Building Regulations

Unit code: NBC2002 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit is designed to provide students with understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) and associated legislation when applied to buildings up to three storeys and not more than 2000 square meters. Students will learn about statutory controls and assessment; enforcement proceedings; how occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation interact with the Building Legislation; and the application of the principles of performance-based legislations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Interpret and apply the National Construction Code (NCC) for buildings upto three storeys;
  2. Judge design documentation for compliance with building legislation including Workplace Health and Safety, and Disability Discrimination laws, and Australian Standards;
  3. Interpret and apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation;
  4. Exemplify effective communication with a range of skilled professionals, including architects, builders and engineers; and
  5. Employ sound and safe practices in relation to permits and inspections on site.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 30%
Three (3) Quizzes (10% each)
Assessment type: Report
|
Grade: 30%
Two (2) Individual reports (15% each)
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 40%
Team design project and oral presentation

Required reading

Available for free online (no cost):

Building Code of Australia Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings
National Construction Code Series (2016) Volume 1| ABCB Publications, Canberra

In addition, a very comprehensive set of course notes will be available for most topics. These course notes will contain further references and reading material.

As part of a course

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

Bachelor of Building Surveying
NBBS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Building Construction Management
NUBC | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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