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Building Controls Legislation module now available

WelTec is currently offering a short module titled ‘Building Controls Legislation’. The module will be delivered in distance learning mode with a 1-day seminar being run in eight regions around New Zealand.
Suited to existing and new building officials, the module will cover the principles and provisions of the Building Act 2004, the legal system as it pertains to local government, health and safety in the workplace, and the powers of a compliance officer. In particular you will learn how to:

  • interpret the Building Act and
    Regulations and apply them to
    given projects
  • understand the components of the
    building controls framework and their
    hierarchical position
  • determine the criteria that will ensure
    construction methods comply with
    the intent of the Building Code
  • identify the factors that influence the
    safety and health of building occupants
  • outline the aims of the Resource
    Management Act in relation to
    building and land use.

Post-course assessments successfully completed will give credits towards the WelTec Diploma in Building Surveying (2005) and the new National Diploma in Building Controls when it becomes available.

Fee: $731 including GST
Discount may apply to cohort enrolments
For further information contact
the tutor: Rose McLaughlan
info@nzbit.co.nz

BRANZ CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING ENTERPRISE (CITE)

Study Skills

This 1-day course provides research, study and report-writing skills, learning and assessment techniques and an understanding of learning styles. It is suited to those who have not participated in formal learning since leaving school or tertiary study.


Date                                   Location

2 August                      Hamilton
29 August                    Dunedin

Cost $281.25 including GST

Building Controls

This 10-day course will provide knowledge and understanding of the building controls regime, legislative background, duties and responsibilities and knowledge of processes involved. Particularly relevant for building officials, those with limited experience, and those wanting to enter the building controls profession.

Date                              Location
Week 1: 12-16 June
Week 2: 17-21 July     Christchurch
Week 1: 2-6 October
Week 2: 30 October –
3 November                Wellington

Costs $3,937.50 inc. GST

Plumbing Inspection

This 10-day course will extend plumbing inspection skills and provide the skills necessary to carry out plumbing design checks and on-site inspections for compliance with the Building Code. It also provides skills related to the use of Clauses G1, G2, G3, G10, G12 and G13 of the New Zealand Building Code. It will suit building officials, clerks of works, building information officers, plumbers, builders, or those with a construction background who are already in, or wanting to enter, the building controls industry and need plumbing inspection skills.

Date                               Location
Week 1: 19-23 June
Week 2: 17-21 July       Auckland
Week 1: 21-25 August
Week 2: 18-22 September Christchurch

Cost $2,812.50 inc. GST


Register for both the Building Controls and Plumbing Inspection courses for $5,625 inc. GST, and save $1,000.

Early-bird discounts are available on all courses. They may not be used in conjunction with other offers.

For more information about courses:www.branz.co.nz (CITE Industry Training) branzcite@branz.co.nz
Natasha Breen (CITE Administration Officer) (04) 237 1170
Marie Munro (CITE Manager Student Resources) (04) 237 1170 ext 714

BARRIER FREE NEW ZEALAND TRUST – 2006 TRAINING SEMINARS

Reasons to attend
These 2-day seminars are designed to raise people’s awareness and understanding of the issues for people with disabilities. They provide up-to-date information about building legislation in New Zealand and the access requirements for people with disabilities.

The courses are aimed at building control officers, building certifiers, IQPs, Barrier Free Advisors, architects, designers, developers, building owners or property managers, and those seeking qualifications as a Barrier Free Advisor (BFA).

Duration Location Date 2006
2 days Wanganui 19-20 June
2 days Paihia/Kerikeri 31 July -1 August
1 day refresher

Brentwood Hotel

course for Wellington
accredited BFAs and participants of earlier seminars

 18 August
2 days Oamaru 7-8 September
2 Days Hastings/Gisbourne 9-10 October
2 days North Shore 9-10 November

Costs include copy of Barrier Free NZ Trust Resource Handbook for Barrier Free Environments

  Cost (excl) GST Cost (incl) GST
2-day course $300.00 $337.50
Specialist 1- or 2-day course Rate negotiable with any interested organisation/company  
1-day refresher course $150.00 $168.75


Enquiries to:
Administrator – Barrier Free NZ Trust
PO Box 25064, Panama Street, Wellington
(04) 915 5848 or (04) 499 0725
Fax: (04) 915 5849
seminar@barrierfreenz.org.nz