At BYDA, we’re committed to making the construction and excavation industries safer for everyone. BYDA online courses are now available through a dedicated online training platform, giving you the flexibility to upskill anytime, anywhere — and the opportunity to earn CPD (Continuing Professional Development) hours.
Our self-paced, interactive courses offer practical knowledge to help you prevent underground utility damage, understand compliance requirements, and follow safe work practices around utility infrastructure.
Why Choose BYDA’s Online Training?
- Earn CPD hours – Each completed course contributes to CPD requirements, helping maintain your professional accreditation
- Learn at your own pace – 100% online and accessible 24/7 from any device
- Built by industry experts – Content designed to reflect real-world practices and standards
- Suitable for all roles – Ideal for contractors, engineers, designers, surveyors, project managers, and more
- Promotes safety & compliance – Reduce the risk of damage to utility infrastructure and support a safety-first culture
Available Courses Include:
- Introduction to the BYDA Service: This course is designed to educate participants about the National BYDA Service, the BYDA enquiry process, and the 5 Ps of Safe Excavation.
- Work Safely Around Utilities: This course is designed to educate participants about the WHS requirements for safe excavation and Australian Standard 5488.
- Interpreting Plans and Raising AS 5488 Quality Levels: This course is designed to educate participants about interpreting plans and guidance from asset owners, and raising quality levels prior to excavation commencing.
Each course is accompanied by a short assessment. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate that can be used to claim CPD hours relevant to your profession or industry body.
How to Access BYDA’s Online Courses
BYDA’s online courses have been developed in in partnership with Pointsbuild, and are hosted on a dedicated online platform. You can also find out more about our range of courses online at any time within the BYDA Portal. Log in to the BYDA Portal with your existing referral service credentials or create a new account.