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Weltec
Endorsed as a preferred provider by the Department of Building and Housing.
New Qualifications For Building Officials
In 2006 WelTec will be offering the new NZQA National Diploma in Building Controls. As a lead in to the new diploma, WelTec is making enrolment opportunities available throughout 2005 to all building officials to enrol in the NZQAApproved WelTec Diploma in Building Surveying. All learners enrolling in the WelTec Diploma will be able to apply to have their study cross-credited to the new National Diploma in Building Controls in 2006.
Get Started in 2005
Building officials can start learning now towards the new qualification in Building Controls. Modules available for enrolment in 2005 include Office Practice, Residential Construction (Nonspecific Design), and Understanding the Statutory and Regulatory Framework for Building Controls. People who successfully complete these modules in 2005 will automatically have them cross-credited to the new national qualification in 2006.
What is involved?
This is a part-time, four-module programme consisting of e-learning support and one day seminars conducted in various regions across the country. Each module specifies the skills and knowledge you must achieve to successfully be awarded credits for completion of the module. WelTec will provide you with a variety of learning materials and methods, including projects, case studies and/or field reports, and written assessments.
Your WelTec tutor assesses your work and provides feedback to you. Modules taken as part of the WelTec Diploma in Building Surveying are internally assessed with no end-of-year exams.
WelTec Diploma in Building Surveying (Four Modules Required to Complete)
BS 001 Office Practice (available now for enrolments)
This module aims to develop your ability to effectively manage the administrative tasks associated with the role of building inspection. You will develop computing and office administration skills.
BS002 Building Control (starting in July 2005)
This module will develop your understanding and knowledge of the law as it relates to building controls, and develop your ability to perform as an effective building official.
BS003 Residential Construction (Non-specific Design) (starting in October 2005)
This module aims to provide you with the knowledge of construction materials, techniques and design principles that will allow you to evaluate the performance and compatibility of building materials and design of a residential building.
BS004 Professional Practice (starting in December 2005)
This module will develop your ability to integrate technical knowledge and skills with knowledge of the legal and professional environment to be able to negotiate with others to achieve solutions. You will develop your skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, negotiation and interpersonal relating.
Fees
All fees are GST inclusive. The fees for 2005 are as follows.
Full WelTec Diploma (four papers) $4,200
Individual modules:
BS001 Office Practice $490
BS002 Building Control $1750*
BS003 Residential Construction $1050*
BS004 Professional Practice $869
*Note: the fees for these two modules will be reviewed in May 2005.
Enrol Now
You can enrol in the full WelTec Diploma programme or in individual modules, or you can elect to enrol for WelTec accelerated assessment. In all cases you will be able to apply to have your completed modules cross-credited to the new National Diploma in Building Controls in 2006 and you will be able to continue on your study with us to achieve this new qualification. Enrolment forms can be downloaded from WelTec's website: www.weltec.ac.nz 
You can also request enrolment packs by phone on 0800 935 832. If you would like further information before you enrol please visit the programme website at www.weltec.ac.nz
WelTec Accelerated Assessment Option
Accelerated assessment is often seen as the less risky and more comfortable way to fasttrack your qualification achievement. To undertake accelerated assessment with WelTec you need to enrol in the programme, and then take the option of moving straight to assessment. You will have the comfort of receiving all the course material and have access to pre-assessment tutorial assistance.
There are no seminars provided in this WelTec accelerated assessment option. Contact WelTec for more information about fees for our accelerated assessment options.
For Further Information Contact
Mike Brannigan
Programme Leader
WelTec
(04) 9202 454
michael.brannigan@weltec.ac.nz
BRANZ Construction Industry Training Enterprise (CITE)
Weathertight Design
This 10-day course will provide students with the skills necessary to design and/or assess alternative solutions for weathertightness against the NZBC performance requirements of E2 External Moisture. It will cover the theory behind the solutions and how this may be applied to real building situations. Students will tackle real problems, and be given hands-on instruction on whole, or parts of, buildings in order to design or assess weathertight and buildable details, in a way that is sympathetic with the aesthetic intent of a building design.
Those qualifying will meet the requirements of a "weathertight specialist" as required for specific weathertightness design.
Dates, venues and cost
Auckland: Week 1: 2-6 May
Week 2: 13-17 June
Wellington: Week 1: 16-20 May
Week 2: 4-8 July
Cost per person $4,500 inc GST
Building Controls
This NZQA-approved 10-day course is aimed at providing those working in building controls with the knowledge and understanding of the building controls regime, legislative background, duties and responsibilities and the processes involved. The course also covers producer statements, alternative solutions and Acceptable Solutions.
This course has been revised and updated for 2005 to reflect the changes in building controls brought about by the passing of the Building Act 2004.
Date, venue and cost
Auckland: Week 1: 23-27 May
Week 2: 20-25 June
Cost per person $3,937.50 inc GST
Access, Egress and Barriers
This 3-day course will supplement our existing course on Building Compliance for IQPs by providing the necessary technical skills to inspect and report on Clause D1 Access Routes, Clause C2 Means of Escape and Clause F4 Safety from Falling for building warrant of fitness purposes. This qualification will enable those already acting as an IQP in other areas to add these categories to their services.
Dates, venues and cost
Christchurch 8-10 June
Wellington 28-30 June
Auckland 30 August-1 September
Cost per person: $1,350 inc GST
Domestic Sprinkler Design
This NZQA-approved 2-day course will provide students with the necessary skills to design and oversee the installation and testing of a combination domestic plumbing and fire sprinkler system.
Dates, venues and cost
Christchurch 1-2 June
Wellington 5-6 July
Auckland 10-11 August
Cost per person: $956.25 inc GST
Early-bird discounts are available on all courses.
For more information about courses:
www.branz.co.nz (CITE Industry Training)
Fiona Street, CITE Education Officer, (04) 238 1291
Marie Munro, CITE Administration Officer, (04) 237 1171 ext 714
Barrier Free New Zealand Trust - Training Courses
Reasons to attend
These 2-day seminars are designed to raise people's awareness and understanding of the issues for people with disabilities. They provide up-to-date information about building legislation in New Zealand and the access requirements for people with disabilities. The courses are aimed at building control officers, building certifiers, IQPs, Barrier Free Advisors, architects, designers, developers, building owners or property managers, and those seeking qualifications as a Barrier Free Advisor (BFA).
Dates and venues
The next courses will be held on:
12-13 May at the Latimer Hotel, Christchurch
Cost
The 2-day courses cost $337.50 inc GST. This includes a copy of Barrier Free NZ Trust Resource Handbook for Barrier Free Environments.
Enquiries
Enquiries can be made to:
Administrator, Barrier Free New Zealand Trust.
(04) 915 5848/(04) 499 0725
seminar@barrierfreenz.org.nz