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HIA’s short courses are your opportunity to gain new skills, understand new regulations, or learn how to run your business better. Designed for professionals in the ever-changing residential building industry, our courses are tailored to fit your demanding schedule - with flexible formats for efficient learning.
Topics covered include:
- Compliance and Business Management
- National Construction Code (NCC) / Building Code Changes
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Sustainability
Boost your CPD
In certain states, builders are obligated to keep up with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure they stay informed, skilled, and able to progress in their careers and adapt to industry changes effectively.
From basic contract law and changes in the National Construction Code, to workers’ health and safety and how to run a small business, our CPD courses are designed to ensure you keep up to date with advances in technology, changes in regulation, and increasing specialisation.
Our team is here to answer any questions about our range of Professional Development courses.
Virtual workshops
Hear from and engage with industry experts in real-time during our collaborative webinar sessions.
Learning on demand
Complete your courses in your own time, on your own schedule.
Face-to-Face Workshops
Connect with our subject matter experts and other industry professionals on a range of topics in person.
Why study with us?
- Cutting-edge content designed by industry insiders
- Relevant information on the latest rules and regulations
- Short, digestible courses on the critical essentials
- Practical tools to apply immediately on the job
- Interactive elements that engage your learning style
- 24/7 access to course information
- Return on investment – knowledge to help you level up
- Career progression
Browse HIA's short courses
Compliance and Business Management
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Virtual
Understanding HIA Building Contracts
This workshop provides a detailed understanding of domestic building contracts, using the relevant HIA contract for your region as an example. The con...
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Virtual, On demand
Introduction to Marketing
This online course will provide you with an understanding on how to identify, develop, present and evaluate your marketing message.
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Virtual, On demand
Building Better Business Relationships
This online course will provide you with practical ways to establish, build and maintain positive business relationships.
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Virtual, On demand
Operating a Business
This online course will provide you with an understanding on the key steps and strategies required to operate a successful business.
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Virtual, On demand
Resilience: Building a Business That Lasts
This course is designed for business owners in the construction industry. The skills gained will help you to confidently plan for future challenges in...
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Virtual
Financial and Budgeting Skills
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to implement, monitor and review financial performance and effectively budget and forecast for th...
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Virtual
Effective Team Communication
It is crucial that all businesses understand how to effectively manage employee and communication, find out key strategies by participating in this sh...
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Virtual
Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills
This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to effectively negotiate and manage conflict in various situations.
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Virtual
Bushfire Regulations and Construction
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to effectively understand the requirements of building in a bushfire prone area.
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Virtual, On demand
Bushfire Regulations and Construction
This online course will provide you with an understanding on how to assess the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) risk and then how to reference the appropri...
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Virtual
Estimating and Quoting
Get the knowledge and skills required to accurately calculate and estimate material, labour and equipment costs, as well as business overheads, margin...
NCC / Building Code Changes
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Virtual
Timber Framing Code
Gain a detailed overview of the timber framing standards.
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Virtual
Waterproofing Wet Areas - What, Where and How
Gain an understanding on the NCC hierarchy and the what, where and how of waterproofing.
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Virtual
NCC 2022: 7 Star Energy Efficiency
Gain an understanding in relation to the substantial changes to the energy efficiency provisions contained within NCC 2022.
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Virtual
NCC 2022: Livable Housing
NCC 2022 includes requirements for all houses and apartments to meet new livable housing design requirements. Find out more about these important chan...
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Virtual
NCC 2022: Waterproofing Changes
Learn about the important updates and changes included in the NCC 2022 for internal and external waterproofing.
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Virtual
NCC 2022: AS1684 Timber Framing Changes
Gain an overview and understanding of the changes to AS1684 Timber Framing Code.
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Virtual
NCC 2022: Cladding, Glazing, Fire Safety and Masonry Amendments
This two-hour workshop provides an overview of NCC 2022: Cladding, Glazing, Fire Safety and Masonry Amendments.
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Virtual, On demand
NCC 2022 Energy and Condensation
This course is designed to provide an overview of the changes to energy efficiency and condensation provisions in the National Construction Code 2022.
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Virtual
NCC 2022: Volume Two and Housing Provisions
Overview of the changes for Class 1 and 10 buildings and structures in NCC 2022 for new housing provisions.
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Virtual
NCC 2022: Volume One Changes
Gain an overview and understanding of the changes made to NCC 2022: Volume one.
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Virtual
NCC 2022: Condensation Management
Learn about the essential details of the NCC 2022 changes to condensation mitigation.
Considerate Building: WHS and Sustainability
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Virtual
GreenSmart® Professional
GreenSmart® Professional training provides you with environmental awareness and skills for more sustainable residential design and construction.
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Virtual
Asbestos Awareness
Gain a basic awareness of asbestos - where it may be found; its health hazards; and the safety control measures that should be applied to prevent expo...
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Virtual
Silica Awareness
Find out more about what silica is, how to work safely with products containing silica, what tools and systems exist, as well as where to get further...
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Virtual, On demand
Managing the Silica Risk
This online course will provide you with an understanding on how to identify and minimise the risks of exposure to silica.
Group Training: Professional Development
HIA can provide tailored Professional Development (PD) sessions for your team that are dedicated to the topics that affect your business. Get in touch to arrange an industry expert-led group session at a time and date that suits you.