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CPPBDN5001
Research construction materials and methods for small-scale residential building design projects

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research and evaluate existing, new and emerging construction materials and methods for all residential building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA) section of the National Construction Code (NCC), except construction Type A buildings.

The unit supports the development of an understanding of the range of construction materials and methods available, and of their application, performance and interaction. It applies to building designers and other personnel, such as home sustainability assessors, who recommend construction materials and methods to clients for small-scale residential building design projects, including alterations and additions, heritage restorations, and new buildings.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Research materials and methods for structural elements in relation to different types of small-scale residential building design projects.

1.1.

Characteristics and applications of materials used for structural elements are researched and evaluated.

1.2.

Compliance requirements for materials used for structural elements are researched and interpreted.

1.3.

Construction methods and systems for structural elements are researched and evaluated.

1.4.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

2.

Research materials and methods for building envelope for different types of small-scale residential building design projects.

2.1.

Characteristics and applications of materials used for building envelope are researched and evaluated.

2.2.

Compliance requirements for materials used for building envelope are researched and interpreted.

2.3.

Construction methods and systems for building envelope are researched and evaluated.

2.4.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

3.

Research systems and components for building services.

3.1.

Components and systems for building services are researched and evaluated.

3.2.

Broad compliancerequirements for services are researched and interpreted.

3.3.

Installation methods for services are researched in relation to different types of components, systems and small-scale residential building design projects.

3.4.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also develop a body of current research findings suitable for application to three different buildings or structures not more than 2000 square metres in floor area in Classes 1 and 10 as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) section of the National Construction Code (NCC), where:

two of the buildings must be in Class 1 and three storeys

each building must be in a different climatic, geographic or planning zone.

In doing the above, the person must:

evaluate characteristics and applications of materials suitable for structural elements and building envelope

evaluate construction methods and systems applicable to structural elements and building envelope

evaluate components and systems for services, including:

compliance requirements

installation methods

systematically document and store research findings.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

structural engineering principles sufficient to interpret and apply the requirements of the NCC

building designers’ duty of care to ensure quality and safety of designs

compliance requirements relating to construction materials and methods, including:

Australian standards

NCC requirements

environmental and sustainability requirements, including:

energy efficiency

fire resistance, including resistance to bushfire attack

legislation

hazards of construction materials and methods

organisational scope of business and client demographics, including:

geographic areas of operation

trends in clients’ design preferences

types of building design projects that form the core business of the organisation

sources of reliable information on past, current and emerging uses of construction materials and methods

sustainable construction materials and methods.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building design practices

materials:

documentation for the three projects specified in the performance evidence

specifications:

access to current building control legislation, regulations, codes and standards; and state, territory or local authority planning policies.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Research materials and methods for structural elements in relation to different types of small-scale residential building design projects.

1.1.

Characteristics and applications of materials used for structural elements are researched and evaluated.

1.2.

Compliance requirements for materials used for structural elements are researched and interpreted.

1.3.

Construction methods and systems for structural elements are researched and evaluated.

1.4.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

2.

Research materials and methods for building envelope for different types of small-scale residential building design projects.

2.1.

Characteristics and applications of materials used for building envelope are researched and evaluated.

2.2.

Compliance requirements for materials used for building envelope are researched and interpreted.

2.3.

Construction methods and systems for building envelope are researched and evaluated.

2.4.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

3.

Research systems and components for building services.

3.1.

Components and systems for building services are researched and evaluated.

3.2.

Broad compliancerequirements for services are researched and interpreted.

3.3.

Installation methods for services are researched in relation to different types of components, systems and small-scale residential building design projects.

3.4.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Characteristics of materials must include:

acoustic properties

aesthetic properties

durability

fire resistance properties

health and safety issues

interaction with other materials

structural safety

thermal properties

four or more of the following:

availability

cost

defects

limitations due to manufacturing process

sustainability features, such as energy efficiency

tolerance

transport, storage and handling requirements.

Applications of materials used for structural elements must include:

aesthetic properties

coatings required

compatibility with other elements

fixings required

structural application

substructural application

use in specific construction methods or systems.

Materials used for structural elements must include:

bricks

clay

composite materials

concrete

glass, including glass blocks

metals

new and emerging materials

stone

timber and timber products.

Structural elements must include:

footings, including:

concrete pad

piles

post and concrete

strip

floors, including:

bearers and joists

pier and beam

slabs, including:

raft

suspended

waffle

walls, including:

frame

post and beam

solid masonry

roofs, including:

conventional

truss.

Research must include:

consultation with three or more of the following:

builders

clients

manufacturers

representatives of regulatory authorities

suppliers

data analysis and comparison, including:

manufacturer specifications

performance test information

literature review, including peer assessments

online research.

Compliance requirements must include:

Australian standards referenced in the NCC

NCC

legislation relating to construction materials and methods, including:

town planning

state or territory building regulations

work health and safety (WHS)

environmental

heritage

performance requirements specified by clients

quality standards specified by clients.

Applications of materials used for building envelope must include:

cladding

flashing

lining

roofing

waterproofing.

Materials used for building envelope must include:

composite materials

glass

masonry

metal

new and emerging materials

plaster and plasterboard

slate

terracotta

timber and timber products.

Services must include:

alternative energy sources, including solar

electricity

environmentally sustainable design (ESD) energy systems

fire suppression

gas, including:

natural gas

liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)

telecommunications

water.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also develop a body of current research findings suitable for application to three different buildings or structures not more than 2000 square metres in floor area in Classes 1 and 10 as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) section of the National Construction Code (NCC), where:

two of the buildings must be in Class 1 and three storeys

each building must be in a different climatic, geographic or planning zone.

In doing the above, the person must:

evaluate characteristics and applications of materials suitable for structural elements and building envelope

evaluate construction methods and systems applicable to structural elements and building envelope

evaluate components and systems for services, including:

compliance requirements

installation methods

systematically document and store research findings.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

structural engineering principles sufficient to interpret and apply the requirements of the NCC

building designers’ duty of care to ensure quality and safety of designs

compliance requirements relating to construction materials and methods, including:

Australian standards

NCC requirements

environmental and sustainability requirements, including:

energy efficiency

fire resistance, including resistance to bushfire attack

legislation

hazards of construction materials and methods

organisational scope of business and client demographics, including:

geographic areas of operation

trends in clients’ design preferences

types of building design projects that form the core business of the organisation

sources of reliable information on past, current and emerging uses of construction materials and methods

sustainable construction materials and methods.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building design practices

materials:

documentation for the three projects specified in the performance evidence

specifications:

access to current building control legislation, regulations, codes and standards; and state, territory or local authority planning policies.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Characteristics and applications of materials used for structural elements are researched and evaluated. 
Compliance requirements for materials used for structural elements are researched and interpreted. 
Construction methods and systems for structural elements are researched and evaluated. 
Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. 
Characteristics and applications of materials used for building envelope are researched and evaluated. 
Compliance requirements for materials used for building envelope are researched and interpreted. 
Construction methods and systems for building envelope are researched and evaluated. 
Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. 
Components and systems for building services are researched and evaluated. 
Broad compliancerequirements for services are researched and interpreted. 
Installation methods for services are researched in relation to different types of components, systems and small-scale residential building design projects. 
Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. 

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