Key benefits of this course
At the completion of this building regulation course, you will be able to:
- Implement building regulations into your work.
- Apply the legal framework for the design, construction, inspection and certification of Class 1 and 10 Buildings
- Implement the general requirements, performance requirements and deemed-to-satisfy requirements under Volume 2 of the BCA
- 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 to the NCC/BCA: Volume 2 and Housing Provisions
- History and Hierarchy of Building Regulations and BCA
- Section A: Governing requirements
- Parts A1 to A5 - Language, format and how to navigate through the BCA
- Section A: Part A6
- Classification of Buildings (Classification workshop)
- Performance Requirements (Performance Solutions workshop)
Session 2
- Part H1 – Structure (Termite protection workshop)
- Part H2 – Damp and Weatherproofing (Stormwater design workshop)
- Part H3 – Fire Safety (Fire separation workshop)
- Swimming Pool barrier compliance
Session 3
- Part H4 – Health and Amenity (Facilities workshop)
- Part H5 – Safe Movement and Access (Stairs and Rails workshop)
- H6 – Energy Efficiency (Sustainability workshop)
- Building in Bushfire Prone Areas (H7)
Session 4
- Part H7 – Ancillary Provisions
- Part H8 – Livable Housing Design
- EPA Act and Regulations
- From Construction Certificates to Occupation Certificates
- Roles of Certifiers and Certificates
- The complete NCC - Overview of Volumes 1 &3
- Putting it into practice (Workshop - Converting a garage into a granny flat)
Please note: This course does not cover Class 2 to 9 buildings. These buildings are covered in the Advanced Building Regulation course.
This course can also be delivered as an introductory course for building certification professionals and can also be customised for in-house training for organisations.
Price
Full price: $3,089 (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
