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Wellington Institute of Technology

Endorsed as the preferred provider of national qualifications for building officials by the Department of Building and Housing.

Building Controls Legislation module now available

WelTec is now offering a short module titled 'Building Controls Legislation'. The module will be delivered in distance learning mode with a one-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 in 2006.

Fee: $700 GST inclusive

For further information contact: Programme Leader, Michael Brannigan on  (04) 9202 454 or email michael.brannigan@weltec.ac.nz

New qualifications for building officials
In 2006 WelTec will be offering the new NZQA National Diploma in Building Controls. As a leadin to the new diploma, WelTec is making enrolment opportunities available throughout 2005 to all building officials to enrol in the NZQA-approved WelTec Diploma in Building Surveying. All learners enrolling in the WelTec Diploma will be able to apply to have their study cross-credited to the new National Diploma in Building Controls in 2006.

Get started in 2005
Building officials can start learning now towards the new qualification in Building Controls. Modules available for enrolment in 2005 include Office Practice, Residential Construction (Non-specific Design), and Building Controls Legislation. People who successfully complete these modules in 2005 will automatically have them cross-credited to the new national qualification in 2006.

What is involved?
This is a part-time, four-module programme consisting of e-learning support and seminars conducted in various regions across the country. Each module specifies the skills and knowledge you must achieve to successfully be awarded credits for completion of the module. WelTec will provide for your use a variety of learning materials and methods, including projects, case studies and/or field reports, and written assessments. Your WelTec tutor assesses your work and provides feedback to you. Modules taken as part of the WelTec Diploma in Building Surveying are internally assessed with no end-of-year exams.

Weltec Diploma in Building Surveying Four modules required to complete.

BS 001 Office Practice (Available now for enrolments)
This module aims to develop your ability to effectively manage the administrative tasks associated with the role of building inspection. You will develop computing and office administration skills.

BS002 Building Control (Available now for enrolments)
This module will develop your understanding and knowledge of the law as it relates to building controls, and develop your ability to perform as an effective building official.

BS003 Residential Construction (Non-specific Design) (Starting in October 2005)
This module aims to provide you with the knowledge of construction materials, techniques and design principles that will allow you to evaluate the performance and compatibility of building materials and design of a residential building.

BS004 Professional Practice
This module will develop your ability to integrate technical knowledge and skills with knowledge of the legal and professional environment to be able to negotiate with others to achieve solutions. You will develop your skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, negotiation and interpersonal relating.

Fees
All fees are GST inclusive. The fees for 2005 are as follows.

Full WelTec Diploma (four papers - all papers cross-credit to new National Diploma) $4,200*
Individual modules:
BS001 Office Practice $490*
BS002 Building Control $1750*
BS003 Residential Construction $1050*
BS004 Professional Practice $869*

* Note: the fees for these two modules will be reviewed in September 2005.

Enrol now
You can enrol in the full WelTec Diploma programme or in individual modules, or you can elect to enrol for WelTec accelerated assessment. In all cases you will be able to apply to have your completed modules cross-credited to the new National Diploma in Building Controls in 2006 and you will be able to continue on your study with us to achieve this new qualification. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from WelTec's website: www.weltec.ac.nz

You can also request enrolment packs by phoning 0800 935 832.

If you would like further information before you enrol please visit the programme website at: www.weltec.ac.nz 

WelTec accelerated assessment option

Accelerated assessment is often seen as the less risky and more comfortable way to fast-track your qualification achievement. To undertake accelerated assessment with WelTec you need to enrol in the programme, and then take the option of moving straight to assessment. You will have the comfort of receiving all the course material and have access to pre-assessment tutorial assistance. There are no seminars provided in this WelTec accelerated assessment option. Contact WelTec for more information about fees for our accelerated assessment options.

For further information, contact: Mike Brannigan, Programme Leader, WelTec (04) 9202 454 michael.brannigan@weltec.ac.nz  

BRANZ Construction Industry Training Enterprise (CITE)
Access, Egress and Barriers

This 3-day course will supplement our existing course on Building Compliance for IQPs/LBPs by providing the necessary technical skills to inspect and report on Clause D1 Access Routes, Clause C2 Means of Escape and Clause F4 Safety from Falling for building warrant of fitness purposes. This qualification will enable those already acting as an IQP in other areas to add these categories to their services.

Dates, venue and cost
Auckland: 30 August-1 September 2005
Cost per person: $1,350 inc GST
Early-bird discounts are available on all courses.

For more information about courses:
www.branz.co.nz (CITE Industry Training)
branzcite@branz.co.nz
Marie Munro, CITE Administration Officer on (04) 237 1171 ext 714

Barrier Free New Zealand Trust - Training Courses

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).

Dates, venues and cost
The next seminars will be held on 12-13 September 2005 in Westport, and 10-11 November 2005 in North Shore, Auckland.

The 2-day courses cost $337.50 (including GST).

This includes a copy of Barrier Free NZ Trust Resource Handbook for Barrier Free Environments.

Enquiries
Enquiries can be made to the Seminar Administrator, Barrier Free NZ Trust.
(04) 915 5848/(04) 499 0725
seminar@barrierfreenz.org.nz