Course Description
Combustible Cladding Litigation – Engineering & Expert Witness
In the wake of high-rise apartment fires exacerbated by combustible cladding, this course integrates engineering expertise with legal context in Australia.
Written for the legal sector, construction industry, and building owners, the course provides practical guidance on interpreting technical evidence, navigating compliance pathways, and understanding the real-world consequences of unsafe facade materials.
Key areas of focus include fire safety compliance, aluminium composite panels, cladding bans, material suitability, and methods for assessing combustibility. The course also examines the role of expert witnesses in cladding-related litigation and regulatory proceedings.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you’ll have an understanding of:
- Key building compliance requirements relevant to fire safety.
- Evidence of suitability.
- Combustibility and how it is tested.
- Combustible cladding composition and risk.
- The role of expert witnesses.
- How a risk assessment is conducted.
Who should enrol
This course is essential for:
- Lawyers, solicitors, and barristers involved in building defects, compliance disputes, or cladding-related litigation.
- Construction professionals including architects, project managers, and contractors working on façade design, installation, or remediation.
- Government and regulatory officers responsible for building approvals, audits, or enforcement.
- Owners corporations and strata managers seeking informed oversight of building safety risks and legal obligations.
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
