Course Title: Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5256 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Title: Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Code

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Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct basic measuring and levelling techniques as part of the set-out procedures performed on building projects.
It includes the use of technical instruments, application of standard procedures and performance of calculations necessary in the set-out of construction projects.
 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4018A Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects

Elements:

1. Perform setting out, measuring techniques and associated calculations

2. Set up and use levelling devices

3. Mark out and determine levels on a grid for contouring and volume calculations.

4. Construct longitudinal sections and determine associated grades and levels in typical drainage and pipeline situations.

Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities.
You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your 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.