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Apply sustainability principles in building and construction practices

Apply sustainability principles in building and construction practices

Module
National Code
BCSCOR202
State Code
BA105
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/07/2024
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Nominal Hours
28
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research, interpret and apply good practice in environmental responsibility to building and construction processes and practices. It includes determining the need for environmentally responsible building and construction, the main factors that influence thermal performance, effective solutions to reduce operational energy, the principles for sustainable use of water resources in order to contribute to environmentally responsible solutions.

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 apply sustainability principles to assess basic energy features of proposed building plans in order to contribute to suggestions for improvements.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Determine the need for environmentally responsible building and construction
  • 1.1 Identify factors that affect the global and local environments
  • 1.2 Determine the impacts of climate change on buildings
  • 1.3 Identify how energy is used in the construction and operation of a building
  • 1.4 Determine the impact of property emissions and waste generation on Australia’s environment1.4 Determine the impact of property emissions and waste generation on Australia’s environment
Determine the main factors that influence thermal performance
  • 2.1 Identify the effect of solar movement and orientation on thermal performance
  • 2.2 Identify the effect of wind and weather patterns on thermal performance
  • 2.3 Determine building design features that can affect thermal performance
  • 2.4 Identify building materials that can affect thermal performance
Determine effective solutions to reduce operational energy
  • 3.1 Identify the effect of energy use on gas emissions
  • 3.2 Identify the benefits of energy efficient systems within buildings
  • 3.3 Identify the benefits of renewable or low greenhouse energy sources
Determine the principles for sustainable use of water resources
  • 4.1 Identify the drivers of environmentally responsible water management
  • 4.2 Identify water reduction principles and practice
  • 4.3 Identify reuse/recycle water principles and practice
Contribute to environmentally responsible solutions
  • 5.1 Assess basic thermal performance features of a proposed building or construction project
  • 5.2 Make suggestions for improvements and discuss with supervisors or other responsible people
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AX360 BPPRES205A Apply principles of sustainability in residential building practices Unit of competency
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BGY11 52922WA Certificate II in Building and Construction Technical Support Accredited course