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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
New qualifications for building officials
In 2006 WelTec will be offering the new NZQA National Diploma in Building Controls. As a lead-in 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 phone 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)
Plumbed out - Plumbing Compliance Seminar
One of the areas affected by the Building Act 2004 is the need to demonstrate compliance at the time of application and the need for building consent authorities (BCAs) to issue Code Compliance Certificates (CCCs) on the consent documents.
The Plumbing Compliance seminar will bring you up-to-date with amendments to the compliance documents. It will provide you with an understanding of the systems available in both G13 and AS/NZS 3500 to enable you to choose the most appropriate system for your building. The right choice will save you time and money and provide a system that can be easily incorporated into the building, without making changes that could lead to problems obtaining a CCC.
It is a must for designers, plumbers, building officials, builders and those supervising work on site.
BRANZ plumbing compliance seminar dates and venues
| Date |
Venue |
|
| 10-Oct |
Nelson |
Rutherford Hotel |
| 11-Oct |
Blenheim |
Scenic Circle Country Lodge |
| 12-Oct |
Wellington |
National Library |
| 13-Oct |
Kapiti |
Lindale Centre Auditorium |
| 17-Oct |
Phone Katrina Duncan |
| 18-Oct |
Whangarei |
Forum North |
| 19-Oct |
North Shore |
North Habour Stadium |
| 20-Oct |
Auckland |
Aotea Centre |
| 25-Oct |
Napier |
Century Theatre |
| 26-Oct |
Memorial Centre |
| 27-Oct |
New Plymouth |
Devon Hotel |
| 28-Oct |
Palmerston North |
Convention Centre |
| 7-Nov |
Greymouth |
Kingsgate Greymouth |
| 8-Nov |
Timaru |
Grey Way Lounge |
| 9-Nov |
Christchurch |
Chateau on the Park |
| 14-Nov |
Invercargill |
Working Mens Club |
| 15-Nov |
Alexandra |
Alexandra District Club |
| 16-Nov |
Oamaru |
Kingsgate Brydone |
| 17-Nov |
Dunedin am |
The Dunedin Centre |
| 21-Nov |
Manukau |
Centra Auckland Airport |
| 22-Nov |
Hamilton |
Waikato Stadium |
| 23-Nov |
Rotorua |
Rotorua District Council |
| 24-Nov |
Tauranga |
Bureta Park Motor Inn |
| 28-Nov |
Trentham |
Trentham Racecourse |
Enquiries
For all seminar enquiries please contact Gail King, BRANZ seminar co-ordinator on (04) 237 1170.
BRANZ Building Controls
Reasons to attend
This NZQA-approved course is aimed at providing those working in building controls with the knowledge and understanding of the building controls regime, legislative background, duties and responsibilities and the processes involved. The course also covers producer statements, alternative solutions and Acceptable Solutions.
If you are working as a building control official, private building certifier or are looking at joining the profession then this course is for you.
Presenters
Russell Cooney, BE (Hons), an engineer and registered building surveyor, and Robert Wright, Building Control Manager, Timaru District Council.
Dates, venue and cost
Christchurch
Week 1: 17-21 October
Week 2: 21-25 November
Cost per person $3,937.50 including GST
BRANZ Adjudication
Reasons to attend
The five day course will provide designers, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers and skilled tradespeople with the skills necessary to adjudicate in disputes under the Construction Contracts Act (CCA). The course will cover the role and responsibilities of the adjudicator, interpreting contract documents, natural justice, processes and procedures and the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service adjudication process and its relationship with the CCA.
This course is designed for those wanting to become an adjudicator and those wanting to know more about how the CCA works thus enabling their business to understand the adjudication dispute process.
Presenter
Geoff Bayley, FAMINZ (Arb) FNZIQS, COP Contract Law (Auckland University), Reg QS, NZCQS, NZCE (Arch).
Date, venue and cost
Christchurch 31 October - 4 November
Cost per person $2,250 including GST
2006 CITE Education Calendar will be available in December 2005.
General Enquiries
Early-bird 5% discounts are available on these courses. For more information about courses:
Website: www.branz.co.nz (CITE Industry Training)
Email: branzcite@branz.co.nz
- Fiona Street, Education Development Manager - (04) 238 1291
- Marie Munro, Student Resources Manager - (04) 237 1170 extn 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).
Date, venue and cost
The next seminar will be held on 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.
Phone: (04) 915 5848 / (04) 499 0725
Email: seminar@barrierfreenz.org.nz