Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low-rise building projects

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4204 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low-rise building projects

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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Course Contact: Anna Galluzzo

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4334

Course Contact Email: anna.galluzo@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the construction processes 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 metres square, not including Type A or Type B
construction). To successfully construct low-rise buildings requires a thorough knowledge of the purpose and content of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) coupled with the ability to interpret other codes and standards related to a specific building.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	BCGBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low-rise building projects
Elements:	1. Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements. 2. Classify buildings. 3. Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem for compliance with the BCA. 4. Apply fire protection requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.