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GreenSmart® professional

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GreenSmart® professional training provides you with environmental awareness and skills for more sustainable residential design and construction.
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$770.00*

for members

$880.00*

for non-members
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* Prices include GST. The course fee does not include required resources (if applicable).

Contact

HIA Training Coordinator

Delivery model

Virtual classroom

Duration

4 hours

CPD point

NSW 14 TAS 12 VIC 14

Essential information
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What's it all about?
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HIA GreenSmart® Professional training is a national course, providing you or your staff with recognised environmental building skills for more sustainable residential design and construction. The HIA GreenSmart program aims to encourage a mainstream application of the benefits of environmentally responsible housing.

You will learn about:

  • Global and local context of sustainable development
  • Thermal performance
  • Passive solar design and natural ventilation
  • Design and operational issues for water and energy efficiency
  • Selection of water and energy-efficient ecologically friendly appliances
  • Lighting
  • Principles of sustainable building
  • Environmental design
  • Marketing sustainable housing to clients

 
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What do I need before I start?
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To start this program, you must have:

  • a good understanding of English in reading and writing; and communication skills
  • knowledge of building terminology and principles is desirable.
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How long will it take?
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What resources will I require?
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Access to an electronic device to dial into the virtual training session.

Course sessions

Session type Date Time
Session 1 Fri 19 August 2022 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Session 2 Fri 26 August 2022 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Fees

Members price Non-members price
$770.00 $880.00

Who would do this training?

The course is suitable for builders and designers, however anyone with a passion to increase their knowledge in the area of sustainable housing will benefit from undertaking this course and network with other participants.

Am I eligible for funding?

Find out more about eligibility criteria.

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Got any questions?

If you're still looking for more information on training, give us a call or hit enquire now and we'll get back to you.

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Learner Handbook

Government subsidised funding