VARIETY PACKAGE #5 VAR0701: 5.5 FORMAL CE HOURS - $269.00 incl GST

Presented by: Fox, Farren, Igra, Tresidder and NATSPEC
CPE/CPD Credits: 5.5 Hours - FORMAL

Recognised by the RAIA, PIA & BDA and Listed by the NSW ARB & TCC

This package of five courses provides a mix of CE addressing the current iissues, spread across the core categories of Design, Documentation, Project Management and Practice Management. Please see the individual Course Details for more information about each course unit.

Note: When you purchase this package, the first course (Michael Fox - MF0533) will be provided automatically, and Access Keys for the subsequent 4 courses will be forwarded by email within 48 hours of purchase. If you have special needs, please call eClassroom to discuss the options.

The package contains the following five courses: Provides 5.5 Hours of Formal CE.

Michael Fox Presents: Access, Equity and Design MF0533

Learning Outcomes:

Understand ‘access’ as a process linking all forms of information and communications, all types of transportation and access to and within existing new private and public built environments.
Be more familiar with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
Be more familiar with access standards, in particular AS1428 Parts 1-4
Understand BCA requirements regarding design for access, both performance based and deemed to satisfy provisions
Become familiar with the liability of architects in relation to access, equity and design.

NATSPEC Presents: A Specification Writing Forum NS0519

Learning Outcomes:

To understand the role of the specification as one of the contract documents.
To appreciate the extent to which a specification communicates design intent and to understand it’s other roles.
To appreciate the responsibility taken on board, by the professional, in writing a specification, which will impact all parts of a construction project and the associated personnel and their organisations.
To gain an increased understanding of what can go wrong in the writing of a specification, such as the implications of omissions from or duplication in the specification document.
To increase awareness of what material is available in assisting the specifier to prepare specifications, from NATSPEC.

Jon Farren presents: Recent changes to the BCA affecting Sound Insulation JF0536

Learning outcomes:

Clearly understand the sound insulation requirements of the Building Codes of Australia, including any shortcomings of the codes and sound insulation issues not covered in the codes.
Know where to find information on those sound insulation issues which are not covered by the BCA.
Know when to consult an acoustic specialist and know which stages of the project they are likely to be involved in.
Understand how to approach the selection of construction materials to provide the appropriate sound insulation for a variety of circumstances.
Know which areas of buildings are particularly important in terms of sound insulation.

Anthony Igra presents: The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (NSW) AI0613

Learning outcomes:

Understand the statutory requirements relating to Payment Claims and responding to Payment Claims, as set out in the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (NSW) 1999.
Understand the logic and purpose behind the various provisions of the Act.
Have greater understanding of potential payment claim scenarios which may arise with consultants and contractors, and which may influence the practice of architecture and the administration of contracts.

Tracy Tresidder presents: Communication from the inside out TT0501

Learning outcomes:

Have a clear understanding of the communication process
Discover what gets in the way of a clear message
Overcome barriers to communication.
Improve listening skills.
Recognize the importance of effective communication in various situations
Recognize that communication is a multi-faceted process
Learn new feedback techniques for gaining clarity