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Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings

Investigate materials for construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPBDN4106
State Code
OCU34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/04/2021
Field of Education
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
16/04/2021
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to investigate construction materials for Class 1 and 10 buildings, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC). It includes determining the application and performance of commonly available construction materials and identifying suitable materials to comply with relevant sections of legislation, Australian Standards and the NCC. The unit applies to drafters who work under the supervision of building designers or architects to identify and apply information and data on construction materials across building design projects. Drafters use specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable drafting problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess materials used for structural elements in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
  • 1.1 Identify types of timber, steel, concrete and reinforced masonry used in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
  • 1.2 Investigate properties and characteristics of timber, steel, concrete and reinforced masonry.
  • 1.3 Determine structural performance of timber, steel, concrete and reinforced masonry commonly used in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
  • 1.4 Determine applications of timber, steel, concrete and reinforced masonry and confirm their suitability and compliance.
  • 1.5 Determine thermal performance and sustainability of timber, steel, concrete and reinforced masonry commonly used in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
  • 1.6 Document findings on materials used in structural elements in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
2 Assess materials used for building envelope of Class 1 and 10 buildings.
  • 2.1 Identify types of cladding, internal lining, unreinforced masonry, glass and glass framing, and insulation used in building envelope.
  • 2.2 Investigate properties and characteristics of cladding, internal lining, unreinforced masonry, glass and glass framing, and insulation commonly used in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
  • 2.3 Determine performance of cladding, internal lining, unreinforced masonry, glass and glass framing, and insulation.
  • 2.4 Determine applications of cladding, internal lining, unreinforced masonry, glass and glass framing, and insulation, their suitability and compliance.
  • 2.5 Determine thermal properties and sustainability of cladding, internal lining, unreinforced masonry, glass and glass framing, and insulation.
  • 2.6 Document findings on materials used in the building envelope of Class 1 and 10 buildings.
3 Assess materials used for coatings and finishes in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
  • 3.1 Identify types of paints, oils, varnishes and waterproofing membranes used in coatings and finishes in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
  • 3.2 Investigate properties and characteristics of paints, oils, varnishes and waterproofing membranes.
  • 3.3 Determine performance of paints, oils, varnishes and waterproofing membranes commonly used in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
  • 3.4 Determine applications of paints, oils, varnishes and waterproofing membranes, and their suitability and compliance.
  • 3.5 Determine sustainability of paints, oils, varnishes, and waterproofing membranes.
  • 3.6 Document findings on materials used for coatings and finishes in Class 1 and 10 buildings.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUG87 CPPBDN4001 Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for building design projects Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI4 CPP40121 Certificate IV in Residential Drafting Qualification