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Published on: 04 May 2023
The qualification you need depends on the type of work you want to do. Qualifications are available in NSW from TAFE NSW, CPD Training Pty Ltd and uni...
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Published on: 04 May 2023
What if I’m considering a career change or am already in the industry and want to become a certifier?
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Published on: 04 May 2023
Building certifiers get to work on a variety of constructions from home renovations to high rises and commercial or industrial buildings.
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Published on: 04 May 2023
The Grenfell fire in London in June 2017 highlighted a significant fire safety risk for buildings that use combustible materials on external walls and...
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Published on: 04 May 2023
The department supports many aspects of building and fire safety including the strengthening of fire safety certification for buildings.
Aerial view looking down and across a range of mixed density housing developments at Waterloo NSW. Credit: Mikey Matthews/DPE
Published on: 04 May 2023
The NSW Government made automatic fire sprinkler systems mandatory in all residential aged care facilities after the tragic nursing home fire in Quake...
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Published on: 04 May 2023
Smoke alarms are life-saving devices compulsory in all residential buildings where people sleep, including relocatable homes, caravans and moveable dw...
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Published on: 04 May 2023
The department issues building systems circulars regarding matters and issues that relate to building codes and regulations.
A male building certifier talks to a builder at a construction site. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Christopher Walters
Published on: 04 May 2023
A new system will be established for recognising certain accredited professional schemes for environmental assessment practitioners.
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