Workshops

This hands on workshop for Builders, Owner Builders, Architects and Building Designers will give you practical experience in mixing and installing hemp as well as an opportunity to work with an experienced hemp builder. It is the practical component of our training and combined with the 3 x 2 hr zoom sessions covering the theory component in which detailing and optional methods and applications are discussed, this practical experience will complete your AHMC Hemp Construction training.

The main applications for hempcrete in Australia are in new residential construction and retrofitting to improve energy efficiency or acoustics. However use in commercial construction and restoration work (where the material excels because of its capacity to manage moisture well) will also be  covered briefly.  Critical design details will be discussed. 

These 3 x 2hr Zoom sessions being delivered by Klara Marosszeky the founder of Australian Hemp Masonry, who is a qualified Workplace trainer and assessor and cover the theory content of the AHM training. They are being offered on 3 consecutive Thursday evenings.

Please note you will also need to attend a practical day to have experience in mixing and installing to fully complete AHM Hemp Construction Training. We have a number of arrangements in place for delivering the hands on training component and we are organising practical training days in response to where enrolments are coming from.

The zoom sessions cover the following:

1. Brief history and where we’re up to in Australia (including with hemp production)
2. Hemp construction in Australia and the BCA
3. The various 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 hempcretes
6. Design detailing
7. Tools and options for formwork
8. Setting up formwork, installing electricals and plumbing
9. WH & S
10. Making mixes and installation guidelines
11. Installing feature walls
12. Techniques for managing curing
13. Options for external and internal finishing
14. Repairs and making changes.

Following completion of the theory training you will receive a Certifier’s Pack (e-resources including the reports, supporting information demonstrating BCA compliance and other useful information sheets).

Participants will also receive a Certificate on completion of the theory and the practical components. Builders, designers and architects who complete our training can use them to qualify for CPD points. Please let us know if this applies to you so we can supply the additional correspondence to demonstrate your eligibility for CPD points as needed.

Cost of Theory Training: $330 pp (incl gst)
Bookings are confirmed on receipt of payment. Once received we’ll issue a Tax Invoice.

Payments should be made to:
Australian Hemp Masonry Pty Ltd
BSB: 112 – 879
Acc: 422 430 393