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Commissioning and tuning are some of the most important, and often overlooked, elements in delivering high-performing, sustainable buildings.

While commissioning is often viewed as a final project milestone focused on testing and handover, effective commissioning begins much earlier. When embedded throughout design, construction and project delivery, and complemented by ongoing tuning, it helps ensure buildings perform as intended, reduces operational risks, supports better occupant outcomes, and protects the long-term value of sustainable investments.

This Green Star course explores how commissioning and tuning can be used as strategic tools to improve project outcomes and support Green Star certification. Despite significant advances in sustainable building delivery, verification, handover and early operations remain stages where actual performance can vary considerably. Effective commissioning and tuning help bridge this gap, ensuring buildings continue to operate as intended after occupancy. 
 

What you will learn:  

• Understand the role of commissioning and tuning across the project lifecycle.

• Explore how commissioning and tuning support Green Star certification and improved building performance.

• Learn how performance verification, metering, benchmarking and tuning can improve accountability, reduce performance gaps at verification and handover, and strengthen project outcomes.

• Gain practical insights from a successful Green Star case study. 

Speakers:  

• Jeremy Mansfield, Founder/Director, Mansfield Advisory

• Conor Rawlins, Senior Engineer, Full Circle Design Services

• Anna Davis, Senior Manager Green Star Technical Delivery, Green Building Council of Australia

   

Ideal for: 
This course is designed for sustainability professionals and project teams involved in delivering or supporting Green Star certified projects, including Green Star Accredited Professionals, consultants, engineers, developers, contractors and asset owners.

Developed for those who work on a Green Star Fitouts v1 project on site – whether a contractor, subcontractor and part of the wider project team. This course has been developed to help your business prepare for compliance, increase your knowledge on how to manage your risk from the tendering stage through to how you can review data sheets and manage the documentation for compliance.

We will be exploring the contractor-centric credits and take a deep dive into the materials credits, such as Responsible Finishes and Joinery, Partitions, Fixtures and Equipment as well as the Low Toxin Materials credits. You’ll learn how construction materials must be vetted for compliance against VOC and Formaldehyde content as well as the responsible products framework that offers points for materials with higher consideration to environmental sustainability. Take away essential information to improve your processes, making them more efficient and effective.

Key areas of learning include:
•    the what and how of Green Star – and how you contribute to a project
•    what are the tools for the most effective approach to Green Star
•    understanding Green Star requirements from start to finish
•    the materials-related credits and how you demonstrate compliance
•    hints and tips from past projects and how to ensure the best assessment outcome

Places are limited.

This new course is designed to provide critical insights into how to get the most from the LCA process.  It will enable participants to learn how to evaluate an LCA, examine why and when you should use one and ultimately help project and wider work.  We will explore LCAs specifically in relation to Green Star and how to use a reference case to inform design decisions.  
 

Key areas of learning include:
•    LCA in Green Star
•    The what and why of LCA
•    Inclusions and metrics
•    LCAs at different stages of a project
•    Using a reference case
•    LCA data and software use
•    What makes a good LCA

Bring your questions and learn from the deep expertise of our facilitators Nicole and Emily.
•    Please note this course does not include detailed instruction of how to do an LCA

This short course is designed for property and sustainability professionals who want a clearer, more practical understanding of what makes a good offset, how to procure them with confidence, and how carbon offsets fit within the context of Green Star. It will explain why the Green Building Council of Australia accepts offsets in specific circumstances, where they sit within Green Star, and why they are considered part of a broader decarbonisation strategy rather than a substitute for direct emissions reduction.
The session is designed to help participants answer these key practical questions: how do I recognise a credible offset, what should I look for in a scheme or supplier, and how do I buy with confidence in a market that can feel complex and contested?. 
The session will guide participants in understanding how to assess quality and procure that choice confidently.

What you will learn:  

• Understand why offsets are accepted within defined Green Star contexts and how they support broader decarbonisation strategies

• Identify the characteristics of a credible offset and the key criteria to consider when comparing schemes and suppliers

• Recognise the practical steps involved in offset procurement, including common questions, challenges and decision points

• Assess how quality, intent and procurement approach influence credibility and perceived reputational risk

• Build confidence in communicating offset decisions to internal and external stakeholders
   

Who’s it for: 

This course is targeted to professionals involved in sustainability, property, development, procurement, ESG, facilities management, and project delivery who need to understand how offsets can be used responsibly within a credible decarbonisation strategy. It is particularly relevant for those working on Green Star projects or organisational sustainability commitments who want practical guidance on assessing offset quality, engaging suppliers, and communicating offset decisions with confidence.

Our Speakers:

• Taryn Cornell, Senior Manager, Strategy & Development, Green Building Council of Australia

• Bruce Precious, Director, Six Capitals Consulting

• Nick Baker, Manager, Carbon Investments, Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM)

• Paul Dettman, Founder and Director, Cassina Environmental

• Sid Larwill, Director, Vegetation Link
   

This course equips industry professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to apply the Green Star Fitouts rating tool and support successful certification outcomes.
 

Replaced every 5–7 years, interiors are one of the most frequently changed and least examined parts of a building. Each cycle shapes carbon, waste, health, cost and brand outcomes — often unseen, yet repeated again and again. For a long time, these impacts sat outside the spotlight. But as expectations rise around circularity, climate performance and healthier interiors, these once-hidden impacts can no longer be overlooked.

Green Star Fitouts provides a practical way forward.
 

In this course participants will explore:
•    best practice sustainability initiatives for fitouts
•    the structure and requirements of the rating tool
•    the Green Star certification process from registration to certification
•    the role and value of a Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP)
•    applying Green Star Fitouts in practice

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1.    Understand the structure, terminology, and key requirements of the Green Star Fitouts rating tool
2.    Navigate the Green Star certification process, including the registration, submission, and certification stages
3.    Apply Green Star requirements across project phases, using a fitout project example
4.    Respond effectively to technical requirements, including the use of guidance materials and technical support
5.    Support project teams in developing a Green Star certification strategy, including timelines and responsibilities
 

Who it’s for
Professionals involved in fitout delivery across sectors including offices, retail, hospitality and education, such as:
•    Sustainability consultants
•    In-house sustainability professionals
•    Designers
•    Project managers

Why it matters professionally
As Australia’s fitout sector evolves, the new Green Star Fitouts rating tool sets a clear benchmark for sustainable interiors.
 

This course enables professionals to:
•    build expertise in applying the new tool
•    strengthen their role in delivering certified projects
•    achieve Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) status

*Please note, capacity is capped so we can deliver a collaborative course with opportunities for discussion throughout.

Accreditation pathway

It is essential to complete the Green Star foundations course prior to attending any advanced training courses. 
This advanced course is the next step to becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional. Find out more about our accreditation pathway here. 

FAQs
Do I have to complete the Green Star Fitouts advanced training? 
If you are planning to work on a Green Star Fitouts project, we strongly recommend that you become accredited in the Green Star Fitouts rating tool to be better equipped in leading and working on Green Star Fitouts projects.
How is Green Star – Interiors different from Green Star Fitouts advanced training? 
Green Star Fitouts is a significant overhaul of our interiors rating tool. There are new categories, minimum expectations, credits and more. Our updated Green Star advanced training reflects these changes.
I am targeting the Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit for a Green Star Fitouts project. Do I need to also become accredited in the Fitouts tool if I am already accredited under the Green Star – Interiors tool? 
Yes, you will be required to complete both the Green Star Fitouts advanced course followed by the GSAP Fitouts exam in order to meet the criteria.
When must new projects register under Green Star Fitouts? 

From 1 October 2026, all new fitout projects seeking certification must register under Green Star Fitouts. Projects can register from 18 March 2026. During the transition period, new projects can register under either Green Star – Interiors or Green Star Fitouts. Green Star – Interiors will remain available for new registrations until end of September 2026.