Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Analyse construction methods for class 1 and 10 residential buildings and structures.

1.1.

Sources of information relating to traditional, new and emerging construction methods for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures are identified and evaluated, and information is gathered, stored and updated according to workplace procedures.

1.2.

Information relating to methods for site investigation and preparation  is analysed and recorded.

1.3.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to foundations and footings is analysed and recorded.

1.4.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to structural and supporting systems  is analysed and recorded.

1.5.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to enclosing systems  is analysed and recorded.

1.6.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to fire safety  is analysed and recorded.

1.7.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to health and amenity  is analysed and recorded.

1.8.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to safe movement and access  is analysed and recorded.

1.9.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to energy efficiency  is analysed and recorded.

1.10.

Construction process and trade sequencing for different forms of buildings are analysed and recorded.

1.11

Construction methods are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted.

2.

Analyse construction materials for class 1 and 10 residential buildings and structures.

2.1.

Information relating to applying different construction materials  to foundations and footings is analysed and recorded.

2.2.

Information relating to applying different construction materials to structural and supporting systems is analysed and recorded.

2.3.

Information relating to applying different construction materials to enclosing systems is analysed and recorded.

2.4.

Construction materials are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted.

3.

Analyse information relating to service provision for class 1 and 10 residential buildings and structures.

3.1.

Information relating to options for energy supply and infrastructure is analysed and recorded.

3.2.

Information relating to options for heating and cooling systems is analysed and recorded.

3.3.

Information relating to options for fire protection is analysed and recorded.

3.4.

Information relating to options for gas and hydraulic service supply and infrastructure is analysed and recorded.

3.5.

Service systems and components are evaluated in relation to different user groups, geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Learning skills to:

• critically evaluate the validity and reliability of information relating to construction methods and materials based on the source and author of the information, the research methodology used to develop the data, and the currency of information
• independently source, access and navigate construction industry information, including the National Construction Code (NCC), to find information relating to construction methods, materials and service provision for class 1 and 10 buildings
• use systems for ordering, classifying and storing reference materials and research information for easy retrieval.

Numeracy skills to:

• extract and analyse a broad range of mathematical information from laboratory test reports or research papers relating to the performance and characteristics of construction materials, including:

• fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, rates and proportions
• statistical data in complex tables, spreadsheets and graphs

• interpret 2-D and 3-D shapes, including:

• compound shapes representing the structure of construction materials
• examples of how materials are used for different construction methods

• use mathematical language relating to properties of materials when discussing findings from research, including fire ratings and load bearing capacities.

Oral communication skills to:

• ask technical questions to clarify information concerning the scope and limitations of different construction methods
• consult with manufacturers and make enquiries to extend or clarify research into construction materials and service provision.

Reading skills to:

• locate and interpret complex information about construction methods and material characteristics and properties
• understand specialised NCC terminology.

Writing skills to:

• record research findings and add to research over time
• record data about construction materials in text, table and diagram format.

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:

• drainage
• earthworks
• pest risk management

• soil investigation, assessment and clarification.

Structural and supporting systems  must include:

• masonry systems:

• earthwall construction
• reinforced and unreinforced masonry
• weatherproofing

• systems for:

• floors
• roofs
• sub-floor ventilation
• walls

• steel framing
• systems for cyclone category areas
• timber framing.

Enclosing systems  must include:

• glazing
• gutters and downpipes
• roof cladding
• wall cladding.

Fire safety  must include:

• clearances and protection from heating appliances
• fire separation
• requirements for bushfire areas
• smoke alarms.

Health and amenity  must include:

• facilities
• light
• room heights
• sound insulation
• ventilation
• wet areas.

Safe movement and access  must include:

• balustrades
• stair construction
• swimming pool access, if required.

Energy efficiency  must include:

• air movement
• building fabric
• building sealing and insulation
• external glazing
• services.

Information relating to applying different construction materials  must include four subsets from each of the following two main areas:

• range of construction materials in common use, including:

• adhesives and sealants
• admixtures
• clay products
• concrete and concrete products
• glass
• masonry
• metal
• mortar for load bearing walls
• new relevant proprietary materials
• plaster and plasterboard
• plastic
• pre-stressed structural concrete components
• protective and fire-rated protective coatings
• timber and timber products
• waterproofing

• suitability of materials for different applications, including:

• behaviour under stress
• compatibility with other materials in use
• cost-effectiveness
• durability
• energy efficiency
• environmental impact
• fire resistance
• standards
• structural suitability
• sustainability
• visual characteristics.