Module Outline

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Evaluate modern construction methods and materials

Evaluate modern construction methods and materials

Module
National Code
BCSMMC201
State Code
BA107
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/07/2024
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to investigate and evaluate modern methods of construction in the building and construction industry.

This is a knowledge-based unit of competency which is applied by new entrants to non-trade roles in the building and construction industry who research and evaluate construction industry trends to identify new and emerging methods and materials for construction, their benefits and disadvantages, in order to contribute to workplace discussions on future trends and ways to address current issues facing the industry.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Research major challenges facing the building and construction industry in Australia and around the world
  • Investigate the effect of weather and climate events in the construction industry
  • Determine the effect of inflation on the construction industry and the impact on construction companies
  • 1.17 Investigate supply issues related to labour and materials and their impact on the construction industry
  • 1.18 Identify reasons for demand for construction and how this affects the industry
  • 1.19 Identify other challenges such as planning, scheduling and communication and their possible impact on individual construction projects
Research and evaluate new and emerging construction methods
  • 4.12 Evaluate new onsite methods of construction
  • 4.13 Identify modern methods of construction (or smart construction) that focus on off-site construction techniques and evaluate them as alternatives to traditional construction methods
  • 4.14 Identify the benefits and challenges with using modern methods of construction
  • 4.15 Identify challenges faced when promoting modern methods of construction and ways to address them
Research and evaluate new and emerging methods of providing services in buildings
  • 3.6 Evaluate raised access flooring as a method of installing plumbing, electrical wiring and HVAC systems for ease of access for repairs and maintenance rather than using ceiling space
  • 3.7 Evaluate the benefits and disadvantages of modern methods for heating and cooling buildings
  • 3.8 Evaluate automatic systems for water management, smart lighting and HVAC, and maintenance or repairs
  • 3.9 Evaluate and report on future energy innovations
Research and evaluate new and emerging technology for the construction industry
  • 4.1. Research Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology to identify its attributes and features, and possible challenges when using the software
  • 4.2. Investigate and report on the use of virtual and augmented reality as a construction technology
  • 4.3. Research and evaluate new innovations in the use of drones in building and construction
  • 4.4. Investigate other new or emerging technologies for the building and construction industry
Research and evaluate new and emerging construction materials
  • 2.9 Identify the pros and cons of new timber products versus steel as building materials
  • 2.10 Identify the pros and cons of new concrete products as building materials
  • 2.11 Investigate the benefits and/or disadvantages of new plastics developed for building and construction
  • 2.12 Investigate the uses of 3D printed materials as load-bearing elements in construction
  • 2.13 Investigate the benefits and/or disadvantages of new building materials made from recycled products
  • 2.14 Investigate and report on innovations such as air-conditioned walls, alert paint, and wireless-charging wallpaper
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY11 52922WA Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support Accredited course