Course Title: Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: BUIL6212C

Course Title: Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4274 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the erection or demolition of low rise projects of a more complex nature than single residential dwellings, which are typically commercial structures classified in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres but not including Type A or Type B construction.
Knowledge of the application of structural principles in accordance with Australian standards is essential


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4011B Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions

Element:

1. Apply structural principles to the planning of the erection or demolition of a structure.

Element:

2. Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class 2 to 9 buildings.

Element:

3. Plan, coordinate and manage laying of footing systems.

Element:

4. Plan, coordinate and manage laying of floor system.

Element:

5. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural wall systems and wall cladding systems.

Element:

6. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural roof systems and roof cladding systems.

Element:

1. Apply structural principles to the planning of the erection or demolition of a structure.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Main structural principles that apply to erection or demolition of a low rise commercial structure are identified.
1.2. Structural performance of a structure is described in terms of the effect of section properties on various materials and their related construction methods.
1.3. Structural performance characteristics of slabs, beams, columns and retaining walls are explained and applied to planning of the construction work.
1.4. Demolition of existing structures is coordinated in accordance with safe work practices and legislative, environmental and planning requirements.
 

Element:

2. Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class 2 to 9 buildings.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Relevant industry professionals are consulted as required to provide advice regarding the design process and structural integrity of proposed commercial low rise building.
2.2. Project documentation is collected and analysed to assist in the analysis of plans and specifications.
2.3. Project documentation is analysed for compliance with BCA requirements for bushfire, high wind, earthquake and alpine environments.
2.4. New and emerging building technologies are assessed for application to the construction process and their compliance with BCA requirements and Australian standards.
2.5. Pre-commencement site inspection is conducted to confirm analysis.
 

Element:

3. Plan, coordinate and manage laying of footing systems.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Footing systems are set out in accordance with building's plans.
3.2. Structural integrity of the footings specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
3.3. Footings specified in building's plan are laid and checked for compliance with project documentation.
3.4. Damp coursing and provision of termite barriers and other relevant techniques are planned, implemented and checked in accordance with codes, standards and industry practice.
 

Element:

4. Plan, coordinate and manage laying of floor system.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Floor system components specified in building's plan are assessed for structural integrity and compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
4.2. Laying of structural floor system specified in building's plan is supervised and checked for compliance with project documentation.
 

Element:

5. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural wall systems and wall cladding systems.

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Technical construction principles and performance characteristics of structural wall systems and wall cladding systems are identified and analysed in the planning of the building and construction project.
5.2. Processes for erecting wall systems and wall cladding systems are identified, implemented and checked for compliance with manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian standards and codes.
5.3. Building plans and relevant standards and codes are identified and implemented to ensure appropriate allowances have been made for relevant services to be installed.
5.4. Windows and external doors are installed in compliance with relevant codes, manufacturer specifications and accepted industry construction principles.

Element:

6. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural roof systems and roof cladding systems..

Performance Criteria:

6.1. Structural integrity of the structural roof system and roof cladding system components specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
6.2. Construction of roof system and roof cladding system, including details of service penetrations, skylights and roof ventilators, is planned, implemented and checked in accordance with building plan's requirements, type of roof being constructed, relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
6.3. Processes are put in place and managed to ensure quality of finished roof system.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements


Details of Learning Activities

Students will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, workplace/site visits, simulated workplace learning, online learning via blackboard 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

10 sessions (9 learning sessions and 1 assessment session) shall be delivered.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.Students will be asked to personally demonstrate to the 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. 

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Weight %

Assessment  1

Observation Written Assessment and Project

50

Assessment  2

On site Practical and Presentation

50

these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element / Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

1.1

X

 

1.2

X

 

1.3

X

 

1.4

X

 

2.1

X

 

2.2

X

 

2.3

X

 

2.4

X

 

2.5

X

 

3.1

X

 

3.2

X

 

3.3

X

 

3.4

X

 

4.1

X

 

4.2

X

X

5.1

 

X

5.2

X

X

5.3

X

X

5.4

X

X

6.1

X

 

6.2

X

 

6.3

X

 

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Assessment Tasks

Work Book Assessment

The Work Book is provided to each student and contains lessons, reference materials, and activities that will be conducted in class and independently. The work book then contains students evidence of the assessment

Journal
A Journal is a student’s own notes and reflections that demonstrate their understanding of the materials delivered in the course. Students will be required add to the journal with their own observations as part of the assessment requirement.

Toolbox
Toolbox is a part of the on line content and allows students to go through a self-paced lesson plan with activities that are assessed for competency.

On Site practicals and oral Questioning
On site delivery may be on the company premises or on a job site location where a practicum may involve a walkthrough of a job site with lecture, questions and journal entries.
Students will be asked a series of Questions and complete small practical activities as part of the assessment.


Assessment Matrix

Practical activities /Site oral tests 25%
Work book activity sheets 25%
Journal 25%
Toolbox 25%

Other Information

Competency requirements and Grading:
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Observation of students performing work is used to confirm competency.
Gradings available are:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
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