Course Description
Understand how buildings are classified and how to comply with the Building Code of Australia
This course provides a clear and practical introduction to the building codes and classifications that underpin the Australian construction industry. If you’re a builder, architect, engineer, certifier, or construction lawyer, understanding how the National Construction Code applies to your role is essential for ensuring fire safety, regulatory compliance, and lawful construction practices.
Whether you’re preparing to work on a new development, reviewing a building design, or navigating compliance requirements for existing structures, this course will help you interpret the legal and technical framework that governs building classification, performance solutions and Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you’ll have an understanding of:
- The history and evolution of Building Codes in Australia
- Structure and function of the National Construction Code
- Building classifications and how to apply them
- How to demonstrate compliance with the building code
- Performance Requirements and Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions
- When and how to use Performance Solutions
Who Should Enrol?
This course is ideal for:
- Construction professionals new to compliance frameworks
- Architects and designers working on code-compliant buildings
- Certifiers and fire engineers
- Project managers and facilities managers
- Construction lawyers needing insight into NCC application
- Anyone seeking CPD in building compliance and safety
Instructions
Once you have completed the course content scroll down to complete the short quiz then generate your Certificate of Completion.
Approximately 60 minutes – 1 CPD point
