Able Adjudication

The South Australian Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (the Act) commences in December 2011 and is very closely modelled on legislation currently operating in NSW, Qld, Victoria, ACT and Tasmania.

Able Adjudication is an authorised nominating authority (ANA) in NSW, ACT and QLD and is now authorised in South Australia as a nominating authority to appoint adjudicators to complete determinations under the South Australian Act.

This means we are seriously seeking expression of interest (EOI) from persons in South Australia who may wish to:

• Gain, on the ground practical knowledge in the operations of the Act for themselves, their companies, their clients or other associates;
• Become a registered adjudicator in South Australia

Initially we are seeking industry participants who wish to lodge EOI’s in the two courses we are currently offering:

1. Adjudication Essentials – An intensive one-day course for legal professionals, building professionals, project managers, contract administrators, decisions makers in small to medium construction industry companies who provide advice or make decisions on company obligations regarding payment or the assessment of work under the new legislation.
2. Adjudicator Training – An intensive accreditation course for potential Adjudicators under the legislation.  Able Adjudication is an approved adjudicator training organisation in QLD and the course will have a structure similar to the QLD Adjudicator training requirements but tailored specifically for the SA legislation.  This ensures consistency of training and successful completion may form the basis of further accreditation in other jurisdictions subject to further training. Note the successful passing of this course does not guarantee a position on any adjudicator panel but will provide the candidate with in depth knowledge on adjudicator methodology which may assist them to understand and provide advice on adjudication.

Potential courses and tentative course dates are listed below. There are class size restrictions and Able Adjudication has the sole discretion to activate or cancel a course which will be dependent on the number of EOI’s received by the EOI Due Date.

EOI’s can be made by return email to training@ableadjudication.com.au with contact details of those interested and all the course dates of interest for each person.  Please ensure responses are in before the respective EOI Due Date.  Activated courses will be confirmed at the latest 2 weeks prior to an Essentials course date and 4 weeks prior to the Adjudicator Training course dates.

South Australia EOI Courses

Notes

• Adjudicator Course Flyer and application form can be downloaded here
• Adjudication Essentials Course Flyer and application form can be downloaded here
• SoA = Statement of Attendance and Participation
• CoA = Certificate of Adjudication
• MA = 15% discount available for each additional person from the same company/organisation.   Cancellation fee of $165 (GST inclusive) applies after payment and within 7 days of the course date. Thereafter $330 (GST inclusive) cancellation fee applies.
• EE = 20% discount available to persons that previously attended and attained an SoA from an Able Adjudication Essentials Course OR 10% discount where full payment is received on or before the EOI date. Cancellation fee of $330 (incl GST) applies if cancellation occurs after payment and before 7 days prior to course date(s). Thereafter $660 (incl GST) cancellation fee is applicable.
• The Adjudicator Training Course is structured to include significant pre-course reading and material to be read and understood before attending the course;  two days of face-to-face training which will include theoretical and practical sessions focussed on attaining knowledge and skills essential for the conduct of Adjudication under the Act; and post-course practical Adjudicator Decision assignments with strict timeframes;
• The presentation of a Certificate of Adjudication will satisfy the core training elements required for accreditation as an adjudicator for Able Adjudication but does not guarantee an invitation onto Able Adjudication Adjudicator Panels since there are other conditions of engagement.  The certificate may also not be sufficient to fully satisfy accreditation requirements under legislative regulations or with other ANA’s which may have their own additional requirements;
• All courses include coffee, biscuits, lunch, comprehensive manual and some post course support.

TRAINER – Scott Pettersson

Scott Pettersson is an extremely experienced Adjudicator, ADR professional and trainer.  He was admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW in 1991 and is an engaging speaker with the ability to engage the audience in what could otherwise be a dry subject.  Scott has delivered training for State Governments in relation to Security of Payment legislation, delivered numerous adjudicator training courses and is the author of the successful Annotated legislation series dealing with the legislation in NSW and Queensland

Testimonials

“I have been fortunate enough to have attended a Security of Payment “Preparers Course” and “Adjudicator Training” course where Scott Pettersson has been the trainer.  I found Scott to be a very passionate, educated and informative trainer for Security of Payment.  Scott has a detailed knowledge of Security of Payment case law, and also has the ability to make the training entertaining.  Highly recommended.”

James Purcell,  Malibu Projects Pty Limited.

“When I was first sent on this course, I thought here we go, another boring day – how will I manage to stay awake this time.  However, Scott managed to surprise me!  He was an interesting presenter with a passion for the subject and managed to pass on that passion to me.  I gave him a 10 out of 5.”

Lee-Ann Taylor, Mr Scaffold Pty Ltd

“Scott is a gifted presenter with the ability to share his wealth of knowledge in a highly effective and humourous manner.”

Anne Brown, Partner Marriott Oliver Solicitors

“An essential course to be undertaken by any contracting organization.”

Steve Murphy, Consolidated Quality Projects Pty Ltd