Activities approved by the Registrar
The list below covers current activities that have been approved by the Registrar and can count towards your skills maintenance point requirements.
Points earned in any pre-approved activity can be claimed under the category ‘Activities pre-approved by the Registrar’ on your Record of Skills Maintenance. There is no limit to the number of points you can claim under this section, so long as they have been pre-approved and are relevant to your licensing class.
**All prices are inclusive of GST**
Seminars
Resene Paints Ltd
Recommendation: Design and Site
Neil Henson, principal of Fashion Bytes, is an Australian leader in forecasting social trends and how they will impact on design. He has 25 years experience in design, marketing and strategic foresight. Neil will discuss people and homes of the future, and the world trends that are affecting design and communities.
Seminars are in November and held in Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.
| Activity |
Seminar |
Cost |
Points |
|
Neil Henson trends and colour |
$25 |
1 |
| To find out more: |
Booking form
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BRANZ
Recommendation: Design, Carpentry and Site
NZS4218:2009 thermal Insulation – Housing and small buildings has been released. This seminar will:
- Help you apply H1 more easily in your everyday work
- Explain the changes in the new version of NZS4218
- Clarify how H1 and NZS4218:2009 fit together as a compliance route
- Enable you to better produce or inspect consent documentation relating to H1
| Activity |
Seminar |
Cost |
Points |
|
H1 Energy Efficiency
Seminar plus House Insulation Guide |
$ 85.00
$115.50 |
3
6 |
| To find out more: |
Visit the BRANZ website
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Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ)
Recommendation: All licensing classes
This 1 day workshop is designed to provide participants;
- What led to the leaky building crisis
- The scientific basis of why some buildings leak
- How to identify the weathertightness risk areas and the options for management
- Practical application of the 4 D’s (Deflection, Drainage, Drying and Durability)
- Practical use of the E2 risk analysis
- Risk analysis workshop
Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ)
Recommendation: Carpentry and Site
This 2 day training session is for LBPs who whish to learn the basics of site inspections skills. Here are some of the learning outcomes:
- Define inspections skills
- Recall the provision of the Building Act which give Councils the right to inspect
- Describe what makes a good inspector
- Analyse various inspection procedures
- Familiarise yourself with different checklists used for inspection of building consented work
- Use various methods of recording inspections
Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ)
Recommendation: Carpentry and Site
This 1 day course will provide LBPs with an understanding of Alternative Solutions by explaining what Alternative Solutions are, how to establish compliance with the Building Code, how to assess an Alternative Solution and how the acceptance of Alternative Solutions should be recorded.
Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ)
Recommendation: Design, Carpentry and Site
This 2 day workshop is framed around giving you the fundamental skills to be able to review a plan.
Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ)
Recommendation: Design, Carpentry and Site
This 2 day course goes beyond the C/AS1; it provides the decisions behind accepting Alternative Solutions for Fire Designs.
Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ)
Recommendation: Carpentry and Site 1, 2, 3
This 1 day workshop is designed to provide participants who use NZS3604 with a better understanding and awareness of the scope and application of this Standard.
It is also a good refresher course for those who have been in the industry for awhile.
Building Officials Institute of NZ (BOINZ)
Recommendation: Design 1, 2, 3 and Site 1, 2, 3
This 3 day workshop will give participants an understanding of the NZ Building Code Fire Safety Clauses C1, C2, C3, C4 and F7 (Warning Systems), and the Compliance document C/AS1 Fire Safety and C/VM1 for Solid Fuel Appliances.
Right house Limited
Recommendation: Design 1, 2, 3 and Site 1, 2, 3
This workshop is aimed at designers and architects with an interest in energy efficient design.
Energy efficient building starts with good overall building layout, but equally important are the small details which make the thermal envelope work. In theory things may look simple but in practice some of these details are complex, costly and sometimes impractical.
Right House will offer some solutions for those tricky bits like slab floor edge insulation, efficient corner stud design, thermal bridging through steel framing, low-pitch roofs and many more.
Your feedback and experience is most appreciated in this interactive workshop which will offer you an opportunity to learn from others and to share your own experiences.
| Activity |
Workshop |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Energy efficient detailing |
Free |
2 |
| To find out more: |
Auckland/Upper North Island - Jacky Graham 09 448 5357
Wellington/Lower North Island - Katy Evans 04 569 6635
Christchurch/South Island - Fran Macklin 03 372 6020
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Site Safe NZ
Recommendation: All licensing classes
Site Safe NZ is dedicated to reducing construction fatalities and injuries. Incorporated in 1999, Site Safe is an independent, not-for-profit, industry-wide organisation that aims to improve health and safety practices in the construction industry.
| Activity |
Courses |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Building construction Passport (induction)
Site Safe members |
$90.00
$60.00 |
4 |
| |
Advanced Passport
Site Safe members |
$160.00
$115.00 |
4 |
| |
Supervisor Gold Card
Site Safe members |
$275.00
$160.00 |
4 |
| |
Supervisor Gold Card update
Site Safe members |
$160.00
$115.00 |
4 |
| |
Health and Safety representative training
Site Safe members |
$275.00
$160.00 |
4 |
| |
Height and Harness
Site Safe members |
$205.00
$160.00 |
6 |
| To find out more: |
Site Safe website under training
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Certified Builders Association of New Zealand 
Recommendation: All licensing classes
The Certified Builders Association hold technical based training meetings, which consist of a diverse range of speakers; they include presentations demonstrating or articulating best practices required for the products or services the presenters supply or manufacture. They are held all around NZ at local merchant stores. All LBPs are welcome.
| Activity |
Training/Networking |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Builder Training Nights |
Free |
2 |
| To find out more: |
Ph: Ken Read (07) 927 7720 or 021 906 489
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Construction Marketing Services Ltd 
Recommendation: All licensing classes
CMS will come to you and provide a comprehensive presentation on updates, new product education and/or provide clarity of technical aspects shown in the consumer guide ‘How to future-proof your home’.
| Activity |
Individual Consultation |
Cost |
Points |
| |
CMS Individual Consultation |
Free |
3 |
| |
‘How to future-proof your home’ consumer guide |
Free |
2 |
| To find out more: |
CMS website under contacts - contact your nearest Product Advisor
Click for copy of the 'How to future-proof your home' consumer guide
|
Barrier Free NZ
Recommendation: All licensing classes
A series of seminars to encourage, promote and facilitate the creation of built environments that are accessible and usable by everyone in the community including people with disabilities. This is a 2 day seminar that includes the following modules:
- Module 1 - Experiencing the accessible journey
- Module 2 - The law, access and the accessible journey
- Module 3 - Designing the accessible journey
- Module 4 - Assessing the accessible journey
Lifetime Promotions Ltd
Recommendation: All licensing classes
John Oliver has been in the building industry for over 40 years. He presents seminars that are designed to provide individuals who work in the building industry with an understanding of ALL aspects to do with brick.
| Activity |
Seminar |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Brick Veneer Construction |
$185.63 |
4 |
| To find out more: |
John Oliver on 09 624 4045 or 021 84 85 86,
Fax: 09 624 4046 or visit his website http://www.brick-book.com |
Master Painters of New Zealand
Recommendation: All licensing classes
This seminar will show you how to utilise the 'Construction Contracts Act 2002' to operate a profitable business and reduce cashflow risk. It provides practical procedures from quotation to adjudication.
| Activity |
Seminar |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Construction Contract Act and your business
Seminar including 'Managing Contracts Cashflow' book by Peter Degerholm. |
$225.00 |
3 |
| Special offer: |
BBFNZ members |
$112.50 |
|
| To find out more: |
nationaloffice@masterpainters.org.nz or Ph: 04 472 5870
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Construction Marketing Services Limited (CMS)
Recommendation: All licensing classes
CMS hold monthly seminars in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. They consist of industry demand topics. Examples of previous seminars include compliance with Clause H1, window installation, HR, FPB and day lighting. Once you attend a CMS seminar you will receive email updates of the up-and-coming seminars available.
Construction Marketing Services Limited (CMS)
Recommendation: All licensing classes
CMS showhomes are family homes specifically built that show Future-Proof Building products, services, systems and solutions. The homes show cut-aways in floors, walls and ceilings allowing you to view construction techniques within the exterior envelope, structure, interior linings, fittings and fixtures. They are located all around New Zealand.
Construction Marketing Services Limited (CMS)
Recommendation: All licensing classes
Networking opportunity for trade professionals where they can ask questions from the companies present, collect information and attend presentations from speakers on industry matters.
Master Painters of New Zealand
Recommendation: All licensing classes
This seminar will teach you how to present yourself and your business.
Right House Limited
Recommendation: Design 1, 2 and 3 - Site 1, 2 and 3
Clause H1 of the NZ building code - Case study of a real building, going step-by-step through the different compliance options, explaining the methods for demonstrating H1 NZBC compliance. You will be able to conduct Code compliance calculations for the Schedule and Calculation Method of NZS4218 and be aware of the Modelling method and the Building Performance Index calculation.
| Activity |
Workshop |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Clause H1 of the New Zealand Building Code |
Free |
3 |
| To find out more: |
Auckland/Upper North Island - Jacky Graham 09 448 5357
Wellington/Lower North Island - Katy Evans 04 569 6635
Christchurch/South Island - Fran Macklin 03 372 6020 |
Right House Limited
Recommendation: Design 1, 2 and 3 - Site 1, 2 and 3
Clause H1 of the NZ building code, follow-up workshop - Right House is running a refresher H1 workshop to which you can bring your own projects. People from Right House and a consent official (if possible) from local council will be there to help you do calculations step-by-step and to sort out those ambiguous regulations which require the council's interpretations.
| Activity |
Follow -up workshop |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Clause H1 of the New Zealand Building Code |
Free |
3 |
| To find out more: |
Auckland/Upper North Island - Jacky Graham 09 448 5357
Wellington/Lower North Island - Katy Evans 04 569 6635
Christchurch/South Island - Fran Macklin 03 372 6020 |
Winstone Wallboards Ltd
Recommendation: All licensing classes
A tailored presentation to assist builders and designers with understanding the importance of appropriate design and installation of GIB Plasterboard products and systems. Content includes general installation, bracing systems, fire rated systems and noise control systems.
| Activity |
Presentation |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Installations of GIB Plasterboard and related proprietary systems |
Free |
2 |
| To find out more: |
GIB website under Training |
Internet and DVDs
Building Networks NZ Ltd 
Recommendation: All licensing classes
This training is based on the NZ Building Code and Compliance Documents.
What you get:
- a training booklet which guides you through the relevant NZ Building Code Clause and companion Compliance Document
- a series of activities to complete based on the documents
- answers to the activities
- when you are ready to be assessed you take an online quiz which is scored
- you then receive via email a certificate of completion with your name and the name of the quiz.
| Activity |
Self-paced booklets and online quiz |
Cost |
Points |
| |
B2 Durability
D1 Access routes
D2 Mechanical installations for access
F1 Hazardous agents on site
F2 Hazardous building materials
F3 Hazardous substances and processes
F4 Safety from falling
F5 Construction and demolition hazards
F6 Visibility in escape routes
F7 Warning systems
F8 Signs
G2 Laundering
G3 Food prep and prevention of contamination
G4 ventilation
G5 Interior environment
G6 Airborne and impact sound
G7 Natural light
G8 Artificial light
G9 Electricity
G10 Piped services
G11 Gas as an energy source
G14 Industrial liquid waste
G15 Solid waste |
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
$33.75
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| To find out more: |
Building Networks website |
Resene Paints Ltd
Recommendation: Brick and Block, External Plastering, Design and Site
Take an in depth look at concrete and learn about the main problems affecting concrete and how coatings can minimise these.
Resene Paints Ltd
Recommendation: Design, Site and Carpentry
This document discusses what makes sealers, primers and undercoats different from other paints.
Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ) 
Recommendation: Roofing
RANZ have designed a technical DVD for the purpose of providing LBPs a visual training aid for on-the-job training in good roofing installation practices for metal and translucent roof cladding.
| Activity |
DVD |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Profile Roof Cladding - Metal
RANZ members
Non RANZ members |
$28.15
$56.25
plus postage |
2
2
|
| To find out more: |
Email an order with name and postal details to:
info@roofingassn.org.nz
Or call 09 415 0278 |
Resene Paints Ltd
Recommendation: All licensing classes excluding Brick and Block
This document defines what paint is and then reveals the magic ingredients that make it such a powerful substance. A mere 50-100 μms of paint is expected to give protection against rust and the elements to our most prized possessions, such as our homes and cars. Paint comes in a huge variety of types ranging from cement base, to the latest waterborne enamel paints.
The basic raw materials that make up paint such as the binders, the pigments, the solvents, the thickeners and additives will be covered.
BRANZ
Recommendation: All Licensing classes particularly Design 1 and 2
The Timber on Tour webstream seminar (internet) will cover the issues surrounding timber grading, classification and treatment. It is suitable for most sectors of the industry.
| Activity |
Seminar |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Timber on Tour webstream seminar |
$85.00 |
3 |
| To find out more: |
Visit the BRANZ website |
Resene
Recommendation: Design 1, 2 and 3 , Site 1, 2 and 3, Carpentry and External Plastering
Recorded version of Specifying for sustainability; demystifying systems, products and tools seminar.
| Activity |
DVD |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Specifying for sustainability |
Free |
2 |
| To find out more: |
visit the Resene website. |
Magazines, books, newspapers, articles and reading material
Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ)
Recommendation: Roofing (RANZ members only)
Rooflink is the quarterly membership journal published by RANZ. It keeps its members informed and up-to-date on a wide variety of industry matters, information, education and news.
AGM Publishing Ltd
Recommendation: All licensing classes
Progressive Building is the magazine of the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB). It provides topical, independent and insightful coverage of New Zealand’s building industry. Its content spans the residential, commercial and institutional building sectors, providing a much needed focus and identity to New Zealand’s wide-ranging industry. It is distributed to a large but controlled and closely targeted audience of builders, large and small, as well as other related building professionals.
| Activity |
Magazine |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Progressive Building |
Free to LBPs |
3 |
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To find out more:
|
Email: progressivebuilding@agm.co.nz or ph: Mark Lipman 09 846 2722 extension 311
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Construction Marketing Services Ltd
Recommendation: All licensing classes
The ‘How to future-proof your home’ publication is a guide for consumers. In order to be prepared for the questions that may arise with clients, it could benefit to be aware of the information that is provided in this guide.
BRANZ
Recommendation: All licensing classes
An industry magazine packed with up-to-date advice and information on a wide range of building-related issues. It focuses on providing solutions to issues for everyone who earns their living from the construction sector. Cover features range from fire prevention, claddings, apartments, maintenance, remediation, urban design, energy efficiency, health, quality and affordable buildings. Every edition includes new research findings, product appraisals and practical advice to solve problems. They are published every 2 months.
| Activity |
Magazine |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Build |
Free 1- year subscription* |
12 per issue |
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To find out more:
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To subscribe:Email info@dbh.govt.nz with your Building Practitioner
number, your name and postal address.
*to LBPs only (if not already a subscriber).
The Registrar will pass your details to BRANZ so you can receive
your free magazines. Or you can call 0800 60 60 50.
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Carters
Recommendation: All licensing classes
Trade Leader - is a newspaper that is issued bi-monthly and you can get a copy in your local Carters Branch.
| Activity |
Article |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Money Matters' article by Glenn Beuvink |
Free |
1 |
| |
Legal Matters' article by Edmund Lawler |
Free |
1 |
| To find out more: |
Contact your local Carters Branch |
BRANZ
Recommendation: All licensing classes
Good Practice Guide Is a reference tool for designers and specifiers, building contractors, building officials, tutors and students of construction-related disciplines.
| Activity |
Publication |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Concrete Masonry |
$59.95 |
6 |
| |
Masonry Veneer |
$59.95
|
6 |
| |
Membrane Roofing |
$49.95 |
6 |
| |
Profiled Metal Roofing |
$49.95 |
6 |
| |
Profiled Metal Roofing and Membrane Roofing |
$74.95 |
12 |
| |
Concrete Floors and Basements |
$49.95 |
6 |
| |
Timber Cladding |
$49.95 |
6 |
| |
Stucco |
$49.95 |
6 |
| |
Other series |
- |
6 |
| To find out more: |
Visit the BRANZ website . |
CBANZ
Recommendation: Site 1, 2 and 3, Carpentry (members of CBANZ)
Members of CBANZ who read their bi-monthly 'In-House' magazine can gain Skills Maintenance points.
BRANZ
Recommendation: All licensing classes
Contain easy to read 'good practice' guidelines on a variety of topics
| Activity |
Seminar |
Cost |
Points |
| |
BRANZ bulletins |
$13.00 each |
2 |
| To find out more: |
Visit the BRANZ website . |
BRANZ
Recommendation: All licensing classes in particular, Design 1, 2 and 3
Level Sustainable Design series - Publications that cover issues around sustainability
| Activity |
Publication |
Cost |
Points |
| |
Passive Design
|
$39.95 |
3 |
| |
Floor Coverings |
$39.95 |
3 |
| |
Windows |
$39.95 |
3 |
| |
Energy |
$39.95 |
3 |
| |
Other series |
$39.95 |
3 |
| To find out more: |
Visit the BRANZ website . |
Brick and Blocklaying Federation of New Zealand
Recommendation: Brick and Block, External Plastering and Site 1, 2 and 3
The newsletter showcases successes, excellence and characters in the industry, It advises practical solutions, apprenticeship information, new regulatory changes and up and coming training and seminars.
Mitre 10
Recommendation: All licensing classes
Mitre 10's trade magazine has a variety of consistent sections that have monthly articles provided from various industry providers.
| Activity |
Article |
Cost |
Points |
| |
M10 |
Free |
3 |
| To find out more: |
Trade checkout at your local Mitre 10 branch |