Hemp Construction Online Theory Workshop_27th March, 3rd and 10th April

. Event Details

The first component of the AHM Hemp Construction training package is our hemp construction theory workshop.

This theory workshop is delivered over 3 x 2 hr evening zoom sessions by Klara Marosszeky, founder of Australian hemp masonry. Klara is a certified workplace trainer and assessor.

The Zoom sessions cover the following:

1. The history of Hemp construction and where we’re up to in Australia (including with hemp production and processing)
2. Hemp construction and the Building Code of Australia
3. Applications in new residential and commercial building, as well as in retrofitting
4. The material’s performance characteristics
5. Where you can and can’t use hempcrete
6. Design detailing
7. Tools, options for formwork and formwork set up
8. WH & S
9. Making mixes and installation guidelines
10.Techniques for managing curing
11. Optional external and internal finishes
12. Repairs and making changes.

Following the training you will receive a Certificate, a Certifier’s Pack (including the reports and supporting information needed for hemp homes and commercial buildings to be approved by a Certifier or Surveyor) and other information to support you in your project.

Builders, Architects and Building Designers who complete the training are eligible for CPD points. Please let us know if this is relevant to you.