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ARBE1304

Building Codes and Compliance

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2
Distance Education - CallaghanSemester 2
TMC Educational GroupSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011

Explores the principles and practice of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australia Standards applicable to the construction processes and assessment of residential and non-residential buildings This course aims at developing students knowledge and skills in interpreting and applying the regulatory requirements, including recent changes in legislation and policy, for all buildings types as contained in the relevant codes and standards. It is also aimed at developing students understanding of theory and practice in building performance assessment and reporting.

Objectives
At the completion of the course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australia Standards relating to construction and appraisal of all building types.
- Apply the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australia Standards relating to construction and appraisal of all building types.
- Produce a Building Code of Australia compliance report for a non-residential building.
- Produce a building condition survey report for a residential building.
Content
- The National Construction Code, Australian Standards and the International Fire Engineering Guidelines.
- Building Code of Australia Volume One: including fire resistence, access and egree, fire services and equipment, health and amenity, energy efficiency.
- Building Code of Australia Volume Two: housing provisions including footings and slabs, fire safety, health and amenity, safe movement and access, energy efficiency.
- Building regulatory systems, certification processes, compliance assessments and industry reporting.
- The Building Surveying profession.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Report 1: Building Code of Australia Compliance Report.
Essays / Written Assignments
Report 2: Building Condition Survey Report
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks

Timetables