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NEW - GIB® Technical Information Update!

In this video we dive into the world of GIB® systems helping you to ensure that systems are installed correctly.

We interview Dan Reynolds, Technical Training Advisor from Winstone Wallboards and hear about the NEW FACTORY in Tauriko and the UPDATES to two key TECHNICAL MANUALS.

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Current Events

Entry to BCA - Part Two - Enrolments are now open 2025

29 January 2025 - 15 April 2025 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Entry Level - Building Controls - Online

30 January 2025 - 31 January 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

Advanced Compliance Schedules - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option

4 February 2025 - 5 February 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Entry Level - Accreditation - Online

12 February 2025 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

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.

Entry Level - Plan Processing Online

13 February 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This course will give participants the knowledge and understanding of good practice in plan processing, processing considerations for minor works and small residential buildings.

B2 Durability - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option

18 February 2025 - 19 February 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Entry Level - Structure 3604 - Online Zoom

19 February 2025 - 21 February 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating- Blenheim Face to Face

25 February 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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.

BWoF and Specified Systems - Dunedin - Face-to-Face

25 February 2025 - 27 February 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Fundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online Zoom

26 February 2025 - 28 February 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option

4 March 2025 - 5 March 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Entry Level D1 Access Routes/ F1 Safety of Users - Online Zoom

6 March 2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Entry Level - H1 Energy Efficiency - Online Zoom

7 March 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Satisfied on Reasonable Grounds - Online Zoom

11 March 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

This workshop uses case studies and applies examples as it introduces the concept of satisfied on reasonable grounds, sets out the legal framework and standards, and addresses: reasonableness and objective evaluation, evaluating evidence, credibility, challenges and limitations, best practices and documentation, and the importance of transparency. This workshop was first run in the 2024 Advanced Learning - Workshop Series.

Weathertightness and beyond E2/AS1 - Online Zoom

12 March 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

This workshop delves into advanced concepts and practices that extend beyond the scope of E2/AS1, empowering participants to address evolving challenges in the field of building envelope performance. Topics include: Industry amnesia/What is in a facade; Environmental factors - your district; Important statistics; Is interstitial moisture an E2 or E3 problem?

This workshop was first run in the 2024 Advanced Learning - Workshop Series.

Entry Level - Plumbing and Drainage - Online Zoom

12 March 2025 - 14 March 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Entry Level - Site Inspection Online

18 March 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Beginner Fire Documents - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face-to-Face option

20 March 2025 - 21 March 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This comprehensive two-day course begins with online learning and a pre-course knowledge assessment. This is followed by the two-day workshop that provides participants with a thorough understand of Fire Documents C/AS1 and C/AS2. The course also includes Warning Systems (Clause F7). Day two brings the learnings to life with a practical component and case study.

This course has been updated to reflect MBIE's 2 November 2023 changes.

Advanced Fire - Online Zoom

25 March 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This course provides a more advanced view of the NZ Building Code clauses for Protection from Fire and C/VM2. This advanced course is suitable for anyone dealing with designs beyond the Acceptable Solutions or with alterations to existing buildings.

Clause D1 Access Routes/ TA016 Clause F1 Safety of Users - Online Zoom

26 March 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

Entry Level - B2 Durability - Online Zoom

27 March 2025 - 28 March 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

H1 Energy Efficiency - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option

1 April 2025 - 2 April 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 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. It makes sense of the various paths to compliance including schedule, calculation and modelling methods.

Entry Level- E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom

3 April 2025 - 4 April 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

3-day Plumbing and Drainage Compliance - Online Zoom

8 April 2025 - 10 April 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This is a 3-day condensed version of the 5-day course. It covers plumbing and drainage for multi-storey buildings. The course incorporates the November 2023 MBIE changes.

Entry Level Fire Documents - Online Zoom

9 April 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This entry level course focuses on C/AS1 in relation to R1-R3 Residential Buildings. The course includes Fire Separations and Means of Escape and involves working through a case study.

This course is being updated with MBIE's 2 November 2023 changes.

Entry Level - Services and Facilities- Online Zoom

14 April 2025 - 15 April 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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).

Services and Facilities - ONLINE

29 April 2025 - 30 April 2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

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