RTO 91528 — NSW Fair Trading Approved
Technical Building CPD Courses
7 online technical courses covering the BCA, waterproofing, cladding systems, construction methods, masonry and more. Stay current. Build to standard. Keep your licence. Register Now — Start Your Technical CPD
Technical skills sit at the core of every licensed builder’s practice. The Home Building Act 1989 and NSW Fair Trading include Technical Skills as one of the eight approved CPD learning areas — recognising that building standards, materials, and compliance requirements evolve constantly. Builders CPD Online (RTO 91528) offers 7 online Technical Building CPD courses covering the areas most critical to NSW residential builders right now.
Technical Building CPD Courses Available
BCA Summary for Builders
Key Building Code of Australia (NCC) compliance requirements for NSW residential construction — key provisions, NCC 2022 changes, and what every licensed builder must understand to build to the current standard. 2–4 CPD PointsWaterproofing Basics
Waterproofing systems, membrane types, AS 3740 installation requirements, and the failure points that generate defects claims — one of the highest-risk areas in NSW residential building. 2–4 CPD PointsHousing Window Compliance
NSW requirements for window installation — fall prevention, energy efficiency ratings, Australian Standards compliance, and window specifications that affect your NatHERS star rating. 2–4 CPD PointsConstruction Systems
Major residential construction systems used in NSW — timber frame, steel frame, and masonry construction methods, their structural requirements, and applications across different residential building types. 2–4 CPD PointsMasonry Matters
Brick and block construction techniques for NSW residential buildings — structural masonry requirements, mortar mix standards, quality control, and common defects that lead to costly rectification. 2–4 CPD PointsPre-Cast Concrete and Slab Flooring
Design considerations, installation requirements, tolerances, and quality control for pre-cast concrete elements and slab floors — critical for ground-floor residential construction across NSW. 2–4 CPD PointsCladding Systems
External cladding types, fire performance requirements under NSW regulations, installation standards, and the compliance obligations introduced following cladding safety reforms — essential for any builder on multi-residential projects. 2–4 CPD PointsStay current with technical building standards and the NCC 2022.
7 technical courses available. Combine with other categories to complete your 12-point annual CPD requirement. Register Now — From $169Why Technical CPD Matters for NSW Builders Right Now
Building standards don’t stand still. The NCC 2022 introduced a mandatory 7-star NatHERS energy rating for new homes, updated waterproofing standards, and changes to structural requirements. Cladding compliance reforms following high-profile fire safety incidents have changed how builders must specify and install external cladding. Builders who stay current avoid defects claims, NCAT disputes, and compliance failures — technical CPD is how you do that.
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Standard — 2 PointsRead the course material at your own pace.✎️
With Quiz — 4 PointsComplete reading plus a 20-question quiz.📱
Any DeviceComplete from job site, office or home.🏆
Instant CertificateDownload on completion for licence renewal.What you need to know
- Technical Skills is one of 8 NSW Fair Trading approved CPD learning areas
- 7 courses available — earn up to 28 CPD points from this category
- Covers BCA/NCC 2022, waterproofing, cladding, masonry, construction systems and more
- All content is NSW-specific — references current standards and legislation
- Particularly relevant given NCC 2022 changes and ongoing cladding compliance reforms
- Instant CPD certificate on completion — ready for NSW Fair Trading licence renewal
Frequently Asked Questions
Does technical building CPD count toward my NSW builder licence renewal?
Yes. Technical Skills is one of the eight NSW Fair Trading approved CPD learning areas. Points from our technical courses count toward your 12-point annual requirement.
Why is waterproofing a CPD topic for NSW builders?
Waterproofing defects are consistently among the top complaints received by NSW Fair Trading. Understanding correct systems and AS 3740 requirements directly reduces your defects liability and risk of NCAT claims.
Are cladding courses relevant after recent NSW reforms?
Absolutely. Changes to cladding compliance — particularly fire performance requirements for aluminium composite panels — make cladding knowledge essential for any NSW builder working on residential or multi-residential projects.
What does the BCA Summary for Builders course cover?
The course covers key Building Code of Australia / National Construction Code compliance requirements for NSW residential construction, including the significant changes introduced under NCC 2022 affecting energy efficiency and structural performance.
Can I earn all 12 CPD points from technical courses alone?
Yes. With 7 courses earning 2–4 points each, you can earn up to 28 points from technical courses. NSW Fair Trading does not mandate a specific split across learning areas.
How does the NCC 2022 affect NSW licensed builders?
NCC 2022 introduced a mandatory 7-star NatHERS energy rating for new homes in NSW (up from 6 stars), updated waterproofing and structural requirements, and new condensation management provisions. Our BCA and sustainability courses cover these changes in detail.
Are technical CPD courses available on mobile?
Yes. All courses are fully mobile and tablet compatible — complete from the job site, office, or home, anywhere in NSW.