Building Regulations

Unit code: NBC2002 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
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Overview

This unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) and associated legislation when applied to buildings up to three storeys and not more than 2000 square meters. Students will learn about statutory controls and assessment; enforcement proceedings; how occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation interact with the Building Legislation; and the application of the principles of performance-based legislations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Interpret and apply the National Construction Code (NCC) for buildings up to three storeys;
  2. Judge design documentation for compliance with building legislation, including Workplace Health and Safety, and Disability Discrimination laws, and Australian Standards;
  3. Interpret and apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation;
  4. Exemplify effective communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders; and
  5. Employ sound and safe practices in relation to permits and inspections on site.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test
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Grade: 20%
Two tests (10% each) (Individual)
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 35%
Report (Individual)
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 45%
Design project and oral presentation (Group)

Required reading

Building Code of Australia Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings
National Construction Code Series (current ed) Volume 1| ABCB Publications, Canberra

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