Training Calendar

Current Events

August 2022

• ONL031 Entry to BCA - Part Two - Enrollments are now open First intake dates below

  1 August 2022 - 1 February 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  1) Communication and Ethics Essentials 1 day 1 Feb Facilitator - Annette Ryan
  2) Building Controls 2 days 2-3 Feb Facilitator- Chris Wood
  3)Accreditation 1/2 day 15 Feb Facilitator - Chris Wood
  4) Plumbing and Drainage 3 days 1-3 Mar Facilitator -Steve Walders
  5) F1 Saftey of Users & D1 Access Routes 1 day 9 Mar - Facilitator - Chris Wood
  6) Hi Energy Efficiency 1 day 10 Mar - Facilitator - Chris Wood
  7) Entry Level Fire Documents 1 days 16 Mar - Facilitator - Trent Fearnley
  8) B2 Durability 2 days 23-24 Mar - Facilitator- Chris Randell
  9) E2 Weathertightness 2 days 30-31 Mar Facilitator - Chris Wood
  10) Services and Facilities 2 days 3-4 Apr Facilitator- Chris Wood
  5 May Practical case study & Graduation

  
  

September 2022

• Entry Level- H1 Energy Efficiency - Online Zoom- CONFIRMED

  28 September 2022 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.

October 2022

• Plumbing and Drainage Compliance - Hamilton- CONFIRMED

  3 October 2022 - 7 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  This course provides participants with the  knowledge and understanding of water supply and sanitary plumbing. The course will cover Acceptable Solutions including the applicable G Clauses and AS/NZS 3500 in depth for all buildings (including multi-story solutions). It also provides information on water supply; onsite sewerage disposal and storm water.

• NZS 3604 Timber Framed Buildings - Timaru Face to Face- CONFIRMED

  4 October 2022 - 7 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

  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.

• Entry Level Fire Documents - Online Zoom- CONFIRMED

  4 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

   Level 1 – Entry Level – 1 day 
  This entry level course covers CAS/1 inrelation to R1-R3 Residential buildings. The course will include Fire Separations and Means of Escape. The day includes working through a case study.

• NZS3604 Timber Framed Buildings- Online Zoom - CONFIRMED

  4 October 2022 - 7 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  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.

• Entry Level - B2 Durability - CONFIRMED- Online Zoom

  6 October 2022 - 7 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Entry Level-E2 Weathertightness - CONFIRMED Online Zoom

  10 October 2022 - 11 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

• Beginner Fire Documents - Dunedin Face to Face- CONFIRMED

  11 October 2022 - 12 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

  This comprehensive 2-day course begins with online learning's and a pre-course knowledge assessment. This is followed by a face to face 2-day workshop that provides participants with a thorough understanding of Fire Documents C/AS1 & C/AS2. The course will also include working systems (Clause F7) understanding.

  
  
  

  
  

• Beginner Fire Documents - Online Zoom - CONFIRMED

  11 October 2022 - 12 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

  This comprehensive 2-day course begins with online learning's and a pre-course knowledge assessment. This is followed by a face to face 2-day workshop that provides participants with a thorough understanding of Fire Documents C/AS1 & C/AS2. The course will also include working systems (Clause F7) understanding.

  
  
  

  
  

• Difficult to Consent - Hamilton Face to Face - CONFIRMED

  11 October 2022 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

  
  

  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.

  
  
• NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - Interactive Online Learning

  13 October 2022 9:00 am - 3:00 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.

• NZS4229 Concrete Masonry Building not Requiring Specific Engineering Design - Dunedin Face to Face - CONFIRMED

  25 October 2022 - 26 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

  This course will provide an understanding of the content of the NZS 4229:2013 and NZS 4210:2001 and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance of a completed concrete masonry construction.

• Entry Level- Services and Facilities- CONFIRMED - Online Zoom

  26 October 2022 - 27 October 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  This entry level course provides an understanding of the principals behind the clauses and minimum requirements of the NZBC. 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

November 2022

• Difficult to Consent - Online Zoom - CONFIRMED

  1 November 2022 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

  
  

  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.

  
  
• As Near As Reasonably Practicable (ANARP) Workshop - Online Zoom- CONFIRMED

  2 November 2022 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

  
  

  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'.

  
  
• Light Steel Framing - Online Zoom -CONFIRMED

  2 November 2022 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

  This course will provide an understanding of the content of the NASH Standard - Residential and Low-rise Steel Framing Part 1: Design Criteria and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance of a completed steel construction.

• Advanced Fire - Online Zoom - CONFIRMED

  11 November 2022 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

  
  

  The Advanced Fire Compliance course provides a more advanced view of the NZBC C1-C6 Protection from Fire and explains the requirements and mechanics of the Verification Method C/VM2. It provides an understanding of Fire Compliance beyond the TA020 course, and is aimed at anyone dealing with alterations to existing buildings and designs beyond the Acceptable Solutions, where an understanding of ANARP or alternative solutions is required.

February 2023

• Ethics Essentials - Online Interactive Learning

  1 February 2023 12:30 am - 4:00 pm

  Ethics, ethical dilemmas, and ethical ability are the foundations of this course. Having the knowledge and framework to traverse the minefield of regulatory, statutory, and ethical challenges is essential.

  NCAS: These courses can be used to provide evidence of compliance with Regulation 10(3)(e)

  
  
• Communication Essentials - Online Interactive learning

  1 February 2023 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  Effective communication plays an essential part in delivering successful outcomes in any role. This course provides an overview of different communication styles, effective listening skills, barriers to effective communication, coping under stress and unconscious biases.

  NCAS: These courses can be used to provide evidence of compliance with Regulation 10(3)(e)
  

  
  

  
  
• Entry Level - Building Controls - Online

  2 February 2023 - 3 February 2023 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. 

• Entry Level - Accreditation - Online

  7 February 2023 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

   This half day webinar provides participants with a thorough understanding of the key players, their roles and responsibilities and the process involved in Accreditation. On completion all participants will have a good understanding of the importance of Accreditation and the part they play within their Council.

• Understanding the H1 Energy Efficiency Changes- Online Zoom CONFIRMED

  10 February 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Understanding H1 Energy Efficiency changes.

  This course will take you through the transition times and the new and amended Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods for Building Code clause H1 Energy Efficiency. 

• Understanding the H1 Energy Efficiency Changes- Online Zoom CONFIRMED

  14 February 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  Understanding H1 Energy Efficiency changes.

  This course will take you through the transition times and the new and amended Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods for Building Code clause H1 Energy Efficiency. 

• Entry Level - Structure 3604 and Light Steel Framing- Online Zoom - Confirmed

  22 February 2023 - 24 February 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  
  

March 2023

• Entry Level - Plumbing and Drainage - Online Zoom- CONFIRMED

  1 March 2023 - 3 March 2023 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.

• Services and Facilities - ONLINE - CONFIRMED

  6 March 2023 - 7 March 2023 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.

  
  

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

  9 March 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

  
  

• Entry Level - H1 Energy Efficiency - Online Zoom - CONFIRMED

  10 March 2023 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.

• BWoF and Specified Systems - Classroom Zoom- CONFIRMED

  13 March 2023 - 15 March 2023 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.

  
  

• Entry Level Fire Documents - Online Zoom- CONFIRMED

  16 March 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

   Level 1 – Entry Level – 1 day 
  This entry level course covers CAS/1 inrelation to R1-R3 Residential buildings. The course will include Fire Separations and Means of Escape. The day includes working through a case study.

• Entry Level - B2 Durability - CONFIRMED- Online Zoom

  23 March 2023 - 24 March 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• H1 Energy Efficiency - Online Zoom - CONFIRMED

  28 March 2023 - 29 March 2023 9:30 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- CONFIRMED

  30 March 2023 - 31 March 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

May 2023

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

  2 May 2023 - 3 May 2023 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.

  
  

• ONL031 Entry to BCA - Part Two - Second intake

  15 May 2023 - 4 August 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

August 2023

• ONL031 Entry to BCA - Part Two - Third intake

  21 August 2023 - 10 November 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm