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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Apply structural principles when planning the erection or demolition of a structure.
  2. Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class1 and Class 10 buildings.
  3. Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of footings.
  4. Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of floor system.
  5. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural and non-structural wall systems.
  6. Plan, coordinate and manage the building of roof system.
  7. Plan, coordinate and manage the external wall cladding of structure.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

apply manufacturer specifications and Australian standards and codes

apply structural principles to a variety of structures within BCA Classes and

communication skills to

consult with industry professionals

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand

read and interpret project documentation

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication

identify and analyse relevant information

select structural members based on project or specification requirements

work safely to OHS regulations and site requirements

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

building and construction industry contracts

relevant state or territory building and construction codes standards and government regulations

underlying mathematics related to structural analysis

workplace safety requirements

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by the effective application of structural principles and concepts in accordance with the range of variables and application to only one sector of the building and construction industry

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to

assess the structural integrity of a variety of structures found on building and construction sites

apply the structural principles behind the safe erection and demolition of a low rise structure classified within the BCA as Class and

apply technical construction principles to the appropriate selection integration and building in of construction elements and components

coordinate plan implement and check the building of a low rise structure

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office

relevant codes standards and government regulations

office equipment including calculators photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view D CAD drawings run costing programs and print copies

technical reference library with current publications on measurement design building construction and manufacturers product literature

suitable work area appropriate to the construction process

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Structural principles include:

behaviour of structural materials

loads and loading

performance of beams

performance of columns

performance of roof trusses

section properties

solution of force systems

wind bracing.

Residential low rise buildings as described within the BCA are:

Class 1

Class 10.

Industry professionals include:

architects

draftspersons

engineers

quantity surveyors

surveyors.

Project documentation includes:

building approval plans

contract plans

designs and specifications

engineer footing designs and specifications

original contour survey plan

registered plans

retaining walls

site plans

soil investigation reports

structural floor systems, wall systems and roof systems

tanking designs and specifications

underpinning, rock anchors and shoring designs and specifications.

Footings include:

bored pier footings

columns or stumps

concrete slab floors

piers and beams.

Floor system components of the bearers and joists include:

compressed sheet wet area flooring

engineered floor joists

fitted (cut-in) floors

platform floor construction

sheet flooring

tongue and groove flooring.

Materials include:

cavity brick

concrete block

structural steel

timber.

Type of roof includes:

box gable

dual pitch roof

Dutch gable

Dutch hip

gable end

hip and valley

north light

skillion.

Cladding used on timber frame constructions includes:

brick veneer

coatings over base materials

colourbond or zincalume sheeting

fibre cement or compressed wood panelling

weatherboards.