Training Calendar
Our training offerings are listed below. Scroll straight to the bottom of the page to view availability by date.
In 2023 all our course offerings have been promoted as online zooms. If you would like to provide the venue and host a face to face, in person, training in your area and have 5 or more people to attend then contact training direct. We will then create a face to face event in the calendar and promote this for registration.
When registering for events:
- Tick the box next to the training you are interested in to view available courses and the areas they are scheduled to run in (only tick one box at a time, face to face are available upon request).
- If the course you require is not available on our training calendar, please contact training@boinz.org.nz and we can assist you.
The Building Code stipulates requirements around the durability of various building components, ensuring the continued safety and health of building users. This course provides clear guidance for Steel fixings, timber, concrete, structural steel, claddings, membranes and sealants. This course will provide an understanding of NZS 3604 an Acceptable Solution in B1 and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance of a completed construction. An absolute must for anyone starting out in Building Controls. This course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure buildings are weather tight and comply with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture. This course will give participants an understanding of the ‘Big Picture’ in terms of the building environment, local government and private sector building controls, agencies, the people and the language and how as a Building Official they fit into the picture. This 2 day course is designed as refresher/supplementary course to the existing 3-day Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) and Specified System course. Click here for course content. This 1 day course is designed as refresher/supplementary course to the existing 3-day Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) and Specified System course. Click here for course content. This course provides participants with knowledge and understanding of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's November 2023 changes to Protection from Fire, covering the amendments to C/AS1, C/AS2, C/VM2. The amendments take note of the changes to the recent NZ Standards updates to NZS 4512, NZS 4514 and NZS 4541. We will explain the main changes with relation to these standards and to the Acceptable Solutions. Through interaction and case study review, participants will develop the understanding and skills necessary to make decisions relating to 'upgrading of existing buildings, as nearly as is reasonably practicable'. The Difficult to Consent provides guidance on New Zealand's regulatory system and how to apply it beyond the normal bounds of typical residential, commercial, and industrial construction. This includes Building Control consideration of Regulatory requirements for boats, vehicles, yurts, and shipping containers, as well as off-site and off-shore prefabrication, modular construction, and transportable buildings construction methodology that challenges our traditionally accepted compliance pathway. A must do and must understand two part course for all BCOs. This two subject one day course defines the specific technical requirements of the NZBC Clause D1 Access Routes and NZBC Clauses F1 - 4 Safety of Users. The course sets out the performance requirements and how to meet these to provide safe and accessible access routes and most importantly safeguard people from injury or illness. BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance. This course will provide an understanding of NZS 3604 an Acceptable Solution in B1 and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance of a completed construction. An absolute must for anyone starting out in Building Controls. This course covers AS/NZS 3500.2 and includes: refresher of the NZBC performance criteria for G13 Foul water; AS/NZS 3500.2 sanitary plumbing and drainage for up to 3 storeys (equates to the scope of G13/AS1); floor waste gullies; overflow relief gullies; 3500.2 underfloor drainage applications; gradients and venting; stacks: single stack - fully vented; mix and match with G13/AS1/AS2 and what this looks like. A residential focus with similarities/differences to commercial plumbing and drainage situations explained. This course will provide participants with a working knowledge of those clauses of the NZBC that provide for the quality, amenity and user safety within the internal spaces of our built environment. The correct application of these Code Clauses is essential to achieve an acceptably safe and healthy internal environment. All building surveyors require an understanding of the principals behind these clauses and the minimum requirements of the NZBC. The Building Code stipulates requirements around the durability of various building components, ensuring the continued safety and health of building users. This course provides clear guidance for Steel fixings, timber, concrete, structural steel, claddings, membranes and sealants. This course will give a participant an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the compliance schedule regime, including how a compliance schedule should be prepared. The requirements around Warrants of Fitness and other documentation is provided, and an explanation of each specified system, and the inspection and maintenance regimes which ensure the safe operation of these systems. This course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure buildings are weather tight and comply with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture. This course provides participants with knowledge and understanding of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's November 2023 changes to Protection from Fire, covering the amendments to C/AS1, C/AS2, C/VM2. The amendments take note of the changes to the recent NZ Standards updates to NZS 4512, NZS 4514 and NZS 4541. We will explain the main changes with relation to these standards and to the Acceptable Solutions. This course will give participants the ability to navigate the legislation applicable to building and construction requirements, including NZ Building Code, compliance documents, standards, technical literature, approvals, terminations and other documentation required to carry out the building control function. BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance. This course provided participants with the information to understand and be able to explain the legislative and regulatory requirement of BCA accreditation, the role of IANZ, the auditing process and identifying corrective actions, and granting or revoking accreditation. This course will give participants the knowledge and understanding of good practice in plan processing, processing considerations for minor works and small residential buildings. This course provides participants, knowledge and understanding of good practice in site inspections with practical exercises, simulation and case studies and the undertaking of a real inspection. This 2 day course is designed as refresher/supplementary course to the existing 3-day Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) and Specified System course. Click here for course content. This course will give participants an understanding of the ‘Big Picture’ in terms of the building environment, local government and private sector building controls, agencies, the people and the language and how as a Building Official they fit into the picture. This entry level course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of heat transfer and how to provide insulation of various types to ensure a building provides a safe and warm environment that is energy efficient and meets the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC). It includes the amendments bought in by MBIE in November 2021. This course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure buildings are weather tight and comply with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture. This course will provide an understanding of NZS 3604 an Acceptable Solution in B1 and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance of a completed construction. An absolute must for anyone starting out in Building Controls. This course provides the ability to identify different systems and approaches, consent and inspect these installations, and recognise unsafe installations to ensure compliance with the Building Code. This course provides participants with knowledge and understanding of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's November 2023 changes to Protection from Fire, covering the amendments to C/AS1, C/AS2, C/VM2. The amendments take note of the changes to the recent NZ Standards updates to NZS 4512, NZS 4514 and NZS 4541. We will explain the main changes with relation to these standards and to the Acceptable Solutions. BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance. This course provides participants with the information to understand and be able to explain the requirements in Building Code clauses G1 Personal Hygiene, G2 Laundering, G3 Food Preparation, G4 Ventilation, G7 Natural Light, G8 Artificial Light, G9 Electricity and E3 Internal Moisture. This course can be used to demonstrate competency in Regulation 10(3)(c), 10(3)(d)(i) and 10(3)(d)(ii). There are no events to view.Current Events
April 2024
TA020 Beginner Fire Documents - Face-to-Face Hamilton - in hybrid
23 April 2024 - 24 April 2024
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Beginner Fire Documents - Online Zoom (in hybrid)
23 April 2024 - 24 April 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
BRANZ Building for our changing climate seminar - Online
24 April 2024
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
B2 Durability - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option
29 April 2024 - 30 April 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NZS 3604 Timber Framed Buildings - Invercargill Face to Face
29 April 2024 - 2 May 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 2024
E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option
2 May 2024 - 3 May 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online Zoom
28 May 2024 - 30 May 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NEW Plumbing and Drainage - Understanding the Changes - online zoom
31 May 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
June 2024
Advanced Compliance Schedules - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option
6 June 2024 - 7 June 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NEW Protection from Fire - Understanding the Changes - Tauranga face-to-face
13 June 2024
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Advanced Building Warrant of Fitness- Online Zoom
17 June 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NEW Protection from Fire - Understanding the Changes - Online Zoom
17 June 2024
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
As Near As Reasonably Practicable (ANARP) Workshop - Online Zoom
18 June 2024
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Difficult to Consent - Online Zoom
20 June 2024
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Clause D1 Access Routes/ TA016 Clause F1 Safety of Users - Online Zoom
21 June 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
3-day Plumbing and Drainage Compliance - Online Zoom
24 June 2024 - 26 June 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating- Online
25 June 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
July 2024
NZS3604 Timber Framed Buildings- Online Zoom
9 July 2024 - 12 July 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NEW Plumbing and drainage AS/NZS 3500.2 - Online zoom
10 July 2024 - 11 July 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Services and Facilities - ONLINE
15 July 2024 - 16 July 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
B2 Durability - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option
18 July 2024 - 19 July 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
BWoF and Specified Systems - Online Zoom
23 July 2024 - 25 July 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option
30 July 2024 - 31 July 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 2024
Beginner Fire Documents - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face-to-Face option
15 August 2024 - 16 August 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NEW Protection from Fire - Understanding the Changes - Online Zoom
19 August 2024
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Entry Level - Building Controls - Online
22 August 2024 - 23 August 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Intermediate Fire The FEB Process - Online Zoom
27 August 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating- Online
29 August 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
NEW Plumbing and Drainage - Understanding the Changes - online zoom
30 August 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
September 2024
Entry Level - Accreditation - Online
4 September 2024
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Entry Level - Plan Processing Online
5 September 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Entry Level - Site Inspection Online
6 September 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advanced Fire - Online Zoom
10 September 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Entry Level - Structure 3604 and Light Steel Framing- Online Zoom
11 September 2024 - 13 September 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advanced Compliance Schedules - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option
16 September 2024 - 17 September 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online Zoom
25 September 2024 - 27 September 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Entry Level D1 Access Routes/ F1 Safety of Users - Online Zoom
26 September 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Entry Level - H1 Energy Efficiency - Online Zoom
27 September 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
October 2024
E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option
1 October 2024 - 2 October 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NZS3604 Timber Framed Buildings- Online Zoom
1 October 2024 - 4 October 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Entry Level - Plumbing and Drainage - Online Zoom
9 October 2024 - 11 October 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NEW Plumbing and Drainage - Understanding the Changes - online zoom
16 October 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Entry Level - B2 Durability - Online Zoom
17 October 2024 - 18 October 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NEW Protection from Fire - Understanding the Changes - Online Zoom
21 October 2024
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Entry Level- E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom
24 October 2024 - 25 October 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 2024
Entry Level Fire Documents - Online Zoom
1 November 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating- Online
5 November 2024
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Entry Level - Services and Facilities- Online Zoom
6 November 2024 - 7 November 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
3-day Plumbing and Drainage Compliance - Online Zoom
11 November 2024 - 13 November 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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