Course Title: Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4274 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Course Title: Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 160
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL6211C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2014 |
BUIL6211C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2017 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL6211C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
VE 2021 (All) |
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will cover the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the erection or demolition of low rise residential structures using conventional methods. The course addresses those structures classified by the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as Class 1 and Class 10. Knowledge of the application of structural principles in accordance with Australian standards is essential.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC4010B Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions |
Elements: |
1. Apply structural principles when planning the erection or demolition of a structure. 2. Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class1 and Class 10 buildings. 3. Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of footings. 4. Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of floor system. 5. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural and non-structural wall systems. 6. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of roof system. 7. Plan, coordinate and manage the external wall cladding of structure. |
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.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including online, 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
Student must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Assessment 1 |
Projects |
Assessment 2 |
Practical |
Assessment 3 |
Project |