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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: BUIL5989C

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

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5256 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu, Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff


Teacher

Robert Hinkley
Phone: +613 9925 4352
Email: robert.hinkley@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Teacher

Atila Akdeniz
Phone: +613 9925 0265
Email: atila.akdeniz@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Teacher

Peter Cozyn
Phone: +613 9925 4301
Email: peter.cozyn@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Teacher

Joshua Davidson
Phone: +613 9925 2787
Email: joshua.davidson@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Teacher

Partha Halder
Phone: +613 9925 4503
Email: partha.halder@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Nominal Hours: 200

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 access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the construction processes of medium rise commercial and wide span buildings (medium rise licensing classification with reference to Classes 1 and 10 construction, Classes 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys, and Classes 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction). To successfully construct medium rise buildings requires 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.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC5001B Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects

Element:

1. Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements.

Performance Criteria:

1.1  Relevant performance requirements from the BCA that apply to individual projects (classified as medium rise ) are identified.   1.2  Requirements of relevant BCA deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions are determined.   1.3  Requirements of relevant Australian standards referenced in the BCA are accessed and interpreted appropriately.

 

Element:

2. Classify buildings.

Performance Criteria:

2.1  Nature of building is determined according to use and arrangement.   2.2  BCA criteria to determine the defined classification are applied.

 

Element:

3. Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem to ensure compliance with the BCA.

Performance Criteria:

3.1  Range of criteria that will ensure that construction methods comply with BCA performance requirements is determined.   3.2  Alternative solutions to a design or construction BCA-compliance problem are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures.   3.3  Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with BCA requirements and organisational quality procedures and processes.   3.4  Assessment methods  referenced in the BCA to determine whether a building solution complies with performance requirements  or DTS provision of the BCA are analysed and applied.   3.5  Relevant documentation is identified and completed in accordance with BCA requirements.

Element:

4. Apply fire protection requirements.

Performance Criteria:

4.1  Passive and active fire control elements required by the BCA and other legislation are identified.   4.2  Level of fire resistance required for the construction of various medium rise buildings is determined.   4.3  BCA requirements with respect to passive and active fire protection to medium rise buildings are identified and applied.   4.4  Check of existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements is carried out in accordance with BCA requirements.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements


Details of Learning Activities

Students will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning via CANVAS 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

Semester 1
Week 1 - 2.
Introduction and Course overview.
Building legislation and the National Construction Code Volume 1.
Australian Standards.
Classes of buildings, Classes 2 to 9. Multiple classifications. BCA Structure. Sections of BCA - A to J. Objectives. Performance requirements. Deemed to Satisfy Provisions.
Develop skill in BCA use. Index. Interpretation Part A1. Victorian Variations and Additions.
Portfolio of in-class activities explained. Assignment No 1 available in Week 1.

Week 3 - 5.
Fire resistance & stability. Section C. Terms & definitions. Part C3 Protection of Openings. Fire doors, shutters, windows, type and use. Service Openings. Assignment 1 due Week 4.

Week 6 - 7.
Application of Section C to a Class 2 Building. Test No 1 Week 7.

Week 8 - 10. Access & Egress
Part D1 Provision for Escape. Travel distances & distance between exits. Construction of Exits. Fire Isolated and other stair types. Use table D1.13. Access for People with Disabilities.

Week 11 - 12
Services & Equipment. Section E - Fire hydrants, Fire hose reels, Sprinklers, Portable fire extinguishers.
Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs and Warning Systems. Smoke Hazard management

Week 13 - 14.
Health & Amenity. Section F. Damp and Weatherproofing. F2 Sanitary and other facilities. Room sizes F3. Light and Ventilation F4 Natural light, Artificial light, borrowed light. F5 Sound transmission and insulation.

Week 15 - 16.
A Portfolio Activity is conducted over one and a half weeks being checking of Class 2 building to BCA requirements.
Introduction to the Guide to the NCC Volume 1 Class 2 – 9 buildings

Week 17
Revision for Assessment 4 -Test No 2.Semester 1 Portfolio exercises finalised. Assessment 4 Test No 2

Week 18
Finalising Semester 1
Tutorial.

Semester 2

Week 19
Section C C1.1 to C1.12 & C2.5 to C2.14.

Week 20.
Section C Specification C1.1 2.2 to 2.7. Guide to the BCA further use.

Week 21.
Lightweight Construction C1.8 and Specification C1.8. Incipient spread of fire. Fire Hazard Properties C1.10. Specification C1.10.

Week 22.
Section G Ancillary Provisions. Part G1 minor structures and components G1.1 Swimming pools. G2 Heating Appliances, Fireplaces, Chimneys and Flues. G3 Atrium Construction. G4 Construction in Alpine Areas

Week 23.
Section B – Structure. Using Australian Standards. AS 1657.

Week 24.
Section H Special Use Buildings H1 Theatres, Stages and Public Halls and Public Transport
Buildings. Essential-Safety-Measures in existing buildings.

Week 25
Performance Solutions and Acceptance of Design and Construction. Assignment 2 available Week 25.

Week 26 – 27
Building problem solving/plan check – Factory, Office & Warehouse. AS 4100 Steel Structures

Week 28
Masonry AS 3700. Durability. Fire Resistance. Assignment 2 due Week 28.

Week 29
Concrete AS 3600. Durability and Fire Resistance

Week 30
Fire Protected Timber. AS 3660.1 Termites

Week 31
Glass AS 1288. Doors and windows in external walls AS 2047

Week 32
Semester 2 Portfolio exercises finalised. Section J commenced.

Weeks 33 – 34
Section J continues. Assessment 6 - In Class Assignment

Week 35 - 36.
Tutorial and finalise course.



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities. This unit of competency could be assessed by the application of design principles and solutions specified in BCA performance requirements or DTS provisions applicable to a particular building project.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 competence.

Assessment 1Portfolio Exercise

Assessment 2Portfolio Exercise

Assessment 3 Classifying Buildings

Assessment 4 Knowledge Questions

Assessment 5 Propose a Performance-Based Solution

Assessment 6 Apply Performance Requirements to Construction Problems


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks

Assessment

Assessment 1

Portfolio Exercise

Assessment 2

Portfolio Exercise

Assessment 3

Classifying Buildings

Assessment 4

Knowledge Questions

Assessment 5

Propose a Performance-Based Solution

Assessment 6

Apply Performance Requirements to Construction Problems

To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in all Six (6) assessments.  This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent


Assessment Matrix

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT MAP 


Element 

Performance criteria 









Assessment 

Task 1: Title 

Assessment 

Task 2: Title 

Assessment 

Task 3: Title 

Assessment 

Task 4: Title 

Assessment 

Task 5: Title 

Assessment 

Task 6: Title 

1. Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements. 

1.1. Relevant performance requirements from the BCA that apply to individual projects (classified as medium rise) are identified. 





1c, 1l 

1.2.1a, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 

1.2. Requirements of relevant BCA deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions are determined. 





1e, 1m 

1.2.1a, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 2.1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 

1.3. Requirements of relevant Australian standards referenced in the BCA are accessed and interpreted appropriately. 





1f 

1.2.1a, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 2.1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 

2. Classify buildings. 

2.1. Nature of building is determined according to use and arrangement. 



1 


1g 

1.1 

2.2. BCA criteria to determine the defined classification are applied. 



2 


1h 

1.1 

3. Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem to ensure compliance with the BCA. 

3.1. Range of criteria that will ensure that construction methods comply with BCA performance requirements is determined. 





1a-o 

1.2, 2.1.3 

3.2. Alternative solutions to a design or construction BCA-compliance problem are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures. 





1l, 1m, 1n, 2 

1.2.1a, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 2.1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 

3.3. Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with BCA requirements and organisational quality procedures and processes. 





1n 

1.2.1a, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 2.1.4, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2 

3.4. Assessment methods referenced in the BCA to determine whether a building solution complies with performance requirements or DTS provision of the BCA are analysed and applied. 





1o 


3.5. Relevant documentation is identified and completed in accordance with BCA requirements. 





1a – p 


4. Apply fire protection requirements. 

4.1. Passive and active fire control elements required by the BCA and other legislation are identified. 





1i 


4.2. Level of fire resistance required for the construction of various medium rise buildings is determined. 




1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3 

1j 


4.3. BCA requirements with respect to passive and active fire protection to medium rise buildings are identified and applied. 




4a, 4b, 5 

1k 


4.4. Check of existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements is carried out in accordance with BCA requirements. 




6 

1k 



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Range Statement   

Assessment 

Task 1: Title 

Assessment 

Task 2: Title 

Assessment 

Task 3: Title 

Assessment 

Task 4: Title 

Assessment 

Task 5: Title 

Assessment 

Task 6: Title 

Medium rise falls within the BCA classes: 







  • 1 and 10 







  • 2 and 3 to a maximum of three storeys 



1 – 3 




  • 4 to 9 to a maximum of three storeys, not including Type A construction. 



1 – 3 



1 - 3 

Assessment methods include: 







  • comparison with BCA DTS provisions 





1p 

1 – 3 

  • evidence of suitability as described in the BCA 





1p 


  • expert judgement as defined in the BCA 





1p 


  • verification method as defined in the BCA. 





1a 


Performance requirements include: 







  • those contained within other legislation applicable to a specific project 





1b 

1 – 3 

  • performance requirements of the BCA determined to be relevant to a specific project 





1a 

1 – 3 

  • performance-based contractual requirements that must be fulfilled by any party. 





1b 



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Required Skills   

Assessment 

Task 1: Title 

Assessment 

Task 2: Title 

Assessment 

Task 3: Title 

Assessment 

Task 4: Title 

Assessment 

Task 5: Title 

Assessment 

Task 6: Title 

analysis and interpretation skills relating to documentation from a wide range of sources, including BCA and referenced documents 



1 – 3 


1a – 1o 

1 – 3 

application of design concepts and principles in accordance with BCA, namely medium rise: 







  • Classes 1 and 10 





1a – 1o 


  • Classes 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys 



3 


1a – 1o 


  • Classes 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction 



3 


1a – 1o 

1 – 3 

accurate application of building codes and standards 



1, 2 


1a – 1o 

1 - 3 

communication skills to: 







  • enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand 





2 


  • discuss and propose alternative solutions 





2 

1 -3  

  • read and interpret: 







  • documentation from a variety of sources, including BCA and referenced documents 



1, 2, 3 


1a – 1o 

1 -3  

  • specifications and drawings 






1 -3 

  • use and interpret non-verbal communication 





1a – 1o, 2 

1 -3 

  • use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences 





1a – 1o, 2 


written skills to complete documentation in accordance with BCA requirements 





1a – 1o 


numeracy skills to apply mathematical information included in building codes and standards 






1 – 3 

technological skills to facilitate use of the organisation's software and office equipment. 






2.1.3, 2.1.4 

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Required Knowledge   

Assessment 

Task 1: Title 

Assessment 

Task 2: Title 

Assessment 

Task 3: Title 

Assessment 

Task 4: Title 

Assessment 

Task 5: Title 

Assessment 

Task 6: Title 

BCA performance hierarchy 

2.1, 2.2 




1b 


interpretation and analysis of working drawings and specifications 

3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 6 






relevance of Australian standards 

6 

3.1 – 3.9, 4.1 – 4.8, 5.1 – 5.6 

3 


1f 


relevant legislative and OHS requirements, codes and practices 

1.7, 2.3 – 2.10, 2.14, 3.1 – 3.8,  4.1 – 4.4, 5.1 – 5.12 6 

1.1-1.9, 2.1 – 2.7, 3.1 – 3.9, 4.1 – 4.8 





relevant licensing arrangements 





1a – o 


thorough understanding of the BCA, namely medium rise: 







  • Classes 1 and 10 

1.1, 1.2, 5.9, 6 




1a – 1o 


  • Classes 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys 

5.9, 5.13, 6 


1 – 3 


1a – 1o 


  • Classes 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction. 

1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 5.1 - 5.12 


1 - 3 


1a – 1o 



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Critical Aspects of Evidence 

Describe how assessments meet the critical aspects of evidence 

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to: 


  • comply with organisational quality procedures and processes 

AT3 – AT5 require the students to apply quality requirements to produce work in the correct format.  

  • apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes 

AT1 – AT5 require the students to apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes to a range of different construction problems and applications.  

  • apply BCA performance requirements relating to design and construction of a medium rise building 

AT4 – AT5 requires the students to apply the performance requirements to address design and construction problems.  

  • demonstrate understanding of assessment methods available to determine compliance with the BCA. 

AT5 requires the students to accurately select and apply assessment methods.  



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Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Describe how assessments meet the context of and specific resources for assessment 

This unit of competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. 


Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. 

AT1 and AT2 require students to demonstrate knowledge using classroom discussion and activities.  

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. 

AT1 – AT6 require the students to work within regulatory and Australian Standards requirements and accurately apply these requirements to their solutions.  

Resource implications for assessment include: 


  • access to BCA and relevant documents referenced in the BCA 

AT1 makes available the BCA and relevant documents and AT2 – AT6 require the student to continue to use these.  

  • access to relevant legislation 

AT1 makes available the legislation and AT2 – AT6 require the student to continue to use these.  

  • project documentation, including design brief, design drawings, specifications and construction schedules 

AT4 and AT5 make available project information that informs the students application of design solutions.  

  • research resources, including product information and data 

AT1 makes available the research resources and AT2 – AT6 require the student to continue to use these.  

  • relevant computer software package and suitable hardware. 

AT1 – AT6 require students to computers and software to carry out their work. 

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. 

Refer to RMIT guidelines for reasonable adjustment.  




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  • Relevant
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    •  Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

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