Credit Points 10

Coordinator Robert Paluzzano Opens in new window

Description This subject provides students with an overview of domestic construction regulations and techniques with an emphasis on low-rise residential buildings in the Australian context. It covers general processes, building regulations, environmental issues, surveying techniques, structural elements (footings, framing and bracing), envelopes, services, fit-outs, and finishes.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Building Construction Management

Student Contribution Band

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in an existing Destination College Diploma program listed below:

• 7188 Diploma in Culture, Society and Justice
• 7189 Diploma in Health Science
• 7190 Diploma in Business
• 7191 Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies 
• 7192 Diploma in Building Design and Construction
• 7193 Diploma in Engineering Studies
• 7194 Diploma in Creative Industries and Communications 
• 7195 Diploma in Arts
• 7196 Diploma in Science
• 7197 Diploma in Education Studies

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

1. Understand and apply building codes and environmental considerations specifically for low-rise residential buildings.
2. Appropriately select materials based on safety and regulatory factors.
3. Evaluate and describe construction techniques, including slab-on-ground and timber framing.
4. Analyse the requirements for basic building services and identify common building defects, proposing solutions where appropriate.
5. Understand the impact of low-rise residential buildings on social and environmental contexts, including building in hazardous locations.

Subject Content

• Introduction to Residential Building; Why do we build; The environmental impact of building design, and house styles, civil works and soil mechanics.
• Standards Footing systems, concrete slabs and associated works; Design, documentation, tendering; and Regulations; Titles, BCA, BASIX
• Timber framing 1; Wall frames, Timber framing 2; Roof frames, and Cladding: Brickwork, roof tiling, other claddings
• Fit-out: walls, ceilings and floors; wet area construction, services; Finishes: internal, external and landscaping, and Building in hazardous locations; alternative construction; defects and faults