This waterproof training course has been designed to educate the personnel involved in the planning or designing stage of a project, assist in the selection of materials and methods, and the application of various types of waterproofing mediums used in construction. This course is delivered by Master Builders Association of Victoria (RTO no 3935), designed in consultation with the Australian Institute of Waterproofing.
There are three face-to-face information sessions in this non-accredited course and upon successful completion of each session, participants will receive a Statement of Attendance from Master Builders Association of Victoria (RTO no 3935) for participating in this course.
For detailed course and fee information click on the Course Information Sheet
Who is this course designed for?
Waterproofing in Construction is a waterproof training course designed for building practitioners, waterproofers, ceramic tilers, architects, engineers, electricians, plumbers, air conditioning and solar panel installers, designers, building surveyors, site managers, foreman, estimators, and other industry professionals who have responsibility to ensure a construction project is made watertight and shall perform correctly for a given period of time (min 10 years).
Waterproofing training course overview
This waterproof training course gives a practical common sense approach to utilise the Australian Standards at hand and apply the everyday practicable mentality to waterproofing.
Attendees will see examples of both good and bad waterproofing to aid in their understanding of projects that have failed and the reasons for the failure, thus learning from other’s mistakes and how to avoid them.
The Open Communication encouraged in this course amongst industry speakers and participants is a very useful way to gain information.
Session 2 – External Waterproofing – Decks and Planter Boxes
This session covers compliance to standards and practical application techniques. It includes deck types, door sill and vertical terminations, treatment of movement joints and penetrations, falls and drainage, outfalls, planter box requirements and application certificate
Please note– The three workshops are information sessions only and are not a formal waterproofing accreditation or qualification. You will receive documentation of your attendance and a resource booklet.
Learning outcomes
Participants will have gained the skills and knowledge to:
- Review a project in the planning for potential water ingress.
- An understanding of the Australian Standards and compliance issues.
- Reading drawings to identify waterproofing requirements.
- Applying a practicable approach to the selection of materials and application.
- Gaining a deeper understanding of the critical path for installing waterproofing systems.
- Understanding the safety requirements of roof and underground applications.
- Correct preparation of surfaces.
- Chemistry, plumbing and electrical awareness for membranes.
- Understand the sign off responsibilities of completed projects.
- Services the Australian Institute of Waterproofing can offer you.
Continuous Professional Development
Completed attendance at each session earns a total of 4 CPD points.
