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.
1.2. Structural performance of a structure is described in terms of the effect of section properties on various materials.
1.3. Structural performance characteristics of slabs, floors, beams, columns and retaining walls are explained and applied to the planning of the construction work.
1.4. Demolition of existing structures is coordinated in accordance with legislative and planning requirements, environmental standards, and safe work practices.

Element:

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.
2.2. Project documentation is collected and analysed to assist in the analysis of plans and specifications.
2.3. Project documentation is analysed for compliance with BCA requirements for bushfire, high wind, earthquake and alpine environments.
2.4. New and emerging building technologies are assessed for application to the construction process and their compliance with BCA requirements and Australian standards.
2.5. Pre-commencement site inspection is conducted to confirm analysis.

Element:

3. Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of footings.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Footings are set out in accordance with building’s plan.
3.2. Structural integrity of the footings specified in building’s plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
3.3. Footings specified in building’s plan are laid and checked for compliance with project documentation.
3.4. Damp coursing, provision of termite barriers, and other relevant techniques are planned, implemented and checked in accordance with codes, standards and industry practice.

Element:

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.
4.2. Laying of floor system specified in building's plan is supervised and checked for compliance with project documentation.

Element:

5. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural and non-structural wall systems.

Performance Criteria:

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.
5.2. Application of bracing requirements, tie-downs, tolerances, allowances, and fixing and installation of components are planned, implemented and checked for compliance with relevant Australian standards, codes and manufacturer specifications.
5.3. Structural timber members are selected for low rise buildings to conform to AS1684 requirements.
5.4. Processes are put in place and managed to ensure quality of the frame, whether factory pre-cut and pre-nailed, factory pre-cut and assembled on site, or cut and assembled on site.
5.5. Vapour permeable sarking or a waterproof membrane, relevant to construction method, is attached and checked.

Element:

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.
6.2. Erection of roof trusses is planned, implemented and checked in accordance with requirements of building plan, type of roof being constructed, relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
6.3. Processes are put in place and managed to ensure quality of the manufactured roof trusses or hand-cut roof system.
6.4. Roof sarking and cladding are planned and installation is supervised and checked for compliance with codes, standards and industry practice.

Element:

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.
7.2. Installation of the cladding, as specified in building's plan, is supervised and checked for compliance with standards and accepted industry construction principles.
7.3. Installation of windows and external doors is supervised to ensure 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.

Assessment

Assessment 1

Workbook

Assessment 2

Presentation

Assessment 3

Quiz

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

 

X

 

1.2

X

 

 

1.3

X

 

 

1.4

X

 

 

2.1

 

X

 

2.2

X

 

 

2.3

X

 

 

2.4

X

 

 

2.5

X

 

 

3.1

X

 

 

3.2

X

 

 

3.3

 

X

 

3.4

X

 

 

4.1

X

 

 

4.2

X

 

 

5.1

 

X

 

5.2

 

X

 

5.3

X

 

 

5.4

X

 

 

5.5

X

 

 

6.1

 

 

X

6.2

 

 

X

6.3

 

 

X

6.4

 

 

X

7.1

 

 

X

7.2

 

 

X

7.3

 

 

X

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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