Course Title: Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4274 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Course Title: Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 80
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL6212C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2017 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL6212C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face |
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 apply structural principles to the erection or demolition of low rise projects of a more complex nature than single residential dwellings, which are typically commercial structures classified in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres but not including Type A or Type B construction.
Knowledge of the application of structural principles in accordance with Australian standards is essential
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC4011B Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions |
Elements: |
1. Apply structural principles to the planning of the erection or demolition of a structure. 2. Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class 2 to 9 buildings. 3. Plan, coordinate and manage laying of footing systems. 4. Plan, coordinate and manage laying of floor system. 5. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural wall systems and wall cladding systems. 6. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural roof systems and roof cladding systems. |
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 |
Projects |
Assessment 2 |
Practical |
Assessment 3 |
Project |