The National Construction Code (NCC) and associated legislation relevant to High Rise Construction (buildings taller than 3 storeys) will be examined and applied in this unit. Students will learn about statutory controls and assessment; enforcement proceedings; how occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation interact with the NCC; and the application of the principles of performance-based legislations.

Unit details

Location:
Footscray Park
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NBC3002

Prerequisites

NBC2002 - Building Regulations

NBC2001 - Building Planning Process

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Interpret Codes and Standards of Class 2 to 9 buildings beyond 3 stories including Type A construction;  
  2. Interrogate and advise on compliance of design documentation for Class 2 to 9 buildings taller than 3 storeys;  
  3. Negotiate initial, advanced and final construction inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings taller than 3 storeys;  
  4. Exemplify effective communication with a range of skilled professionals, including architects, builders and engineers; and  
  5. Formulate sound and safe practices in relation to permits and inspections on site.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Test Three (3) Online Quizzes (10% each) 30%
Assignment Two (2) Individual tutorial assignments (500 word equivalent, 15% each) 30%
Case Study Two (2) Team design project and oral presentation (2000 word equivalent, 20% each) 40%
The overall grade for this unit will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. An overall mark of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' is required in order to pass the course.

Required reading

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.

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

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