Invitation for 2nd Capsule course on NBC 2016 – Accessibility in Buildings and Built Environment to held during 29-30 Nov 2023 at NITS Noida

Dear Ally enthusiasts,

Please recall our earlier post inviting you for an in-person two day capsule course on "National Building Code 2016 - Accessibility in Buildings & Built Environment" held on 24-25 July 2023 at NITS Noida, India. The course was well received in July and there were a number of requests to hold it again. 

We are happy to share that the 2nd course of this series is now being scheduled during 29 - 30 November 2023 that you can advantage of.  We strongly recommend this course to professionals and practitioners in the field of built environment accessibility working on inclusion of diverse users needs in buildings.

Below is the write up containing essential information about the course:

Capsule Course on NBC 2016 – Accessibility in Buildings and Built Environment 

In order to enable the professionals and officials involved in land development and building construction to contribute towards effectively meeting the targets of Accessible India Campaign and requirements laid down in Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017, one of these modules of NBC 2016 has been designed to cover the subject of  'Accessibility in Buildings and Built Environment' . 

The second of the series, this two-day Capsule Course on National Building Code of India 2016 - Accessibility in Buildings and Built Environment is scheduled to be held on 29-30 Nov 2023 at National Institute of Training for Standardization (NITS), Noida, the state-of-the art training arm of BIS.  

CABE Foundation is once again happy to contribute to this capsule course along with senior faculty members from the BIS. You are invited to attend this Course scheduled to be held as per the details hereinbelow:

Who should attend?

Professionals and officials involved in land development and building construction whether in ULBs or Development Agencies or Private Players. All those concerned with city planning, building regulation, and planning, design, construction and maintenance of buildings and built assets and facilities.   The course will also benefit those interested in accessibilty in buildings and surveying the usability of the building for persons with disabilities and other diverse usergroups from the perspective of Universal Design or carrying out retrofitting in existing buildngs to make them accessible.  It will also help DEI professional, consultants to ensure that built environment meets the needs of diverse usergroups at the workplaces.

Course Schedule & Duration
The in-person course is of two day duration scheduled during 29-30 Nov 2023.

Venue:   National Institute of Training for Standardization (NITS)

     A 20-21, Institutional Area, Sector 62, NOIDA-201301(UP), India 

              Tel : +91-120-4670238, Email - nits@bis.gov.in

Course Fee :  INR 1,500/- only for the 2-day Course* (*Plus applicable GST). 

Hostel Facilities: The hostel facilities can be availed, if needed at NITS, Noida on chargeable basis which includes Breakfast & Dinner.

How to Apply?

1. Online Portal: Application has to be made through BIS Training Portal www.manakonline.in, as explained below, latest by 24 Nov 2023.:- 

• VISIT the E-BIS Website: www.manakonline.in
• CLICK on the "Training" Head
• LOGIN by clicking on the blue "LOGIN" button on the top right corner
• SIGNUP by clicking on "SIGNUP" on the Member Login Page if you are not a member otherwise "SIGN IN" using your credentials
• FILL OUT all the fields and click on "REGISTER" and complete the registration process. 
• CHOOSE the course you want to apply for, fill in the required information and "PAY" the requisite fee.

2. By Email: Alternatively, you can also E-mail the filled up application form to nits@bis.gov.in. before 24 Nov 2023:- (Download the application Form : Word File 38 KB)

Criteria for Selection and Batch Size

• Selection on First come First serve basis subject to availability of seats
• Batch size – 40 

Certification: Certificate of participation on completion of the course.