This story was originally published on TheConversation.com/us. License: Creative Commons - Attributions/No Derivities[1] -------------------------------------------------------------- Planning for Bushfire Prone Areas By: [] Date: 2015-05-28 15:07:52+10:00 Course content This course explores the relevant requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Rural Fires Act 1997 and AS 3333959 (Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas).This course will cover the essentials for designing, planning, and building in bushfire prone areas. topics Bushfire behaviour. A multi-faceted approach to bushfire protection. Provisions of the Environment and Planning and Assessment Act and Rural Fires Act. 'Planning for Bushfire Protection' manual. Biodiversity considerations. Undertaking bushfire assessments: Application of Seniors Living SEPP. Using covenants. Legal issues and cases. Requirements of AS 3959 (Buildings in Bushfire Prone Areas). Designing safe and attractive buildings in bushfire prone areas. Duration Five sessions (40 hours in total) Dates Class one: Mon 10 May - Fri 14 May, 2021 (Class full) Class two: Mon 6 Sep - Fri 10 Sep, 2021 Class three: Mon 28 Jun - Fri 2 Jul, 2021 Time 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM Location Class one and three: Online via a live video link. Class two: Face-to-face, UTS City Campus. Cost $2,875 (GST Free) This course is suitable for planning and development professionals. Understanding legislation, planning and design principles is vital to protect property and human life from bushfires. Develop your problem solving and analysis skills to implement acceptable protection measures. Learning outcomes At the end of this course you will be able to: Understand bushfire behaviour and approaches to protection of property and human life. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the legislative frameworks and contexts. Apply an understanding of the current status of planning for bushfire-prone areas in NSW. Identify and assess issues in bushfire protection and regulation. Conduct bushfire assessments. Consider issues related to biodiversity. Identify key elements in case studies and best practice. Delivery style Class One and Three: Online (via Zoom) - a reliable internet connection is required. Video connection details and teaching materials will be made available to participants prior to the course. Class Two: Our face-to-face courses are delivered on UTS campus. Location details and teaching materials will be made available to participants prior to the course. This course can be customised and delivered in-house. Find out more > About the presenters Grahame Douglas gained over fifteen years’ experience with the Rural Fire Service in strategic analysis and was the architect of the 2002 amendments to legislation concerning development in bushfire prone areas. He also finalised the 2006 edition of ‘Planning for Bushfire Protection’. Colin Wood holds degrees in Building and Environmental Health, a Masters Degree in Building Surveying, and a Graduate Diploma in Bushfire Design. He is a practicing Environmental Health and Building Surveyor with over 35 years' experience in both Local Government and Private Practice. Colin is currently the Section Manager of Building & Compliance at Shoalhaven City Council. Stuart Little worked with the NSW Department of Planning for 13 years in bushfire and natural resources policy. He was also one of the authors of ‘Planning for Bushfire Protection’ in 2001 and has been actively involved in its implementation. Course registration ENROL NOW Contact us Need more information? For all course related enquiries, including future dates or in-house training enquiries email us or call +61 (2) 9514 7884. This short course is presented by the university's Institute for Public Policy and Governance. Learn more about the Institute's research, industry collaboration, postgraduate programs and short courses. [1] Url: https://theconversation.com/au/events/planning-for-bushfire-prone-areas-course-9578