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:
Online Real Time
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
NBC3002
Prerequisites
NBC2002 - Building Regulations
NBC2001 - Building Planning Process
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Interpret Codes and Standards of Class 2 to 9 buildings beyond 3 stories including Type A construction; | ||
| 2. | Critically assess 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 | Tests (2) | 40% |
| Project | Team project | 45% |
| Presentation | Presentation | 15% |
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 (2019 Volume 1
ABCB Publications, Canberra
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