Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4274 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL5988C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2012, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2016 |
BUIL5988C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2017 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL5988C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
VE 2021 (All) |
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will cover the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the construction processes of residential and low rise commercial buildings (low rise’ licensing classification with reference to Class 1 and 10 construction and Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres, not including Type A or Type B construction). To successfully construct low rise buildings requires a thorough knowledge of the purpose and content of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), coupled with the ability to interpret other codes and standards related to a specific building.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects |
Elements: |
1. Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements. 1.1. Relevant performance requirements from the BCA that apply to individual projects (described as low rise ) are identified. 1.2. Requirements of relevant BCA deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions are determined. 1.3. Requirements of relevant Australian standards referenced in the BCA are accessed and interpreted accordingly. 2. Classify buildings. 2.1. Nature of a building is determined according to its use and arrangement. 2.2. BCA criteria to determine the defined classification are applied. 2.3. BCA requirements for multiple classification are identified and interpreted.
3. Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem for compliance with the BCA. 3.1. Range of criteria that will ensure that construction methods comply with BCA performance requirements is determined. 3.2. Alternative solutions to a design or construction problem that will comply with BCA requirements are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures. 3.3. Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with BCA requirements. 3.4. Assessment methods referenced in the BCA to determine whether a building solution complies with performance requirements or DTS provision of the BCA are analysed and applied. 3.5. Relevant documentation is identified and completed in accordance with BCA requirements. 4. Apply fire protection requirements. 4.1. Passive and active fire control elements for low rise building required by the BCA and other legislation are identified and applied. 4.2. Level of fire resistance required for the construction of various low rise buildings is determined. 4.3. Check of existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements is carried out in accordance with BCA requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.Students will be asked to personally demonstrate to the teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Assessment 1 |
Pre-Activity (Knowledge Based Assessment) |
Assessment 2 |
Activity 1 (Product Based Assessment) |
Assessment 3 |
Activity 2 (Product Based Assessment) |