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BCA Awareness and Training
A key component of the ABCB's work program is to promote awareness and understanding of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and its provisions, within the building and construction community. The ABCB is currently undertaking various inter-related projects under our information and awareness raising strategy.
Survey of Tertiary Education Institutes
The ABCB is conducting a survey to gain an understanding of the scope of education on the BCA in Australia's tertiary education institutes. If you would like to complete the survey click here.
BCA Training Gateway
The BCA Training Gateway provides links to information on BCA-related training courses delivered by industry associations and the tertiary sector. In particular, the web page provides links to courses offered by training organisations that have utilised the ABCB's BCA Awareness Resource Kits. This approach ensures that the Gateway promotes courses that offer consistent, up-to-date BCA information.
The BCA Training Gateway initiative is a great opportunity for the ABCB to partner with industry and the tertiary sector to enhance the delivery of BCA-related information to the building and construction community. If you require further information about the Gateway or you are currently running a BCA-related course you would like promoted, please email BCAawareness@abcb.gov.au.
BCA Awareness Resource Kits
The ABCB is currently developing a range of training modules (Resource Kits) to increase awareness of BCA provisions within the Australian building and construction sector. The Resource Kits are intended to provide up-to-date and consistent information on the BCA and have been designed to assist you with your training needs.
There are currently four modules in the series and these comprise of - Introduction to the BCA, Understanding the BCA's Performance Requirements, Understanding Energy Efficiency for Class 2 to 9 Buildings and Understanding Energy Efficiency for Class 1 and 10 Buildings. Since their original release, the Energy Efficiency modules have both been revised to take into account the 2010 energy provisions.
The modules have been very popular with lecturers and trainers in tertiary institutions and have been made widely available to those who request them.
A major component of the Resource Kits is an extensive PowerPoint presentation including lecture notes and comprehensive information on Performance Requirements and Alternative Solutions. Also featured are FAQs, Group Exercises and Case Studies, which can all be workshopped as a group.
The Kits are available to industry trainers, tertiary lecturers and RTO's in a convenient CD-ROM format. To obtain the CD-ROMs please contact the ABCB at BCAawareness@abcb.gov.au.
For sole practitioners or the public, the Resource Kits are available to view on the ABCB website.
 | Click here for Module One of the BCA Resource Kits |  | Click here for Module Two of the BCA Resource Kits |
 | Click here for Module Three of the BCA Resource Kits |  | Click for Module Four of the BCA Resource Kits |
ABCB Cadetship
The ABCB Cadetship is a 12 month opportunity to work at the ABCB, based in Canberra. If you have a building and construction related qualification, or are studying towards one, the ABCB recruits at least two Cadets annually, providing them with a unique opportunity to work on issues that impact on both the building and construction industry and Government policy.
Cadets undertake at least two rotations throughout the office and work on projects involving the technical and policy issues affecting the regulatory environment while enhancing their career prospects in the building and construction industry. Benefits of the Cadetship include: relocation assistance if you're moving from interstate, a competitive salary of approx $50,000 + superannuation, ongoing professional development opportunities and flexible working conditions.
ABCB National Conference
As part of its awareness raising strategy, the ABCB also conducts a National Conference every two years.