Building and Construction Studies 2 (7823.7)

This unit focusses on construction for multiple occupancy residential and medium rise commercial/industrial buildings. Students will be introduced to the construction principles for typical midrise commercial and residential buildings. Students will further develop their knowledge in the Building Code of Australia and other relevant building regulations. Site set up and layout, planning and co-ordination of services will be explored for commercial building.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Interpret building plans for mid-rise and commercial buildings;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of traditional and alternate construction methods and principles for mid-rise and commercial buildings in accordance with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of site set-up, site layout, and site management, including demolition, hazardous materials and recycling; and
4. Apply building hand-over commissioning processes and techniques.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Skills development

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING (AIB) AND AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYRORS (AIQS) REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES
Both the AIB and AIQS have requirements and expectations for graduates from an accredited course. These have been shown below to assist the student as to the importance placed on generic skills by the accrediting bodies. These can also be found on their respective websites www.aib.org.au and www.aiqs.com.au. Further information regarding the building and quantity surveying professions is also available on these sites and represent a valuable source of information.

The academic content for this unit forms part of the attainment of AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING (AIB) skills and attributes of a Building Graduate, as referred to in the AIB Standards of Accreditation, Academic Standards Booklet. 

1. Knowledge

Ability to integrate and appropriately apply building discipline knowledge from the following knowledge domains: Technical, Legal, Management, Construction Economics.

2. Self-Development

Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning & PD; Understanding of, and ability to articulate & promote the codes of practice of the AIB; Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of professional construction manager in the development of building; strive for excellence and promote innovation.

3. Communication

Able to communicate professionally in all work related situations; Respect and maintain security and privacy of information; Understanding of the use of information and communication technology in the construction industry (e.g. CAD, BIM); Able to apply negotiation skills in a range of professional practice contexts.

4. Judgement

Able to identify and evaluate information to make reasoned and informed decisions; Recognize and assess interactions between stakeholders; Able to critically evaluate different views and complex information and propose justifiable solutions; Able to challenge established positions using evidence and reasoning.

5. Innovation

Demonstrate creativity and innovation through personal leadership; Contribute to a culture that promotes innovation.

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS (AIQS) REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES

The academic content for this unit forms part of the attainment of the AIQS skills and attributes for a Quantity Surveyor graduate as referred to in the AIQS Competency Standards for Quantity Surveyors and Cost Engineers.

• Quantification/Measurement
• Communication Skills
• Personal and Interpersonal Skills
• Business and Management Skills
• Professional Practice
• Computer and Information Technology
• Construction Technology
• Construction Law and Regulation

Prerequisites

8518 Building and Construction Studies 1.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.