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Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 10 buildings

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 10 buildings

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSC402
State Code
ODU89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the National Construction Code (NCC) Class 10 buildings, to a maximum of one storey. It includes knowledge of the structure of the NCC, as well as the ability to access relevant information from the code as applicable to various NCC Class 10 building projects.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to ensure compliance with building codes and standards for Class 10 buildings. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements.State/territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Classify building
  • 1.1 Determine nature of building, its use and arrangement from construction plans and specifications
  • 1.2 Access, read and interpret Australian Standards and codes relevant NCC Class 10 construction projects
  • 1.3 Define NCC building classification
  • 1.4 Identify and interpret NCC multiple classifications
2. Determine construction compliance requirements
  • 2.1 Identify NCC performance requirements relevant to Class 10, up to one storeys, landscape construction projects
  • 2.2 Determine range of criteria to ensure construction methods comply with NCC performance requirements
  • 2.3 Identify and document non-conforming construction methods against NCC performance requirements
  • 2.4 Discuss performance solution with design and building construction professionals
  • 2.5 Analyse and apply assessment methods to determine compliance with performance solution or Deem-to-Satisfy solution (DTS)
  • 2.6 Meet the evidence of suitability requirements for building materials and products stated in the NCC
  • 2.7 Complete documentation according to NCC requirements
3. Determine fire protection requirements
  • 3.1 Identify NCC and other legislative requirements for passive and active fire control elements in buildings
  • 3.2 Determine level of fire resistance required for the construction of various Class 10 buildings
  • 3.3 Check existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
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