CPCCBS6115 - Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

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Unit code: CPCCBS6115 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
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)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct and report on advanced and final inspections that occur after constructing the structural elements of commercial buildings included in Classes 2 to 9, 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, preparing certificates of compliance and issuing occupancy permissions 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 buildings included in Class 2 to 9 at the advanced and final stages of construction. Inspections are those specified in the building approval documentation for the project including the final inspection required prior to issuing occupancy permission.

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 advanced and final inspections for three 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.
    For each project, the candidate must assess and confirm the compliance of the following building features against approved drawings, NCC and regulatory requirements:
  • access and egress
  • services and equipment
  • health and amenity
  • ancillary provisions
  • energy efficiency.

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

  • legislative and regulatory compliance requirements for fire resistance, access and egress, services and equipment, health and amenity, ancillary provisions, safe movement and access, and energy efficiency of Class 2 to 9 buildings at the advanced and final stages of construction in different climate zones and geographic locations:
  • building control legislation and regulations
  • NCC including referenced Australian Standards to meet deemed-to-satisfy provisions and/or performance solutions:
  • fire resistance:
  • fire resistance and stability
  • compartmentation and separation and protection of openings
  • access and egress:
  • provisions for escape
  • construction of exits
  • access for people with disabilities
  • services and equipment:
  • emergency lighting
  • exit signs and warning systems
  • fire suppression and detection equipment
  • lift installations
  • smoke hazard management
  • health and amenity:
  • damp and weather proofing
  • light and ventilation
  • room sizes
  • sanitary or other facilities
  • sound transmission and insulation
  • waterproofing of wet areas
  • ancillary provisions:
  • construction in bushfire prone areas
  • heating appliances, fireplaces, chimneys and flues
  • minor structures and components
  • energy efficiency:
  • access for maintenance
  • air movement
  • air conditioning and ventilation systems
  • artificial lighting and power
  • building: fabric and sealing
  • external glazing
  • hot water supply
  • NCC classifications and definitions for buildings included in Classes 2 to 9:
  • 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 advanced and final 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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