Training Calendar
Our training offerings are listed below. Scroll straight to the bottom of the page to view availability by date.
In 2023 all our course offerings have been promoted as online zooms. If you would like to provide the venue and host a face to face, in person, training in your area and have 5 or more people to attend then contact training direct. We will then create a face to face event in the calendar and promote this for registration.
When registering for events:
- Tick the box next to the training you are interested in to view available courses and the areas they are scheduled to run in (only tick one box at a time, face to face are available upon request).
- If the course you require is not available on our training calendar, please contact training@boinz.org.nz and we can assist you.
Rice Speir Building Changes Seminar 1: Granny Flats exemption: practical implementation and enforcement challenges The "Granny Flats" exemption rules came into force on 15 January 2026. This webinar will explore the practical implementation and enforcement challenges that are developing. This session is aimed at those involved in developing policies and processes in the building and enforcement areas, council officers who process PIM applications, and building control officers involved in issuing notices to fix. Building Changes Seminars: Seminar 1: "Granny Flats" Exemption - 4 June Seminar 2: Self Certification - 18 June Seminar 3: Proportionate Liability - 2 July The Difficult to Consent provides guidance on New Zealand's regulatory system and how to apply it beyond the normal bounds of typical residential, commercial, and industrial construction. This includes Building Control consideration of Regulatory requirements for boats, vehicles, yurts, and shipping containers, as well as off-site and off-shore prefabrication, modular construction, and transportable buildings construction methodology that challenges our traditionally accepted compliance pathway. This course will provide an understanding of NZS 3604 an Acceptable Solution in B1 and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance of a completed construction. An absolute must for anyone starting out in Building Controls. Rice Speir Building Changes Seminar 2: Self-certification An overview of the self-certification schemes for plumbers and gasfitters, and the planned broader self-certification scheme for licensed building practitioners and building companies. BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance. Rice Speir Building Changes Seminar 3: Proportionate liability An overview of the planned new proportional liability settings. What do we know so far, and how is likely to operate in practice? The Building Code stipulates requirements around the durability of various building components, ensuring the continued safety and health of building users. This course provides clear guidance for Steel fixings, timber, concrete, structural steel, claddings, membranes and sealants. Through interaction and case study review, participants will develop the understanding and skills necessary to make decisions relating to 'upgrading of existing buildings, as nearly as is reasonably practicable'. This course will give participants the ability to navigate the legislation applicable to building and construction requirements, including NZ Building Code, compliance documents, standards, technical literature, approvals, terminations and other documentation required to carry out the building control function. This course will give participants an understanding of the ‘Big Picture’ in terms of the building environment, local government and private sector building controls, agencies, the people and the language and how as a Building Official they fit into the picture. This course will give participants the knowledge and understanding of good practice in plan processing, processing considerations for minor works and small residential buildings. A must do and must understand two part course for all BCOs. This two subject one day course defines the specific technical requirements of the NZBC Clause D1 Access Routes and NZBC Clauses F1 - 4 Safety of Users. The course sets out the performance requirements and how to meet these to provide safe and accessible access routes and most importantly safeguard people from injury or illness. This course provides participants with the information to understand and explain: being an effective communicator; the styles of communication; effective listening and what we hear; mode of communication; barriers to communication; and difficult conversations.
This course provides participants with the information to understand and explain: what is ethics; the six ethical lenses, preparation for ethical decisions; decide what’s right; testing ethical decisions; personal responsibility, and reflection.
This course can be used to demonstrate competency with Regulation 10(3)(e) and 10(30(f)
This course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure buildings are weather tight and comply with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture. This course will provide an understanding of NZS 3604 an Acceptable Solution in B1 and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure compliance of a completed construction. An absolute must for anyone starting out in Building Controls. BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance. This course will provide participants with a working knowledge of those clauses of the NZBC that provide for the quality, amenity and user safety within the internal spaces of our built environment. The correct application of these Code Clauses is essential to achieve an acceptably safe and healthy internal environment. All building surveyors require an understanding of the principals behind these clauses and the minimum requirements of the NZBC. This entry level course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of heat transfer and how to provide insulation of various types to ensure a building provides a safe and warm environment that is energy efficient and meets the requirements of the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC). It includes the amendments bought in by MBIE in November 2021. This course provides the ability to identify different systems and approaches, consent and inspect these installations, and recognise unsafe installations to ensure compliance with the Building Code. This course will give participants an understanding of the ‘Big Picture’ in terms of the building environment, local government and private sector building controls, agencies, the people and the language and how as a Building Official they fit into the picture. BOINZ and the New Zealand Home Heating Association have partnered to bring a training course which will ensure attendees are aware of the latest product and technical developments, the all important installation requirements and common areas of installation non compliance. This workshop uses case studies and applies examples as it introduces the concept of satisfied on reasonable grounds, sets out the legal framework and standards, and addresses: reasonableness and objective evaluation, evaluating evidence, credibility, challenges and limitations, best practices and documentation, and the importance of transparency. This workshop was first run in the 2024 Advanced Learning - Workshop Series. This 2 day course is designed as refresher/supplementary course to the existing 3-day Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) and Specified System course. Click here for course content. This course will provide an understanding of the mechanics of water and the application of these principles to ensure buildings are weather tight and comply with Building Code Clause E2 External Moisture. There are no events to view.Current Events
February 2026
17 February 2026 - 17 November 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Code Fit Fire Series - enrolment in this 2026 online series is now open
27 February 2026 - 25 November 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Code Fit Team Talks 2026 - For annual pass email training@boinz.org.nz to enrolMay 2026
22 May 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Code Fit Fire Session 4 (May)
26 May 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Code Fit Team Talk May -Windows Compliance - for individual spots
27 May 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Section 112 alterations to existing buildings - onlineJune 2026
4 June 2026
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Rice Speir Building Changes Seminar 1 - "Granny Flats" exemption
4 June 2026 - 2 July 2026
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Rice Speir Building Changes Seminars - enrol in all three seminars
4 June 2026
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Difficult to Consent - Online Zoom
5 June 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advanced Fire - Online Zoom - Contact training for face to face option
9 June 2026 - 11 June 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NZS3604 3-day Timber Framed Buildings- Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face option
15 June 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Code Fit Team Talk June -Change of Use - for individual spots
16 June 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Code Fit Fire Session 5 (June)
18 June 2026
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Rice Speir Building Changes Seminar 2 - Self Certification
22 June 2026 - 24 June 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
3-day Plumbing and Drainage Compliance - Rotorua
23 June 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - online July 2026
2 July 2026
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Rice Speir Building Changes Seminar 3 - Proportionate Liability
23 July 2026 - 24 July 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate B2 Durability - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option
30 July 2026
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
As Near As Reasonably Practicable (ANARP) Workshop - Online Zoom
August 2026
5 August 2026 - 6 August 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Foundation Level - Building Controls - online
5 August 2026 - 7 August 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate Building Controls - Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face option
12 August 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Foundation Level - Plan Processing Online
13 August 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate Clause D1 Access Routes/ TA016 Clause F1-F4 Safety of Users - Online Zoom
14 August 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Foundation Level - Site Inspection incl Remote inspection Online
20 August 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate Specified Systems - Online
20 August 2026 - 21 August 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate Fire Documents - Lower Hutt - Face to Face
24 August 2026 - 25 August 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate H1 Energy Efficiency - Online - Contact training for face to face option Zoom
27 August 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Foundation Communications - Online Interactive learning
This course can be used to demonstrate competency with Regulation 10(3)(e)
27 August 2026
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Foundation Ethics - Online Interactive Learning
September 2026
2 September 2026 - 4 September 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Foundation Level - Structure 3604 - Online Zoom
3 September 2026 - 4 September 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face option
8 September 2026 - 10 September 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
NZS3604 3-day Timber Framed Buildings- Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face option
16 September 2026 - 17 September 2026
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
BOINZ and Heaney & Partners Advanced Series - Christchurch - Full series enrolment
17 September 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - online - Contact training for face to face option
23 September 2026 - 24 September 2026
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
BOINZ and Heaney & Partners Advanced Series - Tauranga - Full series enrolment
October 2026
5 October 2026 - 6 October 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate Services and Facilities ONLINE
5 October 2026 - 6 October 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Foundation Level- E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom
8 October 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Foundation Level - H1 Energy Efficiency - Online Zoom
20 October 2026 - 22 October 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Foundation Level - Plumbing and Drainage - online Zoom
29 October 2026 - 30 October 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Foundation Level - B2 Durability - Online Zoom November 2026
4 November 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Section 112 alterations to existing buildings - online
6 November 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advanced Fire - Online Zoom
9 November 2026 - 11 November 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate Building Controls - Online Zoom - Contact Training for face to face option
10 November 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
NZHHA Solid Fuel Heating - online - Contact training for face to face training
19 November 2026
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Satisfied on Reasonable Grounds - Online Zoom
23 November 2026 - 24 November 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advanced Compliance Schedules - Online Zoom
26 November 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate Specified Systems - OnlineDecember 2026
3 December 2026 - 4 December 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Intermediate E2 Weathertightness - Online Zoom - Contact Training for Face to Face optionPast Events
