Unit of competency Outline
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Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects
Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC5001B
CPCCBC5001B
State Code
WA767
WA767
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2010
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
25/05/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the construction processes of medium rise commercial and wide span buildings (medium rise licensing classification with reference to Classes 1 and 10 construction, Classes 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys, and Classes 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction). To successfully construct medium rise buildings requires thorough knowledge of the purpose and content of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), coupled with the ability to interpret other codes and standards related to a specific building.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements.
- 1.1. Relevant performance requirements from the BCA that apply to individual projects (classified as medium rise) are identified.
- 1.2. Requirements of relevant BCA deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) provisions are determined.
- 1.3. Requirements of relevant Australian standards referenced in the BCA are accessed and interpreted appropriately.
2. Classify buildings.
- 2.1. Nature of building is determined according to use and arrangement.
- 2.2. BCA criteria to determine the defined classification are applied.
3. Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a construction problem to ensure compliance with the BCA.
- 3.1. Range of criteria that will ensure that construction methods comply with BCA performance requirements is determined.
- 3.2. Alternative solutions to a design or construction BCA-compliance problem are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- 3.3. Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with BCA requirements and organisational quality procedures and processes.
- 3.4. Assessment methods referenced in the BCA to determine whether a building solution complies with performance requirements or DTS provision of the BCA are analysed and applied.
- 3.5. Relevant documentation is identified and completed in accordance with BCA requirements.
4. Apply fire protection requirements.
- 4.1. Passive and active fire control elements required by the BCA and other legislation are identified.
- 4.2. Level of fire resistance required for the construction of various medium rise buildings is determined.
- 4.3. BCA requirements with respect to passive and active fire protection to medium rise buildings are identified and applied.
- 4.4. Check of existing buildings for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements is carried out in accordance with BCA requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Medium rise falls within the BCA classes:
1 and 10
2 and 3 to a maximum of three storeys
4 to 9 to a maximum of three storeys, not including Type A construction.
Assessment methods include:
comparison with BCA DTS provisions
evidence of suitability as described in the BCA
expert judgement as defined in the BCA
verification method as defined in the BCA.
Performance requirements include:
those contained within other legislation applicable to a specific project
performance requirements of the BCA determined to be relevant to a specific project
performance-based contractual requirements that must be fulfilled by any party.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Medium rise falls within the BCA classes:
1 and 10
2 and 3 to a maximum of three storeys
4 to 9 to a maximum of three storeys, not including Type A construction.
Assessment methods include:
comparison with BCA DTS provisions
evidence of suitability as described in the BCA
expert judgement as defined in the BCA
verification method as defined in the BCA.
Performance requirements include:
those contained within other legislation applicable to a specific project
performance requirements of the BCA determined to be relevant to a specific project
performance-based contractual requirements that must be fulfilled by any party.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by the application of design principles and solutions specified in BCA performance requirements or DTS provisions applicable to a particular building project.
This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
comply with organisational quality procedures and processes
apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes
apply BCA performance requirements relating to design and construction of a medium rise building
demonstrate understanding of assessment methods available to determine compliance with the BCA.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit of competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to BCA and relevant documents referenced in the BCA
access to relevant legislation
project documentation, including design brief, design drawings, specifications and construction schedules
research resources, including product information and data
relevant computer software package and suitable hardware.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by the application of design principles and solutions specified in BCA performance requirements or DTS provisions applicable to a particular building project.
This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
comply with organisational quality procedures and processes
apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes
apply BCA performance requirements relating to design and construction of a medium rise building
demonstrate understanding of assessment methods available to determine compliance with the BCA.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit of competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to BCA and relevant documents referenced in the BCA
access to relevant legislation
project documentation, including design brief, design drawings, specifications and construction schedules
research resources, including product information and data
relevant computer software package and suitable hardware.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W9288 | CPCCBC5001A | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for medium rise building projects | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCR24 | CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W741 | CPC50210 | Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) | Qualification |
| W616 | CPC50308 | Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) | Qualification |