Building Regulation
Course content
Get to know your building code in depth. This course focuses on interpreting and applying regulatory requirements for dwellings and outbuildings under the Building Code of Australia and NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.
| Duration | Four sessions (32 hours in total) |
| Dates | TBA |
| Time | 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Online, via a live video link |
| Cost | $2,990 (GST free) |
This course is designed for professionals involved in the processes of interpreting and applying building regulation.
With the shift to integrated assessment of development proposals, building regulations impact a new, and bigger, pool of professionals.
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Learning outcomes
At the end of this building regulation course you will be able to:
- Implement NSW building regulations into your work.
- Apply the legal and institutional framework for the approval and inspection of Class 1 and 10 Buildings.
- Implement the general requirements, performance provisions and acceptable construction requirements under Sections 1-3 of the BCA.
- Apply planning instruments to building regulation.
- Identify and address key issues in assessment under the certification framework.
Delivery style
Online (via Zoom) - a reliable internet connection is required. Video connection details and teaching materials will be made available to participants prior to the course.
This building regulation course can be customised and/or delivered in-house. Find out more.
About the presenters
Stephen Krimmer has held senior positions in academia, local government and the private sector for over two decades. Stephen’s expertise includes planning, sustainability and development assessment. His passion for strategic and sustainable planning outcomes is demonstrated in his planning roles and his development and delivery of training courses across NSW.
For the past decade, Stephen has devoted his time equally between academia and working within the planning sector and is regular presenter at UTS IPPG. Stephen also develops and delivers bespoke training courses for government and non-government organisations including Sydney Trains and regularly speaks at state-wide conferences.
Stephen has University qualifications in Environmental Health majoring in planning and building, as well as qualifications in Training and Assessment and Carbon Management. Stephen’s relevant roles have included; Senior Sustainability Planner, Supervisor of Development Assessment Team and Presenter of professional development programs at UTS IPPG.
Craig Squires is an Accredited Certifier with over 30 years of experience in local government certification, specialising in building compliance, certification processes, and fire safety. As the Coordinator of the Certification and Fire Safety team in a local council in Western Sydney, Craig plays a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding safety standards across the built environment.
With extensive knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and certification requirements, Craig plays a leading role in the training and development of industry professionals. For over a decade, he has been a key presenter of professional development courses at UTS IPPG, delivering specialised training programs designed for certifiers, building surveyors and construction professionals to help them navigate complex regulatory frameworks. In addition to his work in professional training, Craig has extensive teaching experience in higher education. He has lectured in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the tertiary level.
Michael Wynn-Jones holds an honours degree in Building Surveying and a Masters in Fire Engineering. Michael is an A1 - Accredited Certifier in NSW, and has more than 30 years' experience as a building regulations consultant and nearly 20 years' experience in an academic environment. Michael is a former Deputy President of the Building Professionals Board (BPB) and is a consultant to the NSW state government on building regulation matters. Michael works as a BCA expert in legal cases and as a BCA design consultant for large building projects.
Course registrations
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Contact us
Need more information? For all course related enquiries, including future dates or in-house training enquiries email us or call +61 (2) 9514 7884.
This short course is presented by the university's Institute for Public Policy and Governance. Learn more about the Institute's advisory and research services, local government postgraduate courses and professional learning and development programs.
