Education & training
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Sessions for owners, buyers, tradespeople and anyone who deals with inspections, permits or property paperwork. Choose a subject and register your interest.
Subjects
6 training subjects
Understanding property inspections for home buyers
A practical introduction to the inspections available when you're buying a home: what each one looks at, what it can and can't tell you, and how to use the results in your decision.
- For
- First home buyers, Home buyers and Investors buying their first property
- Format
- Workshop, Online and Small group
- Topics
- Pre-purchase and building and pest inspections, and what “visual and non-invasive” means, When a strata, land, pool barrier or other inspection may also be relevant, Scope, access and limitations, Questions to ask before and after an inspection, Where inspections fit alongside advice from your conveyancer or lawyer
Reading an inspection report
How to read an inspection report calmly and clearly: where to start, what the common sections mean, and how to turn observations into sensible next steps.
- For
- Home buyers, Owners, Investors and Property managers
- Format
- Online, Small group and One-on-one
- Topics
- Scope and limitations, and why to read them first, How observations are described and grouped, What a report is not: a warranty, an insurance policy or a certificate of compliance, When a specialist opinion may be needed, Discussing a report with builders, agents and other advisers
New-build stages for owners
An owner's guide to the stages of building a new home, how independent stage inspections differ from the mandatory inspections for the building permit, and how to keep good records along the way.
- For
- People building a new home, Owners planning a knock-down rebuild and Investors building a property
- Format
- Workshop, Online and One-on-one
- Topics
- Commonly described construction stages, from slab or base to handover, Mandatory inspections for the building permit, and who carries them out, Independent stage inspections, and what they do and don't change, Your builder's responsibilities and your contract, Records to keep during and after the build
Pool and spa barrier basics for owners
A plain-language session on pool and spa barriers in Victoria: what the barrier is for, what gets looked at, and how registration and periodic certification requirements work through your council.
- For
- Pool and spa owners, Buyers of homes with a pool or spa and Rental providers and property managers
- Format
- Online, Small group and Workshop
- Topics
- What a pool or spa barrier is for, Gates that self-close and self-latch, and everyday checks, Climbable objects and other common barrier issues, Registration and periodic certification, explained generally, Where to confirm the requirements that apply to your property
Getting your property documents organised
A practical session on gathering, sorting and keeping the paperwork that matters for your property, so it's ready when you sell, rent out, renovate or respond to a request.
- For
- Owners, Investors, Property managers and Owners planning a renovation
- Format
- Online, Small group and One-on-one
- Topics
- Plans, permits, certificates and warranties: what each one is, Compliance paperwork from building and trade work, Working out what's missing and who usually holds it, A clear system for paper and digital records, Keeping records up to date as work is done
Preparing for licensing or registration in building-related work
An overview for people considering a licence or registration in building inspection or related work: understanding pathways at a general level and preparing clear, genuine evidence. The relevant authority makes every decision.
- For
- People entering building inspection or related work, Tradespeople considering registration and Building professionals changing roles
- Format
- Small group and One-on-one
- Topics
- Licensing and registration pathways, explained generally, What authorities commonly ask applicants to provide, Organising evidence of qualifications and experience, Checking current requirements with the authority, What to expect after you submit an application
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