Training Calendar

Current Events

October 2023

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

  2 October 2023 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.
  

• NEW in 2023- Advanced Compliance Schedules - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option

  3 October 2023 - 4 October 2023 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. 

  
  

• NEW in 2023 - Advanced Building Warrant of Fitness- Online Zoom

  6 October 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

   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. 

• Entry Level - Accreditation - Online

  9 October 2023 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.

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

  10 October 2023 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

  11 October 2023 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.
  

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

  12 October 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

  
  

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

  13 October 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.

• Difficult to Consent - Online Zoom

  17 October 2023 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.

  
  
• Entry Level - Plan Processing Online

  18 October 2023 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.

• Entry Level - B2 Durability - Online Zoom

  19 October 2023 - 20 October 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Entry Level - Site Inspection Online

  25 October 2023 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.

• Entry Level- E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom

  26 October 2023 - 27 October 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

• NZS3604 Timber Framed Buildings- Online Zoom

  31 October 2023 - 3 November 2023 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.

November 2023

• Communication Essentials - Online Interactive learning

  2 November 2023 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

  This course provides participants with the information to understand and explain: being an effective communicator; the styles of communication; effective listening and what we hear; mode of communication; barriers to communication; and difficult conversations.
  
  This course can be used to demonstrate competency with Regulation 10(3)(e)
  

  
  

  
  

• Ethics Essentials - Online Interactive Learning

  2 November 2023 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

  This course provides participants with the information to understand and explain: what is ethics; the six ethical lenses, preparation for ethical decisions; decide what’s right; testing ethical decisions; personal responsibility, and reflection.
  

  This course can be used to demonstrate competency with Regulation 10(3)(e) and 10(30(f)
  

  
  
• Entry Level Fire Documents - Online Zoom

  7 November 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  This course provides participants with the information to understand and be able to explain fire safety requirements for houses, control of fire and smoke spread, access for fire fighters, warning systems, fire separations and means of escape.

  This course can be used to demonstrate competency in Regulation 10(3)(c), 10(3)(d)(i) and 10(3)(d)(ii).
  

  
  
• Entry Level - Services and Facilities- Online Zoom

  9 November 2023 - 10 November 2023 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).

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

  13 November 2023 - 14 November 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.

  
  

• Entry Level - Building Controls - Online - Concurrent with Days 1 and 2 of TA002V

  22 November 2023 - 23 November 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. 

• Fundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online Zoom- concurrent with Entry Level Days 1-2

  22 November 2023 - 24 November 2023 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.

January 2024

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

  29 January 2024 - 30 January 2024 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. 

  
  

February 2024

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

  26 February 2024 - 27 February 2024 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.

  
  

• E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option

  29 February 2024 - 1 March 2024 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.

March 2024

• Fundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online Zoom

  11 March 2024 - 13 March 2024 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.

• Advanced Building Warrant of Fitness- Online Zoom

  15 March 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

   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. 

April 2024

• Services and Facilities - ONLINE - Contact Training for Face to Face option

  8 April 2024 - 9 April 2024 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.

  
  

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

  11 April 2024 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.
  

• BWoF and Specified Systems - Online Zoom

  15 April 2024 - 17 April 2024 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.

  
  

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

  22 April 2024 - 23 April 2024 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.

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

  29 April 2024 - 30 April 2024 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.

  
  

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

  
  

  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.

• Fundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online Zoom

  28 May 2024 - 30 May 2024 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.

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

   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. 

  
  

• Advanced Building Warrant of Fitness- Online Zoom

  17 June 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

   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. 

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

  21 June 2024 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.
  

July 2024

• Services and Facilities - ONLINE

  15 July 2024 - 16 July 2024 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.

  
  

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

  18 July 2024 - 19 July 2024 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.

  
  

• BWoF and Specified Systems - Online Zoom

  23 July 2024 - 25 July 2024 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.

  
  

• E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option

  30 July 2024 - 31 July 2024 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.

September 2024

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

  16 September 2024 - 17 September 2024 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. 

  
  

• Fundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online Zoom

  25 September 2024 - 27 September 2024 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.

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

  
  

  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.

• Advanced Building Warrant of Fitness- Online Zoom

  4 October 2024 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

   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.