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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: BUIL6436C

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

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

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

Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105

Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Casey Di Rosa

Casey.di.rosa@rmit.edu.au

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

You will learn the following:

1. Classify buildings

2. Determine construction compliance solutions within the NCC.

3. Apply fire protection requirements.

The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.

You will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub 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. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Teaching Schedule

 

Syllabus

 

Session:

Brief:

Assessment Details

Date: 12-18 February

Session: 1

Lesson Title: Introduction

 

Assessment 1: Released

Assessment 2: Released

Assessment 3: Released

Assessment 4: Released

Date: 19-25 February

Session: 2

Lesson Title: Understanding the NCC and Performance Based Code

 

AT1

Date: 26 February - 3 March

Session: 3

Lesson Title: Understanding Building Classifications

AT1

Date: 4-10 March

Session: 4

Lesson Title: Housing Provisions, Housing Provision Standard & AT1

 

AT1 Due

Date: 11-17 March

Session: 5

Lesson Title: Structure and Housing Provisions

 

AT2 

Date: 18-24 March

Session: 6

Lesson Title: Fire resistance & Fire Safety

 

AT2 

Date: 25-31 March

Session: 7

Lesson Title: Access & Egress

 

AT2 

Date: 8-14 April

Session: 8

Lesson Title: Services & Equipment, and Special Use Buildings 

 

AT2 

Date: 15-21 April

Session: 9

Lesson Title: Health & Amenities

 

AT2 

Date: 22-28 April

Session: 10

Lesson Title: Ancillary Provisions

 

AT2 

Date: 29 April - 5 May

Session: 11

Lesson Title: Energy Efficiency

 

AT2 Due

Date: 6-12 May

Session: 12

Lesson Title: Performance Solutions

 

AT3

Date: 13-19 May

Session: 13

Lesson Title: Develop A Performance Solution

AT3 Due

 

Date: 20-26 May

Session: 14

Lesson Title: Support Session – AT2 / AT3 Resubmissions

 

AT2 Resubmissions Due

 

Date: 27 May - 2 June

Session: 15

Lesson Title: Behaviour of Structures

 

AT4

AT3 Resubmissions Due

Date: 3-9 June

Session: 16

Lesson Title: Recap

 

AT 4 Due

 

Date: 10-16 June

Session: 17

Lesson Title: Moderation / Resubmissions

 

1-4 – Reassessment

 

Date: 17-23 June

Session: 18

Lesson Title: Moderation / Resubmissions

 

1-4 - Reassessment

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

All required resources will be provided in Canvas.


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

AT1 - Classifying Buildings

AT2 - Determine Construction Compliance

AT3 - Performance Solutions

AT4 - Knowledge Assessment


Assessment Matrix

 

Element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

      Task 1: Classifying Buildings

Assessment

Task 2: Determine Construction Compliance

Assessment

Task 3: Performance Solutions

Assessment

Task 4: Knowledge Assessment

 

1 Classify buildings

1.1 Determine the nature, use and arrangement of buildings.

 

 

4.1

5.1

 

 

1.2 Apply NCC criteria to determine the defined building classification.

 

Part 1

Part 2

 

4.2

5.2

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

4.1-4.8

5.1-5.8

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

4.1-4.8

5.1-5.8

 

 

 

 

2 Determine compliance solutions within the NCC

2.1 Determine Performance Solutions to meet the Performance Requirements.

 

 

 

1.1

1.2

 

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

 

 

 

1.4

2.4

 

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

 

 

 

1.1

2.1

 

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

 

 

 

1.3

2.3

 

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

 

 

 

1.5

2.5

 

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

 

 

 

1.3, 1.5

2.3. 2.5

 

3 Apply fire protection requirements

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

 

 

4.4.3

5.4.3

 

 

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

 

 

4.4.4

5.4.4

 

 

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

 

 

4.4.3-5

5.4.3-5

 

 

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

 

 

4.4.5

5.4.5

 

 

Foundation Skills – This section is only completed when foundation are explicitly stated in the unit of competency. In most Training Packages the foundation skills are integrated into the unit of competency and this is clearly stated. 

Foundation skill 

Description

Describe how each foundation skill is demonstrated through the relevant assessment

Technology skills to:

use communication tools and devices to communicate and collaborate effectively with others

 

Technology skills demonstrated in:

AT3: Communicating regarding the developed performance solution

 

use applications to access, extract and share information.

 

Technology skills demonstrated in:

AT2: Accessing and interpreting the NCC, and various construction project files

AT3: Documenting performance solutions in the form of a performance solution report

Add or remove columns and rows as required.

 

Performance Evidence  

 

 

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by applying building codes and standards to the construction of two Type B buildings:

 

Assessment

      Task 1: Classifying Buildings

Assessment

Task 2: Determine Construction Compliance

Assessment

Task 3: Performance Solutions

Assessment

Task 4: Knowledge Assessment
  • one Class 2, 3 or 9 and

 

 

4.1-4.8

 

 
  • one Class 5 to 8.

 

 

5.1-5.8

 

 

In doing this, the candidate must:

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

4.3-4.8

5.3-5.8

 

 
  • structure

 

 

4.3

5.3

 

 
  • fire resistance

 

 

4.4

5.4

 

 
  • access and egress

 

 

4.5

5.5

 

 
  • services and equipment

 

 

4.6

5.6

 

 
  • health and amenity

 

 

4.7

5.7

 

 
  • ancillary provisions

 

 

4.8

5.8

 

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

 

 

 

1.1

2.1

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

 

 

 

 

1.2

2.2

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

 

 

 

1.3

2.3

 

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Knowledge Evidence  

 

 

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

 

Assessment

      Task 1: Classifying Buildings

Assessment

Task 2: Determine Construction Compliance

Assessment

Task 3: Performance Solutions

Assessment

Task 4: Knowledge Assessment
  • relevant government building and construction legislation, codes and standards

 

 

 

 

1(p)

2(p)

3(p)
  • contractual requirements

 

 

 

 

20
  • the NCC:

 

 

 

 

 
  • building classification

 

Part 1

Part 2

4.2

5.2

 

 
  • Performance Requirements

 

 

 

 

4
  • Performance Solutions

 

 

 

Part 1

Part 2

5
  • Performance Hierarchy

 

 

 

 

6
  • Assessment Methods

 

 

 

 

5
  • Verification Methods

 

 

 

 

21
  • comparison with Deem-to-Satisfy provisions

 

 

 

 

18
  • evidence of suitability

 

 

 

 

22
  • Expert Judgement

 

 

 

 

23
  • causes and implications of building detects related to failure of applying building codes and standards to residential and commercial buildings

 

 

 

 

13
  • extent of remedial work required for various defects caused by inadequate design and application of building codes and practices

 

 

 

14
  • working drawings and specifications

 

 

 

 

16
  • organisational quality assurance and policies and procedures

 

 

 

 

8

 

Assessment conditions

Describe how assessments meet the assessment conditions

 

Assessment can be undertaken in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. 

A simulated environment is one that realistically replicates workplace conditions, materials and equipment, interactions with others and workplace irregularities, and which meets industry standards for safety and environmental practices.

 

Assessment is undertaken in a simulated workplace environment. Students are provided with construction plans, specifications and photographs throughout the construction process.

Students are able to interact with others in a simulated environment led by trainer facilitation.

Candidates must have access to:

  • current and relevant government building and construction Acts and regulations
  • project plans and specifications
  • building codes, standards and manufacturer’s products and materials specifications
  • the NCC
  • technology, applications and software to access and source information.

 

Students have access to the following resources:

  • relevant government building and construction regulations
  • current building and construction codes and standards
  • NCC Volume 1
  • construction drawings, site plans and specifications and photographs for various construction projects
  • A simulated workplace environment including organisational policies and procedures
  • Canvas, MS Word, MS Excel, Internet

 

Other Information

Attendance Requirement - 85% for all students

Resubmission Policy: To pass this course, students must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result for all their Assessments (and parts of those assessments).

Students who do not achive a Satisfactory (S) result for their entire original submission for an Assessment will be provided with 1 (one) more submission opportunity (e.g. the resubmission) with a specific due date by their assessor. Students must achive a Satisfactory (S) result on their resubmission for that Assessment, by the due date given to them by their Assessor. 

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.


Special consideration:

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Other Information:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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