New Developments training

Future-proof your skills by becoming an nbn™ trained New Developments supplier – designer or installer.

Stand out as an nbn™ trained supplier

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Fast-track reviews and approvals
Faster certification (Practical Completion Certificate – PCC) of installations and sample review of designs by nbn™ trained suppliers.*
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Avoid fees for design reviews and inspections
No fees for design reviews and pit and pipe inspections for developers when using an nbn™ trained supplier.
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Get noticed as an nbn™ trained supplier
Trained professionals and current business will appear on the nbn™ trained supplier list.
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Find a dedicated designer or installer for your new development from our list of nbn™ trained suppliers.

Become an nbn™ trained supplier

The nbn™ New Developments training program will help ensure new development designs and installations are built right first time and to the correct standards, fast-tracking the certification process and getting works underway sooner.

The program trains suppliers on the design and install standards of the nbn™ Multi Technology Mix (MTM). There are three modules available:

  • Pit and pipe design; 
  • MDU (Multi-Dwelling Units) pathway design; and 
  • Pit and pipe install.
For any questions or to enquire whether the nbn™ New Developments training program is right for you contact newdevstraining@nbnco.com.au.

How to complete the training

step one
Apply and pay.
To ensure that you and your business are eligible to take full advantage of the program’s benefits, apply and finalise your registration by making your payment in full. A flat training fee of $500 (including GST) covers the training of all three modules.
Read more about how to register
step two

Download and read the guidelines for your module.

Prepare yourself for the learning section and assessment requirements of each module. Download the guides which include all information needed to complete the training program. ADT tools are required for the design modules. You will need to accept the terms and conditions before download the ADT tools.
Download file
Pit and pipe design standards
NBN-COO-EDS-017
Download (PDF - 1.9 MB)
Download the SDU ADT Tool
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Pit and pipe installation guidelines
NBN-TE-CTO-194
Download (PDF - 1 MB)
Download file
MDU pathway design standards
NBN-TE-CTO-284
Download (PDF - 1.9 MB)
Download the MDU ADT Tool
step three
Complete the learning section and assessment.

Each program module has a learning section that takes approximately 20 minutes to complete, followed by a knowledge assessment at the end. The assessment is open-book comprising of approximately 50-60 questions, but is not timed – we recommend to allow yourself at least 1.5 hours to complete.

For the pit and pipe install module, you will also be required to sit an assessment in person. Once you have passed the online training, the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) will contact you directly, within a fortnight, to arrange a training time.

How to register

Registration for the training program must be done through the enAble™ portal. Download and follow the registration guide (for new or existing enAble™ participants).

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New Developments training program registration guide
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FAQs

We encourage all professionals who work on nbn™ New Developments to consider completing the training – this includes both SDU and MDU (Single-Dwelling and Multi-Dwelling Units):

  • Pit and Pipe designers or developers that are competent with AutoCAD and the nbn™ guidelines.
  • Pit and Pipe installers that are competent installing in accordance with nbn™ standards.
  • MDU pathway designers that are competent with AutoCAD and the nbn™ guidelines.

Upon successfully completing any of the New Developments training program you will become an nbn™ trained supplier in that field (Pit and Pipe designer, Pit and Pipe installer or MDU pathway designer), with the accompanying ‘nbn™ trained’ logo that you can use to promote your skills. You will also feature on the nbn™ trained supplier list and you can start benefiting from fast-tracked reviews and approvals – intended to launch in August 2019.

An 80% mark is required to pass the training assessments. You may re-sit the knowledge assessments up to four times. If you fail the training assessment after this, you will have to re-apply for the program – and pay the training fee again. Please note that the training fee is not refundable. The RTO will contact you directly to reschedule another assessment.

A flat training fee of $500 (including GST) covers the training of all three modules.

Once you have registered for the New Developments training, an invoice will be sent to the registered email address. If you have any enquiries, contact us via newdevstraining@nbnco.com.au.

Please note: Your registration is not complete until payment is made in full. You will not be eligible to be part of the nbn™ trained supplier list or have access to promotional material until you complete your registration.

Yes. You can pick up your training or assessment where you left off – please be aware that the system will timeout after 10 minutes of inactivity.
No. The New Developments training is nbn™ specific. Our training of individuals does not extend to training of the design or product itself, or to the company of which the individual is employed. It also does not reflect if an individual has the necessary industry qualifications.
No. In 2018, all design and works will be reviewed by nbn. In August 2019; designers are intended to be reviewed on their quality score; and installers will have the opportunity to self-audit.* nbn reserves the right to audit or review a supplier at any time.
* Self-certification and sample design review benefits are intended to come into effect as of August 2019.