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Audio Visual Integration & Automation
Construction & Engineering Products
GCP Applied Technologies
Format: Online or Face to Face
Topic 1: Waterproofing in Multi Story Construction
Overview: Structural concrete has strength, is a robust, durable, commonly designed and adopted building material. However, to survive long term, provide amenity and service to any occupied or functional structure, concrete must be designed, manufactured, and managed correctly. Concrete must also be protected or “Waterproofed”.
Learning Outcomes:
- Waterproofing – Why and when to waterproof
- Where waterproofing is used in multi-story applications
- Sheet membrane applications
- Liquid membrane applications
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 2: Spray Applied Fireproofing
Overview: Fireproofing is a vital but complex part of all new building design and construction. Of recent years this aspect of the industry has seen much renewed scrutiny. Many factors surround analysis, design and application an overview is given with this presentation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Definition of Fireproofing
- Why Fireproof
- Product Classification
- Types of Spray-Applied Fireproofing
- Key Codes, Standards and Testing
- Building Code of Australia
- Fire Assessment Reports
- Examples of thickness calculation
- Application of Cementitious spray applied fireproofing
- QA testing and finishing
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Saniflo
Format: Online or Face to Face
Presenters:
Nick Moore – National (also QLD & NSW) BDM – Nick has been involved in the plumbing industry for over 40 years. First with plumbing resellers then with various manufacturers. Nick has been a part of AHSCA (QLD) for many years, and currently sits on the committee of the HCAA as an Affiliate representative.
With over 12 years with Saniflo, Nick increasingly recognised the need for this type of solution and the need to raise awareness and education through architectural and hydraulic consultants.
He has written three CPDs for architects and for hydraulic consultants and plumbers.
With these solutions also taught within the TAFE CPC32420 Cert 111 in Plumbing, Nick has written student workbooks and teacher presentation materials to cover the relevant elective CPCPSN3026 “Install sewerage pumpsets” within that Certificate course.
Adam Rowe – BDM Vic East and ACT – Adam has been involved in the plumbing industry for over 20 years. Starting in the industry working for a plumbing reseller and gaining experience, he then moved to work for different plumbing manufacturers over several years.
After a few years out of the plumbing industry working in the HVAC and insulation industry, Adam joined Saniflo in July 2018.
Realising the different applications of the products and the need for more awareness in the market, Adam embarked on presenting to architects and hydraulic consultants on a regular basis. There are now three architect and hydraulic CPDs that Adam presents on an alternating monthly basis.
Paul Fisher – BDM Vic West, Tas, SA – Paul has been in the plumbing industry for over 20 years. With a plumbing background he then moved into the reseller industry working for a leading plumbing supplier.
This enabled him to expand his knowledge further within the industry. Paul has been part of the Saniflo SFA team since 2019 and has recognised the need for this type of solution and the need to raise awareness and education through architectural and hydraulic consultants.
Paul enjoys sharing this knowledge. He also presents to many architects, hydraulic consultants and plumbing training providers throughout Victoria, South Australia & Tasmania.
Tony Randall – BDM WA – Tony has been the Business Development Manager – Western Australia for Saniflo SFA for nearly 10 years. He has presented on behalf of Saniflo SFA for the Master Plumbers Association WA, MPA Skills & the AHSCA WA Chapter. Tony also presents the Saniflo SFA CPD programme to architects in Western Australia. Tony has also been involved with the implementation of the TAFE CPC32420 Certificate III in plumbing & the relevant elective CPCPSN3026 “Install sewerage pumpsets” in Western Australia TAFE colleges.
Topic 1: Discover a New Way of Plumbing
Overview: “Discover a New Way of Plumbing” discusses difficulties around accessibility to drainage and the alternative solutions available. An ideal introduction to Saniflo product groups.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the purpose of macerator pumps
- Identify when to specify grey water pumps
- Describe when to select lifting stations
- Explain pumping principles and applications
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 2: Lifting Stations – A New Way of Plumbing Higher
Overview: “Lifting Stations – A New Way of Plumbing Higher” discusses the use of lifting stations in commercial applications where increased demands can be met overcoming the same difficulties around lack of accessibility to drainage.
Learning Outcomes:
- What is a Lifting Station
- Types of Lifting Stations
- Pumping principles and applications
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 3: Saniflo – Discovering Inground Pump Stations
Overview: “Saniflo – Discovering Inground Pump Stations” discusses the use of inground pump stations to collect, store and then discharge waste where access to council mains or treatment plants may not be available via gravity.
Learning Outcomes:
- What are inground pump stations?
- Why would they be needed?
- How they differ from small-bore macerators, grey water pumps, and lifting stations.
- Pumping principles and applications
- How do they work
- Rules and Regulations
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
ACO
Format: Face to Face or Online
Topic 1: Fundamentals of trench drain design
Learning Outcomes:
- How to calculate trench drain run capacity, including the grate capacities and ponding analysis.
- Demonstrate trench drain design in comparison with other popular surface water drainage types.
- Considerations to accessibility, wheelchair and bike safety, slip resistance rating, load class rating and heelsafe compliance.
- Road design requirements
- Threshold drain design and regulations for balconies and terraces.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 2: Fundamentals of Utility enclosures
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding the types of enclosures, including SCEC certified security pits.
- The factors to consider when specifying across a range of applications.
- How lids and access covers can affect the performance of enclosures
- Physical and visual integration with pavements
- Loading classification
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 3: On-site Detention, Retention and Infiltration design
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn more about different applications, strength, and flexibility of different types of stormwater detention/retention systems.
- Structural calculations
- How to incorporate OSD tanks in a Water Sensitive Urban Design perspective.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Delivery, Lockers & End of Trip Amenities
Facades & Cladding
Bluechip
Format: Face to Face or Online
Topic: Fire Compliance Pathways in NCC 2022 and Identifying Different Types of Aluminium Cladding Panels
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the 2 compliance pathways for cladding in NCC 2019
- Identify to 5 criteria for DTS bonded laminate materials
- Identify the testing required for each compliant pathway
- Identify if DTS non-combustible products require AS 5113 testing
- Identify the 5 different types of aluminium cladding panels
- Identify which 2 panels are DTS compliant for A, B and C construction
- Identify which DTS compliant panel has up to 3x more debris
- Identify which DTS compliant panel has the lowest heat transfer
- Identify which DTS compliant panel has risk of cracking and oil-canning
- Identify which DTS compliant panel has 50% less carbon footprint
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Keim
Format: Online or Face to Face
Topic 1: Breathable Coating Systems
Overview: Learn more about the role that breathable coating systems play in health, the environment and building longevity. Identify and describe how moisture gets trapped in buildings and how to overcome this with breathable coatings. Understand the components and benefits of breathable coating systems and where it may be used on your next project.
Keim Mineral Paints is a recognised CPD provider by the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) Refuel program.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Weathertex
Format: Online or Face to Face
Topic 1: Fire Safety when using Timber Cladding
Overview:
Timber cladding is an increasingly popular choice for Australian commercial and domestic buildings due to its striking natural aesthetic, durability and low environmental impact. However the strong fire-resistant qualities of timber are often unknown or poorly understood.
This presentation clarifies combustible and non-combustible materials, the science of how timber reacts in a fire, and the building codes in relation to timber cladding and compliance.
Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the nature of recent non-compliant cladding incidents
- Recognise the fire resistant properties of timber
- Describe in detail the DtS applications for timber cladding in the NCC
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 2: Building Sustainably with Timber
Overview: If sustainably sourced, timber is undoubtedly one of the most environmentally-friendly building materials currently available, being a natural carbon sink and truly renewable. With an overwhelming global shift towards environmentally-focused sustainable designs, more and more specifiers are turning towards timber as a building material for its sustainability, aesthetic qualities, ease of transport and speed of construction.
Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the benefits of using sustainable construction products
- Learn how timber embodies energy and is the ultimate renewable resource
- Compare how timber rates environmentally against other construction materials
- Introduction to Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in Australia
- Learn about carbon cycle and the important role timber plays
- Examine various third party environmental industry accreditations available
- Understand the concept of the “Circular Economy”
- Learn the difference between Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) vs Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Explore the concept of “greenwashing”
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 3: Addressing Mould & Condensation within Stud Wall Construction
Overview:
Learn all you need to know about condensation and mould within stud wall construction. Upon successful completion of this CPD webinar, participants will be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the History – factors contributing to increased condensation, Mould – risks and possible damage, Condensation & Vapour – the Science, Solutions – address the issue and R Values – clarifying the facts.Learning Outcomes:
- History – Factors contributing to increased condensation
- Mould – Risks & Possible Damage
- Condensation & Vapour – the Science
- Solutions – Addressing the Issue
- R Values – Clarifying the facts
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD.
Topic 4: The Pathways To Compliance
Overview:
Now more than ever, it is vital for today’s building industry professionals to learn the Pathways to NCC Compliance.
During this formal CPD workshop, you will come to understand the six methods of documentary evidence as required to comply with the BCA/NCC, understand the difference between each method, and where they may be used.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD.
Topic 5: NEW Circularity in the Built Environment
Overview:
Globally, construction is responsible for an estimated third of the world’s overall waste, and up to 40% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions.If we want to reduce the quantity of waste and emissions generated during the construction process, we need to take a closer look at the life cycle of the products we build with. It is becoming clearer that a transition to a circular economy is necessary to avert environmental disaster and mitigate the impact of climate change. The building and construction industry is crucial to this shift.CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD.
Alpolic NC®
Format: Online or Face to Face
Topic 1: Facades of the Future: Looking Beyond Compliance, Prioritising Best Practices & Sustainable Design
Overview: In this CPD presentation, we look at the state of the façade market – where we have come from and where we are today. We explore Australian and global fire testing methods, their role in evaluating façade designs and systems, and discuss how looking beyond compliance is critical when designing safe buildings and futureproofing your specifications. With the increase of extreme weather conditions and climate change, we also investigate weatherability performance testing methods for common weather events such as hailstorms and severe wind.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the state of the façade market today and how the industry has evolved since the Grenfell disaster.
- Explain how looking beyond compliance can help us design safer buildings, by exploring Australian and International testing methods and standards.
- Design for extreme weather and understand the importance of impact and pressure testing for extreme weather conditions such as hail and severe wind.
- Outline key considerations and inclusions when specifying safe and futureproof facades.
- Formal outcomes: Practice Management and Professional Conduct – PC1 and PC16. Project Initiation and Conceptual Design – PC28. Detailed Design and Construction Documentation – PC39, PC44, PC45, PC46
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 2: Designing Ceiling Systems for Infrastructure Projects – the importance of a design-lead approach CPD
Overview:Specifying and designing ceiling systems for infrastructure projects is a complex and specialised capability. In this CPD presentation we will guide you through the process of successfully delivering large scale infrastructure projects. We’ll review case studies in transport, education and sports and explore examples of the capability and limitations of modern metal ceiling systems, sharing how a design lead approach is key (or critical) for turning imaginative designs into reality.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand project limitations and how they could affect ceiling design.
- Recognise the advantages of a design-led approach and a robust design process.
- Meet obligations for ceiling technical requirements, incl. seismic, aesthetics, access, integrated lighting.
- Outline key considerations and inclusions when specifying ceilings for infrastructure projects
- Formal outcomes: Practice Management and Professional Conduct – PC9. Detailed Design and Construction Documentation – PC-38, PC- 39, PC-44
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 3: Modern Ceiling Systems and Healthcare CPD
Overview: With a focus on designing for healing, we take a look at how modern ceiling systems impact our health and wellbeing. We will share how the design of modern ceilings spaces has evolved and explore how approaches to healthcare ceiling design have progressed, integrating elements such as natural light and flexible approaches to today’s modern healthcare buildings.
Learning Outcomes:
- Project initiation and understanding the journey of healthcare ceiling design.
- Designing healthcare ceilings post Pandemic.
- Meeting obligations for ceilings technical requirements within healthcare facilities.
- Formal Outcomes: Project Initiation and Conceptual Design PC18, PC24, PC28, PC31, PC35. Detail Design and Construction Documentation PC45.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Floor & Wall Coverings
Gerflor
Format: Face to Face Only
Topic: Reducing the Risk of Hospital-Acquired Infections through Evidence-Based Design.
Learning outcomes:
- Identify areas of risk and high infection control requirements in hospitals and healthcare facilities and use the principles of Evidence-Based design to assess flooring and integrated systems in healthcare.
- Design to minimise the risk of hospital-acquired infections and protect assets from preventable damage.
- Demonstrate the financial and human impact of hospital-acquired infections and justify immediate capex to reduce operational expenditure in healthcare.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Britton Timbers
Format: Online or Face to Face
Topic: Acetylated wood. The optimum solution for any challenging design with exterior timber cladding, beams, decking, windows & doors, outdoor furniture.
Learning outcomes:
- Explain what acetylated wood is and what its benefits are.
- Explain what acetylated wood can be commonly used for.
- Describe the key considerations when specifying acetylated wood.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Hearing Augmentation & Auditory Learning
Hear and Learn
Format: Online or Face to Face
Topic 1: Auditory Learning: Riding the Winds of Change
Presenter: Jim Russell is the Principal of www.hearroom.net and a full member of the Australian College of Audiology. He is an Education Audiology expert with deep experience in technology relevant to hearing augmentation and sound-field.
Jim conducts presentations for education construction stakeholders including Architects and Electrical Consultants.
Learning Outcomes:
- Learn how today’s Australian learners have more challenges receiving and processing auditory signals including voices and screens
- Learn how the intelligibility of vocal signals decreases over distance and for learners, this is the difference between understanding content and not
- Learn how trends towards more agile learning spaces can be complemented with best-practice education audio technology
- Learn how Code and Regs evolve slower than technology and therefore any deemed to satisfy tech will not work for everyone
- Learn how to economize AV and hearing augmentation spends with three-in-one voice/screen and hearing augmentation
- Learn how performance-based solutions can be embraced to offer legally and morally superior outcomes
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Heating, Cooling & Insulation
Kitchen, Bathroom & Laundry
Dolphin Solutions
Format: Online Only
Topic 1: Washing Sustainability and Design with Dolphin.
Overview: This CPD will help you to understand how to specify washrooms that are more hygienic, waste significantly less water and energy than traditional design, are aesthetically please, save space, comply with regulations whilst remaining cost effective.
Learning Outcomes:
- Using modern technology to maximise water saving and reduce energy usage in the washroom
- Enhancing aesthetics and improving hygiene through using appropriate fittings
- Design challenges and making better use of available space in the washroom
- Brief overview of accessible and standard washroom ergonomics
- Design ideas to maximise unlettable areas of a building
- Handle actual sample taps and fittings during the seminar
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Topic 2: Designing Washrooms to Prevent Cross Contamination
Overview: This CPD will cover the cause and effects of Pre-COVID washrooms and the solutions to better preventing the spread of bacteria and how simple changes in design can decrease the spread of germs and improve the flow in public bathrooms.
Learning Outcomes:
- Using the most advanced touch-free washroom appliances to prevent the spread of germs.
- Enhancing the flow of the environment in public bathrooms to allow adequate space to move around and less contamination on surfaces.
- Design challenges and making better use of available space in the washroom
- Brief overview of accessible and standard washroom ergonomics
- Design ideas to maximise unlettable areas of a building
- How modern fittings decrease work and time spent for cleaners to maintain washrooms.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Zip
Format: Online or Face to Face
Topic: Drinking Water in the Workplace: Customer Needs, Regulatory Requirements and Real Solutions
Overview: This CPD is intended to provide Designers with a comprehensive overview of the areas that effect the specification of plumbed in boiling and chilled drinking water appliances in the workplace.
Learning outcomes:
This CPD Seminar aims to provide attendees with an understanding of:
1. Product Selection:
- Efficient Hydration in the workplace meeting the requirements of WHS Act
- Products selection “meeting your clients expectations”
- Understanding water filters
- Energy efficiency meeting the requirements of National Construction code of Australia
2. Installation:
- Plumbing requirements of AS 3500, Water pressures, Tundish and Vent discharge
- Providing an accessible solution; how to specify to meet the requirements of AS 1428.1&.2 accessibility in tea point design/public access drinking water
- General siting and installation requirements
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Enware
Format: Face to Face
Topic: Bathroom Designs for Access and Mobility and designing for the control of Legionella.
Overview: This CPD is intended to provide Designers with a comprehensive overview of the areas that effect the specification AS1428.1 2021 Bathroom Designs for Access and Mobility and designing for the control of Legionella.
Learning outcomes:
This CPD Seminar aims to provide attendees with an understanding of:
- AS1428.1 2021 Bathroom Designs for Access and Mobility
- Understand recent updates and changes the AS1428.1
- Recognise the appropriate tapware to comply with AS1428.1 2021.
- Recognise the difference between compliant and non-compliant sanitary fixtures.
- Understand the definition of a sole occupancy unit.
- Consider the different requirements for Accessible and Ambulant facilities.
2. Designing for the control of Legionella
- The Challenges and Risks of Healthy Water Delivery in Healthcare Facilities
- Water Risk Management Planning
- Legionella and Other Opportunistic Water Borne Pathogens
- Steps to Control Legionella Sp. Within the Water Delivery System in Healthcare Facilities
- Automated Operational Monitoring Systems
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
TPI - Toilet Partition Industries
Format: Face to Face
Topic: TPI specialists in commercial toilet and shower partitions and wet area joinery
Overview: Commercial applications for Toilet Cubicles and Shower Cubicles – including shower seating, Urinals / Privacy Panels, Child Care Privacy Screens and Bench seating.
Learning outcomes: Understanding commercial bathrooms systems, what systems should be used in each application, ambulant guidelines, installation guidelines.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
Landscaping & Outdoor Products
Lighting
Paints & Surface Treatments
Surface Finishes
Newmat
Format: Online Only
Topic: Stretch Ceiling Applications and Their Benefits
Learning Outcomes:
- Stretch ceiling applications (wall, ceiling, 3D) and their benefits vs alternative ceiling finishes, mirror finishes, etc.
- Overview of backlighting stretch ceilings: covers optimal depth, spacing, seam-free installations with extra wide membranes, other considerations and recess vs lightbox
- Options for customisation: finishes, printing, etc.
- Fire rating
- Recyclable
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.
TCK Solar
Format: Face to Face Only
Topic: All-electric solutions – getting the most out of solar energy
Learning Outcomes:
- Who TCK Solar is and why we stand for ‘Do it once. Do it right.’
- Premium solar and what it actually means
- Tesla Powerwall batteries – how they work and when they make sense
- What a heat pump does and how it can heat your house and/or supply hot water
- How we work with you to streamline the process
- Maintenance, monitoring nd warranty
- The environmental impact: We don’t sell solar. We reduce emissions.
CPD Point: This course is valued at 1 Formal CPD point.