Learning Style: |
Online module |
CPD hours: |
0.5 hrs |
Cost: |
Free event |
As of 1 July 2024, the Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 (NHI Act) superseded the Earthquake Commission Act 1993 (EQC Act). There is five training units that have been designed to support geotechnical and structural engineers after a natural hazard event. These units cover natural hazard insurance and best practice for assessments and reports under the NHI Act.
In this series, 5 training units have been designed for geotechnical and structural engineers.
The units have been designed for geotechnical and structural engineers who will be carrying out assessments following a natural hazard event.
This unit follows on from the 'Introduction to Natural Hazard Commission Toka Tū Ake and NHCover' training unit and looks at the role a structural engineer plays in a natural hazard damage claim.
Learning outcomes
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
- describe the history of Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC)
- describe the core functions of the NHC
- explain the purpose of the Natural Hazard Fund and Levy
- identify the amount of cover and excess
- identify the natural hazards covered by the NHI Act
- identify what is and isn't covered (high-level overview).
Intended audience
We suggest that geotechnical engineers complete training units 1-4 and structural engineers' complete units 1 and 5.
- Introduction to Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake and NHCover
- Understanding Residential Land
- Residential Land Geotechnical Assessment
- Writing the Geotechnical Report
- Assessing Natural Hazard Damage to Residential Buildings
Course format
This is a self-directed learning module that learners work through at their own pace. Content is presented through a mix of reading, and interactive activities to check your understanding.
Note
The new units on NHCover are relevant for claims for damage from a natural hazard event that first occurred on or after 1 July 2024.
Engineers working with claims lodged for events that happened before 1 July 2024 can still access the previous EQCover training under the Earthquake Commission Act 1993.
