COURSE OVERVIEW:

Welcome to the Operational Planning & Coordination for Waterproofing Projects course. This program has been designed to provide you with the operational planning knowledge required to coordinate, schedule, and execute waterproofing works across a range of construction projects.

Operational planning bridges the gap between strategic objectives and on-site delivery, ensuring that waterproofing systems are installed correctly, safely, and in alignment with project timelines and regulatory obligations. Participants will learn how to integrate waterproofing tasks into broader construction schedules while managing resources, sequencing, quality assurance, and on-site logistics.

The course begins by defining the purpose and scope of operational planning specifically in waterproofing projects. You will examine the distinctions between high-level strategic planning and day-to-day operational execution and understand the roles played by supervisors, installers, quality inspectors, and site coordinators in ensuring delivery of compliant and functional waterproofing outcomes.

Effective planning begins with a clear understanding of the scope of work. This section explores how to interpret project documentation such as waterproofing schedules, specifications, and system drawings. Participants will learn how to identify the extent of works, installation methods, and sequencing requirements, including where staged application or unique detailing is required.

Regulatory compliance is fundamental to operational success. This section introduces the relevant waterproofing standards—AS 3740 for internal wet areas, AS 4654 for external areas, and AS 4858 for membrane performance—alongside provisions of the National Construction Code (NCC). Participants will also learn how to ensure product approvals, licensing requirements, and procedural compliance across the project lifecycle.

A thorough assessment of site conditions is essential for accurate planning. This section outlines how to review access constraints, elevation changes, and substrate readiness, while accounting for limitations posed by structure, weather, or concurrent construction activity. Considerations for equipment staging, scaffolding placement, and environmental exposure will also be explored.

The ability to create an operational work program is a key skill for coordinators. This section explains how to construct a works schedule that aligns with broader project milestones, logically sequences tasks, incorporates drying and curing times, and ensures time allowances for inspections, quality assurance, and approvals.

Resource planning ensures sufficient labour and materials are available at each stage. This section covers how to estimate personnel requirements based on complexity, assign team roles and responsibilities, and coordinate equipment and plant allocation in line with delivery timelines and work area readiness.

Successful waterproofing relies on tight coordination with other trades. This section details how to manage interdependencies with formwork, concrete, tiling, cladding, and roofing activities, and how to communicate timing and substrate readiness to avoid membrane damage or redundant work.

Procurement planning underpins smooth site operations. This section explores how to forecast material needs, arrange timely delivery, and manage safe on-site storage of membranes, primers, and accessories. Emphasis is placed on verifying batch numbers, shelf life, and material compatibility to prevent product failures.

Workforce briefings and pre-start meetings establish daily clarity and safety. This section focuses on briefing crews on work objectives, potential risks, application methods, and safety requirements using Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and job safety analyses to reinforce compliance and operational control.

To uphold installation integrity, quality assurance processes must be embedded in the work program. This section explains how to prepare inspection and test plans (ITPs), establish hold points, and conduct staged inspections to verify substrate suitability, membrane coverage, and system integrity throughout the job.

Time management is critical in high-pressure construction environments. This section provides tools for tracking progress, making real-time schedule adjustments, monitoring daily output, and identifying resourcing solutions to recover from weather delays or access constraints.

Environmental and weather conditions are central to waterproofing planning. This section teaches how to assess forecast risks, protect applied membranes from adverse conditions, and manage runoff, waste, and environmental controls in line with local regulations and project expectations.

Workplace safety must be maintained across all waterproofing activities. This section explores the specific WHS risks associated with membrane application, torch-on systems, solvent use, heights, and confined spaces, as well as the use of PPE and safety systems to mitigate hazards.

Variations and unforeseen conditions are an inevitable part of site work. This section explains how to respond to design changes or site surprises by re-planning activities, pricing variations accurately, and documenting impacts on scope, resources, and deadlines to maintain transparency and contractual compliance.

Comprehensive documentation supports both quality assurance and contractual deliverables. This section addresses the importance of maintaining daily diaries, progress records, photographic evidence, and traceability documentation for warranties, inspections, and stakeholder reporting.

Regular coordination meetings ensure alignment and resolve scheduling issues. This section outlines how to participate in progress reviews, update Gantt charts, communicate delays, and resolve logistical or sequencing conflicts with site managers and other trade teams.

Managing defects is part of operational control. This section provides guidance on identifying, documenting, and addressing defects or quality failures, including how to plan rework, adjust sequencing, and prevent recurrence through procedural improvements or staff training.

Finally, the course concludes with post-completion planning. This includes how to conduct final inspections, testing such as flood tests, and stakeholder sign-offs. Participants will also learn to compile handover documentation, warranties, and maintenance records, and conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future operational planning.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the practical skills, planning tools, and coordination strategies needed to successfully oversee waterproofing operations, integrate them into construction timelines, and deliver compliant, efficient, and high-quality outcomes on every project.

Each section is complemented with examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:

1. Introduction to Operational Planning in Waterproofing Projects

• Purpose and scope of operational planning in waterproofing
• Differences between strategic planning and operational execution
• Key roles involved in operational planning and delivery

2. Reviewing Project Scope and Waterproofing Requirements

• Analysing waterproofing schedules, drawings, and specifications
• Confirming work locations, system types, and installation methods
• Identifying areas requiring staged application or specialised detailing

3. Understanding Applicable Standards and Regulatory Compliance

• AS 3740 (Internal Wet Areas), AS 4654 (External Waterproofing), and AS 4858
• Waterproofing provisions in the National Construction Code (NCC)
• Ensuring systems and procedures meet statutory and contractual requirements

4. Assessing Site Conditions and Constraints

• Reviewing site access, substrate conditions, and elevation changes
• Identifying limitations due to structure, weather, or concurrent trades
• Accounting for material staging, equipment movement, and scaffolding

5. Developing an Operational Work Program

• Creating a detailed works schedule aligned with overall project milestones
• Sequencing internal and external waterproofing tasks logically
• Incorporating drying/curing times, inspections, and testing phases

6. Resource Planning and Allocation

• Estimating labour requirements based on scope and complexity
• Assigning roles for installers, supervisors, and support teams
• Coordinating equipment, plant, and material resources per stage

7. Coordinating with Other Trades and Construction Stages

• Identifying interdependencies with concrete, tiling, roofing, and cladding works
• Ensuring substrates are prepared and access is available
• Preventing rework and damage due to uncoordinated sequencing

8. Procurement and Material Planning

• Ordering waterproofing membranes, primers, accessories, and tools
• Coordinating delivery times with site readiness and storage availability
• Confirming material compatibility and batch tracking

9. Workforce Briefings and Pre-Start Meetings

• Communicating daily objectives, risks, and methods to crews
• Reviewing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and job safety analyses
• Allocating tasks and confirming responsibilities clearly

10. Implementing Quality Assurance Procedures

• Establishing quality checkpoints throughout the installation process
• Preparing inspection and test plans (ITPs)
• Ensuring hold points are observed for key stages such as substrate approval

11. Time Management and Performance Monitoring

• Tracking progress against planned timelines
• Adjusting resourcing to recover delays or meet critical deadlines
• Recording and reviewing daily work output

12. Managing Environmental and Weather Factors

• Reviewing forecast conditions and adapting plans accordingly
• Protecting applied membranes from rain, wind, and temperature extremes
• Managing runoff, site drainage, and environmental containment

13. Site Safety and Compliance Oversight

• Monitoring site-specific WHS risks related to waterproofing activities
• Ensuring PPE use and safe application of materials
• Managing risks related to working at heights, confined spaces, or roof zones

14. Handling Variations and Unforeseen Site Conditions

• Identifying design or substrate changes requiring re-planning
• Communicating and pricing approved variations
• Recording impacts on timeline, scope, and resources

15. Documentation and Reporting Requirements

• Maintaining records of site inspections, daily diaries, and photos
• Reporting progress, incidents, and material use to project stakeholders
• Ensuring traceability for warranties, test results, and compliance statements

16. Conducting Coordination Meetings and Progress Reviews

• Attending site meetings and coordinating waterproofing works
• Updating Gantt charts and communicating changes to site teams
• Resolving access, sequencing, and delivery conflicts proactively

17. Managing Defects, Rework, and Quality Control Failures

• Identifying and documenting workmanship or product failures
• Re-sequencing tasks to accommodate defect rectification
• Preventing recurrence through procedural or training adjustments

18. Post-Completion Handover and Project Review

• Final inspections, testing
• Compiling warranties, maintenance guides, and as-built records
• Reviewing team performance and capturing lessons learned

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

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ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.