Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5415 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Title: Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 18
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Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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.
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL6449C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
530T Built Environment and Sustainability |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term1 2023, Term1 2024, Term2 2024, Term1 2025, Term2 2025 |
BUIL7686C |
Bundoora Campus |
TAFE |
530T Built Environment and Sustainability |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2024 |
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings |
Elements: |
1. Classify building 2. Determine construction compliance requirements 3. Determine 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.
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.