• Newly Elected Committee Members
• Existing Committee Members
• Self-Managing Body Corporate Committee
• New Prospective Buyers/Property Investors/Lot Owners
• Property Developers
• Property Managers

Courses are ideal for those who presently own, live, work or are looking to invest in strata. This course is essential for those looking to assume a voting committee role and therefore are heavily relied upon to provide direction to caretaking service contractors and present recommendations to lot owners.

DAY 1:

Subject: ABMA Code Training Program – ABMA Strata Professionals Annual Induction Training Program + STRATA MASTERY – ABMA Code Utilisation & Code of Conduct Training Course
Duration: 5 to 6 Hours
Description: Course participants are provided an introduction to building compliance and the Australian Building Management Accreditation (“ABMA”) Code – Our industry guidebook to existing legislation and body corporate minimum objective performance standards + Step-by-step review of the ABMA Code standards with, site specific, Caretaking Agreement or Facility Management “Schedule of Duties” to ensure adherence with contract obligations. Courses also include clarification around “in contract” versus “outside of contract” specialist duties and charges.

DAY 2:

Subject: Body Corporate Best Practice (BCBP) – Part A & Part B – Training Course
Duration: 6 to 7 Hours
Description: Course participants are provided an introduction to the Body Corporate & Community Management Act and associated Regulation Modules specific to their scheme/property, to best comply with the BCCMA Committee “Code of Conduct” and acquire the essential skills necessary to implement, supervise and effectively manage body corporate, day-to-day, building/scheme processes and procedures. Training includes clarification on the roles and responsibilities of each industry stakeholder (committee members, caretaking service contractor, body corporate manager, industry regulators).

DAY 3:

Subject: Regulatory Compliance Via Self-Assessment (RCviaSA) Training Course
Duration: 3 to 4 Hours
Description: Course participants undertake an (internal) body corporate desktop compliance audit without the fear of incurring any infringement notices or penalties. All workshops are kept strictly confidential. The purpose of the audit is to identify any immediate non compliances and assist both the voting committee members and non-voting members/caretakers to implement an action plan to meet their outstanding legislative obligations. The intention of the program is to ensure that course attendees are able to competently “self assess” their building maintenance performance in the future.

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 A 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. New Building Establishment Requirements (In Accordance With The ABMA Code)
7. Body Corporate By-Law Breach – Caretaker Versus Committee Obligations, Process & procedures
8. Committee Meeting Versus General Meeting Operational & Legislative Requirements
9. Building Maintenance – Lot Owner Versus Body Corporate Responsibility
10. Letting Versus Caretaking Responsibilities – When Should The Body Corporate Be Informed
11. Power To Enter Lots & Emergency Expenditure By The Body Corporate
12. Understand the Body Corporate Insurance Claim Process & Procedure
13. Building Management Plan + Annual Administration & Sinking Fund Budget Preparation Requirements
14. Understanding The Body Corporate Financial Year Cycle & Learning How To Maximise This Knowledge To Your Advantage
15. Student Scheme Requested Items (e.g. How To Prepare Motions For Body Corporate Consideration, How To Chair An Annual General Meeting, How To Prepare a Building Manager’s Report)

DAY 3, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE VIA SELF ASSESSMENT TRAINING COURSE
Course subjects include:

An internal check of compliance with various acts, codes of practices is conducted without the fear of students incurring infringement notices of penalties:

I. Establishment Compliance (e.g. Certificate of Classification)

II. 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)

III. Public Safety (e.g. Insurance Certificates)

Morning Session
8:30am – 12:30pm

Afternoon Session
1:00pm – 4:00pm

• 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

Normal Rate: $860 + GST/Person
Strata Mastery Member Rate: $660 + GST/Person
Text Book (ABMA Code): $180 + GST/Copy
Duration: 5 to 6 Hours
Workshop Material: All student guidebooks, text books, certificates are provided on training date.

DAY 2, BODY CORPORATE BEST PRACTICE  (BCBP – PART A + PART B) TRAINING COURSE

Normal Rate: $1,090 + GST/Person
Strata Mastery Member Rate: $890 + GST/Person
Text Book (Layman’s Guide): $55 + GST/Copy
Duration: 6 to 7 Hours

DAY 3, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE VIA SELF-ASSESSMENT  (RCviaSA) TRAINING COURSE

Normal Rate: $545 + GST/Person
Strata Mastery Member Rate: $445 + GST/Person
Duration:  3 to 4 Hours

TOTAL CHARGES –

Normal Rate: $2,495 + GST/Person
Strata Mastery Member Rate: $1,995 + GST/Person
Text Book (ABMA Code): $180 + GST/Copy
Text Book (Layman’s Guide): $55 + GST/Copy

Group Discounts Apply For Groups of 2 Or More – Please Contact Us For A Quote
Strata Mastery Membership Registration is FREE. Visit the Strata Mastery HOME Page

• SPAI – Certificate of Participation
• BCBP (Part A + Part B) – Certificate of Participation
• Strata Mastery – Electronic Student Participant Badge
• Upon completion of the SPAI Training Program, Students may also apply for full ABMA Industry Practitioner Accreditation

• Community Management Statement (CMS)
• Caretaking & Letting Agreement (If Applicable)
• Sinking Fund Forecast
• 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