CPCCBS6112 - Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

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Unit code: CPCCBS6112 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCCBS6101 - Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct and report on initial construction inspections to verify the compliance of site preparation, foundations, footings, framing and wet areas of Class 1 and 10 buildings, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area. The unit includes planning and conducting inspections, reporting on issues of non-compliance, and preparing certificates of compliance according to legislative and regulatory requirements.This unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to conduct mandated inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings at the initial stage of construction. The certificate of compliance must be completed and processed before the next stage of construction can commence.

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, 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:
A candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by conducting and reporting on three initial construction inspections involving the following Classes of buildings as defined by the National Construction Code (NCC):

  • two Class 1 buildings
  • one Class 10 building excluding sheds and swimming pools.
    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:

  • legislative and regulatory compliance requirements for site preparation, foundations, footings, framing and wet areas of Class 1 and 10 buildings at the initial stage of construction:
  • building control legislation and regulations
  • NCC including referenced Australian Standards to meet deemed-to-satisfy provisions and/or performance solutions:
    • stormwater drainage and connections to street gutter and easements
    • excavations, filling under concrete slabs and pest risk management
    • sub-floor ventilation
  • steel framing and structural steel members:
  • corrosion protection
  • National Association of Steel-Framed Housing (NASH) standards
  • service penetrations
  • timber framing:
  • high wind areas
  • specific requirements for use in conjunction with concrete floors, steel members and timber species scheduled for structural use
  • waterproofing.
  • methods for determining site classification and design wind speed
  • methods for identifying soil types and characteristics and effects on site stability including the potential for:
  • collapsing soil
  • ground movement due to moisture change
  • land slips
  • mine subsidence
  • soil erosion
  • NCC classifications and definitions for Class 1 and 10 buildings:
  • building types
  • geographic and climate zones
  • principles of negotiation and conflict resolution used to maintain professional relationships during building inspection and reporting processes
  • workplace requirements for conducting and reporting on initial construction inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings:
  • equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • reporting
  • work health and safety (WHS).

Required reading

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

As part of a course

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

Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
CPC60121 | Diploma | Duration:

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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