Building Regulations

Unit code:NBC2002Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park
Online Real Time

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) and associated legislation when applied to buildings up to three storeys and not more than 2000 square meters. Students will learn about statutory controls and assessment; enforcement proceedings; how occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation interact with the Building Legislation; and the application of the principles of performance-based legislations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Interpret and apply the National Construction Code (NCC) for buildings up to three storeys;
Judge design documentation for compliance with building legislation, including Workplace Health and Safety, and Disability Discrimination laws, and Australian Standards;
Interpret and apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation;
Exemplify effective communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders; and
Employ sound and safe practices in relation to permits and inspections on site.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%

Two tests (10% each) (Individual)

Assessment type: Report | Grade: 35%

Report (Individual)

Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 45%

Design project and oral presentation (Group)

The tests are designed to assess students' understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC), building legislation, and Australian standards. The report requires students to identify and elucidate the application of NCC 2022 and Deemed to Satisfy Provisions for a specific building class. In the team design project and oral presentations, students undertake a case study of a building, detailing the relevant NCC requirements, the management of non-compliance issues, and the occupancy permit process.

The group assignment and presentation include an evaluation of the contributions made by each member of the team to facilitate the assessment of students' achievement of learning outcomes.