Elements and Performance Criteria
- Analyse construction methods for class 1 and 10 residential buildings and structures.
- Sources of information relating to traditional, new and emerging construction methods for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures are identified and evaluated, and information is gathered, stored and updated according to workplace procedures.
- Information relating to methods for site investigation and preparation is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to applying different construction methods to foundations and footings is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to applying different construction methods to structural and supporting systems is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to applying different construction methods to enclosing systems is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to applying different construction methods to fire safety is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to applying different construction methods to health and amenity is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to applying different construction methods to safe movement and access is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to applying different construction methods to energy efficiency is analysed and recorded.
- Construction process and trade sequencing for different forms of buildings are analysed and recorded.
- Analyse construction materials for class 1 and 10 residential buildings and structures.
- Information relating to applying different construction materials to foundations and footings is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to applying different construction materials to structural and supporting systems is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to applying different construction materials to enclosing systems is analysed and recorded.
- Construction materials are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted.
- Analyse information relating to service provision for class 1 and 10 residential buildings and structures.
- Information relating to options for energy supply and infrastructure is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to options for heating and cooling systems is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to options for fire protection is analysed and recorded.
- Information relating to options for gas and hydraulic service supply and infrastructure is analysed and recorded.
- Service systems and components are evaluated in relation to different user groups, geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted.