RESIDENTIAL CODES AND STANDARDS

MASTER BUILDERS RESIDENTIAL CODES AND STANDARDS FOR SUPERVISORS AND TRADIES

This series of ten 4 hour courses is offered exclusively in partnership with Master Builders Western Australia and incorporates the following units:

PART 1 – SITE PREPARATION, FOOTINGS AND SLABS
Explores the Deemed-to-Satisfy requirements of Parts 3.1 and 3.2 of the Housing Provisions of the Building Code of Australia. This short course includes Earthworks, Drainage, Termite risk management, Footings and slabs, Preparation, Concrete and reinforcing, Site classification, and Footing and slab construction.

PART 2 – MASONRY
Explores the Deemed-to-Satisfy requirements of Part 3.3 of the Housing Provisions of the Building Code of Australia. This short course includes Unreinforced masonry, Reinforced masonry, Masonry accessories, Weatherproofing of masonry and Earthwall construction. It also includes an overview of the requirements of AS 4773 – Masonry for small buildings.

PART 3 – FRAMING, ROOF AND WALL CLADDINGS
Explores the Deemed-to-Satisfy requirements of Parts 3.4 and 3.5 of the Housing Provisions of the Building Code of Australia. This short course includes Framing, Sub-floor ventilation, Steel framing, Timber framing, Structural steel members, Roof cladding, Gutters and downpipes and Wall cladding. It also includes an overview of the requirements of AS 1684 – Residential timber framed construction.

PART 4 – GLAZING, FIRE SAFETY
Explores the Deemed-to-Satisfy requirements of Parts 3.6 and 3.7 of the Housing Provisions of the Building Code of Australia. This short course includes Glazing, Fire separation, Smoke alarms, Heating appliances, and Bushfire areas.

PART 5 – HEALTH AND AMENITY
Explores the Deemed-to-Satisfy requirements of Part 3.8 of the Housing Provisions of the Building Code of Australia. This short course includes Wet areas and external weatherproofing, Room heights, Facilities, Light, Ventilation and Sound insulation.

PART 6 – SAFE MOVEMENT AND ACCESS 
Explores the Deemed-to-Satisfy requirements of Part 3.9 of the Housing Provisions of the Building Code of Australia. This short course includes Stair construction, Balustrades and handrails, Swimming pool access and Swimming pool water recirculation systems.

PART 7 – FINISHING TRADES
Explores the Australian Standards Handbook HB161 Guide to Plastering detailing recommended minimum standards for plastering and rendering. This short course also explores the requirements of AS 3958 PART 1: Guide to the Installation of Ceramic Tiles.

PART 8 – RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL STANDARDS
Explores the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules together with the requirements of the National Construction Code for residential electrical installations and energy efficiency provisions.

PART 9 – RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CODES OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Explores the latest amendments to the R-Codes. It looks at the implications of the changes and uses practical examples to demonstrate outcomes. Further explores the State Planning Policy and Explanatory Guidelines. It reviews the design elements for single houses, grouped dwellings and multiple dwellings and provides an overview of the approvals process.

PART 10 – RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
This course will provide participants with an understanding of the BCA 2014 Energy Efficiency requirements for Residential buildings and how to ensure compliance with the 6 Star Provisions. It will explore the Deemed-to-Satisfy elemental provisions in detail, including Building Fabric, External Glazing, Building Sealing and Air Movement. It will also cover requirements for services, including hot water systems, heating and cooling ductwork, artificial lighting, pool and spa heaters and water use.






For more information, course dates, costs and booking forms go to: http://www.mbawa.com/course_cat/technical-specifications/