BLDG 1020 Domestic Construction (WSTC)
Credit Points 10
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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 HECS Band 2 10cp
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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:
- Understand and apply building codes and environmental considerations specifically for low-rise residential buildings.
- Appropriately select materials based on safety and regulatory factors.
- Evaluate and describe construction techniques, including slab-on-ground and timber framing.
- Analyse the requirements for basic building services and identify common building defects, proposing solutions where appropriate.
- 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
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 30 minutes | 10 | N | Individual | N |
| Professional Task | 1200 words | 30 | N | Individual | N |
| Professional Task | 500 words including tables and diagrams | 30 | N | Individual | N |
| Viva Voce | 10 minutes | 30 | N | Individual | N |
Teaching Periods
Autumn Block 4 (2025)
Penrith (Kingswood)
On-site
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Spring Block 4 (2025)
Penrith (Kingswood)
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