Training & qualifications

NZIBS Diploma in Building Surveying – Core Module Training Programme 2024

Our Building Surveyors are required to undertake a comprehensive training programme as part of the NZIBS Transitional Membership career pathway toward becoming a Registered Building Surveyor.

The NZIBS Core Module Training Programme covers building law, forensic investigation, building science, material performance, construction methods, building remediation, technical and compliance report writing and expert witness work, contract administration, maintenance planning, lease reinstatement and inspection processes for both residential and commercial buildings.

The full range of core modules for both the NZIBS Diploma in Building Surveying (modules 1 to 14), Certificate in Residential Pre-Purchase Inspections (modules 1 to 5), Certificate in Forensic Building Surveying (modules 6 to 10) and Certificate in Commercial and Asset Management (Modules 11 to 14) are held in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch on an annual basis, typically from February until July. Courses are also held in Wellington and Christchurch providing there is sufficient demand. Course durations range from half a day to two days, with an examination at the end of the Core Module training day.

NZIBS Core Module Training Programme 2024:

Module 1:

Introduction to Building Law & Regulations

 

Module 2:

Properties of Moisture

 

Module 3:

The Building Envelope & Cladding Systems

 

Module 4:

Condition & Compliance Reporting

 

Module 5:

Residential Property Inspections

 

Module 6:

Forensic Investigations

 

Module 7:

Technical Report Writing for Expert Witness

 

Module 8:

Decay, Fungi & Moulds

 

Module 9:

Durability & Materials Performance  

 

Module 10:

Building Remediation

 

Module 11:

Contract Administration

 

Module 12:

Asset Management & Maintenance Planning

 

Module 13:

Lease Reinstatement (Dilapidations) 

 

Module 14:

Technical Due Diligence for Commercial Properties

 

Upon successfully passing all of the 14 modules, you will become eligible to apply for the NZIBS Diploma in Building Surveying – (Level 6).

The Core Module Programme 2024 is open for registration. Please register online or complete the registration forms below and email to Sarah: operations@buildingsurveyors.co.nz

Both members and non-members can attend any of the Core Module training courses throughout the year.

 

NZIBS CORE MODULE REGISTRATION FORM 2024 (AUCKLAND)
NZIBS CORE MODULE REGISTRATION FORM 2024 (CHRISTCHURCH)

NZIBS CORE MODULE REGISTRATION FORM 2024 (WELLINGTON)

Certificate in Residential Property Inspections

The Certificate in Residential Property Inspections is part of the NZIBS CPD Workshop Programme 2023. This certificate has been designed for Property Inspectors who are looking to upskill and work towards a formal qualification. The Certificate in Residential Property Inspections offers a comprehensive training programme, made up of the first five diploma modules.

Both NZIBS members and non-members are welcome to attend the training courses listed below. CPD points are applicable.

Module 1:

Introduction to the Building Act & Related Legislation

1 day

Module 2:

Properties of Moisture

1 day

Module 3:

The Building Envelope & Cladding Systems

2 days

Module 4:

Condition & Compliance Reporting

1 day

Module 5:

Residential Property Inspections

1 day

Following attendance of the first five modules and passing each exam, you will be eligible to apply for the Certificate in Residential Property Inspections. The above training courses can cross credit through to the Diploma in Building Surveying.

Register now by completing the 2024 Core Module Training Registration Forms above. 

For more information please email Sarah: operations@buildingsurveyors.co.nz

Certificate in Forensic Building Surveying

Modules 6 - 10. These modules cover building material performance, investigation techniques and remediation approaches. 

Both NZIBS members and non-members are welcome to attend the training courses listed below. CPD points are applicable.

Module 6:

Forensic Techniques

2 days

Module 7:

Technical Report Writing for Expert Witnesses

1 day

Module 8:

Decay, Fungi & Moulds

½ day

Module 9:

Durability & Materials Performance

½ day

Module 10:

Building Remediation

1 day

Following attendance at modules 6 - 10 and passing each exam, you will be eligible to apply for the Certificate in Forensic Building Surveying. The above training courses can cross credit through to the Diploma in Building Surveying.

Register now by completing the 2024 Core Module Training Registration Forms above.

For more information please email Sarah: operations@buildingsurveyors.co.nz.

Certificate in Commercial & Asset Management

Modules 11 - 14. These modules cover commercial building surveying practices and asset management.

Both NZIBS members and non-members are welcome to attend the training courses listed below. CPD points are applicable.

Module 11:

Contract Administration

1 day

Module 12:

Asset Management & Maintenance Planning

1 day

Module 13:

Lease Reinstatement (Dilapidations)

1 day

Module 14:

Technical Due Diligence for Commercial Properties

1 day

     

Following attendance at modules 11 - 14 and passing each exam, you will be eligible to apply for the Certificate in Commercial & Asset Management. The above training courses can cross credit through to the Diploma in Building Surveying.

Register now by completing the 2024 Core Module Training Registration Forms above.

For more information please email Sarah: operations@buildingsurveyors.co.nz.

NZIBS Core Module Training Criteria


POSTPONEMENT/CANCELLATION

NZIBS core modules require a minimum of 10 participants for them to be able to proceed. Should a module require postponement due to attendance numbers, notice will be given 10 business days prior to the course date.

Attendee Cancellation Policy:

No refund will be given for any cancellation within 10 days of a core module course date. A substitute may be provided in place of the person who is unable to attend. No refund or discounts are offered if the participant chooses to attend the course and not undertake the examination.

REGISTRATION COSTS

To be eligible for the NZIBS member registration rate, applicants are required to be a current NZIBS Registered, Transitional or Student Member.

Payment is required upfront before the commencement of the module and/or before the close of registration.

However we do have a payment plan option. Please contact Sarah: operations@buildingsurveyors.co.nz to find out more.

PRE-COURSE READING

Pre-course reading will be released the day after the registration closure date to those who have made payment.

Any pre-course reading information that is requested at a later date will incur an administrative charge of $25.00 + GST.

The current pass mark is 70% for all NZIBS core module training examinations. Those who are unsuccessful in the examination and have achieved a mark between 55 – 69%, will be required to undertake an exam resit.

Should you not pass the examination, all attendees are entitled to a 15 minute phone call with the lecturer, in order to gain feedback to prepare you for the resit.

A three month stand down period is applicable. NZIBS run exam resits quarterly, in the main centres. Exam resit registrations close on the 1st of the month, prior to the exam resit date.

Should an attendee achieve a mark of 54% or under within an NZIBS core module training examination, they will be required to resit the full module. NZIBS will offer those students a discount off the registration fee.

For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions as outlined in the NZIBS 2024 Core Module Training Registration Form.

For more information please contact Sarah: operations@buildingsurveyors.co.nz.

NZIBS Training Registration Terms & Conditions

 

  • All fees listed are exclusive of GST.
  • The registration cost covers the course, pre course reading, trainer, exam marking and moderation fee, morning / afternoon tea, lunch and a completion certificate.
  • Completing the NZIBS Core Module training registration form 2022, confirms your attendance. Should you wish to cancel and not incur any cancellation fees, you will need to provide in writing your cancellation request before registrations close for the training course. Payment is required before the commencement of the module or when registrations close.
  • For a NZIBS Core Module Course to run we require a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 participants. Notice will be given two weeks prior to the course date should the course be cancelled, due to attendance numbers.
  • Should you wish to register for any Core Module training course after registrations have close, confirmation in writing acknowledging that you are aware the pre course reading has already been issued and that you confirm that you will not be disadvantaged by receiving this information late. We are unable to register or provide pre course reading to anyone 5 working days before a training course.

Please note, the Core Module training pre course reading is extensive and it will help you prepare for your examination at the end of the course day. Therefore, you will need to allow yourself time to read and study this material before attending the course.

  • No refund will be given for any cancellation after registrations have closed, or as a no show or for sickness on the course day.
  • Cancellation policy: $250.00 + GST per day will apply. A substitute can be provided in place of the person who is unable to attend.
  • No refund or discounts are offered if the participant chooses to attend the course and not undertake the examination.
  • Examination resits will incur a charge shown on the registration form. Please note, a supplementary fee will be charged for resits for Core Module 6 On-site examination.
  • Any course information previously provided that is requested at a later date will incur an administrative charge of $25.00 + GST.
  • Examination resits will need to be taken within 18 months of attending the Core Module training course, a maximum of two resits are allowed. If you fail the examination resits or are unable to resit the examination within this timeframe, you will need to complete the module course again, at a discounted one off fee.
    Please refer to examination guidance for exam resits for Core Module 6 as this is a two part course involving a site visit.
  • The pass mark is 70% for a NZIBS Core Module Examination. For those who are unsuccessful in the NZIBS Module Exam and have achieved a mark under 55% or similar, your exam mark will be referred to the NZIBS Training committee who will determine whether you can undertake an exam resit or you will need to complete the course again; NZIBS will offer a discount off the course registration fee in such circumstances.
  • The Diploma in Building Surveying is only available to those students who attend all Core Module Training courses and have passed their Core Module 1 – 14 exams from 2015 onwards. If you completed and passed an exam prior to 2015, you will need to attend the course and undertake the examination again. Since February 2015, NZIBS Core Module training programme has undertaken an extensive review which in turn has changed most training courses and how the examinations are conducted.


Should you wish to apply for your Diploma in Building Surveying, please contact NZIBS:
Tel: 0800 11 34 00, or email: operations@buildingsurveyors.co.nz.
Please note, the application can take up to 6 – 8 weeks to be finalised.

There is a Diploma application fee of $325.00 + GST.
As part of awarding the Diploma we present these at the annual NZIBS Conference each year in September.

Should you wish to receive your Diploma beforehand, we can courier:
• Diploma certificate only in a tube - $35.00 + GST
• Framed Diploma, wrapped - $99.00 + GST

Upcoming Dates

Event name Location Date
MODULE 6: Forensic Building Surveying (Wellington) 20 March Book Now
March Training Day JetPark Hotel, Auckland Airport 23 March Book Now
MODULE 3: The Building Envelope and Cladding Systems (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 16 April Book Now
MODULE 8: Decay, Fungi & Moulds (Wellington) 30 April Book Now
MODULE 9: Durability & Material Performance (Wellington) 30 April Book Now
MODULE 10: Building Remediation (Wellington) 1 May Book Now
MODULE 6: Forensic Building Surveying (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 21 May Book Now
MODULE 11: Contract Administration (Wellington) 11 June Book Now
MODULE 12: Asset Management & Maintenance Planning (Wellington) 12 June Book Now
MODULE 4: Condition & Compliance Reporting (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 2 July Book Now
MODULE 5: Residential Property Inspections (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 3 July Book Now
MODULE 7: Technical Report Writing for Expert Witness (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 4 July Book Now
MODULE 13: Lease Reinstatement - Dilapidations (Wellington) 16 July Book Now
MODULE 14: Technical Due Diligence for Commercial Properties (Wellington) 17 July Book Now
MODULE 8: Decay, Fungi & Moulds (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 13 August Book Now
MODULE 9: Durability & Material Performance (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 13 August Book Now
MODULE 10: Building Remediation (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 14 August Book Now
MODULE 1: Introduction to Building Law & Related Regulations (Christchurch) Commodore Airport Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053 3 September Book Now
MODULE 2: Properties of Moisture (Christchurch) Commodore Airport Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053 4 September Book Now
MODULE 11: Contract Administration (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 24 September Book Now
MODULE 12: Asset Management & Maintenance Planning (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 25 September Book Now
MODULE 3: The Building Envelope and Cladding Systems (Christchurch) Commodore Airport Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053 15 October Book Now
MODULE 13: Lease Reinstatement - Dilapidations (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 5 November Book Now
MODULE 14: Technical Due Diligence for Commercial Properties (Auckland) Cliftons Conference Centre, Level 4, 45 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 6 November Book Now
MODULE 4: Condition & Compliance Reporting (Christchurch) Commodore Airport Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053 26 November Book Now
MODULE 5: Residential Property Inspections (Christchurch) Commodore Airport Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053 27 November Book Now