Courses & Units
Legislation and Standards in Construction ZAX103
Introduction
This unit will familiarise you with the legislation framework, Australian standards and codes of practice for construction of buildings and civil structures. Key areas covered will include construction codes, work health and safety, Aboriginal and cultural heritage, and environmental legislation. It is important for paraprofessionals within the building and civil construction industries to correctly identify, interpret and apply these regulatory requirements to construction projects. You will have structured opportunities to develop your literacy in construction standards and legislation through industry-specific case studies and real-world research activities.
Summary
| Unit name | Legislation and Standards in Construction |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZAX103 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Business and Management UC |
| Coordinator | Mr James Eaves |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify key legislation that applies in the Australian building and civil construction sectors.
- Interpret and apply required Australian Standards and Codes of Practice to relevant building and civil construction activities.
- Communicate requirements and challenges associated with compliance with legislation and standards in construction projects.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly tutorials (late afternoon) and 1 x full day face-to-face workshop per semester. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1: Oral Presentation: Australian or International Standard or Code of Practice (30%)|AT2: Legislation Case Study (35%)|AT3: Review of Reporting Requirements for a Building or Civil Structure (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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