17131 Construction Technology and Regulation
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There 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 the National Construction Code, Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards and the general mechanisms that oversee building regulation and build quality. |
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| 2. | Understand the influence of planning regulations and constructions contracts. |
| 3. | Understand the principles and process of residential construction methods: |
| 4. | Understand the principles and process of a Multi-Storey Construction Overview. |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes to the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
- Identify ethical issues and apply informed ethical judgements in professional contexts (A.1)
- Effectively apply a variety of communication skills and technologies in professional contexts (C.1)
- Work effectively in project teams in property development (C.2)
- Demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding of built environment law and procedures in a variety of property-related contexts (P.4)
- Apply appropriate technical analytic skills to a professional standard (P.8)
- Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to property development (R.1)
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
Online learning activities will continuously reinforce the learning content for students throughout each week. The emphasis is on "learning by doing," and undertaking practical tasks and discussion forums on the various topics within this subject. Zoom sessions will provide hands on guidance through the major assignments.
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: Quiz 1, 2, 3
| Intent: | Assessment task 1 comprises of 3 individual quizzes.
The intent of the assessment is to assess your understanding of the overarching Building Regulations. Quiz 2 The intent of the assessment is to assess your understranding of the Class 2 Building and Associated Regulations. Quiz 3 The intent of the assessment is to assess your understanding of Contracting and the Construction Team Quality. | ||||||||||||||||
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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.): C.2, P.4 and P.8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Quiz/test | ||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Quiz 4
| Intent: | Assessment task 2 is an online quiz examining an overview of the content from Modules 1 to 5 inclusive. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 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.): C.2, P.4 and R.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Quiz/test | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 30% | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 3: Case Study Report
| Intent: | Assessment Task 3 is a Buidling Defect Case Study Report. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 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.): A.1, C.1, P.4, P.8 and R.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type: | Report | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 40% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total mark.