This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys. It includes applying structural principles that meet building codes and standards.
It applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications:
Residential - Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum three storeys
Commercial - Class 2 to 9, Type B and C.This unit of competency applies to builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of materials as well as building and construction work so that site safety and quality control measures are maintained during residential and commercial projects.
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:
* accurately apply design principles relating to performance
* coordinate the support of the structural components by applying temporary structure elements
* identify typical faults and problems and rectify as required.
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.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):