CPCCBC5001 - Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction

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Unit code: CPCCBC5001 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards to the construction processes for Type B construction. It includes interpreting the National Construction Code (NCC) and other codes and standards related to a specific building.

It applies to NCC classifications:
Commercial - Class 2 to 9, Type BThis unit of competency applies to builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and standards in the building and construction industry.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* one Class 2, 3 or 9 and
* one Class 5 to 8.
In doing this, the candidate must:
* identify the National Construction Code (NCC) Performance Requirements of the project:
* structure
* fire resistance
* access and egress
* services and equipment
* health and amenity
* ancillary provisions
* determine Performance Solutions by applying performance based and Deem-to-Satisfy solutions or a combination of both to meet the Performance Requirements
* apply assessment methods, within the General Requirements of the NCC, to determine whether the solutions meet the relevant Performance Requirements
* apply evidence of suitability requirements, as stated in the National Construction Code (NCC), to repudiate non-conforming building products.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* relevant government building and construction legislation, codes and standards
* contractual requirements
* the NCC:
* building classification
* Performance Requirements
* Performance Solutions
* Performance Hierarchy
* Assessment Methods
* Verification Methods
* comparison with Deem-to-Satisfy provisions
* evidence of suitability
* Expert Judgement
* causes and implications of building detects related to failure of applying building codes and standards to residential and commercial buildings
* extent of remedial work required for various defects caused by inadequate design and application of building codes and practices
* working drawings and specifications
* organisational quality assurance and policies and procedures

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CPC50220 | Diploma | Duration:

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