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Render Finishing Systems
Study Method: Online
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers
Overview: This course aims to increase their knowledge and understanding of render finishing systems. The course duration is one hour and is approved by the Australian institute of Architects.
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
- Recognise the importance of correctly specifying the coating requirements for key substrate types, to ensure appropriate material selection for the project design (AACA Competency Documentation: Detailed Design: Schematic design 4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design).
- Identify the risks associated with inappropriate specification of cement render over certain substrates, to ensure the design response incorporates assessment of relevant legislation, codes and industry standard coatings (AACA Competency Design: Conceptual design 3.4 Design response incorporates assessment of the relevant legislation, codes and industry standards).
- Recall the difference between Paint, Render and Flexible Acrylic Texture and Membrane to ensure integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties (AACA Competency Design Documentation: Detailed design 5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties).
- Identify key factors influencing and impacting on project costs relevant to material selection for render finishing systems (AACA Competency Design: Pre-design 2.3 Evaluation of factors influencing and impacting on project costs).
Concrete Floor Treatments
Study Method: Online
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers
Overview: This course is targeted at Australian building industry professionals and examines the subject of Concrete Floor Treatments & Coatings. The course duration is one hour and is approved by the Australian institute of Architects.
At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:
- Identify the importance of structural design considerations and potential risks for concrete floor treatments and coatings in planning, development and construction. Design: Pre-design 2.2
- Identify the correct concrete floor treatment and coating design response to meet the objective of the design brief, user intent and built purpose. Design: Conceptual design 3.1
- Identify correct concrete floor treatment and coating design response to meet the objective of the design brief, in accordance with legislation codes and industry standards. Design: Conceptual design 3.4.
- Recognise the importance of appropriate material selection to meet the project’s concrete floor treatment and coating design and application requirements. Design: Schematic design 4.6
Passive Sustainability in Residential Design
Study Method: Online
Duration: 6 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers
Overview: This course will reveal the building elements for creating a comfortable residential home through passive design. It will explain some of the features, their function and beneficial aspects that when placed together, provide the potential for better liveable built environments.
There are 12 modules covering the key elements of Passive Design within this course, and when all of these elements work together to make a home comfortable, it's describe as... ‘passive design’.
This course takes up to 6 hours to complete and is suitable for a range of building professionals (such as designers , draughts persons, engineers surveyors and builders) and trades (such as carpenters, electricians and plumbers).
Fosroc - Below Ground Waterproofing
Study Method: Online
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers
Overview: This course examines in-depth the below ground waterproofing system and how that knowledge informs the considerations and impact of a properly designed solution to a construction project.
The course duration is one hour and is approved by the Australian Institute of Architects. One CPD point will be attained upon achievement of formal assessment (12 questions, 67% accuracy).
The course is targeted at Australian building industry professionals with an intermediate level of industry experience and or knowledge of waterproofing systems.
National Construction Code (NCC) Volume Three
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Plumbers.
Overview: This course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the NCC Volume Three, in particular on the sections and part and how to apply Volume Three.
National Construction Code (NCC) Volume Two
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Plumbers.
Overview: This course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the NCC Volume Two, with emphasis on the three sections and the application.
National Construction Code (NCC) Volume One
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 1 hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Plumbers.
Overview: This course will provide you with a basic understanding of NCC Volume One, with an emphasis on the various Sections of Volume One.
Understanding the Performance Based National Construction Code (NCC)
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 1 hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Plumbers.
Overview: This course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the NCC , the structure, the language used and the use of Assessment Methods.
Using the National Construction Code (NCC)
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 1 hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Plumbers.
Overview: On completion of this course, you will have a basic understanding of how to apply the NCC, an overview of the structure of the NCC, how to comply with it, and the language and terms used in the NCC.
Section J of NCC Volume One - Course 1
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 1 hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Plumbers.
Overview: This course is written in conjunction with the Association of Accredited Certifiers (AAC)..
Section J of NCC Volume One - Course 2
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 1 hours
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: All Building Services Providers, Plumbers.
Overview: This course is written in conjunction with the Association of Accredited Certifiers (AAC)..
Building Approvals in Tasmania
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 2 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Builders, Building Service Providers, Plumbers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This course is designed to provide you with a an overview of the Tasmanian building industry regulatory framework and provides details on some of the key legislation and the process.
Sustainability and the Government
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Electricians, Plumbers, Building Service Providers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This online course covers the importance of sustainable building, adapting to climate change, energy efficiency, the NCC, industry initiatives and tools for sustainable building.
Compliance and Legislation
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Electricians, Plumbers, Building Service Providers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This online course covers harmonisation of WHS laws, licensing requirements, first aid regulation, managing safety in the workplace, hazards, risk and WHS control measures
Energy and Water Management
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Electricians, Plumbers, Building Service Providers and Gas-Fitters
Overview: This online course covers energy management, energy efficient appliances, solar energy, lighting options & indoor and outdoor water management.
Safety in Design
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 8 hours
CPD Points: 8
Who can attend: Architects, Building Designers, Builders
Overview: The Safety in Design Course is a self-paced program consisting of videos, presentations, and documentation, covering all aspects of Safe Design.
Five Key Energy Efficiency Strategies for Homes
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 4 hours
CPD Points: 4
Who can attend: Architects, Builders, Building Designers, Building Surveyors, Engineers, Plumbers, Electricians.
Overview: This course has been developed to communicate the most common energy efficiency issues that affect existing homes. It provides basic steps to understand suitable solutions in order to retrofit homes
Introduction to Planning
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 2 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Architect, Builder, Building Surveyor, Building Designer, Engineer, Plumber.
Overview: Planning is the act of managing competing demands for land use in cities, towns and regions. This course outlines common Planning purposes and processes that support decision making for the use of land.
Working with Planners
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 2 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Architect, Builder, Building Surveyor, Building Designer, Engineer, Plumber.
Overview: This course outlines how to work effectively with Planners. It outlines the role and obligations of Planners and when to engage one, and the qualities to look for when engaging a Planner to assist you to get your project approved.
Systems Thinking in Residential Design
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 2 hours
CPD Points: 2
Who can attend: Architect, Builder, Building Surveyor, Building Designer, Engineer, Plumber.
Overview: This course covers the theory behind systems thinking, case studies showing success in energy efficiency design and tools for systems thinking.
AHHA Program for Heating Installers (Council Staff)
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 6 hours
CPD Points: 6
Who can attend: Council Staff/Permit Authorities
Overview: The Australian Home Heating Association Inc (AHHA) has developed this Program for Solid Fuel Heating Installers and for Council Staff. For Council Staff, this program consists of three online courses.
Understanding the NCC Energy Efficiency Provisions for Volume One
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: Building Services Providers
Overview: This course will provide you with a basic understanding of the energy efficiency provisions within NCC Volume One. This course is aimed at all building professionals.
Bushfire Regulations and Construction
Study Method: Online, self-paced
Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Who can attend: Building Services Providers
Overview: This online course shows how to assess the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) risk and also how to reference the appropriate Australian Standard.
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