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CPCCBC4011B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCBC4011B - Apply structural principles to commercial low rise constructions
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply structural principles to the erection or demolition of low rise projects of a more complex nature than single residential dwellings, which are typically commercial structures classified in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) as Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres but not including Type A or Type B construction. Knowledge of the application of structural principles in accordance with Australian standards is essential.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the needs of builders, site managers, forepersons and other managers in the building and construction industry responsible for overseeing and managing the erection or demolition of low rise structures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Apply structural principles to the planning of the erection or demolition of a structure.
  • Main structural principles that apply to erection or demolition of a low rise commercial structure are identified.
  • Structural performance of a structure is described in terms of the effect of section properties on various materials and their related construction methods.
  • Structural performance characteristics of slabs, beams, columns and retaining walls are explained and applied to planning of the construction work.
  • Demolition of existing structures is coordinated in accordance with safe work practices and legislative, environmental and planning requirements.
       
Element: Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class 2 to 9 buildings.
  • Relevant industry professionals are consulted as required to provide advice regarding the design process and structural integrity of proposed commercial low rise building.
  • Project documentation is collected and analysed to assist in the analysis of plans and specifications.
  • Project documentation is analysed for compliance with BCA requirements for bushfire, high wind, earthquake and alpine environments.
  • New and emerging building technologies are assessed for application to the construction process and their compliance with BCA requirements and Australian standards.
  • Pre-commencement site inspection is conducted to confirm analysis.
       
Element: Plan, coordinate and manage laying of footing systems.
  • Footing systems are set out in accordance with building's plans.
  • Structural integrity of the footings specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
  • Footings specified in building's plan are laid and checked for compliance with project documentation.
  • Damp coursing and provision of termite barriers and other relevant techniques are planned, implemented and checked in accordance with codes, standards and industry practice.
       
Element: Plan, coordinate and manage laying of floor system.
  • Floor system components specified in building's plan are assessed for structural integrity and compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
  • Laying of structural floor system specified in building's plan is supervised and checked for compliance with project documentation.
       
Element: Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural wall systems and wall cladding systems.
  • Technical construction principles and performance characteristics of structural wall systems and wall cladding systems are identified and analysed in the planning of the building and construction project.
  • Processes for erecting wall systems and wall cladding systems are identified, implemented and checked for compliance with manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian standards and codes.
  • Building plans and relevant standards and codes are identified and implemented to ensure appropriate allowances have been made for relevant services to be installed.
  • Windows and external doors are installed in compliance with relevant codes, manufacturer specifications and accepted industry construction principles.
       
Element: Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural roof systems and roof cladding systems.
  • Structural integrity of the structural roof system and roof cladding system components specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
  • Construction of roof system and roof cladding system, including details of service penetrations, skylights and roof ventilators, is planned, implemented and checked in accordance with building plan's requirements, type of roof being constructed, relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
  • Processes are put in place and managed to ensure quality of finished roof system.
       


Evidence Required

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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 for erection and demolition in accordance with the range of variables and application in a low rise building project.

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based 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 structural integrity of a variety of structures found on building and construction sites

apply structural principles behind the safe erection and demolition of low rise structures classified within the BCA as Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres but not including Type A or Type B construction

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

coordinate, plan, implement and check 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 off-site 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 2-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 person's 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

analytical skills and the capacity to foresee potential problems

apply Australian standards, codes and manufacturer specifications

apply structural principles to a variety of low rise structures

construction management and planning techniques

coordination of the work and advice of internal and external professionals

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 non-verbal communication

identify and analyse relevant information

low rise construction building problem solving

numeracy skills to apply calculations

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

new and emerging building technologies, techniques and materials

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

underlying principles related to structural analysis

workplace safety requirements.

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:

loads and loading

section properties

behaviour of structural materials

performance of beams

performance of columns

performance of roof trusses

principles of formwork

solution of force systems

wind bracing.

Low rise commercial buildings as described within the BCA are:

Classes 2 to 9

with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres, not including Type A or Type B construction.

Materials and their related construction methods may include:

brick veneer and cladding over timber-framed and lightweight section steel-framed construction

cavity brick construction

earth-wall construction

lightweight concrete construction, such as construction of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)

pole frame construction

portal frame construction

post and beam construction

post and truss construction

single-leaf (reinforced) masonry construction

tilt-slab construction.

Industry professionals include:

architects

draftspersons

engineers

quantity surveyors

surveyors.

Project documentation includes:

building approval plans

contract plans

design and specifications

engineer's footing design and specifications

original contour survey plans

registered plans

retaining walls and tanking design and specifications

site plans

soils investigation reports

structural floor systems, wall systems and roof systems

underpinning, rock anchors and shoring design and specifications.

Footing systems include:

concrete slab floors

drilled or driven piles

mass concrete piers

reinforced concrete piers and beams

screw piles

waffle pod slabs.

Structural floor system includes:

brick bases

engineered timber products

panel systems of concrete and AAC

suspended and slab-on-ground concrete slab floors

timber and steel floor construction.

Structural wall systems include:

composite walls featuring tilt-slab, post and beam, pole and truss and portal frame

earth walls, including rammed earth and mud brick

framed walls incorporating timber, engineered timber products and lightweight section steel

masonry walls incorporating cavity brick, single-leaf masonry and lightweight concrete (AAC).

Wall cladding systems include:

boarding

coatings over base materials

sheeting

tilt-slab

unfired, fired and autoclaved masonry.

Relevant services may include:

ducting for heating and cooling

electrical, electronic and communication systems

extractive vacuum and exhaust systems

passive and active fire detection and prevention systems

plumbing and drainage

powered systems for operating doors and windows

smoke control and containment systems.

Structural roof system includes:

for roof types including:

gable including dual pitch

hip

north light

rafter and purlin

skillion

prefabricated and site fabricated trussed roof framing.

Roof cladding system includes:

concrete, clay and metal tiles

shakes and shingles

short and long run metal sheeting.

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
Main structural principles that apply to erection or demolition of a low rise commercial structure are identified. 
Structural performance of a structure is described in terms of the effect of section properties on various materials and their related construction methods. 
Structural performance characteristics of slabs, beams, columns and retaining walls are explained and applied to planning of the construction work. 
Demolition of existing structures is coordinated in accordance with safe work practices and legislative, environmental and planning requirements. 
Relevant industry professionals are consulted as required to provide advice regarding the design process and structural integrity of proposed commercial low rise building. 
Project documentation is collected and analysed to assist in the analysis of plans and specifications. 
Project documentation is analysed for compliance with BCA requirements for bushfire, high wind, earthquake and alpine environments. 
New and emerging building technologies are assessed for application to the construction process and their compliance with BCA requirements and Australian standards. 
Pre-commencement site inspection is conducted to confirm analysis. 
Footing systems are set out in accordance with building's plans. 
Structural integrity of the footings specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 
Footings specified in building's plan are laid and checked for compliance with project documentation. 
Damp coursing and provision of termite barriers and other relevant techniques are planned, implemented and checked in accordance with codes, standards and industry practice. 
Floor system components specified in building's plan are assessed for structural integrity and compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 
Laying of structural floor system specified in building's plan is supervised and checked for compliance with project documentation. 
Technical construction principles and performance characteristics of structural wall systems and wall cladding systems are identified and analysed in the planning of the building and construction project. 
Processes for erecting wall systems and wall cladding systems are identified, implemented and checked for compliance with manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian standards and codes. 
Building plans and relevant standards and codes are identified and implemented to ensure appropriate allowances have been made for relevant services to be installed. 
Windows and external doors are installed in compliance with relevant codes, manufacturer specifications and accepted industry construction principles. 
Structural integrity of the structural roof system and roof cladding system components specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 
Construction of roof system and roof cladding system, including details of service penetrations, skylights and roof ventilators, is planned, implemented and checked in accordance with building plan's requirements, type of roof being constructed, relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 
Processes are put in place and managed to ensure quality of finished roof system. 

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