Advanced Building Surveying
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
NBC2001 - Building Planning Process
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit focuses on the examination and application of the National Construction Code (NCC) and related legislation specific to high-rise construction (buildings taller than three stories). Students will explore statutory controls and assessments, delve into enforcement proceedings, and study the interplay between occupational health and safety, environmental, and heritage legislation with the NCC. Additionally, the unit will cover the application of performance-based legislation principles, essential for managing complex construction projects.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Interpret Codes and Standards of Class 2 to 9 buildings beyond 3-storey including Type A construction;
- Critically assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for Class 2 to 9 buildings taller than 3-storey;
- Negotiate initial, advanced and final construction inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings taller than 3-storey;
- Exemplify effective team and communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders; and
- Formulate sound and safe practices in relation to permits and inspections on site.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%
Two Tests (10% each) (Individual)
Assessment type: Project | Grade: 60%
Design Project (Group) (Part 1 – Preliminary report 20%, Part 2 – Final report 40%)
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%
Presentation (Group)
Tests assess the understanding and interpretation of the National Construction Code and design for Class 2 to 9 buildings. The project and presentation focus on the non-compliance of floor plans in the high rise building and application of active fire services to a building under construction.
The group project includes an evaluation of the contributions made by each member of the team to facilitate the assessment of students' achievement of learning outcomes.
Required reading
In addition, a very comprehensive set of course notes will be available for most topics. These course notes will contain further references and reading material.
Building Code of Australia Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings
National Construction Code Series (2019 Volume 1 | ABCB Publications, Canberra
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):