VU23443 - Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings

Unit code: VU23443 | Study level: TAFE
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings.
It includes the ability to identify and apply Victorian regulatory framework and the provisions for National Construction Code (NCC) Classes 2 to 9 (Types A, B and C) and relevant Australian Standards as they apply to the structural and construction components of a commercial building.
This unit applies to building designers who are required to apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings within the legal responsibilities of building designers for construction methods.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• apply the principles of structural and construction to the design of at least two commercial buildings of Class 2-9 Type A, B or C drawn to industry standards with supporting evidence.
In completing the above there must also be evidence that the learner has, for each building design:
• complied with relevant national and Victorian regulatory frameworks and local council guidelines
• developed supporting evidence that includes the following key property information:

  • site’s feature
  • site risks: flood, termite, alpine classification
    • developed specifications for structural components of the building and the requirements for safe and healthy use of the building that includes:
  • footings systems
  • timber framing/steel framing
  • masonry
  • concrete
  • fire rating
  • health and amenity
  • cladding
  • joinery
  • services.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

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