Course Title: Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: BUIL5986C
Course Title: Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4274 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Course Contact: Kate Coady
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4119
Course Contact Email: Kate.Coady@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Peter Hassall peter.hassall@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 160
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 residential structures using conventional methods. The unit 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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC4010A Apply structural principles to residential low rise constructions |
Element: |
1. Apply structural principles when planning the erection or demolition of a structure. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Main structural principles that apply to the erection or demolition of a residential low rise structure are identified. |
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2. Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class1 and Class 10 buildings. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Relevant industry professionals are consulted as required to provide advice regarding the design process and the structural integrity of the proposed Class 1 or Class 10 building. |
Element: |
3. Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of footings. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Footings are set out in accordance with building’s plan. |
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4. Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of floor system. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Concrete slab or bearers and joists specified in building's plan are assessed for structural integrity and compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. |
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5. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural and non-structural wall systems. |
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5.1. Technical construction principles and performance of materials used in the construction are identified and analysed in the planning of the building and construction project. |
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6. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of roof system. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1. Structural integrity of roof system components specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. |
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7. Plan, coordinate and manage the external wall cladding of structure. |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1. Structural performance of cladding to be used for bracing in the frame construction is assessed for compliance with relevant codes, manufacturer specifications and accepted industry construction principles. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will learn through a number of planned activities. They include On campus lessons, workshop projects, workplace & site visits, simulated workplace learning, Online learning via blackboard and other elearning platforms. students will be observed and assessed through planned activites throughout the duration of the course.
Teaching Schedule
This subject is Clustered with the following units of competency
CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for low rise building projects.
CPCCBC4002A Manage occupational health and safety in the building and construction.
CPCCOHS1001A CI CARD.
CPCCBC4006A Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects
CPCCBC4012A Read and interpret plans and specifications.
Weekly themes
Week 1 Introduction to RMIT and Program
Week 2 Computers & PPE
Week 3 OH&S CI Card
Week 4 Formwork
Week 5 Concrete slabs
Week 6 Concrete slabs & reinforcement
Week 7 Demolition
Week 8 Field trip & site visits
Week 9 Floor framing
Week 10 flooring
Week 11 Screeding floors
Week 12 Wall framing
Week 13 Plastering & Wall Lining
Week 14 Plastering & Finishing
Week 15 waterproofing
Week 16 Tiling
Week 17 Demolition
Week 18 Field trip & site visits
Week 19 Brickwork
Week 20 Metal & steel construction.
Week 21 Roofing
Week 22 Ceilings
Week 23 Wall framing
Week 24 Roof cladding
Week 25 windows & Flashings
Week 26 Roof cladding
Week 27 Site Visit
Week 28 Fire Control & BAL
Week 29 Stairs & Termites
Week 30 Doors & Windows
Week 31 Glazing & Painting
Week 32 stormwater & temporary services
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will have access to most of the learning material on Blackboard and will be presented with some learning material in class.
National Construction Code series 2011 volume 2
Australian Standards, 2870 & 1684.4 and others.
Other resourses will be sourced by the students from Industry material.
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.
Assessment Tasks
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
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Assessment 2 |
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These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
This course is clustered with CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes & standards to the construction process for low rise projects. Please refer to course guide B CPCCBC4001A Apply building codes & standards to the construction process for low rise projects for assessment tasks relating to this course.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment 1: Footing systems & Loads
Assessment 2: BCA requirements.
Assessment 3: Forces
Assessment 4: Properties
Assessment 5: Structural members
Assessment 6: Demolition
Assessment 7: Industry professionals
Assessment 8: Prepare documentation
Assessment 9: Floor systems
Assessment 10: Wall systems
Assessment 11: Roof systems
Assessment 12: Windows & Cladding systems.
Other Information
Students will be required to attend a blend of theory and workshop classes on campus.
It is essential that students provide the nessesary Personal Protection equipment while working in the workshop or on site.
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.
All assessments for this course must be completed to achieve CAG (Competent with Pass) to pass this course. In any assessment 50% equates to being Competent with Pass.
Higher gradings are available. The final grade for the course is calculated taking into account the weighting given to the separate assessments.
Gradings available are:
CAG - 50 to 59 - Competent with Pass, CC - 60 to 69 - Competent with Credit, CDI - 70 to 79 - Competent with distinction, CHD - 80 to 100 - Competent with High Distinction. NYC - 0 to 49 - Not Yet Competent DNS Did not Submit
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