CPPBDN4107Investigate construction methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings

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What an assessment for CPPBDN4107 must cover

39 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Assess and select construction methods for site preparation, foundations and footings for building project.

  • 1.1Interpret site classification report for foundation material and wind classification to identify implications for structural design of building.
  • 1.2Evaluate implications of earthworks, vegetation and existing structures on construction methods.
  • 1.3Investigate drainage methods required to manage surface water and subsoil drainage, during and post construction works.
  • 1.4Select termite risk management systems to suit regional characteristics.
  • 1.5Identify, select, sketch and annotate appropriate construction methods for common concrete footings and slabs.
  • 1.6Identify, select, sketch and annotate appropriate construction methods for common sub-floor and suspended structural floor systems.

2 Assess construction methods for framing, cladding and lining systems for building project.

  • 2.1Sketch and annotate commonly used structural wall and roof framing systems.
  • 2.2Sketch and annotate commonly used systems for structural masonry.
  • 2.3Sketch and annotate commonly used cladding systems.
  • 2.4Identify insulation systems appropriate for region and building type.
  • 2.5Sketch and annotate common lining systems.
  • 2.6Sketch and annotate construction details of eaves and box gutter supporting systems.

3 Determine compliance of selected construction methods.

  • 3.1Confirm NCC requirements for glazing methods for perimeter framed glazing, doors, showers and balustrades for a building design project.
  • 3.2Confirm NCC requirements for fire separation in a building design project taking account of non-combustible materials, position of openings, boundary offsets and construction techniques.
  • 3.3Identify NCC compliant construction methods for a building design project in a bushfire prone area.
  • 3.4Confirm NCC requirements for health and amenity for wet areas, room heights, facilities, natural light and ventilation.
  • 3.5Confirm NCC requirements for safe movement and access for stairs, balustrades and swimming pools.

4 Confirm internal fit-out of Class 1 and 10 buildings.

  • 4.1Identify, sketch and annotate commonly used joinery components for cabinetry, architraves, skirting boards and decorative finishes.
  • 4.2Determine and record structural implications of options for placement and selection of internal fixtures, fittings and finishes.

Performance evidence

  • investigating and selecting construction methods to produce sketches and annotations of commonly used construction methods for three building design projects:
  • each project must be a Class 1 building and at least one must incorporate an associated Class 10 building, as defined by the National Construction Code (NCC)
  • at least one project must be a two-storey building
  • at least one project must be a building in a bushfire-prone area.

Knowledge evidence

  • correct terminology to define building construction and methodologies for Class 1 and 10 buildings
  • sketching and annotation methods
  • types of construction relevant to Class 1 and 10 building designs
  • construction methods associated with different geographical locations and climatic conditions, including strengths and weaknesses for different contexts
  • basic principles of soil mechanics as outlined in AS 2870 Residential slabs and footings
  • glazing methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings specified in AS 1288 Glass in buildings - Selection and installation
  • quality and tolerance standards to industry guidelines for construction methods used in Class 1 and 10 buildings
  • application, behaviour, performance and interactions of construction methods used in Class 1 and 10 buildings
  • common hazards and risks associated with construction methods used in Class 1 and 10 buildings
  • key requirements of engineer site classification reports: foundation material, wind classification
  • commonly used footing and slab construction methods, articulation, shrinkage control
  • structural implications for provision of services
  • typical structural wall and roof framing systems, bracing, tie-down and provision for services
  • typical systems for structural masonry: reinforced, unreinforced, retaining
  • typical cladding systems, non-structural masonry, roofing and flashings.

Foundation skills

  • reading: reading skills to interpret: key requirements of the NCC and Australian Standards, specifications for construction materials and methods, specialised vocabulary, acronyms and technical terminology used in construction documentation.

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