Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: BUIL6449C

Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.

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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5415 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Peter Cozyn

email: peter.cozyn@rmit.edu.au

ph:  +61399254301

Please contact by email for appointment.

Nominal Hours: 18

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

None

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the National Construction Code (NCC) Classes 1 and 10 buildings, to a maximum of two storeys. This includes knowledge of the structure of the NCC, as well as the ability to access relevant information from the code as applicable to various building projects.

It applies to builders, site managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and standards related to residential construction projects.




National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

Element:

1. Classify building

Performance Criteria:

1

Classify building.

1.1

Determine nature of building, its use and arrangement from construction plans and specifications.

1.2

Access, read and interpret relevant Australian Standards and codes for residential building and construction projects.

1.3

Define classification of building from the NCC.

1.4

Identify and interpret multiple classifications from the NCC.

Element:

2. Determine construction compliance requirements

Performance Criteria:

2

Determine construction compliance requirements.

2.1

Identify NCC Performance Requirements relevant to Class 1 and 10, up to two storeys, building projects.

2.2

Determine range of criteria to ensure that construction methods comply with NCC Performance Requirements.

2.3

Identify and document non-conforming construction methods against NCC Performance Requirements.

2.4

Propose and discuss Performance Solution with design and building and construction professionals.

2.5

Analyse and apply Assessment Methods to determine compliance with Performance Solution or Deem-to-Satisfy Solution (DTS).

2.6

Meet the evidence of suitability requirements for building materials and products stated in the NCC.

2.7

Complete relevant documentation to meet NCC requirements.

Element:

3. Determine fire protection requirements

Performance Criteria:

3

Determine fire protection requirements.

3.1

Identify NCC and other legislative requirements for passive and active fire control elements in buildings.

3.2

Determine level of fire resistance required for the construction of various buildings.

3.3

Check existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements.

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. 


Details of Learning Activities

Details of Learning skills

Learning Activities


Activity


class exercises to review discussions/lectures


analysis/critique of relevant reading material


activities or projects


group projects


peer learning


class presentations


group discussion


research and independent project-based work


group activities/projects



Teaching Schedule


Teaching Schedule

               

Topic 1- National Construction Codes and Standards

Activities


 Introduction, The National Construction Code[NCC]

Government Regulations, Referenced Documents

Topic2 - Classifying Buildings 

Activities


 eBook: Classify buildings  

 Building Classifications

Multiple classifications

Construction types and fire risk

Topic3 - Construction compliance requirements

Activities


 eBook: Construction compliance requirements

 Performance requirements

Deemed-to-satisfy solutions and performance solutions

Assessment methods

Documenting performance solutions

Topic 4 - Apply fire protection requirements

Activities


Passive and Active fire control

Fire resistance level

Check existing buildings for compliance



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS. 


Assessment Tasks



Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessments will be due as stated in CANVAS.

Assessment 1:

Knowledge Questions

Assessment 2:

Written Questions 

Assessment 3:

Apply the NCC to Class 1 and 10 buildings 

Assessment 4:

Evidence of Suitability 

Assessment 5:

Inspect a building for fire protection compliance 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Matrix

Task 1 

Knowledge Questions  

Method: Written Questions 

Task 2 

Written Questions 

Method:  Written Questions 

Task 3 

  Apply the NCC to Class 1&10 buildings 

Method:  Written Assessment/Assignment 

Task 4 

 Evidence of Suitability 

Method: Project/portfolio 

Task 5 

 Inspect a building for fire protection compliance 

Method: Project/portfolio  

Content Mapping 

(Topic, eBook Chapter e.g. 1.2 = Topic 1, eBook Chapter 2) 

Elements and Performance Criteria 

All tasks mapped to question numbers in the task. 

Element 1 Classify building  

1.1 

Determine nature of building, its use and arrangement from construction plans and specifications. 

  

  

Part 1: 1 

  

  

2.1, 2.2 

1.2 

Access, read and interpret relevant Australian Standards and codes for residential building and construction projects. 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

1 

  

1.1, 1.2, 1.4 

1.3 

Define classification of building from the NCC. 

  

  

Part 1: 1 

  

2 

2.1, 2.2 

1.4 

 Identify and interpret multiple classifications from the NCC. 

  

  

Part 1: 1 

  

  

2.3 

Element 2 Determine construction compliance requirements 

2.1 

Identify NCC Performance Requirements relevant to Class 1 and 10, up to two storeys, building projects. 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

2 

3.1 

2.2 

Determine range of criteria to ensure that construction methods comply with NCC Performance Requirements. 

  

  

Part 1: 2 
Part 2: 1 

1 

  

3.2 

2.3 

Identify and document non-conforming construction methods against NCC Performance Requirements. 

  

  

Part 2: 1, 2 

2 

  

3.2, 3.4 

2.4 

Propose and discuss Performance Solution with design and building and construction professionals. 

  

  

Part 2: 2 

3, 4,5 

  

3.2 

2.5 

Analyse and apply Assessment Methods to determine compliance with Performance Solution or Deem-to-Satisfy Solution (DTS). 

  

  

  

3, 4,5 

  

3.3 

2.6 

Meet the evidence of suitability requirements for building materials and products stated in the NCC. 

  

  

  

3, 4,5 

  

3.3 

2.7 

Complete relevant documentation to meet NCC requirements. 

  

  

  

4, 5 

  

3.4 

Element 3 Determine fire protection requirements 

3.1 

 Identify NCC and other legislative requirements for passive and active fire control elements in buildings. 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

2 

4.1, 4.2 

3.2 

 Determine level of fire resistance required for the construction of various buildings. 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

2 

2.4, 4.3 

3.3 

Check existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements. 

  

  

  

  

1 

4.4 

Foundation Skills 

As well as the foundation skills explicit in the performance criteria of this unit, candidates require: 







  • problem-solving skills to: 







  • analyse non-conforming construction methods, define key problem and produce appropriate solution 



Part 2: 2 

2 

3 

3.2, 3.4 

  • seek clarification of appropriate solution to meet construction method compliance. 

  • seek advice from a resident RMIT building Professional. [your teacher can assist to find a professional] 

  • the clarification of the solution should be recorded using either audio, video or minuting the meeting.  You will need to upload the recording to Canvasseek clarification of appropriate solution to meet construction method compliance 



  

44 


3.4 

  • technology skills to: 







  • use digital tools and devices to communicate and collaborate effectively with others 



  

2,54 


3.4 

  • use equipment and programs to access, extract information and develop relevant documentation 



  

3 


3.4 

Performance Evidence/Required Skills  

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by applying codes and standards to the construction process of one Class 1 or 10 building project, to a maximum of two storeys. 

  

  

Part 1: 1-2 

  

1, 2 

2.2 

In doing this, the candidate must: 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  • determine type of construction and use of building from construction plans and specifications and class of building using National Construction Code (NCC) classifications 

  

  

Part 1: 1 

  

  

2.2  

  • identify current building and construction codes and Australian Standards relevant to the building project 

  

  

  

1 

  

1.4 

  • apply NCC Performance Requirements in relation to the design and construction of the building: 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

  

1.2, 3.1 

  • energy efficiency 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

  

1.2, 3.1 

  • damp and weatherproofing 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

  

1.2, 3.1 

  •  fire safety 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

2 

1.2, 3.1,2.4, 4.2, 4.3 

  •  health and amenity 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

  

1.2, 3.1 

  •  structure 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

  

1.2, 3.1 

  • safe movement and access 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

  

1.2, 3.1 

  • ancillary provisions 

  

  

Part 1: 2 

  

  

1.2, 3.1 

  • apply Performance Solutions to ensure that construction complies with NCC Performance Requirements 

  

  

  

3, 4,54 

  

3.2 

  • identify faults and problems and propose actions to rectify 

  

  

Part 2: 2 

  

  

3.2, 3.4 

  • inspect a building to determine fire protection compliance with NCC and other legislative requirements. 

  

  

  

  

1 

4.4 

Knowledge Evidence/Required Knowledge  

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:   







  • government building legislation, codes and standards: 

2, 4 

4, 5,  16, 17 

  

  

  

1.2, 1.3, 1.4 

  • the NCC: 

1,2 

  

  

  

  

1.2 

  • Performance Requirements and General Requirements 

1,2 

3, 8 

  

  

  

3.1 

  • Performance Solutions and Assessment Methods 

5 

3, 6, 7 

  

  

  

3.2, 3.3 

  •  Performance Hierarchy 

  

3 

  

  

  

1.1 

  •  evidence of suitability for building materials and products 

  

7, 22 

  

3, 4,5 

  

3.3 

  •  classes of building and types of construction 

3 

21 

  

  

  

2.2, 2.3, 2.4 

  • organisational policies and procedures, quality systems and best practice approaches 

  

9, 10, 11, 16 

  

  

  

3.4 

  • workplace safety requirements 

  

1, 2 

  

  

  

1.3 

  • properties, characteristics and limitations of specified building materials and components 

  

16, 18 

  

2, 3 

  

3.3 

  • processes, procedures and techniques of construction 

  

19, 20 

  

  

  

3.2 

  • basic building design principles and the behaviour of structures under stress, strain, compression, bending or combined actions 

7 

  

  

2 

  

3.3 

  • causes and implications of building defects related to failure of applying building codes and standards to residential and commercial buildings 

  

17 

  

2 

  

3.4 

  • extent of remedial work required for various defects cause by inadequate design and application of building codes and practices 

  

17 

  

2 

  

3.4 

  • environmental requirements and sustainability principles and concepts 

  

14, 15 

  

  

  

1.2, 1.3 

  • project plans, specifications, working drawings and structural details 

5, 6 

12, 13 

  

  

  

3.1 

  • construction terminology 

 all 

20all 

 all 

 all 

 all 

1.2 

Assessment Conditions: List any prescribed Assessment Conditions 

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.  

Assessment can be undertaken in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.  


A simulated environment is one that realistically replicates workplace conditions, materials and equipment, interactions with others and workplace irregularities, and which meets industry standards for safety and environmental practices.   


Candidates must have access to:  

  • relevant government building and construction regulations  

  • current building and construction codes and standards  

  • NCC Volume 2  

  • construction drawings, site plans and specifications  

  • organisational policies and procedures and other quality documentation to undertake the performance criteria and assessment requirements  

  • digital technology devices, applications and software to source and document information.  


Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

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

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study Support: 

Study Support provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by Study Support to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
maths and science developmental support and advice 
English language development 

Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration to find more information about special consideration 

Academic Integrity: 


"Academic integrity means acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility in learning, teaching and research."

It means referencing the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.

Breaches of academic integrity include:

  • plagiarism and failure to correctly acknowledge sources
  • contract cheating or paying/getting another person to prepare an assignment
  • submitting work prepared by another person
  • copying other people’s work
  • cheating in exams
  • breaching the Research Code
  • using unauthorised materials or devices

Please Refer: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub 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. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts

Check the Library Subject Guides: https://rmit.libguides.com/building-construction-management

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