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.

Duration: 3 Days | Cost: $900.00


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Pre-Purchase Building Inspector Course in 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.






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Customer Reviews

  •  | review from Cameron Hall

    13 March 2026

      "Darren is a fantastic trainer and a genuinely good bloke. He really cares about his students and making sure everyone understands the job properly, with safety and best practice always the focus. The TC1 & TMI1 Traffic Controller course with Short Courses Australia was practical, easy to follow, and full of real-world examples. Darren keeps the class engaged and creates a great atmosphere. Highly recommend Darren and this course. Thanks again mate."

    -  Cameron Hall

  •  | review from Fahmi Najmldin

    13 March 2026

      "Darren was amazing"

    -  Fahmi Najmldin

  • Pre Purchase Building Inspection Course Melbourne | review from Nicholas Gomes

    13 March 2026

      "Darren was hands down the greatest teacher I've ever had. His real life experience paired with his honest and have a go attitude creates a classroom where success is going to happen. Remember, SAFETY."

    -  Nicholas Gomes

  •  | review from Angus Taylor

    13 March 2026

      "Darren hands gives a shit about his students. He understands the reality of the industry and holds no punches in making sure his students do to. Top bloke really gives a shit about his students."

    -  Angus Taylor

  •  | review from Peter

    13 March 2026

      "Darren was a great and informative trainer. Highly recommend this course"

    -  Peter

  • Pre Purchase Building Inspection Course Melbourne | review from Sarah Sanchez

    13 March 2026

    -  Sarah Sanchez

  •  | review from Josh Mckenzie

    11 March 2026

      "Good"

    -  Josh Mckenzie

  •  | review from Veni Voodoo

    06 March 2026

      "Darren was a great trainer. You can tell he?s been in the traffic control industry for a long time because he?s extremely knowledgeable and brings a lot of real-world experience into the course. What I really appreciated was his strong emphasis on the realities of the job and what can go wrong if procedures aren?t followed properly. It made the training practical and easy to understand rather than just theory. He?s also a top bloke and makes the course engaging. I?ve already referred a few of my work colleagues to do their traffic control course with him and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to get into the industry."

    -  Veni Voodoo

  • Pre Purchase Building Inspection Course Melbourne | review from catrice hoy

    06 March 2026

      "Darren was an absolute legend of a teacher, he was straight up! He was clear and could understand everything he taught us, he taught the whole class with respect! Helped me with understanding the job I was getting into! Like I said absolute legend!"

    -  catrice hoy

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