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.
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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
