Seminar Options

2 Day Barrier Free Seminar

 

This 2 day seminar covers Modules 1 to 4. By successfully completing these Modules, the seminar gives you the opportunity to further your training to become a Barrier Free Advisor and/or can qualify to be put forward for CPD Points

Before attending the 2 day seminar, participants should be familiar with the Building Act 2004, Building Code and Compliance Documents, Building Regulations, and NZS 4121:2001

2010 2 Day Seminar Dates:

Wellington 7/8 October, Central Stratford Apartment Hotel

Napier 11/12 November, venue to be advised

2011 2 Day Seminar Dates:

Christchurch 24/25 February, venue to be advised

Auckland 24/25 March, venue to be advised

Rotorua 19/20 May, venue to be advised

Wellington 23/24 June, venue to be advised

Christchurch 22/23 September, venue to be advised

Auckland 13/14 October, venue to be advised

Wellington 24/25 November, venue to be advised

Seminar attendance: $550 + GST.
Assessments of Modules 1-4 (optional): $250 + GST (includes postage as all assessments will be returned)

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Module 5: Becoming a Barrier Free Advisor

 

The Trust provides an opportunity for people who have attended a 2-day Barrier Free Seminar to further their training to become a BFA.

The compulsory Module 5 seminar will cover:

• Mission and Role of the Trust
• Role of a BFA
• Accreditation process
• Guidelines and exercises in report writing
• How to give access advice to clients
• Professionalism
• Promote yourself - tips and tricks!
• Ways to keep in the "access loop"

2010 Module 5 Dates:

Wellington 26 November, Anvil House

2011 Module 5 Dates:

Auckland 15 July, venue to be advised

Wellington 2 December, venue to be advised

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In House 1 Day Training Option

Accessibility and Design: Access and Use of Buildings

 

This seminar has been designed principally for those with a detailed working knowledge of the Building Act 2004 (and associated documents, regulations and standards).  To view the flyer, please click here.

However the programme content focuses on the interaction of people and the built enrivonment, so will be useful training for those involved in design, construction, management of buildings and for community organisations supporting users with disabilities who use the public spaces and places.

If you would like to talk more about this training option, please call the Trust office.

 

Half-Day Seminar for Architects and Designers

 

This seminar gives an understanding of what is required in the design and documentation process to ensure an accessible built environment that complies with NZ building legislation

Participants must have a general working knowledge of the Building Act 2004, Building Code and Compliance Documents, Building Regulations, and NZS 4121:2001

This seminar will be facilitated by Ron Pynenburg, currently Chairperson of NZRAB, Life member and fellow of NZIA and past member of Architects Education and Registration Board.  Ron has 23 years experience in the architecture industry and is an experienced BFNZT presenter

Content:

• People with disabilities and the barriers in the built environment
• What the legislation requires - the Act, Code, and processes
• Design solutions and resources

Time allocated:

3 hours (9am-midday usually)

2010 Seminar Dates:

Auckland 19 November, Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland Airport

2011 Seminar Dates:

Christchurch 23 February, venue to be advised

Hamilton 20 May, venue to be advised

Wellington 22 June, venue to be advised

Auckland 12 October, venue to be advised

Seminar attendance (morning tea and materials included): $100 + GST

Online learning assessment (optional): $50 + GST

Online assessment is available following the seminar. Registrations for online assessment will be taken at the seminar

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Introduction to Access Seminars

 

The Trust are presenting 30 minute "Intro to Access" seminars to various community organisations to help promote access.

If you are interested in having a Barrier Free representative come and talk to your group, then please contact the office.

Tailored Seminars

 

The Barrier Free NZ Trust can tailor a seminar to suit your staffing needs.

Whether you would like a quick "Introduction to Access", an industry specific seminar, or are meeting time and staffing constraints, we can help.

For more information, please contact the office.