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Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys

Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC5018
State Code
OCN68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to three storeys. It includes applying structural principles that meet building codes and standards.It applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications:Residential - Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum three storeysCommercial - Class 2 to 9, Type B and C. This unit of competency applies to builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of materials as well as building and construction work so that site safety and quality control measures are maintained during residential and commercial projects.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply structural principles to planning
  • 1.1 Identify main structural principles that apply to the construction of residential and commercial buildings up to three storeys.
  • 1.2 Identify structural elements from project plans and specifications.
  • 1.3 Analyse and interpret performance characteristics of building materials and apply them to the planning of the construction work.
2 Coordinate and manage site and job set-up.
  • 2.1 Implement processes to analyse the stability of soils and capacity of the site to support the construction loads.
  • 2.2 Identify structural requirements for retaining walls in conjunction with related industry professionals and apply them to the planning process.
  • 2.3 Analyse structural function and requirements for temporary structural elements and apply to the planning process.
3 Coordinate and manage construction of footing systems.
  • 3.1 Check set-out of a building for compliance with documented building plans.
  • 3.2 Assess structural performance of specified footings in the specifications for compliance with accepted construction principles and relevant building codes.
  • 3.3 Excavate, prepare and lay footings to meet compliance with relevant building codes and accepted industry construction principles.
  • 3.4 Check damp coursing, termite barriers and provisions for tie-down in accordance with building codes and standards.
4 Coordinate and manage structural elements of the construction process.
  • 4.1 Identify and analyse technical construction principles and performance characteristics of construction materials in the project plan.
  • 4.2 Manage the installation of services in accordance with building plans with allowable tolerances stated in building codes and standards.
  • 4.3 Confirm compliance of the construction processes of structural elements in conjunction with specialist personnel and implement those processes.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA768 CPCCBC5018A Apply structural principles to the construction of medium rise buildings Unit of competency