Professional Development Short Courses
The UTS Institute for Public Policy and Governance delivers industry-leading Building Regulation, National Construction Code (NCC), Building Code of Australia (BCA), certification and compliance training for building professionals across Australia.
Designed for certifiers, building surveyors, compliance officers, council staff, planners and construction professionals, our courses develop the practical knowledge and technical skills required to navigate complex building regulation and compliance requirements.
From introductory programs covering the fundamentals of the Building Code of Australia and National Construction Code through to advanced training in building regulation, swimming pool compliance and bushfire prone area assessment, our courses combine expert instruction with real-world application.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your understanding of building compliance, support professional accreditation requirements or develop specialist regulatory expertise, UTS IPPG provides practical, industry-relevant training that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
- Enrol now in one of our upcoming courses.
- Contact us about our customised in-house training options.
Upcoming Building Regulation Courses
ABC of the Building Code of Australia
Know your code. This course will guide you through the Building Code of Australia, focusing on its hierarchy, general rules and legislation. Find out more >
Duration: One session (9:00 AM — 5:00 PM)
Dates: Multiple dates available >
Venue: Multiple options available >
Cost: $698 (GST free)
Advanced Building Regulation
Do you assess complex multi-storey residential, commercial and industrial buildings? Learn the most up-to-date theory and practice for interpreting requirements around complex buildings in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Find out more >
Duration: Four sessions (9:00 AM — 5:00 PM)
Dates: Multiple dates available >
Venue: Online, via a live video link
Cost: $3,089 (GST free)
Building Regulation
This course focuses on interpreting and applying regulatory requirements for dwellings and outbuildings under the Building Code of Australia and NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. Find out more >
Duration: Four sessions (9:00 AM — 5:00 PM)
Dates: Available as in-house training
Venue: Online, via a live video link
Cost: $3,089 (GST free)
Certification Short Course
If you are becoming a certifier, or working towards renewing your accreditation, this certification course is for you. This course has been approved by NSW Fair Trading as a prerequisite to apply for registration as a Registered Certifier. Find out more >
Duration: Four sessions (9:00 AM — 5:00 PM)
Dates: Multiple dates available >
Venue: Multiple options available >
Cost: $3,089 (GST free)
Development Assessment
Are you new to the industry and need a basic understanding of development assessments? Get the basics on strategic planning, development assessment processes and practice, and the principles of the Land and Environment Court. Find out more >
Course Information
Duration: Five sessions (9:00 AM — 5:00 PM)
Dates: Multiple dates available >
Venue: Mixed delivery mode
Cost: $3,245 (GST free)
Plan Reading
This one-day course is designed to provide participants with training in reading and interpreting the various types of plans used in building and local government. Find out more >
Duration: One session (9:00 AM — 5:00 PM)
Dates: Multiple dates available >
Venue: UTS City Campus
Cost: $698 (GST free)
Planning for Bushfire Prone Areas
Do you need to understand the legislation and planning/design principles that protect property and human life from bushfires? This course covers the critical essentials for designing, planning and building in bushfire prone areas. Find out more >
Duration: Five sessions (9:00 AM — 5:00 PM)
Dates: Mon 24 - Fri 28 Nov, 2025 >
Venue: Online, via Zoom
Cost: $3,245 (GST free)
Swimming Pool Assessments and Compliance
Learn how to assess and inspect new and existing swimming pools, issue swimming pool compliance certificates, and develop a swimming pool inspection program. Find out more >
Duration: Two sessions (9:00 AM — 5:00 PM)
Dates: Multiple dates available >
Venue: Online, via a live video link
Cost: $1,468 (GST free)
In-house training solutions
Need something different? Professional development for staff when, where and how you need it.
In-house training for our evidence, evaluation and insight courses offers a deep dive into the impact of your organisation.
We will support your team to make evidence-based decisions - improving the future impact of your policies and programs. To meet your training needs, our public short courses can be commissioned (or new programs developed) - ensuring a relevant and practical solution.
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