This unit provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to set up and manage all resources and services necessary for the efficient and safe operation of a construction site. 

Unit details

Location:
Footscray Park
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NBC3006

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Present and conceptualise a practical understanding of the Site establishment, preparation and protection  
  2. Design for site organisation and management (personnel, workforce management, site accommodation and amenities, materials coordination, managing plant and equipment, storage and circulation, attendance to trades)  
  3. Adapt the legislative and regulatory requirements including work health and safety legislation, codes of practice for safe working in the construction industry; safety inductions and safe work method statements (SWMS)  
  4. Critically reflect and evaluate the hazard and risk identification; review and control measures; and personnel protection  
  5. Analyse and assess environmental protection requirements and waste minimisation measures relevant to construction site operations.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Assignment Group progress report 10%
Assignment Group assignment report (2000 words equivalent) 35%
Presentation Group assignment presentation 15%
Test In-class tests 40%

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