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NCC Course Portal

Are you looking for a course or training about the NCC?

Let us help you find it.

The NCC Course Portal is your "go to” list of courses currently being delivered about NCC 2016. Search for courses in your state or territory, by topic, or institution type (e.g. university, TAFE or RTO).

Find out where to learn about the NCC right here.

Please note:

The ABCB is not a training body and does not deliver training.
The courses listed in the table are delivered by Australian Universities, TAFES and/or Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
The portal will be reset at the start of each calendar year and be repopulated with current courses.

Want to list a course? Further information regarding the NCC Course Portal is available for Education Providers.

Topic	Course Title	Institution Type	Institution	State/Territory
NCC Regulatory Framework	The Australian Regulatory Framework for Building and Plumbing	RTO	PointsBuild	Australia
NCC	Using the NCC	RTO	PointsBuild	Australia
Building Code	NCC Volume One	RTO	PointsBuild	Australia
Building Code	NCC Volume Two	RTO	PointsBuild	Australia
Plumbing Code	NCC Volume Three	RTO	PointsBuild	Australia
Performance	NCC A Performance Based Code	RTO	PointsBuild	Australia
Disability Access	NCC Volume One – Disability Access	RTO	PointsBuild	Australia
Energy efficiency	NCC Volume One – Energy Efficiency	RTO	PointsBuild	Australia
Energy efficiency	NCC Volume Two – Energy Efficiency	RTO	PointsBuild	Australia
Building	Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) CPC50210	TAFE	North Metropolitan College of TAFE	WA
Building	Certificate IV Building & Construction (Building) CPC40110	TAFE	North Metropolitan College of TAFE	WA
Building	Certificate IV Building & Construction (Building) CPC40110	RTO	Masters in Building Training Pty Ltd.	Australia
Building	Certificate IV Building & Construction (Building) CPC40110	RTO	Australian Skills & Training Academy	Australia
Building Code	Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting CPP40115	TAFE	Wodonga TAFE	Vic
Building Code	Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) 22268VIC	TAFE	Wodonga TAFE	Vic
Building Code	Bachelor Building Design CU65	University	Central Qld University	Australia
Building Code	Bachelor of Building Surveying & Certification (Honours) CC61	University	Central Qld University	Australia
Building	Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) CC62	University	Central Qld University	Australia

Topic

Course Title

Institution Type

Institution

State/Territory

NCC Regulatory Framework

The Australian Regulatory Framework for Building and Plumbing

RTO

PointsBuild

Australia

NCC

Using the NCC

RTO

PointsBuild

Australia

Building Code

NCC Volume One

RTO

PointsBuild

Australia

Building Code

NCC Volume Two

RTO

PointsBuild

Australia

Plumbing Code

NCC Volume Three

RTO

PointsBuild

Australia

Performance

NCC A Performance Based Code

RTO

PointsBuild

Australia

Disability Access

NCC Volume One – Disability Access

RTO

PointsBuild

Australia

Energy efficiency

NCC Volume One – Energy Efficiency

RTO

PointsBuild

Australia

Energy efficiency

NCC Volume Two – Energy Efficiency

RTO

PointsBuild

Australia

Building

Diploma of Building & Construction (Building) CPC50210

TAFE

North Metropolitan College of TAFE

Building

Certificate IV Building & Construction (Building) CPC40110

TAFE

North Metropolitan College of TAFE

Building

Certificate IV Building & Construction (Building) CPC40110

RTO

Masters in Building Training Pty Ltd.

Australia

Building

Certificate IV Building & Construction (Building) CPC40110

RTO

Australian Skills & Training Academy

Australia

Building Code

Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting CPP40115

TAFE

Wodonga TAFE

Vic

Building Code

Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural) 22268VIC

TAFE

Wodonga TAFE

Vic

Building Code

Bachelor Building Design CU65

University

Central Qld University

Australia

Building Code

Bachelor of Building Surveying & Certification (Honours) CC61

University

Central Qld University

Australia

Building

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) CC62

University

Central Qld University

Australia

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How do I access the NCC?

Individuals can register for access to the free digital NCC by selecting the register button at the top of this webpage. Registrations are for individuals only; there will be no shared access for organisations. Each registration will have its own unique login details based upon a user's email address, which requires verification before access is granted.

What is the free "digital" NCC?

The ABCB's free NCC 'digital' service includes online access to the code from NCC 2016 onward. Printable PDF downloads are also available for all editions which allow for individuals to print all or part of the NCC volumes as required.

Can I purchase a hard copy of the NCC from the ABCB?

No. As of NCC 2015, the ABCB will no longer produce hard copy versions. Instead, users have the option of printing the complete NCC set or individual volumes from PDF files in A4 format. Printing has also been enabled within the online service. Alternatively, individuals can arrange for a copy to be printed through their local print/copy shop for personal use, utilising the downloadable PDF.

Can I get access to previous NCC editions for free?

Yes. All registered users have access to copies of past NCC, BCA and PCA editions. Up until NCC 2015 these are available as downloadable PDF documents whereas both PDF and online formats are available for the NCC 2016 edition.

Can I purchase a hard copy of NCC elsewhere?

Yes. A list of commercial outlets selling the hard copy NCC is detailed in the NCC section of this website under Commercial Providers.