Glass & Window Watch June 2021

Training

We are fortunate to be able to restart some of our Instructor-Led face-to-face training courses in New South Wales and Tasmania this month.

A new members only course will be launched in July: AS 1288 Standard Update. This two-hour web-delivered training will specifically cover the details of coming changes to AS 1288:2021.

Read more about these upcoming courses and register to attend using the links below.

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AS 1288 Introduction

Australian Standard 1288:2006 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation is of vital importance to the Window and Door Industry. Understanding the content of the standard can be difficult - particularly if simply reading the standard. This course covers the basics of the Standard in Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, and includes:

  • The scope of the standard
  • Materials and definitions
  • Glass selection
  • Human impact
  • Installation
Duration

1 x 3 hour session
Cost

Members

$330 (inc. GST)

Non-members

$440 (inc. GST)

Upcoming Instructor-Led Courses

Date
Course

Thursday, 17 June
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm AEST

Web-delivery

Register online

Thursday, 1 July
9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Tasmania

Register online

AS 1288 Advanced

Builds upon the AS 1288 Introduction course. This course concentrates on the more advanced sections (6, 7 and 9) of the Standard.

  • Balustrades
  • Overhead glazing
  • Unframed and partly framed glazing

In addition to the trainer an experienced industry engineer attends each course to answer questions regarding the application of the AS 1288 to these more complex situations. 

When

Thursday, 1 July
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Location

The Grange Meeting and Function Centre
Campbell Town, Tasmania
Cost

Members

$330 (inc. GST)

Non-members

$440 (inc. GST)

Register online

AS 1288 STANDARD UPDATE

MEMBERS ONLY

This training outlines the changes in AS 1288 :2021. It is a two-hour web delivered training that specifically details the differences from the previous version of standard. You will receive course notes that detail these changes and any modifications you will need to make to previous calculations

When

Thursday, 29 July
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost

$50 (inc. GST) Members Only

Register online

WINDOW ESSENTIALS

This one-day, members only course provides an insight into the world of windows.

It has a tour of various types of windows, their pros and cons and hardware; an evaluation of the changes that have occurred in both AS 2047 and testing followed by a demonstration of the testing of windows under AS/NZS 4420.1 to comply with AS 2047; demonstration of the testing procedures for fall prevention under AS 5203; hardware testing and best practices for window and door installation.

When

Wednesday, 23 June
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Location

AZUMA
Wetherill Park, New South Wales
Cost

$195 (inc. GST) Members Only

Register online

INTERMEDIATE FENESTRATION

This course explores the following topics:

  • The design, fabrication and installation of windows
  • The principles associated with technology, water penetration, day lighting, energy and acoustics
  • Properties and characteristics of materials
  • Relevant Australian Standards and their links with the National Construction Code.
Duration

Web-delivery

5 x 2.5 hour sessions

Face-to-face

2 days
Cost

Members

$825 (inc. GST)

Non-members

$1,325 (inc. GST)

Upcoming Instructor-Led Courses

Date
Course

Commencing
Tuesday, 6 July
9:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Tasmania
2 Days

Register online

Commencing
Tuesday, 13 July
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm AEST

Web-delivery
5 Sessions

Register online

Calendar

17 June

TRAINING: AS 1288 Introduction
Web-delivery
23 June

TRAINING: Window Essentials
New South Wales
25 June

Queensland Golf Day
Keperra Country Golf Club
25 June

NCC 2022 Public Comment (Stage 1) comments due
1 July

TRAINING: AS 1288 Introduction
Tasmania
1 July

TRAINING: AS 1288 Advanced
Tasmania
6-7 July

TRAINING: Intermediate Fenestration
Tasmania
13 July

TRAINING: Intermediate Fenestration
Web-delivery, 5 Sessions
29 July

TRAINING: AS 1288 Standard Update
Web-delivery
30 July

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