidance tailored to your project
Details
You will learn
- Understand the end-to-end home building and renovation process
- Develop a realistic budget and project timeline
- Navigate council approvals and select the right builder
You will get
- Architectural appraisal of your project plans
- Practical worksheets and planning tools
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Anyone preparing for a home building or renovation project, or seeking a comprehensive understanding of the building process.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notepad and pen
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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