CPCCBS6109 - Process building applications for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

Unit code:CPCCBS6109Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

120

Location

Sunshine

Prerequisites

CPCCBS6102 - Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to process building applications for buildings included in the National Construction Code (NCC) definitions for Classes 2 to 9 up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area. It includes gathering and assessing documentation that supports the building application process required to obtain a building permit.This unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to carry out the statutory role of ensuring that proposed building projects meet relevant compliance requirements prior to commencement of construction.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

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, including 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:
To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the performance criteria of this unit by processing building applications for three different projects involving the following Classes of buildings as defined by the National Construction Code (NCC):

one project incorporating Class 5 or Class 6
one project incorporating Class 2 or Class 3 or Class 9c
one project incorporating Class 7 or Class 8.
Each building must be up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area, and in a different geographical location as defined by the NCC.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge of:

building permit processes and submission requirements
legislative and local planning and building requirements governing the issuing of building approval permits in the jurisdictions relevant to each building specified in the performance evidence
legislative roles and responsibilities of those issuing building permits in the relevant jurisdiction
NCC classifications and definitions for buildings included in Classes 2 to 9:

building types
geographic and climate zones

processes for seeking and obtaining approval or consent from service authorities
types of disciplines from which specialist advice may be sought
types of plans and documentation submitted as part of building applications for buildings included in Classes 2 to 9:

building approval application form
concept drawings to scale, with relevant calculations, levels, notes and specifications
documentation applicable to or as specified by the local authority
proof of building site ownership.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.