Calling all residential building managers – a free course is on offer

The City of Sydney is offering a residential building managers course free (but only for a limited time).

This course is popular so if this has your attention read on and quickly register.

This training course aims to give managers the skills, knowledge and operational know-how to lead in the management of the buildings and communities now and into the future. On offer is the opportunity to:

  • Understand the new energy and water star rating – NABERS and how this is integral to your role as a BM
  • Lead on energy and water efficiency and drive down costs for your buildings
  • Ensure best practice operations, schedule good maintenance, facilitate upgrades, contribute to monitoring and record keeping and be proactive with capital works planning
  • Future proof your building, work with owners to ensure good governance to meet expectations of your building community

Who should attend?

  • Training is designed for building managers or those that are involved in the day-to-day management of buildings
  • Priority will be given to attendees that are located within the City of Sydney

 Your commitment

  • Attend all five half day modules (includes lunch) held in Sydney CBD
  • Obtain building records and information for practical exercises
  • Implement what you learn in the building/s you manage.

 Course outline

Session 1 Wednesday 1 May 12:30 – 16:30 ·       Fundamentals for Sustainability and NABERS

·       Energy Management Basics

Session 2 Tuesday 28 May 12:30 – 16:30 ·       Managing Energy in a NABERS World (Part 1)
Session 3 Wednesday 26 June 12:30 – 16:30 ·       Managing Energy in a NABERS World (Part 2)

 

Session 4 Wednesday 24 July 12:30 – 16:30 ·       Managing Water in a NABERS World

·       Maintain your NABERS ratings

·       Solar & Renewables

Session 5 Wednesday 14 August 12:30 – 16:30 ·       The War on Waste for Apartment Buildings

·       Electric Vehicle Charging

·       Best Practice Operations

Participants that attend all sessions will receive a Certificate of Recognition endorsed by the City of Sydney and NABERS. 

Training venue:

Level 14, Tower Three, International Towers Sydney

Exchange Place, 300 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000

Register now:  Eventbrite

Any questions:  smartapartments@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au;  9246 7608 – Sarah