Construct NSW
Building stronger foundations
Construct NSW
Building stronger foundations
Digital Learning Platform
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Benefit One
Complete online courses anytime and at your own pace.
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Benefit Two
Select, purchase and complete courses all in one place.
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Benefit Three
Respond to current skills gaps as identified by the industry and regulator.
Course marketplace
Navigating the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) legislation
This course is about the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) legislation that commences on 1 July 2021 and how it will restore consumer confidence and make sure that apartments being built are trustworthy.
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The value of Australian Standards
This course is about applying Australian Standards every day, in every task and in every role for the construction of trustworthy, high standard buildings.
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Ethics in Construction
This course is about how ethical conduct can help produce trustworthy buildings and restore consumer confidence in the construction industry.
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Communicating to build stronger foundations
In this course, you will learn the value of clear communication and how it can make you a better constructor, whether you are communicating to a customer, supplier or colleague.
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Understanding Occupation Certificate Audits
In this course, you will learn about the changes and updates to the process of applying for and being issued an OC and the new OC audits.
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The NSW Planning Portal
In this course, you will learn about the NSW Planning Portal. The course has been designed for members of the building and construction industry who need to use the NSW Planning Portal and the ePlanning digital services.
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Project Remediate Understanding the Program
This course is to inform strata managers and committee members about the 3 year program to remediate combustible cladding on eligible high risk residential apartment buildings.
FREE
Multi-disciplinary Design Integration
In this course you will understand the responsibility of individual practitioners and the importance of design engagement that will support the integrity of designs being maintained before during and after construction.
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Fire and Rescue NSW regulatory pre-occupancy inspections
In this course you will understand the purpose, benefits, and aims of FRNSW’s pre-occupancy inspections.
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Waterproofing Design Principles
This course provides insights into the fundamental principles of waterproofing design in multi unit residential dwellings. It describes the causes of leaks by design and illustrates key strategies for managing the collection, redirection and drainage of water.
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Asbestos Awareness for Solar Installers
The course covers topics including: types of Asbestos, its uses, where you might find Asbestos, the harm exposure can cause & what you should do.
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Project Remediate: Safety standards at occupied sites
In this course, you will learn about the enhanced safety requirements that apply on Project Remediate worksites. Project Remediate is NSW Government program to remediate combustible cladding on high-risk, residential apartment buildings.
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How to halve construction waste by 2025
In this course you will learn how you can reduce waste and deliver better financial and environmental outcomes in your construction projects.
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Becoming registered to work on class 2 buildings - Design and Building Practitioners
From 1 July 2021, Design and Building Practitioners working on class 2 buildings need to register under a new Compliance Declaration Scheme. This video explains what the changes are.
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About Project Remediate
Project Remediate is a three-year program to help remove combustible cladding on an estimated 225 buildings known to the Cladding Taskforce.
This video explains what Project Remediate is about, what’s involved and how affected strata communities can register.
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Redefining the industry
David speaks with Chris Duggan, President of Strata Communities Australia (SCA) about the role of Strata Managers and the impact of the new legislative reforms.
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Redefining the industry
David discusses redefining the construction industry with Brian Siedler AM, Executive Director of MBA.
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Redefining the industry
David speaks with Karen Stiles, Executive Officer of the Owners Corporation Network about what the new Bills mean for consumers of NSW.
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Industry challenges
David talks about the building industry’s future with Kathlyn Loseby, President of the NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects.
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Industry partners
Wayne Phillips
We are excited to be part of this whole of government initiative to improve consumer trust in the built environment. Every day our firefighters respond to structural fires and emergencies, and we see examples of best and worst practice when it comes to building safety. We are committed to working with government and industry to ensure that buildings are safe to occupy and safe for firefighters to enter during an emergency.
Emily Doherty
It is a pleasure to be involved in such an important time in the NSW property industry. Giving us the opportunity to look forward and create a sector which gives consumers the confidence to buy, live and invest in quality Strata Schemes is extremely exciting. As a Professional Strata Manager, working towards this goal to improve the property sector will enable Strata Managers to change their focus to maintaining quality buildings, becoming trusted advisors and enhancing community living.
Baoying Tong
Advancement within the building and construction industry requires the accumulation of knowledge in a process of continual improvement. Knowledge sharing among practitioners, their industry bodies and the regulators is invaluable to the success of the industry’s future. As engineers we welcome positive changes to regulation and practice and trust the power of continuing professional developments as one of the core means for achieving a bright future with trustworthy buildings.
Kelly Jones
It was a privilege to partner with the Office of the Building Commissioner and Woods Bagot to develop the Multi-Disciplinary Design Integration course. The Design and Building Practitioners Act introduces changes to the residential building industry to restore consumer confidence and deliver trustworthy buildings. This course will support the industry in adhering to understanding the Act and is an important step in the right direction in raising the standards of building across New South Wales.
Jessica Deeks
I’m excited to be part of a program designed to change and improve the construction sector. As a young female professional I want to raise awareness of the construction and property sector and encourage more young females to join an exciting and forward-thinking industry, an industry that I hope will see greater diversity, innovation and sustainable practices in the future.
Sean O’Hara
We have an opportunity to help overcome current industry challenges and redefine the way the industry works, ultimately improving the performance of the overall market. Implementing a significant array of deep diving data tools along with the legislative and regulatory framework will provide a robust platform to assist in providing increased consumer confidence in the residential market.
Brad Armitage
Meaningful, industry-wide training can foster a culture of continuous improvement that promotes quality in construction of the built form, in compliance, professionalism and customer support. It also paves the way for the future generation, who will see many rewarding pathways towards a career in our industry that is well respected.
Kathlyn Loseby
We look forward to the benefits of the new Occupation Certificate Audit program. Together with the Six Pillar reforms, this training will assist in providing better built outcomes for consumers. As architects we advocate for a construction industry where competency, diligence and integrity are the attributes of all stakeholders.
Anthony Panov
Together we are building a brighter and safer environment for our industry's future. By sharing our effort and expertise we are creating essential learning platforms that will enable us to deliver successful projects in years to come. Such a wonderful opportunity motivates us to put our best foot forward and work hard to create industry change and growth.
Harry Joe Kealy
Our industry is constantly changing and becoming more complex. Emerging technology and real-time information can give us the opportunity to learn, communicate and adapt. Our education must prepare for this future, to train facilitators of change, critical thinkers, and activists of profession - to reinvent our industry to a more sustainable and progressive future.
Frequently Asked Questions
On this page, scroll up to ‘Marketplace’ and click on the course you would like to study. Click on ‘ADD TO CART’ and then ‘CHECKOUT’. Complete the registration questions and payment prompts. You will be emailed your login details and if you wish to study straight away click on ‘My courses’ at the top of the payment page to click through to the course.
Contact support on support.training@tafensw.edu.au.
You will have access to the course for six months after payment and you are enrolled.
You have 3 attempts at the assessment. You will need to purchase the course again for a 4th attempt. Each time you complete the assessment, the questions will be different.
Anyone who works in, or is interested in, the building and construction industry.
No, courses on this platform are not accredited but they will count as points towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Five new courses are currently being developed and will be available in December 2020.
The pass mark is 70%.
There are no eligibility requirements to complete courses on this platform. Just your interest and enthusiasm!
Are you a Design or Building Practitioner? You must complete the Navigating the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) legislation course, and The value of Australian Standards course, before registering as a Design Practitioner or Building Practitioner under new building industry reforms.
Note – this course is not mandatory before registering as a Professional Engineer.