Online CPD Topics

These online CPD sessions are self-paced and available to architects from any location. T&C’s apply to all bookings.


HOW TO CREATE A HARMONIOUS COLOUR SCHEME - THE SCIENCE BEHIND COLOUR
1 formal Point
$99

Colour Palette Training and Consultancy

The aim of this course is to help you to understand the science behind the creation of harmonious colour schemes and provide you with the right tools to do it. This will allow you to discuss colour selections with your clients with confidence, professionalism and without second guessing.

CPD Learning Outcomes:

  1. Determine the undertone of a colour using Colour Palette's RGB colour wheel

  2. Determine the tonal value of a colour using Colour Palette's Value Finder wheel

  3. Know how to mute a colour using three different strategies

  4. Establish tonal keys with confidence using our exclusive step-by-step methodology

  5. Create monochromatic, analogous, complementary and other colour schemes using Colour Palette's RYB colour wheel

Performance Criteria: 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

UNDERSTANDING COLOUR INSTABILITY WITH LIGHT AND COLOUR PLACEMENT

1 FORMAL POINT
$99

Colour Palette Training and Consultancy

The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to anticipate the changes that occur when colours are seen under different lighting conditions and different placements relative to one another. This will prevent costly mistakes during the colour design process.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  1. Understand why colour change occurs

  2. Understand how colour perception changes with direct and indirect light

  3. Anticipate changes that occur under direct and indirect light

  4. Understand how colour placement can affect the way we perceive colour

  5. Anticipate and prevent changes that occur with different colour placement

Performance Criteria: 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2


THE STEP-BY-STEP COLOUR DESIGN PROCESS FOR SELECTING COLOURS FOR INTERIORS - RESIDENTIAL
1.5 FORMAL POINTS
$249

Colour Palette Training and Consultancy

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious interior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for interior colour consultations.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  1. Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say

  2. Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences

  3. Assess colour instability with light and colour placement

  4. Write a professional specification report

  5. Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

THE STEP-BY-STEP COLOUR DESIGN PROCESS FOR SELECTING COLOURS FOR EXTERIORS - RESIDENTIAL
1.5 FORMAL POINTS
$249

Colour Palette Training and Consultancy

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious exterior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for exterior colour consultations.

CPD Learning Outcomes:

  1. Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say

  2. Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences

  3. Assess colour instability with light and colour placement

  4. Write a professional specification report

  5. Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8


BUNDLE: COLOUR ESSENTIALS
2 FORMAL POINTS
0.5 INFORMAL POINTS
$158

Colour Palette Training and Consultancy

There are 3 courses within this bundle. For topics and learning outcomes click below:

+ Course 1. How to create a harmonious colour scheme - the science behind colour

The aim of this course is to help you to understand the science behind the creation of harmonious colour schemes and provide you with the right tools to do it. This will allow you to discuss colour selections with your clients with confidence, professionalism and without second guessing.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Determine the undertone of a colour using Colour Palette's RGB colour wheel
  • Determine the tonal value of a colour using Colour Palette's Value Finder wheel
  • Know how to mute a colour using three different strategies
  • Establish tonal keys with confidence using our exclusive step-by-step methodology
  • Create monochromatic, analogous, complementary and other colour schemes using Colour Palette's RYB colour wheel

Performance Criteria: 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

Start Learning

+ Course 2. Understanding colour instability with light and colour placement

The aim of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to anticipate the changes that occur when colours are seen under different lighting conditions and different placements relative to one another. This will prevent costly mistakes during the colour design process.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Understand why colour change occurs
  • Understand how colour perception changes with direct and indirect light
  • Anticipate changes that occur under direct and indirect light
  • Understand how colour placement can affect the way we perceive colour
  • Anticipate and prevent changes that occur with different colour placement

Performance Criteria: 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

Start Learning

+ Course 3. Tools of the trade (BONUS)

The aim of this course is to outline the tools and resources you need to use when specifyng colours in a project. You will be able to download the tools for free.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Understand what tools and resources you will need when choosing colour selections

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.8

BUNDLE: RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
5 INFORMAL POINTS
$398

Colour Palette Training and Consultancy

There are 4 courses within this bundle. For topics and learning outcomes click below:

+ Course 1. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for interiors - residential

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious interior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for interior colour consultations.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say.
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Participants will learn how the concept of Anchoring influences Client behaviour and how this influences the Fee Proposal process.
  • Assess colour instability with light and colour placement
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 2. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for exteriors - residential

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious exterior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for exterior colour consultations.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Assess colour instability with light and colour placement -Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 3. Tools of the trade BONUS)

Synopsis: The aim of this course is to outline the tools and resources you need to use when specifyng colours in a project. You will be able to download the tools for free.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Understand what tools and resources you will need when choosing colour selections

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.8

+ Course 4. How to render images using Sketchbook (BONUS)

The aim of this course is to teach you how to colour render images using the free software Sketchbook.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Colour render images to present to clients

Performance Criteria: 2.6, 3.2, 4.3, 5.1


BUNDLE: RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
6.5 INFORMAL POINTS
$598

Colour Palette Training and Consultancy

There are 5 courses within this bundle. For topics and learning outcomes click below:

+ Course 1. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for interiors - residential

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious interior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for interior colour consultations.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Assess colour instability with light and colour placement
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

Start Learning

+ Course 2. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for exteriors - residential

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious exterior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for exterior colour consultations.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • -Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Assess colour instability with light and colour placement
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

Start Learning

+ Course 3. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for exteriors and interiors - commercial

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious interior and exterior colour schemes for commercial projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to one case-study.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Apply three different approaches when selecting colours for a commercial project
  • Determine the luminance contrast between two hues using our free tool 'luminance contrast calculator' (Australian standards)
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 4. Tools of the trade (BONUS)

The aim of this course is to outline the tools and resources you need to use when specifyng colours in a project. You will be able to download the tools for free.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Understand what tools and resources you will need when choosing colour selections

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.8

+ Course 5. How to render images using Sketchbook (BONUS)

The aim of this course is to teach you how to colour render images using the free software Sketchbook.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Colour render images to present to clients

Performance Criteria: 2.6, 3.2, 4.3, 5.1

BUNDLE: WORKING WITH BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS 6.5 INFORMAL POINTS
$598

Colour Palette Training and Consultancy

There are 5 courses within this bundle. For topics and learning outcomes click below:

+ Course 1. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for interiors - residential

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious interior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for interior colour consultations.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Assess colour instability with light and colour placement
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 2. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for exteriors - residential

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious exterior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for exterior colour consultations.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Assess colour instability with light and colour placement
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 3. Working with builders and developers

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need when working on residential projects with builders or developers.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Work confidently with builders and developers
  • Create beautiful mood boards
  • Create beautiful sample boards (or material boards) using three different approaches
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 4. Tools of the trade (BONUS)

The aim of this course is to outline the tools and resources you need to use when specifyng colours in a project. You will be able to download the tools for free.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Understand what tools and resources you will need when choosing colour selections

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.8

+ Course 5. How to render images using Sketchbook (BONUS)

The aim of this course is to teach you how to colour render images using the free software Sketchbook.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Colour render images to present to clients

Performance Criteria: 2.6, 3.2, 4.3, 5.1


BUNDLE: COLOUR MASTERY
8 INFORMAL POINTS
$797

Colour Palette Training and Consultancy
There are 6 courses within this bundle. For topics and leaning outcomes click below:

+ Course 1. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for interiors - residential

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious interior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for interior colour consultations.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Assess colour instability with light and colour placement
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 2. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for exteriors - residential

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious exterior colour schemes for residential projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to a recorded consultation with a client that will show you Ana's effective and proven methodology for exterior colour consultations.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Assess colour instability with light and colour placement
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 3. The step by step colour design process for selecting colours for exteriors and interiors - commercial

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need to select harmonious interior and exterior colour schemes for commercial projects using a very simple and effective hands-on approach. Along with the step-by-step tutorials, you will also have access to one case-study.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Engage with your client on the initial phone conversation knowing exactly what to ask and what to say
  • Conduct the initial brief with your client in order to assess hue and tonal key preferences
  • Apply three different approaches when selecting colours for a commercial project
  • Determine the luminance contrast between two hues using our free tool 'luminance contrast calculator' (Australian standards)
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 4. Working with builders and developers

The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge, processes and tools you need when working on residential projects with builders or developers.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Work confidently with builders and developers
  • Create beautiful mood boards
  • Create beautiful sample boards (or material boards) using three different approaches
  • Write a professional specification report
  • Nurture your client in order to get great reviews, repeat business and/or referrals

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 3.2, 4.3, 4.9, 5.1, 5.8

Start Learning

+ Course 5. Tools of the trade (BONUS)

The aim of this course is to outline the tools and resources you need to use when specifyng colours in a project. You will be able to download the tools for free.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Understand what tools and resources you will need when choosing colour selections

Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.8

+ Course 6. How to render images using Sketchbook (BONUS)

The aim of this course is to teach you how to colour render images using the free software Sketchbook.

CPD Learning outcomes:

  • Colour render images to present to clients

Performance Criteria: 2.6, 3.2, 4.3, 5.1

 

Energy Efficiency & sustainability Courses
2 formal Points
$65

Pointsbuild
One course available:

  1. Making the Business Case for Sustainability

national Construction Code Courses
From 1 formal Point
$65

Pointsbuild
14 courses available:

  1. Australian Regulatory Framework for Building and Plumbing 2019

  2. Using the NCC 2019

  3. NCC: A Performance-based Code 2019

  4. NCC Volume One 2019

  5. NCC Volume Two

  6. NCC Volume Three

  7. Understanding the NCC Disability Access Provisions

  8. Understanding the NCC Energy Efficiency Provisions V1

  9. Understanding the NCC Energy Efficiency Provisions V2

  10. Energy Compliance in the NCC: An Introduction

  11. Energy Compliance in NCC Volume One

  12. Energy Compliance in NCC Volume Two

  13. Section J of NCC Volume One - Course 1

  14. Section J of NCC Volume One - Course 2


Techinical Courses
from 2 formal Points
From $65

Pointsbuild
Eight courses available:

1. Drone Technology in the Workplace
2. ARTA Introduction to Roof Tiles
3. Introduction to Concrete Masonry & Pavers
4. Prefabricated Concrete Elements (Changes to AS 3850)
5. Durability of Concrete Structures
6. Post-Tension Design & Construction
7. Designing Robust Concrete Structures
8. Pile Foundations - Analysis and Design

ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN Courses
from 2 formal Points
From $65

Pointsbuild
Six courses available:

1. Safety in Design
2. Letting Nature In: Benefits of Biophilic Design
3. Solutions for Reducing the Embodied Energy Emissions of Buildings
4. Community Development: The People Perspective
5. Electric Vehicles - Preparing for the Future Built Environment
6. A Case Study of Barrack Place


Think Brick Training Courses
From 2 formal Points
From $65

Pointsbuild
Two courses available:

1. TBA Foundations: Defining a Brick
2. TBA Foundations: Brick Standards

Practice Management Courses
12 Formal Points
$390

Pointsbuild
One course available:

  1. Payment Mastery: Getting Paid For Your Work


Fee proposal fundamentals
1 formal point
1 hour
free

Blue Turtle Consulting
Synopsis: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Architects Make With Their Fee Proposals

CPD Learning outcomes;

  • Learn about ‘Choice Architecture’ and how well-designed choices protect the public and the environment.

  • Learn how to design choices that empower clients to make positive decisions.

  • Learn the importance of transparency and clarity when proposing fees and scope.

  • Learn the role of comparison in client education, and how comparison can help clients make project decisions that protect the built and natural environment.

NSCA unit: Design, Documentation, Practice Management
Element: 1. Project Briefing
Performance Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

FEE PROPOSAL WORKSHOP
9.5 Formal point
9.5 hourS
BUNDLE FROM $697+gst

Blue Turtle Consulting
Synopsis: Learn how a more ethical pricing model led to a 77% increase in design fees… and a higher quality service.

There are 9 courses within this workshop which must be competed in order. For topics and learning outcomes click below:

+ Course 1: Design Fee Psychology

  • Participants will learn the foundation of Behavioural Finance and its relevance to the Fee Proposal and Negotiation process.
  • Participants will recognize the importance of Presentation in the clear conveyance of ideas and the importance of clear communication in the Fee Proposal process.
  • Participants will learn how the concept of Anchoring influences Client behaviour and how this influences the Fee Proposal process.
  • Participants will learn how the concept of Mental Accounting affects Client behaviour and how this behaviour needs to be addressed in the Fee Proposal process.

+ Course 2: Design Fee Negotiation

  • Participants will learn how to identify the most common negotiation ‘tactics and tricks’ used on Design Professionals to achieve fee reductions and/or scope creep.
  • Participants will learn how to respond professionally and proactively to these common negotiation scenarios.
  • Participants will learn how to avoid relying on fee reduction to resolve negotiation disputes.
  • Participants will learn the framework of Principled Negotiation, and how to apply it effectively and ethically to common industry-specific scenarios

+ Course 3: Pricing Design Services

  • Participants will learn what Price Discrimination is, and how it’s currently practiced in the Design Industry.
  • Participants will learn alternative applications of Price Discrimination that improve the Fee Proposal process for Design Professionals and their Clients.
  • Participants will be able to identify the benefits and necessary precautions of applying 2nd degree Price Discrimination in the Fee Proposal document, using 3 examples.
  • Participants will be able to identify the benefits and necessary precautions of applying 3rd degree Price Discrimination in the Fee Proposal document, using 2 examples.

+ Course 4: Writing Effective Fee Proposals

  • Participants will be able to recognize the Behavioural tendency of ‘Consistency’, how it influences the appointment process, and how to address this tendency more effectively in their Fee Proposal process.
  • Participants will learn how ‘Reciprocity’ is often used in the design industry, how it hinders the appointment process, and how to implement Reciprocity more effectively in the Fee Proposal – for the benefit of both parties (Design Professional & Client).
  • Participants will understand the importance of achieving ‘Simplicity’ in the Fee Proposal process and how to make their documentation easier for the Client to understand.
  • Participants will recognize how introducing choice into the Fee Proposal process helps achieve a better outcome for both parties – Client & Design Professional.
  • Participants will learn how to first discover, then address, the Client’s interests in the Fee Proposal document.
  • Participants will learn how to effectively communicate the ‘Value’ in the services they offer through their Fee Proposal document.

+ Course 5: Common Fee Proposal Errors

  • Participants will learn how to clearly communicate their Fee Structure, to avoid miscommunications and possible disputes.
  • Participants will be able to recognize a lack of clarity and fairness in a document, and learn how to resolve this issue.
  • Participants will be able to identify the problems associated with the traditional approach to Expense costs, and learn how to rectify these issues.
  • Participants will be able to recognize the problems caused by the traditional approach to starting the Client relationship, and will learn how tackle this issue more effectively.

+ Course 6: Case Study 1 - Small Residential Renovation

  • Participants will understand their professional responsibilities as defined by their qualifications and licensure and the project parameters.
  • Participants will recognize the role professional ethics plays in when, if and how 3rd-party consultants are retained, contracted and consulted.
  • Participants will achieve more effective client communication to avoid misunderstandings, disputes and/or unfulfilled expectations.
  • Participants will recognize their professional boundaries as defined by their qualifications, experience, licensure and location, and the project parameters.

+ Course 7: Case Study 2 - Residential New-Build

  • Participants will learn the difference between LEED, WELL and standard/typical design deliverables.
  • Participants will learn the use and importance of key design deliverables in achieving specified goals in relation to overall building performance (e.g. air quality, thermal comfort, lighting and whole-building energy modelling).
  • Participants will be able to communicate project sustainability objectives effectively to the client.
  • Participants will learn to assess their effectiveness in terms of client protection, protection of the environment and commercial effectiveness.

+ Course 8: Case Study 3 - Large Multi-Unit Development

  • Participants will learn the difference between LEED, WELL and standard/typical design deliverables. Participants will learn to identify contradictory project outcomes that may jeopardize project success, to protect the client and project stakeholders.
  • Participants will be able to identify alternative project scopes that protect the client and project from potential failure.
  • Participants will be able to identify unethical professional conduct before it occurs and avoid the occurrence of this scenario.
  • Participants will learn to assess their effectiveness in terms of client protection, protection of the public (building users, occupants & neighbours), protection of the environment and commercial effectiveness.

+ Course 9: Case Study 4 - Multi-Site Mixed-Use Commercial Project

  • Participants will be able to identify and respond to scenarios where professional ethics are tested.
  • Participants will learn to identify scenarios where there is danger of misleading the client as to what can be achieved, and avoid doing so, to achieve client protection.
  • Participants will be able to identify when a deliverable or activity is outside of their boundary of expertise, skill, experience or licensure, and will be able to respond accordingly to protect the client and public.
  • Participants will learn to price and deliver pre-design or feasibility services ethically and professionally in order to protect the client and future occupants of a proposed development.

NSCA unit: Design, Documentation, Practice Management
Element: 1. Project Briefing,
2. Pre-Design, 4. Schematic Design Documentation,  6. Documentation Project Delivery, 9. Practice Management
Performance Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.4, 2.5, 4.9, 6.8, 9.1, 9.2, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, 9.8