Unit details
Prerequisites
NBC1101 - Maths for Builders
NBC1103 - Basic Structural Mechanics
Completion of minimum of 96cp.
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Critically review the principles of effective site and geotechnical investigations across a range of challenging situations; | ||
2. | Critically review and demonstrate appropriate standard survey techniques to set out and monitor construction work on large building sites; | ||
3. | Analyse and assess protection work requirements and demolition techniques and processes relevant to construction site establishment and operations; | ||
4. | Collaborate with others with responsibility and accountability for own learning in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice; and | ||
5. | Propose site management strategies to facilitate traditional owners or custodians to exercise their full range of connection to country resposibilities consistent with international standards on human rights, sustainable development and the environment. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Test | In-class test | 10% |
Assignment | Practical Team Fieldwork | 25% |
Assignment | Group project - Site investigation and Report (1000 words) | 25% |
Test | In-class test | 40% |
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