Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: BUIL6438C

Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

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

Nominal Hours: 22

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 applicable to National Construction Code (NCC) Class 2 to 9 Type C building projects. This includes knowledge of the structure of the NCC, as well as the ability to access relevant information from the code as applicable to various building projects.

It applies to builders, site managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and standards related to Class 2 to 9 Type C construction projects.

 

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
Element:	1. Classify buildings
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Determine nature of building, its use and arrangement from construction plans and specifications. 1.2 Access, read and interpret relevant Australian Standards for commercial building and construction projects. 1.3 Define classification of building from NCC. 1.4 Identify and interpret multiple classifications from NCC.
Element:	2. Determine construction compliance requirements from NCC
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Identify NCC Performance Requirements relevant to Class 2 to 9 Type C building projects. 2.2 Determine range of criteria to ensure that construction methods comply with NCC Performance Requirements. 2.3 Identify and document non-conforming construction methods with NCC Performance Requirements. 2.4 Propose and discuss Performance Solution with design and building and construction professionals. 2.5 Analyse and apply Assessment Methods to determine compliance with Performance Solution or Deem-to-Satisfy Solution. 2.6 Meet the evidence of suitability requirements for building materials and products stated in the NCC. 2.7 Complete relevant documentation to meet NCC requirements.
Element:	3. Determine fire protection requirements
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify NCC and other legislative requirements for passive and active fire control elements in buildings. 3.2 Determine level of fire resistance required for the construction of various buildings. 3.3 Check existing building for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements.

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

Assessment 1 - Classifying Buildings

Assessment 2 - Determine Construction Compliance

Assessment 3 - Performance Solutions

Assessment 4 - 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 of building, its use and arrangement from construction plans and specifications		2.1 3.1
1.2 Access, read and interpret relevant Australian Standards for commercial building and construction projects.		Part 2 Part 3
1.3 Define classification of building from NCC.	Part 1
1.4 Identify and interpret multiple classifications from NCC.	Part 2
2. Determine construction compliance from NCC	2.1  Identify NCC Performance Requirements relevant to Class 2 to 9 Type C building projects.		2.1-2.9 3.1-3.9
2.2  Determine range of criteria to ensure that construction methods comply with NCC Performance Requirements.		2.1-2.9 3.1-3.9
2.3  Identify and document non-conforming construction methods with NCC Performance Requirements.		2.10 3.10
2.4  Propose and discuss Performance Solution with design and building and construction professionals.			1.1 1.4 2.4 2.4
2.5  Analyse and apply Assessment Methods to determine compliance with Performance Solution or Deem-to-Satisfy Solution.			1.2 2.2
2.6  Meet the evidence of suitability requirements for building materials and products stated in the NCC.			1.3 2.3
2.7  Complete relevant documentation to meet NCC requirements.			1.5 2.5
3 Determine fire protection requirements	3.1  Identify NCC and other legislative requirements for passive and active fire control elements in buildings.		2.4 3.4
3.2 Determine level of fire resistance required for the construction of various buildings.		2.4.4 3.4.4
3.3 Check existing building for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements.		2.4.5 2.4.5

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 skills	Description	Describe how each foundation skill is demonstrated through the relevant assessment
Technology skills to:	use digital tools and devices to communicate and collaborate effectively with others	Technology skills demonstrated in: AT3: Communicating regarding the developed performance solution
Technology skills to:	use equipment and programs to access, extract information and develop relevant documentation.	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

 

Performance Evidence
	Assessment       Task 1: Classifying Buildings	Assessment Task 2: Determine Construction Compliance	Assessment Task 3: Performance Solutions	Assessment Task 4: Knowledge Assessment
To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by applying codes and standards to the construction process of two Type C building projects:
one Class 2, 3 or 9		2.1-2.9
one Class 5 to 8.		3.1-3.9
In doing this, the candidate must:
determine the type of construction and the use of the building from construction plans and specifications and class of building using National Construction Code (NCC) classifications		2.1-2.2 3.1-3.2
identify current building and construction codes and Australian Standards relevant to the building project		2.3-2.9 3.3-3.9
apply NCC Performance Requirements in relation to the design and construction of the building:		2.3-2.9 3.3-3.9
structure		2.3 3.3
fire protection		2.4 3.4
access and egress		2.5 3.5
services and equipment		2.6 3.6
health and amenities		2.7 3.7
ancillary provisions		2.8 3.8
energy efficiency		2.9 3.9
apply Performance Solutions to ensure that construction complies with Performance Requirements			Part 1 Part 2
identify faults and problems and propose actions to rectify		2.10 3.10
inspect a building to determine fire protection compliance with NCC and other legislative requirements.		2.4.5 3.4.5

Add or remove columns and rows as required.

 

 

 

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
government building legislation, codes and standards				1 (p) 2 (p) 3(p)
the NCC:
Performance Requirements and General Requirements				4
Performance Solutions and Assessment Methods				5
Deem-to-Satisfy Solution (DTS)				18
Performance Hierarchy				6
evidence of suitability for building materials and products				7
classes of building and types of construction	Part 1 Part 2	2.4.4 3.4.4
Assessment Methods stated in the NCC:				5
comparison with DTS provisions				18
evidence of suitability				22
Expert Judgement				23
Verification Method				21
below ground construction:
methods				24
structural sufficiency				25
water ingress				26
water proofing				27
work health and safety (WHS)				9
organisational policies and procedures, quality systems and best practice approaches				8
workplace safety requirements				9
properties, characteristics and limitations of specified building materials and components				10
processes, procedures and techniques for construction of wide span and complex designed buildings				19
basic commercial building design principles and the behaviour of structures under stress, strain, compression, bending or combined actions				12
causes and implications of building defects 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
environmental requirements and sustainability principles and concepts				15
project plans, specifications and structural details				16
construction terminology.				17

 

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: relevant government building and construction regulations current building and construction codes and standards NCC Volume 1 construction drawings, site plans and specifications  organisational policies and procedures and other quality documentation to undertake the performance criteria and assessment requirements digital technology devices, applications and software to source and document 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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