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Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast

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Unit name Legislation and Standards in Construction
Unit code ZAX103
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School University College
Discipline Applied Technologies
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify key legislation that applies in the Australian building and civil construction sectors.
  2. Interpret and apply required Australian Standards and Codes of Practice to relevant building and civil construction activities.
  3. Identify and discuss certification processes and industry documentation and reporting requirements for buildings and civil structures.
  4. Develop and communicate solutions to challenges associated with compliance with legislation and standards in construction projects.

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Assessment

1. Legislation case study (20%)
2. Ethics case study (15%)
3. Oral presentation of an Australian or international standard (30%) 
4. Review of reporting requirements for a building or civil structure (35%)

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