Learning Style: |
Online module |
CPD hours: |
0.75 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As of 1 July 2024, the Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 (NHI Act) superseded the Earthquake Commission Act 1993 (EQC Act).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.
In this training unit we will explore the Natural Hazards Insurance Act 2023 (NHI Act) and the natural hazards insurance cover (NHCover) it provides.
In this unit, we will explore residential land and what the NHI Act covers. We will consider appurtenant structures and why they are important when identifying the insured residential land. We will also review bridges, culverts and retaining walls alongside the conditions they must meet to be covered by NHCover.
Learning outcomes
After completing this unit, you will be able to:
- identify the insured persons land
- explain the importance of correctly identifying appurtenant structures and how they affect land cover.
- describe what bridges and culverts are and what requirements they must meet to be covered by NHCover.
- describe what retaining walls are and what requirements they must meet to be covered by the NHI Act.
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.
Course completion
A quiz is included at the end of the module which you will need to pass, you'll need to achieve 75% or more in the quiz.
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.
