Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5256 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 300
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL5993C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2011, Term1 2012, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2015, Term2 2015, Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
BUIL5993C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2017, Term2 2017, Term1 2018, Term2 2018, Term2 2019, Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term2 2021 |
BUIL5993C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
530T Built Environment and Sustainability |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022 |
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the building of medium rise buildings. The design and construction of medium rise buildings require the input of a range of skilled professionals, including architects and engineers. The building and construction professional plays a significant role within this project team and requires the ability to communicate effectively with building design professionals, and develop sound and safe practices in relation to structural procedures on site.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
CPCCBC5001B - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC5018A Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings |
Elements: |
1. Apply structural principles to planning the erection or demolition of a structure. 2. Coordinate and manage site and job set-up assessment. 3. Coordinate and manage construction of footing systems. 4. Coordinate and manage structural elements of the construction process. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your 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 competency.
Assessment 1Knowledge Questions
Assessment 2 Project - Demolition Work Plan
Assessment 3 Footing Project
Assessment 4 Practical Activities
Assessment 5 Knowledge Questions