ARBE1304
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course explores the principles and practice of the National Construction Code (Building Code of Australia) and relevant Australia Standards applicable to construction processes and assessment of residential and non-residential buildings. This course aims to develop knowledge and skills in interpretation and application of regulatory requirements, as contained in the relevant codes and standards. It is also aimed at developing an understanding of theory and practice in building assessment and reporting.*Credit cannot be awarded for this course as it must be undertaken at the University of Newcastle for accreditation purposes.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Singapore BCA
- Semester 2 - 2024
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply the National Construction Code (Building Code of Australia) and relevant Australia Standards relating to the construction and appraisal of all building types.
2. Apply the National Construction Code (Building Code of Australia) and relevant Australia Standards relating to construction and appraisal of all building types.
3. Prepare a Building Code of Australia compliance report for a non-residential building.
4. Prepare a Building Code of Australia report for a residential building.
5. Recognise the role of building information modelling in its application to the certification process.
Content
- The National Construction Code and Australian Standards.
- Building Code of Australia Volume One: including fire resistance, access and egress, fire services and equipment, and health and amenity
- Building Code of Australia Volume Two: housing provisions including fire safety, health and amenity, and safe movement and access.
- Building information modelling as related to certification.
- Building regulatory systems, certification processes, compliance assessments and industry reporting.
- The Building Surveying profession: history, roles, responsibilities and accreditation.
Assumed knowledge
ARBE1101 Construction Technology 1 or equivalent
Assessment items
Report: Building Code of Australia Compliance Report
Report: Building Condition Survey Report
Quiz: Quiz
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Singapore BCA
Lectorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
Lectorial-2
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 2
Lectorial-3
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 7
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
- Online learning students will receive equivalent instruction through online education strategies
Lectorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 11
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 days per term
- Online learning students will receive equivalent instruction through online education strategies
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Lectorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 7
Lectorial-2
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 2
Lectorial-3
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 12
Course outline
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