12511 Construction Technology and Regulation
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This subject introduces students to the building construction industry's technology and construction management processes with particular focus on regulation and build quality. The subject is divided broadly into two component parts. The first component acquaints the student with construction technology for residential buildings. The second component deals with construction technologies for multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential construction and high-rise construction. Build quality and regulation is discussed in relation to the topic areas throughout the subject.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
| 1. | Understand the use of building codes and standards & the role of the principal certifying authority |
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| 2. | Understand traditional construction methods, terminology and details for a variety of building types |
| 3. | Understand structures and structural systems |
| 4. | Appreciate the role of services in buildings |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Generate innovative and creative solutions to industry/project issues and problems (I.1)
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction technology and structural principles (P.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary theory in construction cost planning an ability to practically apply this theory and relevant technologies to professional practice (P.5)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The term CAPRI is used for the five Design, Architecture and Building faculty graduate attribute categories where:
C = communication and groupwork
A = attitudes and values
P = practical and professional
R = research and critique
I = innovation and creativity.
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs) are linked to these categories using codes (e.g. C-1, A-3, P-4, etc.).
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is taught using online block mode delivery.
Learning strategies involve pre-recorded lectures for each topic, supplemented with UTS Canvas online support materials.
Students will receive feedback via live Zoom Workshops and Q&A sessions. Practice Quizzes will also be provided in Canvas to help with preparation for online assessments.
Content (topics)
- Building Codes & Standards
- Building Regulation, Certification (and Disputes)
- Site Establishment
- Building Foundations
- Substructure & Structures
- Claddings & Finishes
- Material Handling
- Building Services
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Online Quiz - Build Quality and Regulation
| Intent: | The quiz will assess student’s understanding of content covered in relation to Build Quality and Regulation. It will offer students feedback that will both help them understand how well they are able to understand and apply the knowledge they have learned from the class content and class discussions. | ||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): P.5 | ||||||||
| Type: | Quiz/test | ||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||
| Weight: | 20% | ||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Online Quiz - Residential and Multi-Storey
| Intent: | The quiz will assess student’s understanding of content covered in relation to the Residential and Multi-Storey topics. It will offer students feedback that will both help them understand how well they are able to understand and apply the knowledge they have learned from their readings and discussions in class. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 2, 3 and 4 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): P.2 and P.5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Quiz/test | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Report in Response to Alleged Building Defects
| Intent: | The intent of this assessment is to have students interact with scenarios that occur in industry when build quality is questioned. Students will apply their body of knowledge and understanding of the BCA, Australian Standards and certain aspects of construction methodology to form their own view on building quality and respond to allegations of building defects based on a case study. | ||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1 and 2 This task also addresses the following course intended learning outcomes that are linked with a code to indicate one of the five CAPRI graduate attribute categories (e.g. C.1, A.3, P.4, etc.): I.1 and P.2 | ||||||||||||
| Type: | Report | ||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 50% | ||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
The DAB attendance policy requires students to attend no less than 80% of formal teaching sessions (lectures and tutorials) for each class they are enrolled in to remain eligible for assessment.