UNIT

CPCCBS6002Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for commercial buildings to three storeys

Release 2Superseded

Modification History

Release

Comments

1.1

Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6002 Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for commercial buildings to three storeys.

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version 1.1.

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New unit of competency.

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version 1.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop an understanding of traditional, new and emerging construction methods and materials, including systems and components for services, for those buildings included in classes 2 to 9 as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and up to three storeys. It applies to researching and analysing construction industry information, including research papers, engineering reports, material specifications and performance data, including fire performance of construction materials; and following information management procedures to ensure that construction methods and materials are evaluated using current and accurate information.

This unit supports the work of building surveyors who provide advisory code-consulting services or authorised statutory services relating to planning or building permit application assessment or building audit and inspection services for class 2 to 9 commercial buildings.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Building surveying

Unit Sector

Construction

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Site investigation and preparation must include:

principles and practices of site establishment, including:

underpinning

de-watering

ground stabilisation

demolition procedures

soil investigation, assessment and clarification.

Foundations and footings must include at least four of the following:

anchors, including grouted, mechanical or rock

basements

damp proof courses

footing systems

grillage

ground stabilisation

membranes

pest control

retaining walls

shoring

systems for earthquake zones

tanking

underpinning

water exclusion.

Structural and supporting systems must include at least four of the following main areas, including any associated subsets:

forces

loads

openings

spatial relationships

stresses and strains applied to:

arches

beams

braces

columns

concrete floor slabs

load-bearing walls

masonry ties and anchors

roof frames, including trusses

structural footings

structural materials and systems for:

floors

roofs

sub-floors

walls

systems for:

cyclonic areas

earthquake zones.

Enclosing systems must include at least four of the following materials, systems and fixings for:

claddings and linings

coatings

finishes

flashings

linings, including acoustic system installations and fire-rated systems

partitioning

sarking and insulations

wet areas.

Services must include at least four of the following:

communication lines, telephones and ICT networks

energy supply: gas, electricity and renewable sources

escalators and lifts

fire detection and protection

heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)

lightning protection

natural lighting and artificial lighting, and building facades

security and alarm systems

ventilation and refrigeration

water, drainage and plumbing.

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