Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: BUIL6436C

Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction

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School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5415 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher

Robert Hinkley
Phone: +613 9925 4352
Email: robert.hinkley@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Teacher

Atila Akdeniz
Phone: +613 9925 0265
Email: atila.akdeniz@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Nominal Hours: 200

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards to the construction processes for Type B construction. This includes interpreting the National Construction Code (NCC) and other codes and standards related to a specific building.

This course applies to builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and standards in the building and construction industry.



National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC5001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction

Element:

1. Classify buildings

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Determine the nature, use and arrangement of buildings.

1.2

Apply NCC criteria to determine the defined building classification.

1.3

Identify relevant Performance Requirements of the NCC that apply to a project.

1.4

Identify compliance and assess non-compliance against the NCC Performance Requirements.

Element:

2. Determine compliance solutions within the NCC

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Determine Performance Solutions to meet the Performance Requirements.

2.2

Discuss options with relevant persons to necessitate design or construction change.

2.3

Apply Deem-to-Satisfy (DTS) solution with supporting evidence to comply with the Performance Requirements.

2.4

Consider Performance Solutions and supporting evidence to achieve compliance with Performance Requirements.

2.5

Document performance-based solutions in accordance with organisational quality procedures and processes.

2.6

Complete and compile relevant documentation and evidence that complies with NCC Performance Requirements.

Element:

3. Apply fire protection requirements

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Identify passive and active fire control elements required by relevant legislation.

3.2

Determine level of fire resistance required for the construction of buildings up to three storeys.

3.3

Apply NCC requirements with respect to passive and active fire protection to buildings up to three storeys.

3.4

Check passive and active fire protection requirements are applied during and on completion of works.


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. 


Details of Learning Activities

Students will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning via CANVAS and other forms of structured teaching and learning). Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.


Teaching Schedule


Week

Session

Content

1

1

Session 1 : Introduction to the Course - Type B and Type C buildings different fire resistance, What does the NCC cover e.g Section A B C D E F & J , ABCB, A Performance based code, Why it is Building Law in Victoria,  the NCC in the building industry, B


2

Session 2: The classification of buildings. The classes and the reasons for it. Multiple classifications. In-class exercise. AT2 (Assessment Task 2 - Classification of Buildings Assignment)  available to students & fully explained.


3

Session 3: NCC Volume 1 Section A Governing Requirements, content arrangement and use. A short in-class exercise. Consider discussion/other method


4

Session 4: Material, product, plumbing product, form of construction or design is fit for purpose, Evidence of suitability in accordance with A5.2. Constructed or installed in an appropriate manner. Non conforming & non complying products. A short in-class




2

1

Session 1: Steps to Obtain an FRL


2

Session 2: Fire Source Features (FSF)


3

Session 3: FSF continued and Compartmentation


4

Session 4: Protection of Openings




3

1

Session 1: Fire Doors, Fire Shutters and Fire Windows


2

Session 2: Fire protection of Service openings


3

Session 3: Assessment Task 3 Activity 1 Induction questions.


4

Session 4: Fire Resisting Construction of a Class 2 Building




4

1

Session 1: Explanation of the Apartments West and East. Drawings. Materials. Form of construction. Use of the Compliance Check Template. AT3 (Assessment Task 3) Activity 1 Report 1 to be done.


2

Session 2; Class 2 concession. Timber framing allowed. Class 2 building Timber Framed Fire Resisting details


3

Session 3: AT3 Activity 2 Reports (2a, 2b & 2c). NCC Section C Fire Resistance


4

Session 4: AT3 Activity 2 Reports (2a, 2b & 2c). NCC Section C Fire Resistance continued




5

1

Session 1: AT1 (Assessment Task 1) Session content of Week 1 assessed.


2

Session 2: D1.4 Travel Distances. D1.5 Distance between alternative exits.


3

Session 3:  AT3 Activity 3 Report 3a


4

Session 4: D2.1 to D2.13 Goings and risers




6

1

Session 3: Dimension of Exits and Fire Isolated Stairs


2

Session 2: D2.14 Landings to D2.24 Protection of openable windows


3

Session 3: AT3 Activity 3 Report 3b


4

Session 4:  Access for people with a disability. AT3 Activity 3 Report 3c.




7

1

Session 1: Part E1 Fire Fighting Equipment


2

Session 2:  Part E2 Smoke control


3

Session 3: Part E4 Emergency Lighting, Exit signs and Warning systems


4

Session 4: Activity 4 Reports 4a, b & c.




8

1

Session1: Part F1 Damp and weatherproofing


2

Session 2: FV1 Weatherproofing External Walls AT3 Activity 5 Report 5a. Includes Performance Solution in Part C of the template


3

Session 3: Part F3 Room heights. Part F4 Light and ventilation


4

Session 4: Part F2 Sanitary facilities




9

1

Session 1: Activity 5 Reports 5b, 5c and 5d


2

Session 2: Part F5 Sound transmission and insulation


3

Session 3: Activity 5 Report 5e


4

Session 4: Tutorial - Assessment issues, for example Assessments not done due to late enrolments.




10

1

Session 1: Section C C1.11 Lightweight construction

 

2

Session 2: BCA Vol 1 Section C Parts  C1.1 to C1.12

 

3

Session 3: Section C Specification C1.1  Clauses 2.2 to 2.7

 

4

Session 4: BCA Vol 1 Section C Parts C2.5 to C2.14

 

 

 

11

1

Session 1: Section C C1.12 Fire Hazard Properties


2

Session 2: G1.1 Swimming pools. G1.2 Refrigerated chambers, strong-rooms and vaults. G1.3 Outdoor play spaces. G2 Boilers, pressure vessels, heating appliances, fireplaces, chimneys and flues..........Note atriums & Alpine areas placed in here (consider ?)


3

Session 3:  BCA Vol 1 Section B STRUCTURE


4

Session 4: - AS 4100 and Identifying Steel compliant to BCA Vol 1 Deemed to Satisfy Requirements




12

1

Session 1: AT4 Activity 1 Reports 1a (foundation issue) and 1b (structural) steel issue)


2

Session 2: Australian Standard Contents. AS 1657 content and as a sample Standard


3

Session 3:  Section H Theatres, Public Transport Buildings & Farm Buildings


4

Session 4:  Essential Safety Measures......4053 used for KE Gov Bldg Legislation




13

1

Session 1: Developing Performance Solutions.


2

Session 2: Acceptance of Design and Construction    (Note some was done in week 1 Session 4)...........revisit here in more detail)


3

Session 3: AT4 Activity 2 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c. Compliance Template Part C used for Factory 2 West wall Fire Resistance compliance


4

Session 4: AS 3700 Masonry Structures. Introduction and Durability.....note masonry fire resistance put in here




14

1

Session 1: AS 3660.1 Termite Management New Building Work


2

Session 2: AS 3600 Reinforced Concrete Durability and Fire Resistance


3

Session 3: Fire Protected Timber. Timber FRL by oversizing. AS 1720.4,


4

Session 4: AT4 Activity 3 Reports 3a, 3b and 3c. Travel distance check workings and drawings to be Compliance Template Part B




15

1

Session 1: AS 1288 Glass in Buildings. Revision of NCC Section E and F


2

Session 2: AS 2047 Windows and Glazed Doors in External Walls. 2


3

Session 3: AT4 Activity 4 Reports 4a, 4b and 4c Fire Hydrant Performance Solution in Part C of compliance template


4

Session 4: AT4 Activity 5 Reports 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d and 5e.




16

1

Session 1: AT4 Activity 5 Reports 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d and 5e continued


2

Session 2: Section J lesson


3

Session 3: AT5 Activity 1 Knowledge Test


4

Session 4: AT5 Activity 2 Knowledge Quiz NCC Section J for students 4053 course only.

17 & 18

1, 2, 3 & 4

Tutorials/further assessment if required



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS. 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1 - Knowledge quiz

Assessment Task 2 - Assignment  Classification of buildings

Assessment Task 3 - Five reports with the content aligned to NCC Sections B, C, D, E & F. in the checking of the compliance of Class 2 Apartments buildings.

Assessment Task 4 - Five reports with the content aligned to NCC Sections B, C, D, E & F. in the checking of the compliance of Class 8 Factory buildings.

Assessment Task 5 - Knowledge open book test consisting of two quizzes


Assessment Matrix

Mapping Assessments to the Unit of Competency

  Element

Performance criteria

Assessment

Task 1: Open Book Test 

Assessment

Task 2:  Classify Buildings Assignment

Assessment

Task 3: Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 2 building

Assessment

Task 4: Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 8 building

Assessment

Task 5: Open Book Test

1. Classify buildings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1

Determine the nature, use and arrangement of buildings.


AT1 Q1 – 3.

AT2, all

 

 

 

1.2    Apply NCC criteria to             determine the defined building classification.

CA1 Q 1 - 5

AT2, all

 

 

 

1.3

Identify relevant Performance Requirements of the NCC that apply to a project.


 

 

AT3 all reports

AT4 all reports

 

1.4    Identify compliance and assess non-compliance against the NCC Performance Requirements.

 

 

AT3 all reports

AT4 all reports

 

2. Determine compliance solutions within the NCC.

2.1     Determine Performance    Solutions to meet the Performance Requirements.

 

 

AT3 Report 5 – in Part C

Compliance Report Template.

AT4 Report 3a -in Part C Compliance Report Template. AT4 Report 4 in Part C Compliance Report Template

 


2.2    Discuss options with relevant persons to necessitate design or construction change.

 

 

AT3 all

 

AT4 all

 

 


2.3     Apply Deem-to-Satisfy (DTS) solution with supporting evidence to comply with the Performance Requirements.

 

 

AT3 all

 

AT4 all

 

 


2.4     Consider Performance Solutions and supporting evidence to achieve compliance with Performance Requirements.

 

 

AT3 Report 5 – in Part C

Compliance Report Template.

AT4 Report 3a -in Part C Compliance Report Template. AT4 Report 4 in Part Compliance Report Template

 


2.5    Document performance-based solutions in accordance with organisational quality procedures and processes.

 

 

AT3 CA1 (B) Organisation policies, quality assurance and systems.

AT3 Report 5 – in Part C

Compliance Report Template.

 

AT4 Report 3a -in Part C Compliance Report Template. AT4 Report 4 in Part Compliance Report Template

 


2.6    Complete and compile relevant documentation and evidence that complies with NCC Performance Requirements.

 

 

AT3 all

 

AT4 all

 

 

3. Apply fire protection requirements.

3.1   Identify passive and active fire control elements required by relevant legislation.

-

 

Passive

AT3 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT3 Reports 4a and b.

Passive

AT4 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT4 Report 4a and b.

 


3.2 Determine level of fire resistance required for the construction of buildings up to three storeys.


 

Passive

AT3 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

 

Passive

AT4 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

 

 Activity 1 Q22-Q25


3.3 Apply NCC requirements with respect to passive and active fire protection to buildings up to three storeys.


 

Passive

AT3 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT3 Reports 4a and b.

Passive

AT4 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT4 Report 4a and b.

 

Activity 1 Q22-Q25


3.4 Check passive and active fire protection requirements are applied during and on completion of works.


 

Passive

AT3 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT3 Reports 4a E1.9

Passive

AT4 Reports 2a, 2b and 2c.

 

Active

AT4 Report 4a E1.9

 



Performance Evidence 

 

 

 

Assessment

Task 1: Open Book Test 

Assessment

Task 2:  Classify Buildings Assignment

Assessment

Task 3: Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 2 building

Assessment

Task 4: Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 8 building

Assessment

Task 5: Open Book Test

Apply building codes and standards to the construction of two Type B buildings:

one Class 2, 3 or 9

 

 

AT3 all

 

 

one Class 5 to 8

 

 

 

AT4 all

 

identify the National Construction Code (NCC) Performance Requirements of the project for the:

 

  • structure

 

 

 

Included in AT3 Report 1

AT4 Report 1

Activity 1 Q15-Q18

  • fire resistance

 

 

AT3 Report 2

AT4 Report 2

Activity 1: Q1, Q22 - Q25
  • access and egress

 

 

AT3 Report 3a, 3b and 3c.

AT4 Report 3a, 3b and 3c.

Activity 1: Q2-5
  • services and equipment

 

 

 

AT3 Report 4

AT4 Report 4

Activity 1: Q6-7
  • health and amenity

 

 

AT3 Report 5

AT4 Report 5

Activity 1: Q8-13
  • ancillary provisions

 

 

 

 

 Activity 1  Q19-Q21

determine Performance Solutions by applying performance based and Deemed-to-Satisfy solutions or a combination of both to meet the Performance Requirements

 

 

AT3 CA5 Report 5 Part C

 

 

AT4 CA3 Report 3a Part C

 

AT4 CA4

Report 4 Part C

 

 

apply assessment methods, within the General Requirements of the NCC, to determine whether the solutions meet the relevant Performance Requirements

 

 

AT3 Report 5 – in Part C

Compliance Report Template.

AT4 Report 3 -in Part C Compliance Report Template. AT4 Report 4 in Part C Compliance Report Template

 

apply evidence of suitability requirements, as stated in the National Construction Code (NCC), to repudiate non-conforming building products.

 

 

AT3

Report 1

AT4 Report 2 Part C of the Compliance Report Template

 

 


Knowledge Evidence 

 

 

 

:

 

Assessment

Task 1: Open Book Test 

Assessment

Task 2:  Classify Buildings Assignment

Assessment

Task 3: Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 2 building

Assessment

Task 4: Apply Codes to Construction of a Class 8 building

Assessment

Task 5: Open Book Test

Demonstrate knowledge of relevant government building and construction legislation, codes and standards

Q10 – Q12. Q17 - Q19

 

 

 

 

 

 

contractual requirements

 

 

 

AT3 CA1 (A) Induction Contract – Contractual requirements

 

 

the NCC

  • building classification

 

Q1 - 3.

Q20.

AT2 all

 

 

 
  • Performance Requirements

 

Q17-18

Q23 - 24


 

 

AT3

AT4

 
  • Performance Solutions

 

Q8, Q22

 

AT3 Report 5 in Part C

 

CA3 Report 3 in Part C  CA4 Report 4 in Part C

 
  • Performance Hierarchy

 

-Q4 & Q5.

 

 

 

Activity 1 Q14
  • Assessment Methods

 

Q9. Q22.

 

 

 

 
  • Verification Methods

 

Q22.

 

AT3 Report 5 – in Part C

 

 
  • comparison with Deem-to-Satisfy provisions

 

Q22

 

 

CA3 Report 3a in Part C  CA4 Report 4 in Part C

 
  • evidence of suitability

 

Q21.

 

CA2 Report Part C,

CA1 Report a Part C and Report b  

 
  • Expert Judgement

 

 

 


AT4 Report 4 in the Part C Compliance Report Template

 

causes and implications of building detects related to failure of applying building codes and standards to residential and commercial buildings

 

 

 

AT3 Report 1a and the 1a Part C Compliance Report Template

AT4 Report 1a and the 1a Part C Compliance Report Template.

 

AT4 Report 1b and the 1b Part C Compliance Report Template.

 

extent of remedial work required for various defects caused by inadequate design and application of building codes and practices

 

 

 

AT3 Report 1 Part C of the Compliance Report Template

AT4 Report 1a and the 1a Part C Compliance Report Template.

 

AT4 Report 1b and the 1b Part C Compliance Report Template.

 

working drawings and specifications

 

 

AT3, all

AT4, all

 

organisational quality assurance and policies and procedures

 

 

 

AT3 CA1 (B) Organisation policies, quality assurance and systems.

 

AT3 Report 5 – in Part C

Compliance Report Template.

 

AT4 Report 3a -in Part C Compliance Report Template.

 

AT4 Report 4 in Part C Compliance Report Template

 



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