CPCCBS6101 — Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three store

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34 assessable components: 4 elements (11 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Research and evaluate construction methods for Class 1 or 10 buildings.

1.1Research information to identify traditional, new and emerging construction methods and conduct required checks to confirm the validity and reliability of gathered information.
1.2Investigate and evaluate methods for site investigation and preparation.
1.3Evaluate the application of different construction methods to structural elements, components or systems for Class 1 or 10 buildings.

2 Research and evaluate construction materials for Class 1 or 10 buildings.

2.1Research information to identify traditional, new and emerging construction materials and conduct required checks to confirm the validity and reliability of gathered information.
2.2Evaluate the application of different construction materials to structural elements, components or systems for Class 1 or 10 buildings.

3 Research and evaluate service provisions for Class 1 or 10 buildings.

3.1Research information to identify service requirements, compliance and installation methods, and conduct required checks to confirm the validity and reliability of gathered data.
3.2Evaluate options for energy supply and infrastructure, heating and cooling systems, fire protection and gas and hydraulic service supply and infrastructure.
3.3Evaluate service systems and components in relation to different user groups, geographical locations and climatic conditions, and note strengths and weaknesses of each context.

4 Report research and evaluation outcomes.

4.1Prepare report containing research and evaluation findings, recommendations and supporting evidence for Class 1 or 10 building according to workplace requirements.
4.2Distribute research and evaluation report to relevant persons for feedback.
4.3Implement information management procedures to maintain data currency and classify and store research and evaluation information for easy retrieval.

Performance evidence

Research and evaluate construction methods and materials to support building surveying services for three different buildings of less than 2,000 square metres in floor area.
Two buildings in Class 1, each with three storeys.
One building in Class 1 and less than three storeys, or in Class 10.
Each building must be in a different geographical location/area selected from the following: high wind area, highly corrosive area (within 1 kilometre of the ocean), bushfire-prone area, cyclone area, earthquake area, alpine area, metropolitan area.
For each building, evaluate construction methods and materials in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions and note strengths and weaknesses of each context.
Evaluate the application of different construction methods to: foundations and footings, structural and supporting systems, enclosing systems, fire safety, health and amenity, safe movement and access, energy efficiency, construction processes in relation to trade sequencing.
Evaluate the application of different construction materials to: foundations and footings, structural and supporting systems, enclosing systems.

Knowledge evidence

Characteristics and applications of materials suitable for structural elements and building envelope of Class 1 and 10 buildings: construction materials in common use: adhesives and sealants, admixtures, clay products, concrete and concrete products, glass, masonry, metal, mortar for load bearing walls, plaster and plasterboard, plastic, pre-stressed structural concrete components, protective and fire-rated protective coatings, timber and timber products, waterproofing.
Suitability of construction materials for different applications: behaviour under stress, compatibility with other materials in use, cost-effectiveness, durability, energy efficiency, environmental impact, fire resistance, standards, structural suitability, sustainability, visual characteristics.
Compliance requirements of construction materials and methods for Class 1 and 10 buildings in different geographic locations and climate zones: NCC, Australian Standards referenced by the NCC.
Components and systems for services associated with Class 1 and 10 buildings: compliance requirements, installation methods.
Different construction methods and systems for Class 1 and 10 buildings applicable to: methods for site investigation and preparation: principles and practices of site establishment: drainage, earthworks and pest risk management; soil investigation, assessment and clarification.
Structural and supporting systems: masonry systems: earthwall construction, reinforced and unreinforced masonry and weatherproofing; systems for floors, roofs, sub-floor ventilation and walls.
Enclosing systems: glazing, gutters and downpipes, roof and wall cladding.
Fire safety: clearances and protection from heating appliances, fire separation, requirements for bushfire areas, smoke alarms.
Health and amenity: facilities, light, room heights, sound insulation, ventilation, wet areas.
Safe movement and access: balustrades, stair construction, swimming pool access.
Energy efficiency: air movement, building fabric, building sealing and insulation, external glazing, services.
Information management procedures to maintain data currency, and classify and store information for easy retrieval.
NCC classifications and definitions for Class 1 and 10 buildings.
Structural engineering principles sufficient to interpret and apply NCC requirements to work activities.
Types and sources of reliable information on traditional, new and emerging uses of construction materials and methods.

Foundation skills

numeracy skills: interpret construction material characteristics and performance data using fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, rates and proportions; use mathematical language relating to properties of materials including fire ratings and load bearing capacities.

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