This training will provide competencies in designing, building, installing and maintaining environmental innovations and will be linked to branding the service
provided by accredited builders under the banner of Master Builders Green Living.
Course Aim
The aim of the training is to provide builders with:
- the necessary skills to understand the scope and application of the energy provisions in the BCA and broad sustainability innovations (5 Star);
- the skills and ongoing support to enable builders to comply with these provisions;
- improved management and business skills to enable builders to pursue energy innovations;
- the necessary tools and information to design and construct energy efficient structures that not only meet minimum standards but set a new benchmark in the housing sector for energy innovation.
- the ability to improve their customer service and business by providing informative advice to clients about sustainable solutions in the design and construction of their dwelling.
Why attend?
- Attendees will have access to builders who are recognized for their delivery of high quality sustainable solutions.
- Attendees will reap the personal and financial rewards of pursuing sustainable options that will make their home more comfortable and efficient.
- Builders will have access to a marketing brand that will ensure they are recognized and applauded by the community as leaders in pursuing cost effective sustainable outcomes.
- Builders who complete the course will be able to identify themselves as Master Builders Green Living builders and will be given an official accreditation number.
- Master Builders Green Living builders will be listed on the Master Builders NSW website where customers will be able to search for a Master Builders Green Living builder.
- The acquisition of new skills and knowledge that will enable builders to meet the demands of regulators and their clients.
- Builders will be more comfortable in offering sustainable solutions to their clients by having access to a range of tools that will enable them to better design and construct dwellings.
Who should attend?
Builders who are interested in learning more about ‘green’ building techniques, cutting edge sustainability and energy efficiency practices, and best practice in the new boom area of building and construction work.
Course Topics
- Project planning
- Passive solar efficient design considerations
- On site management – waste management, erosion and sediment control
- Framing and structure – materials selection
- Building envelope – insulation, glazing, materials selection, embodied energy
- Water conservation
- Energy conservation
- Interior fit out – materials selection, embodied energy, indoor air quality
- Business strategy
- As well as completing the training Master Builders only accredits builders as Master Builders Green Living Builders once they have adopted sustainable innovations in their operations and signed a written commitment.
Duration: 2 Days
Price: Members $595 / Non Members $695
CPD Points: 26 points
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