Key benefits of this course
By the end of this course you should be able to:
- Understand bushfire behaviour and approaches to protection of property and human life
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the legislative frameworks and contexts
- Apply an understanding of the current status of planning for bushfire-prone areas in NSW
- Identify and assess issues in bushfire protection and regulation.
- Conduct bushfire assessments
- Consider issues related to biodiversity
- Identify key elements in case studies and best practice.
Digital badge and certificate
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Course outline
During this course you will cover legislation, planning and design principles, as well as aspects of bushfire behaviour and management in detail. You will learn about statutory requirements and protection measures, as well as analysing and problem-solving in relation to bushfire protection measures and acceptable solutions. Sessions are designed to build knowledge, provoke discussions and encourage critical thinking.
Topics covered in Sydney include:
- Bushfire behaviour
- A multi-faceted approach to bushfire protection
- Provisions of the Environment and Planning and Assessment Act and Rural Fires Act
- 'Planning for Bushfire Protection' manual
- Biodiversity considerations
- Undertaking bushfire assessments: Application of Seniors Living SEPP
- Using covenants
- Legal issues and cases
- Requirements of AS 3959 (Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas)
- Designing safe and attractive buildings in bushfire prone areas.
Topics covered in Tasmania include:
- Bushfire behaviour.
- A multi-faceted approach to bushfire protection
- Provisions of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act and the Fire Service Act
- Requirements of the Bushfire-Prone Areas Code planning directive and the Director’s Determination - Bushfire Hazard Areas as well as the National Construction Code
- Biodiversity considerations
- Undertaking bushfire assessments
- Using covenants
- Legal issues and cases
- Requirements of AS 3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas
- Designing safe and attractive buildings in bushfire prone areas.
Delivery style:
This course will be delivered as an interactive workshop consisting of an instructor-led lecture, group and individual activities. The course is delivered across four intensive workshop days and one practical field trip. 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.
The November class will be delivered online via Zoom and participants will require a reliable internet connection. Zoom access details and teaching materials will be provided in advance of the course. On day three, the field trip component will be presented through a pre-recorded video, with presenters sharing the footage during the live Zoom session and offering real-time commentary and discussion to ensure an engaging, interactive experience.
Price
Full price: $3,245 (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 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.
Requirements
To complete this course, you will need a personal computer with adequate internet access and sufficient software and bandwidth to support web conferencing. You will also require an operating system with a web browser compatible with Canvas and Zoom.
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
