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CPCCBC4010B Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions - Unity School of Education

Assessment 1: Create a document that explains procedures for demolishing a house, in a general context. (Maximum of 800 words)
Create a general explanatory document that discusses the following:
a) The structural principles of demolishing a house
b) Discuss structural performance characteristics of slabs, floors, beams and retaining walls
c) Create a procedure for Metharom work teams to follow when demolishing a house
This document will be used by employees as a reference; as such you will need to make sure that you have discussed any relevant legislation, codes of practices, and industry standards.

Assessment 2: Analyse plans and prepare for building by performing final checks, in a written document. Please note: the details of this assessment continue onto the next page.
(Maximum of 600 words)
Refer to the project documents and plans. Considering the plans, and the building's location:
a) Determine what BCA requirements for bushfires need to be applied to this house, with reference to the location and bushfire rating.
b) Identify a new building technology that may assist you with this project. Justify your answer.
c) Make a list of industry professionals that are local to the build site, and would be able to provide advice on the construction of the house.
Ensure that you have referred to building codes and standards as appropriate to this project, as well as industry best practice.

Assessment 3: Perform an inspection. (Maximum of 500 words)
Perform an inspection of the Melbourne campusor another site of your choice if you have access to one. You are required to complete the Pre-Commencement Checklist template provided in the appendices.

Your assessor will advise you of a suitable date and time for you to carry out this inspection.

Assessment 4: Create a plan for subflooring and footings. (Maximum of 800 words)
As the site supervisor, interpret the project documentation to prepare layouts for both footings and subflooring.
To complete this task satisfactorily, you will need to do the following:
a) Prepare a footing layout for strip footings by tracing over the floor plan provided in the appendices.
Your layout will also need to include a report that explains how your footings are compliant with the BCA and AS2870, specifications of materials used, and demarcation of damp coursing and termite barriers.

b) Prepare a layout that specifies requirements for the construction of joists and bearers. A floor plan has been provided in the appendices for you to trace over. You will need to ensure that you have referred to AS1684 and the BCA.
Prepare a report that describes how your layout is compliant with the legislative requirements, and create a basic process for the work team to follow when laying the subfloor.

Assessment 5: Prepare a report to coordinate and manage wall systems. (Maximum of 1000 words)
Using the bracing plan provided in the project documentation, complete the following:
a) Select and specify timber to be used for the wall system that complies with AS1684
b) Create a process that ensures high quality installation of each of the following frames: pre-cut and pre-nailed, and cut and assembled on site
c) Assess the compliance of the current plan including bracing requirements, tie downs and installation. Include details regarding compliance or non-compliance as appropriate.
d) Demonstrate where waterproofing would be attached. Write a procedure for both installation of the waterproofing, and how to check the quality of the installation.

Compile the documents into a report for the construction manager (the assessor).

Assessment 6: Plan for the installation of roof systems. (Maximum of 800 words)
Prepare a truss roof layout plan to be used for the formation of the roof system.

Your plan will need to show:
a) The structural components of a truss roof system
b) A procedure for the construction of roof trusses
c) A process for ensuring the quality of manufactured roof trusses
d) Locations of sarking and cladding installation

Assessment 7: Plan the installation of cladding. (Maximum of 800 words)
Plan the installation of cladding using the project documentation, legislation and regulations. To demonstrate this, you will need to complete the following:
a) Outline the fixing and installation requirements of the windows and doors
b) Explain the fixing requirements of cladding made of treated pine weatherboards
c) Determine the most suitable cladding for this house, and justify your choice using structural performance principles.

Assessment 8:

Question 1 Who would you consult regarding the preparation of work drawings? (Circle one answer)
A. Quantity surveyors
B. Engineers
C. Draftspeople
D. Building surveyors

Question 2 What information is provided in a copy of title?

Question 3 What are two things that can be learned from a soil report?

Question 4 What is one method that the BCA would use to assess emerging technology?

Question 5 Where a strip footing is being used, what must the minimum bearing capacity of the soil be? (Circle one)
A. 50 kPa
B. 75 kPa
C. 90 kPa
D. 100 kPa

Question 6 The BCA classifies soil according to its stability. Describe the following classes of soil.
Class A
Class P

Question 7 What unit are loads on a structure measured in?

Question 8 If a structure is defined as having reached equilibrium, what does that mean?

Question 9 What is the minimum size allowed for cavity brick for a brick veneer wall? (Circle one)
A. 25mm
B. 100mm
C. 150mm
D. 200mm

Question 10 What are two ways that an employer can reduce the risk of employees suffering manual handling injuries?

Question 11 Give two examples of incidents that must be reported to WorkSafe.

Question 12 Name two things that an employer must do to ensure the safety of plant.

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