Learn about essential design principles needed to prevent water leaks and leaching in buildings. The course focuses on large Class 2 buildings, but the principles apply to all building types. The course will cover:

• the common problems with leaking and leaching of water, the impact it has on the consumer and the building industry and how to design and build without these problems using time proven solutions
• how water behaves and the three design principles of waterproofing
• a demonstration of the principles in practice through three common waterproofing issue case studies.

This course is aimed at anybody who is involved in designing, building, certifying, owning or managing apartment buildings. In addition to architects and engineers, this course is also suitable for builders and waterproofers. Those who successfully complete the course and quizzes will receive a CPD certificate of completion.

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This Construct NSW course is designed for installers of solar panels and battery systems (Installers) and is recommended training for anyone involved in the installation or maintenance of solar power or battery systems on domestic premises in NSW.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• identify asbestos in its different forms
• describe the potential health risks if you are exposed to asbestos
• list some of the building products that contain Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)
• explain how to minimise risks from exposure to ACM
• explain what to do if you come in contact with ACM, and
• outline the processes to be followed to manage and dispose of ACM.

As you work through the course you will have the opportunity to answer questions that progressively check your understanding. When you finish its important to complete the assessment quiz and the feedback activity to obtain your certificate of completion.

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In this course, you will gain an understanding of the Fire and Rescue NSW pre-occupation building inspection process and the legislation that underpins it.

The course is designed to help you better prepare to get it right first time, to avoid common mistakes in the construction, application and inspection process and get the approvals you need on time and on budget.

This course covers:

• FRNSW obligations under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation
• why FRNSW are committed to clear and consistent building fire safety standards
• how to avoid the typical problems FRNSW sees during the pre-occupancy inspection
• the impacts that inadequate systems can have on occupant and firefighter safety

This course is aimed at all relevant stakeholders in the construction industry to help understand the purpose, benefits and aims of FRNSW’s regulatory pre-occupancy inspection.

As you work through the course you will have the opportunity to answer some questions and progressively check your understanding. Complete the assessment quiz and the feedback activity to obtain a certificate of completion.

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Poor communication in the building industry can often lead to misunderstandings between suppliers and customers, causing costly delays and/or defective work. This online micro skills course will teach you how to communicate better in just two hours, teaching you how to:

• communicate with customers
• overcome barriers to effective communication
• develop effective communication plans
• recognise the link between communication and site safety
• communicate the ‘trustworthiness’ of your work.

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Learn about the behaviours expected of people involved in construction and how ethical decision making can result in better buildings and working relationships. This online two-hour micro skills course has the potential to reward all parties economically and professionally by teaching how to:

• identify ethical standards across all roles in construction, from product supply and design to installation and certification
• address unethical situations
• deal with ethical challenges and their real-life impacts.

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This online two-hour Construct NSW micro skills course will teach you about the NSW Planning Portal, including:

• the benefits of the NSW Planning Portal
• legislative requirements of the NSW Planning Portal
• services available on the NSW Planning Portal
• an overview of the registration process and key functionality.

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This online two-hour Construct NSW is an introduction for all members of the construction industry on the importance of Australian Standards, and explains how standards fit into the complex network of regulation, codes and technical infrastructure in Australia. This micro skills course will teach you about the world of standards and codes, including:

• an overview of the building and plumbing regulatory framework and how it operates in Australia
• the responsibilities of Standards Australia, the Australian Building Codes Board and the NSW government in relation to the National Construction Code
• how and why Australian Standards are used in construction
• the different types of standards that exist
• how Standards are developed
• possible repercussions when not adhering to relevant Australian Standards.

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This two-hour Construct NSW micro skills course will teach you about the changes and updates to the process of applying for and being issued an Occupation Certificate (OC) and the new process of occupation certificate audits. In this online course, you will learn:

• why the OC audit process exists
• about the Office of the Building Commissioner
• what an OC audit is and an explanation of the process
• who is affected and their responsibilities
• who is enforcing the process
• details on the auditable elements
• how OC audits work, and how the process is designed to reduce the risk of poorly constructed buildings being delivered to the consumer

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The Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) legislation commences on 1 July, 2021 and, by the completion of this Construct NSW course, you will have a thorough understanding of why the legislation was introduced and its intended outcomes. You will also know:

• how to navigate the legislation, including the registration of engineers for professional engineering work and designers and builders to make compliance declarations
• your statutory obligations, and the obligations of others involved in a project, under the DBP legislation
• who needs to comply with the new legislation.

This course is aimed at all design and building practitioners who work on class 2 buildings.

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Project Remediate is a NSW Government program aimed at strata managers and committee members (for schemes that are self-managed) to facilitate the remediation of potentially combustible cladding on eligible high-risk residential apartment buildings. This course serves as an introduction to the course, including:

• what’s involved in the program
• the benefits for owners/corporations
• how the program will work and how to participate
• who’s eligible.

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Learn about the process of designing a building, in particular the behaviours and processes required to:

• protect the design integrity of a building or place
• ensure coordinated outcomes between all Design Practitioners
• ensure what is designed is built accurately and with quality materials

This course will highlight the key processes that need to occur in a safe and efficient design project.

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