The Training Academy is the Institute's strategic commitment to its educational and training platform.

Established in 2007, the Academy has evolved to provide the formal, vocational and practical skills required to gain and maintain Building Surveyor status.

Through its National Diploma in Building Control Surveying and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) based courses the Training Academy's goal is to provide qualifications support and professional skills maintenance throughout ones working life.

The Training Academy's investment into the sector and support for the career development of those directly involved in Building Surveying and their employers (the majority being Building Control Authorities) sets it apart from commercial operations, whose goals are purely economic.

The Institute's goal is to improve the competency of all building professionals in New Zealand and to support future generations entering the sector.

Advantages of working with the Training Academy

The Training Academy provides relevant, up-to-date quality training and events for building control staff, the building industry, and anyone who is interested in building compliance and quality building outcomes.

A guaranteed personal, interactive and valuable training experience supported by high quality training support materials delivered to a maximum of 20 participants per public course.
Passionate and qualified trainers, course writers, and support staff are fundamental to our training experience of top quality Diploma and CPD education.
As the industry’s peak body and also a charitable organisation we reinvest in the sector for the good of building outcomes and the community.
We support those who support us and offer discounted course rates to our members.
Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme allows for the ongoing acquisition of knowledge, skills, and training aimed at improving and enhancing existing professional practice, and developing the personal qualities required in professional life.

Specific Training

TA012 H1 Energy Efficiency (2 Days)

This course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of heat transfer and how to provide insulation of various types to ensure a building provides a safe and warm environment that is energy efficient and meets the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC).

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of heat transfer and how to provide insulation of various types to ensure a building provides a safe and warm environment that is energy efficient and meets the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC).

The course outlines and explains the various means available to establish compliance with NZBC clause H1. It will also provide the information necessary for the efficient use of energy for heating and the efficient storage of hot water and the efficient use of energy for artificial lighting and meet compliance through the use of the Acceptable Solution.

A student will be able to apply this knowledge in assessing designs for compliance and also be able to ensure that the energy efficient design is faithfully implemented on site to ensure compliance of the completed construction.

This course has been designed to provide the underpinning knowledge and understanding for unit standards 24171 for Clause H1 Energy Efficiency in the New Zealand Building Code.

MODULES COVER:

• Building Controls and Efficiency
• How Energy Insulation Works
• The Schedule Method
• Verifying the R-value of building components
• The Calculation Method
• BPI for Housing and ALF
• Modelling methods
• Hot Water
• Artifical Lighting

TA013 E2 Weathertightness (2 Days)

This course will provide an understanding of the; Acceptable Solution, the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure compliance with E2, External Moisture and make buildings weathertight.