BRAND PROMOTION network design Training modules available: information • MDU Pathway Designs • Pit and Pipe Installation Costs: $500 flat fee per individual including GST, covers three-year licence nbn is set to launch new The newly developed nbnTMprogram will and all modules. train designers and installers in nbn multi- Format: Designs courses are conducted training for designers, technology mix (MTM) standards and online. Installation course is conducted as well as pit and pipe guidelines, including pit and pipe designs, online, with an in-person assessment installers, to streamline the pit and pipe installation and multi-dwelling unit To register, visit www.nbn.com.au/ review and certification (MDU) pathway designs. newdevstraining or for enquiries, The goal is to deliver the best practice email newdevstraining@nbnco.com.au process on new builds. training for nbnTMaccess network design and construction activities in Australia, helping to fast track certification and approvals, and to ensure • pit and pipe designers or developers that are consistency across the industry. competent with AutoCAD and the nbnguidelinesTM Currently, approximately 50 per cent of submitted • pit and pipe installers that are competent installing nbn access network designs across Australia in accordance with nbnTM standards require more than one corrective action – whether • MDU pathway designers that are competent with it’s for pit and pipe or pathway design. The nbnTM AutoCAD and the nbn guidelines. new-developments training program will further To enquire whether the nbn new developments educate designers and installers in an effort to help training program is right for you contact minimise the need for any corrections, while aiming newdevstraining@nbnco.com.au to ensure they are delivering consistent, high-qualityBenefits of the program work for every new project. General manager of demand deployment Naomi • fast-track your reviews and approvals with faster Read says ‘there are many veteran and highly certification (practical completion certificate – PCC) skilled practitioners working in the industry today for trained installers – sample review of designs* but over the years training and specifications • no fees charged by nbn for design reviews and pit have changed, so we need to evolve our training and pipe inspections when using an nbnTM trained programs to meet these new requirements. It’s supplier important that those working in the industry not only • stand out as an nbnTMtrained supplier – get noticed have the most up-to-date skills possible but are and promote your business as a trained professional ready for the future’. on the official nbnTMtrained supplier list. nbn encourages all professionals who work on The new training launched on 6 August 2018, and all nbnTMnew developments to consider completing designers and installers are invited to take part. the training – this includes both single-dwelling units* Self-certification and sample design review benefits are intended to come into (SDU) and MDU: effect as of December 2018. SEPTEMBER 2018 HOUSING 93