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“New Entrant Induction” – 3 Day Complete Body Corporate & Management Rights Training Course
Course Type "New Entrant" Induction - 3 to 4 Day Complete Body Corporate & Management Rights Training Course 
Reference Code NEI
Course Duration 3 to 4 Days
Student Type
  • Caretakers/Building Managers/Facility Managers
  • Committee Members
  • Trainee Strata Managers
  • Property Developers
  • Property Sales Agents/Property Managers
  • Lot Owners
Course Description
Courses are ideal for new or existing committee members and building managers. Courses are fully customised to each scheme and provides an important introduction to, site-specific, legislative requirements, contractural obligations of the caretaking service contractor and relevant Codes of Practices to help mitigate any risks on the common property and safe guard the interests of Lot Owners and Management Rights Operators. This course is essential for any first time caretaker investor or newly elected committee member.
DAY 1:
Subject: Building Compliance 101 Training Program + STRATA MASTERY - ABMA Code Utilisation & Code of Conduct - Customised Training Course
Duration: 5 to 6 Hours
Description: Introduction to the Australian Building Management (ABMA) Code + Step-by-step review of ABMA Code standards against the site specific, Caretaking Agreement “Schedule of Duties"
DAY 2:
Subject: Body Corporate Best Practice (BCBP) - Customised Training Course
Duration: 6 to 7 Hours
Description: Introduction to the Body Corporate & Community Management Act and associated Regulation Modules
DAY 3 to DAY 4:
Subject: Regulatory Compliance Via Self Assessment (RCviaSA) - Customised Training Course
Duration: 6 to 7 Hours, PER DAY
Description: An internal check of compliance with various acts, codes of practices is conducted without the fear of students incurring infringement notices of penalties.
Course Subjects
DAY 1, ABMA CODE TRAINING COURSE
Course subjects include:
  1. New Building Establishment Requirement at the First General Meeting of the Body Corporate
  2. Hand-over & Induction Requirements of Newly Appointed Caretakers 
  3. Building Classifications 
  4. Essential Services (Gas, Water, Electricity Sewerage Infrastructure)
  5. Fire Protection Services
  6. Non Essential Services (Air Conditioning)
  7. Soft Services - Cleaning & Waste Removal
  8. Soft Services - Gardening
  9. Recreational Areas - (Theatre, Playground, BBQ Area)
  10. Swimming Pools & Spas
  11. Minor Works (Caretaker Versus Body Corporate Responsibilities)
  12. Work Place Health & Safety Compliance Requirements (Body Corporate Versus Service Contractor Versus Caretaker Responsibilities)
  13. Code of Conduct
  14. Performance Management
  15. Project Management (When should the Body Corporate Engage an Independent Project Manager)
  16. Landlords & Tenants Compliance & Maintenance Responsibilities
DAY 2, BODY CORPORATE BEST PRACTICE TRAINING COURSE
Course subjects include:
  1. Introduction to the BCCMA97 - “Code of Conduct” for Body Corporate Managers/Caretakers/Committee Members
  2. Understanding Your Scheme Profile (Module Type, Class Type, Rise Type) & Distinguishing The Key Components of Legislation That Are Relevant To Your Scheme
  3. Understanding The Roles And Responsibilities of Committee Members (Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Ordinary Members, Body Corporate Manager & Building Manager/Caretaker)
  4. Body Corporate & Caretaker Spending Limits & Authorities - How When, Where & Why Body Corporate Funds May Be Expended?
  5. Essential Building Management Tools (Identifying & Reviewing Key Documents - Community Management Statement, Sinking Fund Forecast, Insurance Policy)
  6. Body Corporate By-Law Breach - Caretaker Versus Committee Obligations, Process & procedures
  7. Committee Meeting Versus General Meeting Operational & Legislative Requirements
  8. Building Maintenance - Lot Owner Versus Body Corporate Responsibility
DAY 3 TO DAY 4, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE VIA SELF ASSESSMENT TRAINING COURSE
Course subjects include:
Course participants acquire the essential skills to perform a site-specific audit of compliance and prepare a detailed 'Building Management Report'. A comprehensive check of the common property (cleaning and gardening performance standards) and body corporate maintenance records is conducted, without the fear of the scheme incurring penalties or infringement notices.
Industry Professionals practically apply ABMA Code theory to day-to-day body corporate management practices to ensure high levels of service delivery.
For schemes greater than 24 lots, a 2 day course will apply and/or where building infrastructure is significant. To qualify for this training program, students must have successfully completed Day 1 & Day 2 of training.
Internal compliance audit checks include the following:
  1. Establishment Compliance (e.g. Certificate of Classification)
  2. Continuing Compliance (a) Fire (e.g. Occupier’s Statement) (b) Mechanical (e.g. Compliance Certificates) (c) Electrics (e.g. Thermographic Survey) (d) Gas (e.g. Test & Tagging) (e) Lift (e,g, Lift Registration Certificate) (f) Hydraulics (e.g. 5 Yearly Hydrant Test) (g) Swimming Pool (e.g. Pool Safety Certificate) (h) Asbestos (e.g. Register) (i) Emergency Evacuation (e.g. Plan) (j) Workplace Health & Safety (e.g. Plan) (k) Combustible Cladding (e.g. Cladding Identification Report) (l) Pest Control (e.g. Inspection Reports)
  3. Public Safety (e.g. Insurance Certificates)
Time Schedule Monday to Sunday - 7 Days A Week
8:00 am - 8:00 pm (15% Surcharge Applies on Public Holidays and Weekends)
Course Venue
Video Conference Training
  • Google - Hang Out
  • Other
Onsite
  • Owner’s Unit
  • Manager’s Unit
  • Property Developer’s Office
Off-Site
  • Venue of Client Choice or Alternatively (Please See Below)
Brisbane Square Library
266 George Street, Brisbane City
Telephone 07 3403 4166
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Closed on Public Holidays
Meeting Room Hire Fees & Charges
- Category One, Up to 50 people:
Rate: $18 per hour, 2 Weeks Advance Bookings Required
Trainer’s Travel Charges To & From Training Venue May Apply: Industrial Award Rate of $0.80/km
Course Fee
DAY 1, ABMA CODE TRAINING PROGRAM
Normal Rate: $860 + GST/Person
Strata Mastery Member Rate: $660 + GST/Person
Duration: 5 to 6 Hours
Workshop Material: All student guidebooks, text books, certificates are provided on training date.
DAY 2, BODY CORPORATE BEST PRACTICE TRAINING COURSE 
Normal Rate: $1,390 + GST/Person
Strata Mastery Member Rate: $1,190 + GST/Person
Duration: 6 to 7 Hours
DAY 3 to DAY 4, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE VIA SELF ASSESSMENT
Normal Rate (24 lots or Less): $1,085 + GST/Person 
Strata Mastery Member Rate (24 lots or Less): $985 + GST/Person
Duration: 6 to 7 Hours
Normal Rate (24 lots or More): $2,170 + GST/Person
Strata Mastery Member Rate (24 lots or More): $1,970 + GST/Person
Duration: 12 to 13 Hours
TOTAL CHARGES -
Normal Rate (24 lots or Less, 3 Day Course): $3,335 + GST/Person
Strata Mastery Member Rate (24 lots or Less, 3 Day Course): $2,835 + GST/Person
Normal Rate (24 lots or More, 4 Day Course): $4,420 + GST/Person
Strata Mastery Member Rate (24 lots or More, 4 Day Course): $3,820 + GST/Person
Text Book (ABMA Code): $180 + GST/Copy
Text Book (Layman's Guide): $55 + GST/Copy
Travel Charges: May Apply at the Industrial Award Rate of $0.80/km for Schemes located outside the CBD.
Group Discounts Apply For Groups of 2 Or More - Please Contact Us For A Quote Visit the Strata Mastery HOME Page
Course Completion
Upon completion of all courses, students will receive:
  • BC101 - Certificate of Participation
  • BCBP - Certificate of Participation
  • RCviaSA - Certificate of Participation
  • Strata Mastery - Electronic Student Participant Badge
  • Strata Mastery - Lifetime Subscription Membership
Course Enrolment Requirements Scheme documents are requested to be forwarded to Trainers not later than 2 weeks prior to all scheduled workshops –
  • Community Management Statement (CMS)
  • Caretaking & Letting Agreement (If Applicable)
  • Sinking Fund Forecast
  • Workplace Health & Safety Compliance Management Plan (If Available)
  • Asset Register & Contracts Register (If Available)
  • Notice of Previous Annual General Meeting (Including all Supporting Documents)
Documents may be requested from your Strata Manager/Body Corporate Manager and forwarded to: workshops@stratamastery.com.au
Course Registration
For a free quotation or to enrol today, please contact Strata Mastery on telephone 1300 186 266 or complete the on-line enquiries form provided. Call Us for more information.
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