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Building Regulation - UTS Open
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SHORT COURSE

Building Regulation

$ 3,089.00

START DATE

13 November

MODE

Mixed (online and in-person)

DURATION

5 wks

COMMITMENT

5 x 8 hrs

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Lead Presenters

Stephen Krimmer

Stephen Krimmer
Senior Building Surveyor

Stephen has held senior positions in academia, local government and the private sector for over two decades. His expertise includes planning, sustainability and development assessment. His passion for strategic and sustainable planning outcomes is demonstrated in his planning roles and his development and delivery of training courses across NSW.

For the past decade, Stephen has devoted his time equally between academia and working within the planning sector and is regular presenter at UTS IPPG. He also develops and delivers bespoke training courses for government and non-government organisations including Sydney Trains and regularly speaks at state-wide conferences.

Stephen has university qualifications in environmental health, majoring in planning and building, as well as qualifications in training and assessment and carbon management. His relevant roles have included; senior sustainability planner, supervisor of development assessment team and presenter of professional development programs at UTS IPPG.

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Craig Squires

Craig Squires
Environmental Health and Building Surveyor

Craig is an Accredited Certifier with over 30 years of experience in local government certification, specialising in building compliance, certification processes, and fire safety. As the Coordinator of the Certification and Fire Safety team in a local council in Western Sydney, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding safety standards across the built environment.

With extensive knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and certification requirements, Craig plays a leading role in the training and development of industry professionals. For over a decade, he has been a key presenter of professional development courses at UTS IPPG, delivering specialised training programs designed for certifiers, building surveyors and construction professionals to help them navigate complex regulatory frameworks. In addition to his work in professional training, he has extensive teaching experience in higher education. He has lectured in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the tertiary level.

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Michael Wynn Jones

Michael Wynn Jones
Director, Michael Wynn-Jones & Associates

Michael holds an honours degree in Building Surveying and a Masters in Fire Engineering. He is an A1 - Accredited Certifier in NSW, and has more than 30 years' experience as a building regulations consultant and nearly 20 years' experience in an academic environment.

Michael is a former Deputy President of the Building Professionals Board (BPB) and is a consultant to the NSW state government on building regulation matters. He works as a BCA expert in legal cases and as a BCA design consultant for large building projects.

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Get to know your Building Code in-depth. If you're planning or implementing building regulation in NSW, get up-to-date knowledge including the latest requirements for dwellings and outbuildings under the Building Code of Australia and NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

About this course

This building regulation course provides essential skills in understanding and implementing building regulation in New South Wales. Get up-to-date advice in interpreting and applying the regulatory requirements for dwellings (Class 1) and outbuildings (Class 10) as contained in the Building Code of Australia and NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. This building regulation course incorporates theory and practice in building assessment, including recent changes in legislation and policy, and utilises workshop sessions and case studies.

Key benefits of this course

By the end of this course you should have:

  • Working knowledge of building regulations in NSW
  • Practical understanding of the legal and institutional framework for the approval and inspection of Class 1 and 10 building
  • Be cognisant of the general requirements, performance provisions and acceptable construction requirements under Sections 1-3 of the BCA
  • Apply planning instruments to building regulation
  • Identify and address key issues in assessment under the certification framework.

Digital badge and certificate

A digital badge and certificate will be awarded following the successful completion of any necessary tasks or assessments to demonstrate acquired learning of the short course or for meeting attendance and/or participation requirements.

Learn more about UTS Open digital badges.

Course outline

Recent changes to building regulations have touched a new and bigger pool of building professionals. This is primarily caused by the shift to integrated assessment of development proposals. You will learn theory and practice in building assessment through workshop sessions and case studies.

Session 1 - Introduction

  • New South Wales Building Regulations, including interaction of the Act, the regulations, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards
  • Format of BCA Volume 2
  • Classification of buildings.

Session 2 - Building Code of Australia (BCA)

  • Section 1 – General Provisions
  • Section 2 – Performance Provisions
  • Section 3 – Acceptable Constructions; Introduction to Section 3 of Housing Provisions & in-depth assessment of Fire Separation (Part 3. 7 .1).

Session 3 - BCA (continued)

  • Sections 2 & 3 – recap of the Housing Provisions and discussion of any problems encountered since the previous workshop period
  • Section 3 – Acceptable Constructions: an in-depth assessment.

Session 4 - BCA (continued) and Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

  • Section 3: Acceptable Construction
  • Relevant provisions of the Act and Regulation
  • Course summary and review of any key issues.

Session 5 - BCA (continued) and Swimming Pools Act

  • Energy efficiency and sustainability
  • Swimming pools.

Price 

Full price: $2,875 (GST-free)*

*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.

Discounts are available for this course. For further details and to verify if you qualify, please check the Discounts section.

Discounts

Discounts are available for this course as follows:

  • 10% discount for UTS staff, alumni and students

Discounts cannot be combined and only one discount can be applied per person per course session. Discounts can only be applied to the full price. Discounts cannot be applied to any offered special price.

How to enrol and obtain your UTS staff, alumni or student discount

Please contact the team at support@open.uts.edu.au with either your staff or student number.

If you are eligible for a UTS alumni or student discount, please ensure you have provided your UTS student number during checkout.

If you are an alumni and have forgotten your UTS student number, email support@utsopen.uts.edu.au with your full name, UTS degree and year of commencement.  

Delivery style

This course will be delivered as an interactive workshop consisting of an instructor-led lecture, group and individual activities. This training approach allows participants to work through concepts introduced by the trainer in an application-focused teaching environment. Participants will challenge their understanding of the concepts and consider their application once back in their individual workplace.

In-house training solutions

This course can also be customised and delivered in-house.

Enrolment conditions

Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions. 

Contact us

For any questions on enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au 

If you have a specific question on course content or requirements, please email ippg.learning@uts.edu.au

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for professionals involved in the processes of interpreting and applying building regulation, including (but not limited to):

  • Architects
  • Building surveyors
  • Councillors
  • Development assessment officers
  • Development engineers
  • Planners.

Book a session

Thu 13 Nov 2025-
Fri 28 Nov 2025
Expert: Stephen Krimmer, Craig Squires, Michael Wynn Jones
  • Online via Zoom and UTS City Campus. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • Mixed (online and in-person)
  • 4 sessions, 32 hours total

Enrolments close 9am Friday14 November 2025 (AEDT) or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

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