Training Calendar

Current Events

January 2023

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

  31 January 2023 - 5 May 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

  ONLINE

  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) Plan Processing 1 day 16 Feb Facilitator - Chris Wood
  5) Site Inspection 1 day 17 Feb Facilitator - Chris Wood
  6) Structure 3 day 22-24 Feb Facilitator - Chris Wood
  7) Plumbing and Drainage 3 days 1-3 Mar Facilitator - Steve Walders
  8) D1 Access Routes/F1 Safety of Users 1 day 9 Mar Facilitator - Chris Wood
  9) Hi Energy Efficiency 1 day 10 Mar Facilitator - Chris Wood
  10) Entry Level Fire Documents 1 day 16 Mar Facilitator - Trent Fearnley
  11) B2 Durability 2 days 23-24 Mar Facilitator- Chris Randell
  12) E2 Weathertightness 2 days 30-31 Mar Facilitator - Chris Wood
  13) Services and Facilities 2 days 3-4 Apr Facilitator- Chris Wood

  IN PERSON GRADUATION DAY: 5 May 2023 - Wellington
  Site visit of Modular Home Company
  Site visit at BRANZ
  BOINZ Graduation Celebration

  22 days of learning for the member price of $6,900 ex GST

February 2023

• Ethics Essentials - Online Interactive Learning

  1 February 2023 12:30 am - 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)
  

  
  
• Communication Essentials - Online Interactive learning

  1 February 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)
  

  
  

  
  

• 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. 

• Clause D1 Access Routes & Clause F1 Safety of Users - Interactive Online Learning - CONFIRMED

  3 February 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 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

  8 February 2023 - 9 February 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. 

  
  

• H1 Energy Efficiency - Understanding the Changes- Online Zoom-Contact Training for Face to Face Option

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

  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. 

• H1 Energy Efficiency - Understanding the Changes- Online Zoom

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

  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. 

• H1 Energy Efficiency - Understanding the Changes- Face to Face - Whangarei - SOLD OUT

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

  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 - Accreditation - Online

  15 February 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.

  
  
• Entry Level - Plan Processing Online

  16 February 2023 9:00 am - 4:00 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 - Site Inspection Online

  17 February 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.

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

  20 February 2023 - 21 February 2023 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.

• NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option

  21 February 2023 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.

• 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 - Contact Training for Face to Face option

  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 - Online 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.

  
  

• BWoF and Specified Systems - Face to Face Rotorua- 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

  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).
  

  
  
• H1 Energy Efficiency - Understanding the Changes- Online Zoom-Contact Training for Face to Face Option

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

  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. 

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

  21 March 2023 - 22 March 2023 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.

  
  
  

  
  

• Entry Level - B2 Durability - CONFIRMED- Online Zoom

  23 March 2023 - 24 March 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• NEW in 2023 - 1 Day - NZS4229 Concrete Masonry Building not Requiring Specific Engineering Design - Online Zoom

  28 March 2023 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.

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

  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

  
  

April 2023

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

  3 April 2023 - 4 April 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).

  
  

May 2023

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

  2 May 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  
  

• Light Steel Framing - Online Zoom -CONFIRMED

  9 May 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.
  

  
  
  
• H1 Energy Efficiency - Understanding the Changes- Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option

  26 May 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  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. 

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

  29 May 2023 - 30 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.

  
  

• Intermediate Fire The FEB Process - Online Zoom

  30 May 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  This interactive online learning course provides a sound understanding of the FEB process. It is recommended for senior building inspectors, architects, and designers.
  

June 2023

• Advanced Fire - Online Zoom - CONFIRMED

  6 June 2023 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.

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

  23 June 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.
  

• H1 Energy Efficiency - Understanding the Changes- Online Zoom- Contact Training for Face to Face Option

  26 June 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  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. 

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

  27 June 2023 - 28 June 2023 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.

  
  
  

  
  

July 2023

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

  24 July 2023 - 25 July 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. 

  
  

• Services and Facilities - ONLINE - CONFIRMED

  27 July 2023 - 28 July 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.

  
  

August 2023

• Intermediate Fire The FEB Process - Online Zoom

  29 August 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  This interactive online learning course provides a sound understanding of the FEB process. It is recommended for senior building inspectors, architects, and designers.
  

September 2023

• Advanced Fire - Online Zoom - CONFIRMED

  12 September 2023 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.

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

  18 September 2023 - 19 September 2023 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.

• NEW in 2023 - 1 Day NZS4229 Concrete Masonry Building not Requiring Specific Engineering Design - Online Zoom

  19 September 2023 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.

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

  21 September 2023 - 22 September 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.

  
  

• Fundamental 3 day Building Controls - Online Zoom- CONFIRMED

  25 September 2023 - 27 September 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.

  
  

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

  
  

• 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.