Course Title: Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5256 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Title: Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 50

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.

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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 apply legal requirements to building and construction projects 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). Application of legal requirements includes the capacity to ensure compliance with all contractual requirements. A thorough knowledge of the application of current legal and regulatory requirements is essential.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4009B Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

Elements:

1. Apply the laws relating to builder licensing or registration
2. Apply OHS legislation and provisions on site
3. Apply the codes, Acts, regulations and standards relevant to construction
4. Comply with insurance and regulatory requirements for housing construction
5. Apply legislation to financial transactions
6. Meet building contract obligations
7. Apply industrial relations policies and obligations relevant to housing construction
8. Apply dispute resolution processes
 


Learning Outcomes

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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