Nationally recognised training · RTO 41261

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course in Melbourne

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course in Melbourne Short Courses Australia offer a non-accredited training course in how to conduct a building defect inspection and complete a professional inspection report, that meets industry standards

$900.00 3 Days Face to face

RTO 41261Nationally recognised

MelbourneConvenient delivery options

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Course overview

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course in Melbourne

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course in Melbourne Short Courses Australia offer a non-accredited training course in how to conduct a building defect inspection and complete a professional inspection report, that meets industry standards

Course code
PPBI
Duration
3 Days
Delivery
Face to face
Location
Melbourne

Short Courses Australia provide pre purchase building inspection courses for participants seeking employment as a building inspector of residential properties.

The course in non-accredited and participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Short Courses Australia deliver the pre purchase building inspection course face to face in a classroom setting over three (3) days.

Participants will learn to inspect a property and report on minor and major defects. Central to the course is the Australian Standard AS4349.1 which is applicable for anyone undertaking pre-purchase building inspections across Australia.

Participants will be given access to current industry standard pre purchase building and pest inspection report templates, and our facilitator will guide participants through how to identify and then report on the minor and/or minor defect.

The course covers important information regarding the mitigation of risk, specifically regarding obstructions and inaccessible areas.

Course Overview

The Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course in Melbourne will cover the following topics:

  • Customer Service Skills
  • Report Writing
  • Site Inspection Procedures and Techniques
  • Contracts and Building Legislation
  • Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards
  • Workplace Health & Safety
  • Dispute Procedure
  • Insurance and Legal Implications

Practical Assessment

Participants will be asked to complete a pre purchase building and pest inspection report on their own (or a friends) property.

The purpose of this assessment is to test your understanding of the terminology used, your awareness of Australian Standard AS4349.1 and to grade your understanding of how to complete and then submit a report to client.

Certificate of Participation

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from Short Courses Australia (RTO 41261) in the course titled, Pre Purchase Building Inspection.

Pre Purchase Building Inspection Course Cost Melbourne

The cost of the course is $900.00 per person.

Available Dates

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Monday28SEP 2026

Online virtual classroom · 6 days

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course

6:00 PM–9:00 PM Melbourne (Online Classroom) Online
$900.00
Saturday10OCT 2026

Face-to-face course · 3 days

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course

9:00 AM–4:00 PM Melbourne (Anderson Street) Face to Face
$900.00
Saturday10OCT 2026

Online virtual classroom · 3 days

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course

9:00 AM–4:00 PM Melbourne (Online Classroom) Online
$900.00
Monday09NOV 2026

Online virtual classroom · 6 days

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course

6:00 PM–8:00 PM Melbourne (Online Classroom) Online
$900.00
Saturday21NOV 2026

Face-to-face course · 3 days

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course

9:00 AM–4:00 PM Melbourne (Anderson Street) Face to Face
$900.00
Saturday21NOV 2026

Online virtual classroom · 3 days

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course

9:00 AM–4:00 PM Melbourne (Online Classroom) Online
$900.00
Monday04JAN 2027

Online virtual classroom · 6 days

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course

6:00 PM–8:00 PM Melbourne (Online Classroom) Online
$900.00
Saturday09JAN 2027

Face-to-face course · 3 days

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course

9:00 AM–4:00 PM Melbourne (Anderson Street) Face to Face
$900.00
Saturday09JAN 2027

Online virtual classroom · 3 days

Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course

9:00 AM–4:00 PM Melbourne (Online Classroom) Online
$900.00