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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: Tutor, Rose McLaughlan info@nzbit.co.nz  

BRANZ Construction Industry Training Enterprise (CITE)

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

Date and location
8 February, Wellington
27 February, Auckland
7 April, Christchurch
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, private certifiers, those with limited experience, and those wanting to enter the building controls profession.

Date and location
Week 1: 13-17 February
Week 2: 6-10 March, Auckland
Week 1: 12-16 June
Week 2: 17-21 July, Christchurch
Week 1: 2-6 October
Week 2: 30 October - 3 November, Wellington

Cost: $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 G1, G2, G3, G10, G12 and G13 Sections of the NZBC. Will suit building officials, clerks of works, private certifiers, 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 and location
Week 1: 20-24 February
Week 2: 20-24 March, Hamilton
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 - save $1,000! Early-bird discounts available on all courses.

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 legislationin 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 and date (2006)
2 days - Wellington, 6-7 March
2 days - Auckland, 27-28 April
2 days - Christchurch, 11-12 May
2 days - Wanganui, 19-20 June
2 days - Paihia/Kerikeri, 31 July-1 August
1 day refresher course (for Wellington accredited BFAs and participants of earlier seminars), Brentwood Hotel, 18 August
2 days - Oamaru, 7-8 September
2 days - Hastings/Gisborne, 9-10 October
2 days - North Shore, 9-10 November

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

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

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