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CPCCBC4010B - Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions - Open Colleges

Introduction

This assessment has been designed to allow you to provide partial evidence of your competence in the unit CPCCBC4010B Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions.

Project -Coordinating the construction for structural integrity

a) Revisit the Casey plans you reviewed in Project 1 for this module.Casey plans - Sections, Elevations, Floor Plan, Site Plan.

Create your own checklist using the table below to assist the construction manager/foreman to coordinate and check the building.

Your checklist will include the following structural systems, and list what needs to be checked for quality and compliance with the NCC and Australian Standards:
• footings
• floor system
• structural and non-structural wall systems
• roof system
• external wall cladding of structure
• fencing

b) In the box that follows, complete 2-D, freehand, cross-section drawings showing 2 structural wall types of your choosing for a low-rise building. This task is primarily assessing your knowledge of the NCC, Australian Standards, structural components and quality checks.

You must show the following items in your drawing:
• Structural walls
• Relevant NCC and Australian Standards
• Structural components e.g. bracing components
• Quality checks needed for compliance

2 Wall structure: 2-D, freehand, cross-section drawing

Project 1 - Work readiness and structural planning

Part A: Getting work ready
In this pre-assessment you will take steps to get ready to enter a construction zone so you can carry out some of the assessment tasks for this course, and to prepare you for work.This will guide you through:
• obtaining a ‘White card' to enable you to safely and legally enter construction zones
• seeking the appropriate permissions so you are covered by Open Colleges' and the licensed builder's insurances when you enter construction zones
• making links with the building and construction industry.

Step 1
Note:
If you already hold a ‘White card', simply upload a copy of this using the submission instructions above.
a) Complete your ‘White card' training through your choice of provider. There are many providers who offer the ‘White card' through both online and face-to-face instruction. They can be researched by searching 'white card providers' online. Most training providers will charge a small fee, so shop around for a competitive price. ‘White card' training should take approximately 3 to 4 hours to complete.
b) Submit evidence of your ‘White card' to Open Colleges i.e. upload a copy of your ‘White card' with this assessment to OpenSpace using the Assessment Upload links in Module 4 of this course. This must be provided in order for you to be covered by Open Colleges' insurance.

Step 2
a) Approach a licensed builder or construction company and obtain permission to visit their construction site to observe building and construction processes. This will help you complete the assessments for this course that require you to observe the real workplace.
A great place to start to find licensed builders you could approach is the Housing Industry Association (HIA). They offer a range of:
1. membership benefits
2. events
3. publications
4. industry and business information
5. products and services.

You may also go to trade buildand enter 'builder' in the dropdown menu and your suburb - you will be able to find builders in your local area who you could approach for your site visit.
b) Use the information and script provided in Appendix A to help you with your first approach to a licensed builder or construction company.
c) Ask the licensed builder to complete and sign the ‘Permission to visit construction site'form.
d) If you are currently employed by a licensed builder or construction company, you may obtain permission from them.

Part B: Planning for structural integrity - Class 1 and Class 10 building

Plan for the erection of the structure of the Casey house (Class 1) and fencing (Class 10) including:
• applying structural principles when planning the erection of the structure of the house and fencing including footings, floor system, structural and non-structural walls, roofing and external wall cladding.
• explore forces and loads, and mechanical properties of material fuel loads.
• analysing plans and building materials for structural integrity to withstand bushfire, high winds, earthquake, etc.
• seeking professional advice/input from architects, building designers, engineers, etc.
• outlining how you would coordinate the demolition of any existing structures (e.g. a garage) in accordance with legislative and planning requirements, environmental standards, and safe work practices.
• describing what is involved in conducting a pre-commencement site inspection.

1. Read the scenario below that relates to the building of the Casey house and respond to the questions that follow.
Outline the main structural principles that might apply to the construction of the Casey house includingforces, loads and mechanical properties of materials (material fuel loads). Include two examples of each principle that would apply to the Casey house. (400 words max)

2. Review the four Casey plans and consider the structural systems that will be used in the construction including the footings, floor system, structural and non-structural walls, roofing and external wall cladding: Casey plans - Sections, Elevations, Floor Plan, Site Plan.Remember that you are planning to build the Casey house in a bushfire-prone alpine area.

3. In the box below, complete a 2-D, freehand, cross-section drawing showing a gable roofing structure at 22.5 degree. Drawing is not to scale and is primarily assessing your knowledge of materials and structural performance characteristics, not your drawing skills.
You must show the following items in your drawing:
• A gable-end roof structure
• The materials that will be used in the structure
• Structural performance characteristics of the materials and the structure

4. Before the construction of the Casey house, consider how you might go about demolishing any small existing structures such as a garage and brick fencing. Briefly outline the steps you would take for the demolition processincluding the planning, and the environmental and safety requirements you would need to comply with.

5. Once the construction planning and demolition processes are complete for the Casey house, a pre-commencement site inspection will need to be conducted. Briefly list the factors that would need to be checked for this inspection.

Attachment:- Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions.rar