ABC of the Building Code of Australia
This building regulation course will guide you through the Building Code of Australia 2022 Volume 2, focusing on both the theory and practice of residential construction compliance. In this course you will learn how to implement technical provisions in the design and construction of buildings - ensuring you constantly meet legal requirements and national construction standards.
| Duration | One session (8 hours in total) |
| Dates | Class code ABC1 (2025) Class code ABC2 (2025) Class code ABC3 (2025) Class code ABC4 (2025) |
| Time | 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM |
| Venue | All classes except ABC3 will be delivered online via a live video link. ABC3 will be delivered face-to-face, at the UTS City Campus. |
| Cost | $698 (GST Free) |
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Course content
This building regulation course will cover the following topics:
Importance of Building Codes
- Linkage of legislation
- BCA Hierarchy – Objectives, Functional Statements, Performance Requirements
- Verification methods
- Housing Provisions format and navigating your way around
- Language and Clause Structure
- Differences between BCA Volume 1 and Volume 2
Rules relating to the BCA
- Meeting Performance Requirements
- Assessment Methods
- Interpretation of Housing Provisions
- Classification of Buildings, Why Classify, How to Classify
- Performance provisions
Building and Compliance matters
- Earthworks
- Termites
- Footings and Slabs
- Fire Separation
- Smoke detectors
- Wet areas
- Room heights
- Light and Ventilation
- Stairs and balustrades
- Energy Efficiency.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this BCA course you will have an understanding of:
- The importance of Building Codes
- How to identify the format of Housing Provisions
- The language and clause structure
- Classifying buildings in accordance with the Code
- Acceptable construction and performance provisions.
About the presenters
Stephen Krimmer is an Accredited Certifier and Senior Building Surveyor with over twenty years of local government experience, with a specific focus on development assessments, inspections and education. Stephen provides a variety of engaging training courses to assist both local government organisations and accredited certifiers across NSW.
Craig Squires is an Accredited Certifier with over twenty years experience in local government certification. As well as teaching short courses at UTS for almost 10 years, he has taught at TAFE and has lectured in undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Western Sydney University. Craig is the coordinator of the Certification and Fire Safety team at Penrith City Council.
Delivery style
ABC4: 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 via Canvas, the UTS Learning Management System (LMS).
Intended audience
This building code course is designed for participants wanting a basic understanding of the Building Code of Australia 2022 Volume 2, with a focus on the housing provisions (Volume 2).
Course prerequisites
This BCA course has no prerequisites and is open to all members of the public.
Course registration
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In-house training solutions
This BCA course can also be customised and delivered in-house. Find out more >
What others have said about this course
The presenters were very knowledgeable and were top experience in the field. I like the practical nature of the course showing relevant examples applicable to day-to-day work projects.
Great delivery with a mix of speakers, explanatory information, videos and the like made it interesting and informative.
Information was readily available and was direst and to the point. The lecturer was very good with the presentation.- John. S
Well presented and easy to follow.- Robbie. R
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.
