NCC Tutor

NCC Tutor: NCC teaching resources for educators

NCC Tutor helps educators confidently teach the National Construction Code (NCC) using ABCB-developed, curriculum-aligned learning materials.

Designed for use in Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), Technical and Further Education institutions (TAFEs), and universities, NCC Tutor saves preparation time, supports consistent interpretation of the NCC and helps educators deliver technically accurate, up-to-date training.

If you already know NCC Tutor meets your needs, you can apply using the form below.

If you’d like more detail first, this page explains what’s included and how the resources are intended to be used.

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Who should use NCC Tutor?

NCC Tutor is for educators who are responsible for delivering structured, curriculum-aligned training that requires accurate interpretation of the NCC.

Building and construction

Plumbing

Architecture and design

Related fields

If you’re developing short courses or industry-based training, NCC CPD may be more suitable.

What’s included?

Presentations for educators

Curriculum-aligned teaching resources.

Each module includes:

PowerPoint slide decks mapped to Certificate IV and Diploma unites

Presenter notes and teaching guidance to support delivery

Mapping document showing alignment to units of competency

Attribution and usage guidance

Recorded lessons (also available separately)

Together, these resources help educators deliver consistent, technically accurate lessons across classroom, online and hybrid environments without needing to develop content from scratch.

Recorded lessons

Recorded lessons are publicly available video versions of the NCC Tutor modules.

Educators can use these for:

ready-to-go classroom content

additional study resources.

This allows educators to reinforce key concepts while maintaining control over lesson structure.

View recorded lessons on YouTube

Categories of learning

NCC Tutor modules are grouped to support both foundational understanding and practical application of the NCC.

Understanding: core modules explaining fundamental concepts about the NCC that are essential to understanding other modules.

Using: practical modules on how to use a particular volume to locate, interpret and apply different requirements.

Available modules

Title of NCC Tutor module	Brief description
Understanding the NCC	Discover the purpose, structure and contents of the NCC, including how it's organised and maintained.
Understanding the performance-based code	Discover the performance-based NCC and its compliance requirements, Performance Requirements, DTS Solutions, Performance Solutions, and Assessment Methods.
Using NCC Volume One	How to use NCC Volume One to locate and interpret information regarding Performance Requirements and compliance solutions for Class 2-9 buildings, as well as certain Class 1 and Class 10 structures.
Using NCC Volume Two	Using NCC Volume Two to locate and understand information regarding Performance Requirements and compliance solutions for Class 1 and Class 10 buildings.
Using NCC Volume Three	Using Volume Three of the NCC to find and understand Performance Requirements and compliance solutions for plumbing and drainage in all building classes.
Understanding building classifications	Building classifications are crucial for accurately applying the NCC. There are 10 building classifications used across all Volumes.
Understanding energy efficiency in the NCC	Understand energy efficiency basics and how the NCC manages it across the Volumes, including essential concepts and terminology.
Using the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume One	Learn how to apply the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume One for apartments, hotels, and commercial buildings. This includes Performance Requirements, compliance solutions, DTS Provisions, and Assessment Methods.
Using the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two	Learn how to apply the energy efficiency provisions in NCC Volume Two for houses. This includes Performance Requirements, compliance solutions, DTS Provisions, and Assessment Methods.
Using the accessibility provisions in NCC Volume One	Explore the NCC provisions on access, including for people with disability, in Volume One.
Understanding fire safety in the NCC	Learn the fundamentals of fire safety in buildings, including fire safety terminology and the aims of the fire safety provisions in the NCC.
Using the fire safety provisions in NCC Volume One	Outlines specific fire safety measures in NCC Volume One, including details on the Fire Safety Verification Method.
Using the fire safety provisions in NCC Volume Two	Specifies fire safety measures in NCC Volume Two, detailing Performance Requirements, DTS Provisions, Assessment Methods, and Verification Methods.
Understanding WaterMark	Discover the purpose and operation of the WaterMark Certification Scheme for plumbing and drainage products, including what needs certification and how to identify certified products.

How do I get access?

Access to NCC Tutor is managed to ensure resources are used appropriately in formal education settings.

Fill out the online form below with your details and organisation type.

We will respond to your request within 10 business days and may reach out if additional details are needed. You will receive your personal access link, along with presentations and mapping documents, by email.

Request NCC Tutor access

Using the material

NCC Tutor resources are made available for educators affiliated with RTOs, TAFEs, and universities. Preserving the integrity of these materials is essential for ensuring a consistent understanding of the NCC throughout the education sector. When utilising these resources, educators must include the following attribution statement: © Commonwealth of Australia and the States and Territories of Australia, published by the Australian Building Codes Board.

FAQ

What is the difference between NCC Tutor and NCC CPD?

NCC Tutor is designed for formal education delivery. It supports educators in RTOs, TAFEs and universities delivering structured, curriculum-aligned training.

NCC CPD supports industry-based professional development. It provides short, modular, adaptable learning resources that CPD providers, industry bodies and employers can use to support existing CPD activities.

Who is NCC Tutor for?

NCC Tutor is available to educators and organisations delivering formal education and training, including RTOs, TAFEs and universities.

Do I need to be an approved training provider to use NCC Tutor?

Yes. NCC Tutor is intended for use in formal education settings. Access is available to organisations and educators delivering recognised vocational or higher education.

How do I get access to NCC Tutor?

To get access to NCC Tutor, complete the request form below with your personal details and organisation type. We’ll review your request and may contact you if we need more information. Once approved, you’ll receive an email with your personal access link to the NCC Tutor presentations and mapping documents.

Are NCC Tutor resources accredited?

NCC Tutor resources are not standalone accredited courses. They are technically accurate educational materials designed to support delivery of accredited or curriculum-aligned training programs.

The resource Which Tutor do I use? lists units of competency and the appropriate NCC Tutor module.

Can I adapt or customise the presentation slides?

No. NCC Tutor presentations are tailored to specific units of competency, combining slide content with facilitator notes for comprehensive learning. Educators can share relevant professional insights, but it's advised not to alter presentation slides to maintain their technical accuracy.

Can I use NCC Tutor resources for online or hybrid delivery?

Yes. NCC Tutor resources are designed to support delivery in classroom, online and hybrid learning environments. Educators can use the presentations, guidance and recorded lessons in ways that best suit their teaching model.

Do students get access to NCC Tutor?

No. NCC Tutor presentations and facilitator notes are an educator-only resource. Access links are provided for individual educators and should not be shared with students or learners.

Students can access the recorded NCC Tutor resources available from our YouTube channel .

How do the recorded lessons relate to the educator resources?

Recorded lessons are publicly available video versions of selected NCC Tutor modules. They can be used as ready-to-go classroom content or as additional study resources. These recorded lessons are not designed to replace educatorled delivery

No. Your link is for your personal use only. Please direct colleagues to register via the ABCB website.

How often are NCC Tutor resources updated?

NCC Tutor resources are reviewed and updated to reflect changes to the NCC and related guidance.

Will you contact me for feedback or updates?

We may email a short follow-up survey about the materials. You can also opt-in to receive occasional updates about new releases.

Who can I contact for support?

If you have questions or need support, email education@treasury.gov.au.

Ready to get started?

Support your teaching with authoritative, curriculum‑aligned NCC resources developed by the Australian Building Codes Board.

If you deliver formal education through an RTO, TAFE or university, you can request access to NCC Tutor resources using the form below. Access is free for eligible educators.

The form collects basic details to confirm eligibility and ensure NCC Tutor resources are provided to the right users.

What happens next

Once you submit the form:

We’ll review your request within 10 business days

You may be contacted if we need more information

If approved, you’ll receive a personal access link by email.

This form is for educators requesting access to NCC Tutor teaching resources.