Learning Style: |
Online module |
CPD hours: |
45 Minutes |
Cost: |
Free event |
In this unit, we will examine residential land and what the EQC 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 EQCover.
Te Ao Rangahau Engineering New Zealand hosts this unit on behalf of Toka Tū Ake The Earthquake Commission, who developed the unit content. This unit is the second in a series of five units designed to be completed in order, providing information and guidance to support Geotechnical specialists when assessing an EQC claim for an EQC Assessor. If you have not completed the previous unit in the series it is recommended that you do so prior to commencing this unit.
In this unit, we will examine residential land and what the EQC 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 EQCover.
Learning outcomes
After completing this unit, the learner will be able to:
- Define insured residential land and describe what a land holding is.
- Explain the importance of correctly identifying appurtenant structures and how they affect the amount of land cover.
- Describe what bridges and culverts are and the conditions these must meet to be covered by EQCover.
- Describe what retaining walls are and the conditions they must meet to be covered by the EQC Act.
Intended audience
This module is designed for all engineers wanting to begin or refresh their learning journey on this topic. It is also suitable for those whose work relates to or supports the engineering field.
