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NSW · 2 points

Accessible Building Design

Why accessibility matters in Australian building — and what the law actually requires. Covers the Disability Discrimination Act, the Premises Standards, AS 1428.1 and the Livable Housing Design Standard now embedded in the NCC, with practical detail on ramps, doorways, bathrooms and circulation spaces.

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

Buy this course · $39.00 or save with a points pack

Accessibility stopped being a specialist concern for residential builders when livable housing provisions entered the National Construction Code. Step-free entry, door and corridor widths, a compliant ground-floor toilet and reinforced bathroom walls are now design decisions that arrive on your plans and have to survive the build, and the tolerances are tighter than most builders expect.

This course covers what the law actually requires and where the requirements come from. The Disability Discrimination Act and the Premises Standards, the Australian Standards that sit behind them, and the livable housing provisions as they apply to NSW residential work. Then the site reality: the details that quietly break compliance, such as a threshold built up during waterproofing, a doorway narrowed by architraves, or wall noggings that never went in before the sheeting did.

It is filed under the NSW Technical issues CPD topic and earns points at the 1-point-per-hour tier under the NSW scheme.

Why accessibility matters in Australian building — and what the law actually requires. Covers the Disability Discrimination Act, the Premises Standards, AS 1428.1 and the Livable Housing Design Standard now embedded in the NCC, with practical detail on ramps, doorways, bathrooms and circulation spaces.

You'll learn: Identify the accessibility requirements that apply to a residential or commercial project and apply the key dimensions and design features that achieve compliance.

  • NSW: 2 points (Technical issues)

What’s inside

  1. About this course
  2. Introduction
  3. Overview
  4. Ensuring Compliance and Documentation
  5. Signage and Wayfinding
  6. Signage and Wayfinding (continued)
  7. Conclusion
  8. Recap

Plus 2 knowledge checks 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.

Questions about this course

Who is this course for?

Licensed NSW builders and supervisors delivering new dwellings subject to livable housing provisions, and anyone doing renovation work where access requirements apply.

Is this about commercial accessibility or houses?

The focus is residential. It explains the broader framework, including the Premises Standards, so you know where the residential requirements come from and where the commercial rules diverge.

Does this course count toward my NSW builder CPD?

Yes. Interactive learning on the approved Technical issues topic with stated learning outcomes from a provider with industry expertise, at the 1-point-per-hour tier under the NSW scheme.

What is the assessment?

An assessment with an 80 per cent pass mark and unlimited attempts. The certificate is issued the moment you pass.