Rethink Ownership. Redefine Fitouts.
The way we design, deliver, and manage commercial spaces is quickly evolving. Products as a Service (PaaS) is emerging as a flexible, circular alternative to traditional procurement – shifting the focus from ownership to access.
Join us for a dynamic session exploring how modular furniture, lighting, and technology delivered as a service can provide adaptable solutions that evolve with changing needs – while addressing major environmental challenges like resource depletion and waste
What You’ll Learn
– Understand the core value of PaaS and its relevance to Green Star certification
– Explore how PaaS supports circular economy principles and ESG performance
– Discover real-world case studies showcasing successful PaaS fitouts
– Gain practical tips on choosing and assessing the right PaaS providers for long-term success
Featured Speakers
– Sasha Titchkosky – Co-Founder, Koskela
– Gabrielle Pavicic – Green Star Program Lead, Green Building Council of Australia
+ more speakers to be announced
Stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a designer, project manager, or sustainability lead, this is your opportunity to gain the latest thinking on smart, service-based fitout strategies.
Launched in February 2025, Green Star Communities v2 is a comprehensive rating tool designed to guide the planning, design and delivery of master planned precincts and communities. It responds to the evolving needs of the built environment by promoting healthy, resilient and thriving places for people to live, work, learn and connect.
This course is a must-have for professionals planning to use this new version of the rating tool. By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects seeking recognition of sustainability outcomes through Green Star.
We will explore the most significant credits and share practical guidance for using the rating tool.
This course will cover:
– the category framework
– credit structure and scoring mechanism
– minimum expectations
– the annual assessment cycle
– significant credits
– tips from assessors
What’s included in the course:
– online learning modules
– an expert-led online live session
– Green Star Communities v2 submission guidelines
– enrolment into the CPD program
– access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
*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 rating tool training courses.
This advanced course is the next step to becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional in the Green Star Communities v2 rating tool. Find out more about our accreditation pathway here.
As we continue to navigate the risks in our environment, the need for effective resilience and preparedness strategies is critical. How can practitioners foster a culture that recognises the value of early resilience planning? And how do we tackle and overcome vulnerabilities now to minimise disruption in the future?
This in-depth masterclass will explore the challenges presented by climate, operational and community changes and the opportunities to mitigate them. Join us to hear from our experts who have first-hand experience to address the common pain points that arise when preparing for the future.
Key issues to address include:
+ Understanding the critical need for stakeholder engagement at the planning stage and best practice for implementation
This course is aligned to the Green Star legacy rating tools such as Design and As Built, Interiors, Custom and Railway.
With over 500 projects registered with the GBCA under the legacy rating tools still to be certified, we have brought this course back to re-educate all your head contractors, subcontractors and members of the wider project team, to increase your knowledge on Green Star and better understand how to deliver contractual requirements. Crucially, this course covers materials and products credit compliance which rely heavily on correct specification and proof of purchase information. We will explore the materials-related credits in-depth and discuss your role in ensuring compliance. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing how to comply with VOCs and formaldehyde limits, responsible steel, sustainable timber and best-practice PVC. Take away essential information to improve your processes, making them more efficient and effective and greatly minimising your risk of non-compliance.
Key areas of learning include:
• understanding Green Star requirements especially in delivery
• the materials-related credits and how you review documentation for compliance
• examining the main materials involved – VOCs, formaldehyde, PVC, timber, concrete, and steel
• hints and tips from past projects and what assessors will accept
Please note we have a contractors course on Green Star Buildings coming up on 26 August – See here for further details and to book.
Update your knowledge and become a GSAP in the Buildings rating tool
Launched in October 2020, Green Star Buildings is designed for new buildings and major refurbishments. It responds to the critical issues of the next decade by pushing industry to deliver highly-efficient buildings, fully powered by renewables.
This course has been created specifically for those already qualified as Green Star Accredited Professionals (GSAPs) in the Design and As Built rating tool, who wish to now update their knowledge and gain GSAP status for the Buildings rating tool. It is a shorter version of our Advanced course to prepare for the required Green Star Buildings GSAP exam, in recognition of the knowledge current GSAPs already have. By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects under this new tool and give greater advice to stakeholders and clients alike.
This course will cover:
• the category framework
• the minimum expectations
• credit structure and scoring mechanism
• challenging credits
• Climate Positive pathway
• changes to certification
• calculator and Green Star online
• key difference between Design and As Built and Buildings ratings tool
• tips from assessors and practical guidance
What’s included in the course:
• an expert-led online live session
• Green Star Buildings submission guidelines
• access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
Pre requisites
To enrol in this course you must be a current Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) in the Design and As Built rating tool.
If you have any questions regarding eligibility please contact education@gbca.org.au.
Note– further to the FAQ 422 on GSAP status, to claim Green Star Accredited Professional criteria under the Industry Development credit from Green Star Buildings, accreditation must be shown for Green Star Buildings GSAP status.
Until 1st July 2025, you can continue to use Green Star – Design & As Built GSAP status for the Industry Development credit from Green Star Buildings.
If you become a GSAP for Green Star Buildings, that status can be applied retrospectively to cover projects 18 months prior to GSAP status being achieved.
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
Air tightness is now a minimum expectation under Green Star Buildings to drive better building practices and performance outcomes.
Join our experts to take a deep dive into the credits, as well as examining successful projects and real results across design, testing and performance.
We’ll cover key learning areas including:
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Understanding the minimum expectations for air tightness in Green Star Buildings
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Navigating the submission documentation process
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Best practice and potential pitfalls in testing and performance
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Understanding the value of early design review
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How to find construction solutions when you have an imperfect design
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Comparing air tightness results across projects
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Considerations to engaging key stakeholders and how to implement critical checkpoints
Developed for those who work on a Green Star Buildings 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 Structure, Envelope, Systems and Finishes as well as the Exposure to Toxins 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:
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the what and how of Green Star – and how you contribute to a project
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what are the tools for the most effective approach to Green Star
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understanding Green Star requirements from start to finish
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the materials-related credits and how you demonstrate compliance
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hints and tips from past projects and how to ensure the best assessment outcome
Places are limited.
Developed for those who work on a Green Star Buildings 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 Structure, Envelope, Systems and Finishes as well as the Exposure to Toxins 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:
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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.
Become an expert in the Green Star Buildings rating tool.
Launched in October 2020, Green Star Buildings is designed for new buildings and major refurbishments. It responds to the critical issues of the next decade by pushing industry to deliver high-efficient buildings, fully powered by renewables.
This course is a must-have for professionals currently using this tool or planning to use it in the near future. By completing this training, you will be positioned to confidently deliver projects under this new tool.
We will explore the most challenging credits and share practical guidance.
This course will cover:
- the category framework
- the minimum expectations
- credit structure and scoring mechanism
- challenging credits
- net zero carbon pathway
- changes to certification
- tips from asessors
What’s included in the course:
- online learning modules
- an expert-led online live session
- Green Star Buildings submission guidelines
- enrolment into the CPD program
- access to the online Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) exam
*Please note, capacity is capped so we can deliver a collaborative course with opportunities for discussion throughout.
Accreditation pathway
FAQs
Do I have to complete the Green Star Buildings: advanced training?
If you are planning to work on a Green Star Buildings project, we strongly recommend that you become accredited in the Green Star Buildings rating tool to be better equipped in leading and working on Green Star Buildings projects.
How is Green Star – Design & As Built different from Green Star Buildings advanced training?
Green Star Buildings is our biggest overhaul of our 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 Buildings project. Do I need to also become accredited in the Buildings tool if I am already accredited under the Design & As Built tool?
Yes, you will be required to complete both the Green Star Buildings advanced course followed by the GSAP Buildings exam in order to meet the criteria.