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Critical Stage Inspections and Getting the Occupation Certificate

A missed critical stage inspection cannot be undone. Learn what the principal certifier must see, when to give notice, and what holds up the Occupation Certificate.

  • Compliance
  • Phone-friendly, progress saves as you go
  • Assessed — unlimited attempts
  • PDF certificate on completion

Buy this course · $49.00 or save with a points pack

You'll learn: Plan and book every critical stage inspection a dwelling needs, respond properly if one is missed, and assemble the documents the principal certifier needs to issue the Occupation Certificate without delay.

  • NSW: 3 points (Compliance)

What’s inside

  1. About this course
  2. the inspection you cannot take back
  3. The principal certifier: who they are and what they do
  4. Before work starts: the approvals chain
  5. The critical stage inspections for a house
  6. Giving notice and booking inspections
  7. When an inspection is missed
  8. Hold points: building inspections into the job
  9. The Occupation Certificate: what it is and what it needs
  10. The documents: build the pack as you go
  11. Work that differs from the approved plans
  12. Common reasons Occupation Certificates are delayed
  13. The cost of a late Occupation Certificate
  14. Working with your certifier through the job

Plus 3 knowledge checks, 2 site scenarios, 1 drag-and-drop task and an assessment at the end.

Reviewed by a NSW building practitioner.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this course has been prepared using best endeavours to ensure that it is accurate, current and relevant at the time of publication. However, building legislation, regulations, standards, codes, policies and their interpretation may change over time and, in some circumstances, may be subject to interpretation or vary depending on the specific circumstances of a project.

The information provided is intended as general educational guidance only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for project-specific professional advice or verification.

Builders, contractors and other industry professionals are encouraged to independently verify the applicable requirements for each project, including the relevant legislation, regulations, standards, approvals and authority requirements, having regard to the specific site, building, construction method and circumstances.

PointCPD makes no representation or guarantee that the information provided will be applicable to every project or circumstance and recommends that participants seek appropriate professional or regulatory advice where clarification is required.