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Gain the skills needed in bushfire assessment to apply for Bushfire Planning and Design Accreditation (BPAD) 1. This micro-credential is ideal for professionals seeking to conduct bushfire assessments and deliver building recommendations for fire-resilient structures.
Gain the skills needed in bushfire assessment to apply for Bushfire Planning and Design Accreditation (BPAD) 1.
This online micro-credential is ideal for professionals in bushfire planning, design or advisory services seeking the skills and knowledge to conduct bushfire assessments of residential properties and deliver building recommendations that contribute to creating more fire-resilient structures.
Learning in this course is mapped to Australian Standard AS3959:2018.
Gain contemporary skills and knowledge for your job now.
As our fire season becomes hotter and longer, it's vital we build houses that can withstand these conditions.
This online micro-credential is ideal for professionals in bushfire planning, design or advisory services seeking the skills and knowledge to conduct bushfire assessments of residential properties and deliver building recommendations that contribute to creating more fire-resilient structures.
Learning in this course is mapped to Australian Standard AS3959:2018.
Explore how to assess vegetation type using desktop research and perform topographic analysis using GIS. Learn to assess a site based on regional fire weather differences using online data.
Undertake desktop assessments of bushfire exposure. Develop alternate approaches for a building site based on vegetation and slope.
Learn to apply a basic property assessment using the Australian Standard AS3959:2018. You'll document a bushfire assessment of three residential properties and include the measurements and calculations used to determine property exposure.
Gain the knowledge needed to provide recommendations for a residential building based on the AS3959 assessment. Report on your findings in a clear concise manner and provide recommendations on alternative plans and the construction standards required.
This course runs over five weeks, including one week of learner preparation, two weeks of delivery and two weeks for assessment.
Your total time commitment is approximately 42 hours, which includes:
Assessment:
Once you've successfully completed this course, you will be awarded your Assessment of Bushfire Exposure Melbourne MicroCert. This digital certificate will warrant the achievement of knowledge, skills and capabilities outlined in the learning outcomes. It may also include artefacts (such as videos and written material) related to both experiential and work-integrated learning, including translatable assessment that is practical to your professional life. You can also share your Melbourne MicroCert digitally and via social media by adding it to your personal platforms, such as LinkedIn. See example certificate.
Delivered fully online, this course provides a convenient way to develop your skill set, from a location that suits you. Within our innovative learning environment, you'll engage with other industry professionals and use a range of digital learning tools, including videos, case studies, self-guided exercises, and interactive class activities.
This micro-credential will expire 10 years from the date of issue as particular knowledge and/or skills may need to be updated or refreshed.