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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Industrial buildings represent one of the fastest growing and most innovative sectors of the built environment and the demand for 5 and 6 Green Star rated projects is increasing as expectations of the sector are rapidly rising.
Aligning the objectives of stakeholders to ensure long-term sustainability, as well as achieving the desired ratings can be challenging.
In this masterclass we’ll examine shifts in demand, energy, materiality and ask what is best practice? Hear from speakers who are working on leading projects in industrial and learn strategies for achieving successful and sustainable outcomes across your projects and portfolios.
A combination of expert panels, practical case studies, and interactive discussion will allow you to understand the key issues and future proof your industrial design as we traverse the path to Net Zero.
In this session you will:
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Gain insight into how the unique factors such as EV fleets and automation are driving energy demands and examine the solutions of the future
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Be informed on the latest innovative materials to design out embodied carbon
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Discover how to create enduring value through the integration of nature and community into the design of industrial sites
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Take a deep dive into performance and tenant engagement
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Understand the best Green Star rating tool for your project and examine the most challenging credits
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Learn how to deliver more sustainable, high performance, future ready industrial sites
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Hear about experiences and lessons learned from our expert speakers
Join our experts:
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Brett Wilson, Head of Property, Port of Brisbane
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Emma McMahon, General Manager, Sustainability, Goodman
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Crystal Anson, Sustainability Advisor, Mainbrace Constructions
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Andrew Thai, National Sustainability Manager, Frasers
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Vute Sirivivatnanon, Research Director, Smartcrete
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Karl Welsch, Technical Officer, NABERS
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Ella Mudie, Market Engagement Lead, Green Building Council Australia
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Jim Ng, Technical Services & Initiatives Lead, Green Building Council Australia
- Anastasia Spiropoulos, Associate Director ESG, Barings
- James Pearson, Director – National Sustainability Manager, CBRE
- Heather Bone, Director ESG, Team Global Express
- David Hershan, Partner, Green Transition Co
- Iris Bua, Western Sydney Development Manager, Endeavour Energy
- David Collins, Director, Cundall
Update your knowledge and become a GSAP in the Buildings rating tool
Launched in October 2020, Green Star Building 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.
The Green Star foundations course is ideal for those wanting to get to grips with Green Star and its role in sustainability in the built environment.
If you are looking to work on more Green Star projects in the future, or looking as an organisation to keep up to date with the ever changing industry movements, this course will give you the insights you need.
Key topics explored in this course:
+ why it is critical to embed sustainability in the built environment
+ examining the business case for sustainability and benefits of choosing Green Star
+ overview of the Green Star rating tools
+ learn from a case study – tips on how they achieved a Green Star rating and lessons for success
Whether from a developer, architect, supplier or wider professional services, this course will arm you with a greater understanding of sustainability to share with your stakeholders and customers.
This course is also part of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program and the first step to gaining your Green Star Associate (GSA) or Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) qualification.
On completion of this course, you can attend any of our Green Star advanced courses, the second step toward gaining your GSA or GSAP qualification. Find out more about our CPD program and the steps to gain your Green Star qualification here.
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