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Green Star Advanced

For industry professionals who are intending to act as the core member of a Green Star project team and collate and manage Green Star Design & As-Built and Interiors project submissions.

If you are interested in becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional - Design & As-built, this is the course for you!

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What you need to know

This pathway recognises your in-depth knowledge of the Green Star Design & As Built + Interiors tool. It is perfect for industry professionals who are intending to act as the core member of a Green Star project team and collate and manage Green Star Design & As Built + Interiors project submissions.

pricing
Pricing (excl. GST)

$1,128 Member price
$1,695 Non Member price
$1,007 Future Thinkers

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Timing

17/09/24
9am-5pm

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Where

Zoom

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NZRAB CPD Points

80 NZRAB points available

Green Star Advanced course FAQs

Green Star Advanced training focuses on teaching the skills necessary to generate a high quality Green Star project submission. It provides an in-depth knowledge of the Green Star Design & As Built + Interiors tool and a comprehensive understanding of the rigorous details required to process a successful Green Star submission.

In order to attend the Green Star Advanced training, every attendee will need to have completed the Practitioner or Fundamentals course.

  • If you have already completed the Green Star Fundamentals course - register now
  • If you haven't , please register and complete the online course prior to the Green Star Advanced course commencing

For Green Star Practitioner who completed their Practitioner course prior to July 2022, you will need to complete the Green Star refresher video:

  • If you haven't registered to the Green Star refresher video, please register and complete prior to the Green Star Advanced course commencing.

The Green Star Accredited Professional accreditation will be awarded to participants on successful completion of an online exam.

The online exam will require additional time investment beyond attending the course and must be completed within two weeks of attending the course.

All those who don't complete the exam will automatically become a Green Star Associate.

This course is targeted at those who wish to make Green Star project submissions to the New Zealand Green Building Council. Generally, potential GSAPs will have professional qualifications in related industries such as Engineering, Building Science, Quantity Surveying, Sustainability in the built environment, Architecture, Project Management or similar professional expertise. However other related experience and skills may be acceptable. If you are uncertain whether your background will be appropriate please contact NZGBC.

Green Star accreditations are valid for one year before you will be asked to renew. You will be emailed an invoice one month before your accreditation is due to expire.

Green Star associates are required to complete 8 continuous professional development (CPD) points annually.

GSAPs are required to complete 10 continuous professional development (CPD) points annually.

Please refer to the changes made from February 1st 2024 here

Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) annual renewal fees

  • NZGBC member - $150
  • Non-member - $225

Green Star Associate annual renewal fees

  • NZGBC member - $100
  • Non-member - $150