Advanced Building Regulation

Course content 

This course is designed for the building certification professional – from surveyors, certifiers and architects to the builders and planners who work within the certification system. This advanced building regulation course provides essential knowledge and skills for the effective design, assessment and certification of larger buildings (Class 2-9) utilising the latest National Construction Code (Volume 1 of the Building Code of Australia).

Designed to complement experience at work and on-the-job training, this course will allow you to explore the unique opportunities for building compliance; including the use and assessment of performance solutions. Explore the most up-to-date theory and practice for interpreting requirements around complex buildings and learn how to implement Building Code of Australia (BCA) guidelines and increase the safety of your projects.

This course can also be delivered as an introductory course for building certification professionals and can also be customised for in-house training for organisations.

Topics

Session one

• Introduction to National Construction Code and Volume 1 of the BCA.
• The role of building regulations and certification.
• Hierarchy of Legislation – where does planning legislation fit in.
• Introduction to Section A of the BCA – Governing Requirements.
• The why and how of Building Classification.
• Performance based assessments and performance solutions.
• Understanding Structural Provisions – Section B of the BCA.

Session two

• Introduction to Section C - Fire Resistance in the BCA.
• Understanding fire resistance and stability in Part C1 of the BCA.
• Theory and Practice of compartmentation and separation in Part C2 of the BCA.
• Protecting openings from fire in Part C3 of the BCA.
• Understanding combustible cladding issues.

Session three

• Introduction to Section D – Access and Egress in the BCA.
• Getting out of buildings – Provisions for escape in Part D1 of the BCA.
• Constructing exits to comply with part D2 of the BCA.
• Getting into buildings – Provisions for access for people with a disability in Part D3 of the BCA.

Session four

• Introduction to Section E – Services and Equipment in the BCA.
• The what, when and where of fire fighting equipment in Part E1 of the BCA.
• Managing smoke inside burning buildings in Part E2 of the BCA.
• Theory and practice of lift installations in Part E3 of the BCA.
• Helping people evacuate through lighting and warning systems in Part E4 of the BCA.
• The rest of the BCA - Introduction to Sections F, G, H & J in the BCA.
• Keeping people healthy in buildings using Section F (Health and Amenity).
• The leftover bits – Ancillary provisions in Section G of the BCA.
• Special requirements for special use buildings in Section H of the BCA.
• Energy efficiency in buildings using Section J of the BCA.

Duration	Four sessions (32 hours in total)
Dates	Class code: ABR2 Block one: Thu 18 - Fri 19 Sep, 2025 Block two: Thu 16 - Fri 17 Oct, 2025
Time	9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Venue	Online, via a live video link
Cost	$3,089 (GST free)

This course is designed for building certification professionals, such as building surveyors, building certifiers, architects, builders, and planners who work or want to work within the certification system.

If you assess complex multi-storey residential, commercial and industrial buildings - stay on top of regulation and development changes with this course. 

ENROL NOW

---

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this advanced building regulation course you will:

• Understand the role of the BCA as it relates to large scale buildings (Class 2-9 buildings).
• Be equipped to assess large buildings as it relates to the certification process.
• Have a working knowledge of the theory and practice of BCA compliance.
• Be equipped to analyse performance solutions where deemed-to-satisfy requirements cannot be met.
• Be able to navigate around Volume 1 of the BCA and apply it to large and complex buildings.
• Be equipped to assess the fire resistance, access and egress, and services and equipment requirements for large buildings.
• Have a broad knowledge of the entire BCA including the health, amenity and energy efficiency requirements.
• Be aware of key examples and worked case studies considering BCA assessment matters.
• Develop the ability to research, interpret and apply the BCA for the regulation of large and complex buildings.

---

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. Industry leaders across the building certification industry will guide you through the complexities of the Building Code of Australia and help you gain confidence in your decision making through the use of many practical examples.

This 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 registration

ENROL NOW

---

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.

Professional Development and Learning Programs