Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: BUIL5993C

Course Title: Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings

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

Karen Butler

Teacher

E: karen.butler@rmit.edu.au


Nominal Hours: 300

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

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

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.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC5018A Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings

Element:

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

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Main structural principles that apply to the erection of medium rise buildings are identified.

1.2. Performance characteristics of the structural elements, including materials identified in the building's plan, are identified, analysed and applied to the planning of the construction work. 

1.3. Demolition of existing structures is undertaken in accordance with legislative and planning requirements and safe work practices.

Element:

2. Coordinate and manage site and job set-up assessment.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Processes are put in place to analyse the stability of soils and capacity of the site to support the construction loads.

2.2. Structural requirements for retaining walls are identified in conjunction with related industry professionals and applied to the planning process

2.3. Structural function and requirements for temporary structural elements are analysed and applied to the planning process

Element:

3. Coordinate and manage construction of footing systems.

Performance Criteria:

3.1.Set-out of building is checked for compliance with documented building plans..

3.2.Structural performance of footings specified in the building plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles

3.3.Footings specified in the building plan are laid and checked for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles

3.4.Footings specified in the building plan are laid and checked for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.

Element:

4. Coordinate and manage structural elements of the construction process.

Performance Criteria:

4.1.Technical construction principles and performance characteristics of the construction materials are identified and analysed in the planning of project. 4.2.Building plans and relevant standards and codes are identified and implemented to ensure appropriate allowances have been made for plumbing, electrical conduits and other services to be installed. 4.3.Processes for the construction of structural elements are identified and confirmed as compliant with relevant Australian standards and codes and manufacturer specifications, with reference to specialists as required, and then implemented

Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements.
 


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

• Face to Face classes
• Simulated Workplace Learning
• Online learning via Canvas
• 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

Week 1
  • Tutorial 1 – Introduction to Unit, Assessment, Plagiarism, Pracs
  • Tutorial 2 -  Model Interpretation Activity

Week 2
  • Tutorial 1 – What is Medium Rise Construction
  • Tutorial 2 – What is medium Rise Construction Activity

Week 3
  • Tutorial 1 – Construction and Design Loads – LL, DL and WL
  • Tutorial 2 -  Construction and Design Loads – LL, DL and WL Activity

Week 4
  • Tutorial 1 – Construction and Design Loads – Snow, creep etc
  • Tutorial 2 - Construction and Design Loads – Snow creep, etc Activity

Week 5
  • Tutorial 1 – Construction Materials
  • Tutorial 2 -  Construction Materials Activity

Week 6
  • Tutorial 1 – Properties of Building Materials - Physical
  • Tutorial 2 - Properties of Building Materials – Physical - Activity

Week 7
  • Tutorial 1 – Properties of Building Materials - Mathematical
  • Tutorial 2 -  Properties of Building Materials – Mathematical - Activity

Week 8
  • Tutorial 1 – Temporary Structures - Scaffolding
  • Tutorial 2 - Temporary Structures - Trenches

Week 9
  • Tutorial 1 – Temporary Structures - Formwork
  • Tutorial 2 -  Temporary Structures - Ground Anchors

Week 10
  • Tutorial 1 – Temporary Structures - Cranes, Alimacs, Gantries, Hoardings and Fences
  • Tutorial 2 -  Temporary Structures - Temporary Seating, Tents, Stages

Week 11
  • Tutorial 1 – Demolition
  • Tutorial 2 - Demolition

Week 12
  • Tutorial 1 – Demolition
  • Tutorial 2 - Demolition

Week 13
  • Tutorial 1 – Deep Footings, Retention Systems and Retaining Walls
  • Tutorial 2 -  Deep Footings, Retention Systems and Retaining Walls

Week 14
  • Tutorial 1 -  Deep Footings, Retention Systems and Retaining Walls
  • Tutorial 2 - Deep Footings, Retention Systems and Retaining Walls

Week 15
  • Tutorial 1 – Steel
  • Tutorial 2 – Composite Steel

Week 16
  • Tutorial 1 – Steel - Connections
  • Tutorial 2 - Steel

Week 17
  • Tutorial 1 – Practicals
  • Tutorial 2 - Practicals

Week 18
  • Tutorial 1 – Practicals
  • Tutorial 2 - Practicals

Mid Year Break (2 weeks)

Week 1 (19)
  • Tutorial 1 – Portal Frames
  • Tutorial 2 - Portal Frames - Acvtitiy

Week 2 (20)
  • Tutorial 1 – Portal Frames Practical – Group 1
  • Tutorial 2 – Portal frames Practical – Group 2

Week 3 (21)
  • Tutorial 1 – Concrete
  • Tutorial 2 – Concrete – Pre/Post Tensioned

Week 4 (22)
  • Tutorial 1 – Precast/Tilt Up Panels
  • Tutorial 2 – Precast/Tilt Up Panels

Week 5 (23)
  • Tutorial 1 – Precast/Tilt Up Panels Practical - Group 1
  • Tutorial 2 - Precast/Tilt Up Panels Practical - Group 2

Week 6 (24)
  • Tutorial 1 – Masonry
  • Tutorial 2 – Maonry Activity

Week 7 (25)
  • Tutorial 1 – Blockwork
  • Tutorial 2 – Blockwork Activity

Week 8 (26)
  • Tutorial 1 – Cladding
  • Tutorial 2 - Cladding

Week 9 (27)
  • Tutorial 1 – Cladding
  • Tutorial 2 – Cladding Activity

Week 10 (28)
  • Tutorial 1 – Waterproofing and Tanking + Activity
  • Tutorial 2 – Termites + Activity

Week 11 (29)
  • Tutorial 1 – Services Part 1
  • Tutorial 2 – Services Part 1 Activity

Week 12 (30)
  • Tutorial 1 – Services Part 2 (Integration)
  • Tutorial 2 – Services Part 2 Activity (Integration)

Week 13 (31)
  • Tutorial 1 – Stormwater Drainage
  • Tutorial 2 – Stormwsater Drainag Activity

Week 14 (32)
  • Tutorial 1 – Practicals
  • Tutorial 2 - Practicals

Week 15 (33)
  • Tutorial 1 – Practicals
  • Tutorial 2 - Practicals

Week 16 (34)
  • Tutorial 1 – Assessments and Portfolios catch up and Review
  • Tutorial 2 - Assessments and Portfolios catch up and Review

Week 17 (35)
  • Tutorial 1 – Resubmisions
  • Tutorial 2 - Resubmissions

Week 18 (36)
  • Tutorial 1 – Finalised Results
  • Tutorial 2 – Finalised Results


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.
Canvas shell :
Library link.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library


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


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Knowledge Questions

 

Assessment 2: Project – Demolition Work Plan


Assessment 3: Footing Project


Assessment 4: Practical Activities


 Assessment 5: Knowledge Questions


This course is resulted as Competent or Not Yet Competent C/NYC


Students must be in class to complete Portfolio Activities.


If you miss a Portfolio Activity you will need to obtain an Extension of Time or Special Consideration in order to complete a deferred Assessment.


Portfolios are Learning Activities and Contribute to your knowledge and comprehension of the assessments.


(Your Teacher will provide guidance and assistance in completing the portfolios in class)


Students must be deemed satisfactory forall 5 Assessment tasks in order to be deemed as Competent for this Unit as determined by your Assessor.


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 

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

1.1. Main structural principles that apply to the erection of medium rise buildings are identified. 

1, 2 

 

 

 

Q16, Q17 

1.2. Performance characteristics of the structural elements, including materials identified in the building's plan, are identified, analysed and applied to the planning of the construction work. 

3 

 

 

 

Q1, Q2, Q16, Q17 

1.3. Demolition of existing structures is undertaken in accordance with legislative and planning requirements and safe work practices. 

 

1 - 2 

 

4 

 

2. Coordinate and manage site and job set-up assessment. 

2.1. Processes are put in place to analyse the stability of soils and capacity of the site to support the construction loads. 

 

3a, 3b, 3c 

 

 

 

2.2. Structural requirements for retaining walls are identified in conjunction with related industry professionals and applied to the planning process. 

 

4 

 

2 

Q3, Q4, Q5 

2.3. Structural function and requirements for temporary structural elements are analysed and applied to the planning process. 

3 

 

2 

1 

Q4 

3. Coordinate and manage construction of footing systems. 

3.1. Set-out of building is checked for compliance with documented building plans. 

 

 

1, 2 

1, 2, 3, 4 

 

3.2. Structural performance of footings specified in the building plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 

 

 

1 

 

Q11, Q12, Q13 

3.3. Footings specified in the building plan are laid and checked for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 

 

 

 

3 

Q11 

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. 

8, 9 

 

1 

3 

 

4. Coordinate and manage structural elements of the construction process. 

4.1. Technical construction principles and performance characteristics of the construction materials are identified and analysed in the planning of project. 

10 

4 

1, 2 

 

Q6 

4.2. Building plans and relevant standards and codes are identified and implemented to ensure appropriate allowances have been made for plumbing, electrical conduits and other services to be installed. 

11 

1, 4 

1, 2 

1, 2, 3, 4 

Q14, Q15 

4.3. Processes for the construction of structural elements are identified and confirmed as compliant with relevant Australian standards and codes and manufacturer specifications, with reference to specialists as required, and then implemented. 

11 

4 

1, 2 

1, 2, 3, 4 

Q7 

 


Range Statement   

 

Assessment 

Task 1: Title 

Assessment 

Task 2: Title 

Assessment 

Task 3: Title 

Assessment 

Task 4: Title 

Assessment 

Task 5: Title 

Structural principles relate to factors that include: 

 

 

 

 

 

  • dead and live load calculations and characteristics 

2 

 

 

 

Q11 

  • fire resistance of materials 

2 

 

 

 

Q1 

  • impact of thermal effects 

2 

 

 

 

Q1 

  • impact of time-dependent effects, including creep and shrinkage 

2 

 

 

 

Q1 

  • impact of wind, snow, ground water, earthquake, liquid pressure, rainwater and earth pressure actions 

2 

 

 

 

Q1 

  • structural resistance of forms of construction 

2 

 

 

 

Q1 

  • structural resistance of materials. 

2 

 

 

 

Q1 

Medium rise buildings as described within the BCA are: 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Classes 1 and 10 

1 

 

 

 

Q1 

  • Classes 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys 

1 

 

 

 

Q1 

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

1 

 

 

 

Q1 

Materials include: 

 

 

 

 

 

  • aluminium 

2 

 

 

 

 

  • composite steel and concrete 

2 

 

 

 

 

  • concrete, including reinforced, pre-stressed concrete and tilt-up panels 

2 

 

 

 

Q8 

  • masonry 

2 

 

 

 

 

  • steel, including cold-formed steel. 

2 

 

 

 

 

Temporary structural elements include: 

 

 

 

 

 

  • bracing 

3 

 

2 

 

 

  • close sheeting 

3 

 

2 

 

 

  • formwork props 

3 

 

2 

 

 

  • pressure-resistant formwork 

3 

 

2 

 

 

  • scaffolding sole plates 

3 

 

2 

 

 

  • shields 

3 

 

2 

 

 

  • shoring collar sets 

3 

 

2 

 

 

  • soldier sets 

3 

 

2 

 

 

  • ties. 

4 

 

2 

 

 

 

 


Required Skills   

 

Assessment 

Task 1: Title 

Assessment 

Task 2: Title 

Assessment 

Task 3: Title 

Assessment 

Task 4: Title 

Assessment 

Task 5: Title 

application of design concepts and principles 

3 

4 

1, 2 

 

 

communication skills to: 

 

 

 

 

 

  • consult with industry professionals 

 

1c, 2, 3 

 

 

Q2 

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

 

2 

 

 

1, 2 

  • read and interpret: 

 

 

 

 

 

  • codes and standards 

 

1b, 3, 4 

1, 2 

1, 2, 3, 4 

Q7 

  • legislative and planning requirements 

 

1b, 3, 4 

1, 2 

1, 2, 3, 4 

Q7 

  • plans, specifications and drawings 

 

1a, 1b, 3, 4 

1, 2 

1, 2, 3, 4 

Q7, Q9 

  • other relevant documentation from a wide range of sources 

 

1d, 3, 4 

1, 2 

1, 2, 3, 4 

Q5, Q7, 

  • use and interpret non-verbal communication 

 

1a - d, 3, 4 

1, 2 

1, 2, 3, 4 

 

  • use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences 

 

1a - d, 2, 3, 4 

1, 2 

 

 

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations. 

 

3, 4 

1, 2 

1, 2, 3, 4 

Q9 

 


Required Knowledge   

 

Assessment 

Task 1: Title 

Assessment 

Task 2: Title 

Assessment 

Task 3: Title 

Assessment 

Task 4: Title 

Assessment 

Task 5: Title 

applications of structural principles in buildings 

1, 2, 8, 9 

 

 

 

 

Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian standards 

2, 10 

 

 

 

 

design principles and behaviour of structural members undergoing stress, strain, compression, bending or combined actions 

3 

 

 

 

 

interpretation and analysis of work drawings and specifications 

4, 11 

 

 

 

 

nature of materials and the effect on performance  

2, 5 

 

 

 

 

OHS and organisational quality procedures and processes. 

6, 7 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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: 

 

  • plan and implement the erection or demolition of buildings in compliance with relevant legislation 

AT2, AT3 and AT4 requires students to plan and check aspects of demolition and construction for compliance.  

  • interpret and apply relevant documentation and codes 

AT1, AT2, AT3, AT4 and AT5 require the student to access, interpret and apply different documentation and codes to complete different types of demolition and construction activities.  

  • accurately apply design principles relating to performance 

AT2, AT3, AT4 and AT5 require the students to access and apply design principles from the BCA to plan technical construction and solve problems.  

  • identify typical faults and problems and the action required to rectify them. 

AT5 requires students to review a range of plans and situations where problems and faults have or could occur and take action or make plans to solve them.  

 

 

 


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. 

The student will undertake both the planning and construction activities in fully supervised simulated environments.  

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

AT1 and AT5 require the student to demonstrate knowledge and applications of knowledge in short answer questions in a classroom context. 

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

Regulatory and Australian Standards requirements for applying and checking the application of structural principles have been applied to the development of all all assesmsents and these are referenced by both the assessment in the students responses.  

Resource implications for assessment include: 

 

  • documentation, including design brief drawings, specifications, codes, design concepts, construction schedules and other necessary supporting documents 

The student will receive all required documentation for both knowledge and practical activities in AT1 – AT5. 

  • research resources, including timber product information and samples 

The student will be provided with research resources, and will be assisted to source timber product information and samples where required.  

  • access to relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice, including the BCA 

The student will be provided with access to all relevant legislation regulation and codes of practices throughout Assessment Tasks 1 – 5.  

  • relevant computer software package and suitable hardware. 

The student will use computers to complete AT2 and AT3 in the planning of construction activities, and in AT1 and AT5 for research. Students submit their reflections in AT5 directly via an online collection mechanism.  

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. 

Please refer to RMITs guidelines for reasonable adjustment.  

 

Other Information

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If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
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