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Plan Reading Course

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$ 698.00

START DATE

 16 May

MODE

 On Campus (Sydney)

DURATION

 1 day

COMMITMENT

 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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This course is designed to provide you with the skills needed to read and interpret the various types of building plans.

About this course

The skills and experience to confidently and correctly read and interpret plans associated with planning, building, certification and construction are essential for a range of professionals in regulation and building. Reading and interpreting plans correctly ensures consistent, high quality outcomes in all sectors where plans are used and safeguards against incorrect costing, quoting and certification.

This course provides participants of all levels the knowledge needed to actively engage with the plan reading process. It is designed to provide you with the confidence to read and interpret the various types of plans used in local government and the building certification sector. The course draws on a variety of teaching methods from presenters with over twenty years of experience. You  will be provided with practical activities, ensuring a hands-on experience in reading, measuring and interpreting plans.

Key benefits of this course

By the completion of this course, participants should:

  • Understand the importance of reading and interpreting plans correctly
  • Be able to identify some of the common industry problems in plan reading and develop skills to resolve these issues
  • Have gained practical skills in understanding ‘scales’ and ‘contours’ on plans
  • Have gained experience in reading and interpreting a variety of plans including: 

  -  Site plans, floor plans and elevation plans

  -  Subdivision plans and Section 88b instruments

  -  Section plans, shadow diagrams and engineering plans.

 

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

The following content will be covered during this course:

  • The importance of plan reading and correct terminology
  • Interpreting plan scales
  • Understanding contours
  • Interpreting site plans, floor plans, elevations plans, section plans etc.
  • Subdivision plans and 88b instruments
  • Interpreting overshadowing diagrams
  • Reading specialised plans: engineering details and bushfire plans.

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 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 anyone who is looking to develop their plan reading skills including administration staff, council customer service staff, trainee and graduate planners and building surveyors.

Book a session

Fri 16 May 2025-
Fri 16 May 2025
Expert: Stephen Krimmer, Craig Squires
  • UTS City Campus. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • On Campus (Sydney)
  • 1 session, 8 hours total
$ 698.00

Enrolments close 9am Friday 16 May 2025 AEST or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first.

Fri 22 Aug 2025-
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Expert: Stephen Krimmer, Craig Squires
  • UTS City Campus. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • On Campus (Sydney)
  • 1 session, 8 hours total
$ 698.00

Enrolments close 9am Friday 22 August 2025 AEST or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first.

Fri 07 Nov 2025-
Fri 07 Nov 2025
Expert: Stephen Krimmer, Craig Squires
  • UTS City Campus. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • On Campus (Sydney)
  • 1 session, 8 hours total
$ 698.00

Enrolments close 9am Friday 7 November 2025 AEDT or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first.

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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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