This course provides a practical introduction to waterproofing systems, covering membrane installation steps, sheet and liquid membrane types, key design factors, building and area types, area geometry and joints, substrate material considerations, services and penetrations, adjoining elements, substrate finishes, and Australian waterproofing codes and standards.
It helps construction teams understand how waterproofing systems are selected, detailed, installed, and coordinated with surrounding elements to reduce defects, improve compliance, and support long-term building performance.
This course is tailored for main contractors, builders, and their teams to effectively manage, coordinate, and supervise waterproofing works. It provides essential foundational knowledge, serving as a starting point before progressing to more advanced waterproofing courses.
The Introduction to Waterproofing Systems course was developed with insights and feedback from a team of respected industry professionals.
Ron from Waterproofing Compliance, Michael from Enviro Systems, Andrew from Lendlease, Steve from ADCO Constructions and also Sam from Enviro Systems, Daniel & Renee from the DanRae group, Felicity from Lendlease and last but not least, Patrick from Construction Quality Australia (CQA) who contributed the most during the development of the course. Patrick’s extensive experience in defect management—particularly in waterproofing and weatherproofing defect prevention and rectification—helped ensure that all critical aspects of waterproofing works were thoroughly covered, including design, preparation, and installation stages.