Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
This unit will familiarise you with the legislation framework, Australian Standards and codes for construction of buildings and civil structures. Key areas covered will include construction codes, work health and safety, Aboriginal 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. Ethics, integrity and professional accountability will be explored through current examples of construction professionals who failed to comply with legislation and standards, and the outcomes of those decisions will be analysed and discussed.
This unit also incorporates learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, for you to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Legislation and Standards in Construction |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZAX103 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Applied Technologies |
| Coordinator | Fiona Brodribb |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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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.
- Identify and discuss certification processes and industry documentation and reporting requirements for buildings and civil structures.
- Develop and communicate solutions to challenges associated with compliance with legislation and standards in construction projects.
Fees
Teaching
| Assessment | 1. Legislation case study (20%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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