Topic
CPCCBC4001: Apply Building Codes and Standards to the Construction Process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
Subject
Engineering
Date
26th May 2025
Pages
20
CPCCBC4001APPLY BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS TO THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS FOR CLASS 1 AND 10 BUILDINGS
First published 2021
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Building and Construction Works is a series of training and assessment resources developed for units of competency and qualifications within the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.
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CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
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Student Toolbox Additional information to support you in completing training and assessment for units of competency from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package is provided in the Student Toolbox. If you haven't read through the Toolbox lately, take a few moments to review it now. |
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Assessment details This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards applicable to the National Construction Code (NCC) Classes 1 and 10 buildings, to a maximum of two storeys. It includes knowledge of the structure of the NCC, as well as the ability to access relevant information from the code as applicable to various building projects. It applies to builders, site managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring compliance with building codes and standards related to residential construction projects. This unit of competency is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own Judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements. Assessment for this unit comprises: a knowledge test an evidence collection template one project. An Evidence Collection Template and Fire Protection Project Template are provided in this Workbook. You should read through all of these documents before you get started and ensure that you are clear on what you need to do. Speak to your trainer, assessor or workplace supervisor if you have any questions. |
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Co-assessment In some cases, this unit will be assessed alongside other units from the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package. Your assessor will advise you if co-assessment is right for you and will talk to you about how this will take place. Keep in mind that, regardless of how and when assessment takes place, the skills and knowledge you are required to demonstrate for this unit don't change. |
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Am i ready? Use this section to check that you are ready to proceed with assessment. You should also use it to record important dates. Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this unit. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. |
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Task requirements Knowledge test In this task, you will answer a range of questions about structural principles relevant to Classes 1 and 10 buildings, to a maximum of two storeys and the application of the NCC. This is an open book test that can be completed in the classroom, online, in the workplace or your assessor may set it as a homework activity. Evidence collection template In this task, you will demonstrate your skills and knowledge in accessing, interpreting and applying the relevant building codes and standards to a building project. You will do this by reviewing the plans, specs and drawings for a Class 1 or 10 building (that your assessor will provide) and: identify the type of construction identify the use of the building identify the class of building using NCC classifications identify the relevant building and construction codes identify the relevant Australian Standards identify the relevant NCC Performance Requirements in relation to the design and construction of the building identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for passive fire control elements in the building identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for active fire control elements in the building determine the level of fire resistance required for the construction of the building develop criteria that you will use to ensure that the construction methods for the project will comply with the NCC Performance Requirements that you identify identify and document any construction methods that don't conform to the NCC Performance Requirements propose a range of Performance Solutions for those non-conformances you identify discuss your proposed Performance Solutions with designers and/or building and construction professionals apply Assessment Methods to determine whether a Performance Solution or a DTS Solution is more suitable to the non-conformance you identified meet the evidence of suitability requirements for the building materials and products required for the projects as stated in the NCC complete the relevant documentation for the projects to meet the NCC requirements.
In Part 5 of your template you are asked to discuss a Performance Solution with a design or building and construction professional. This discussion may be in person, by phone, using video conferencing or in writing. If your assessor does not take part in or observe this discussion, then you should submit a recording or written record of your discussion including copies of all correspondence for your assessor to review. You will find more information about this in the template but keep in mind that your communication with your chosen building and construction professional must be businesslike and consistent with your organisation's policies and procedures. An Evidence Collection template has been provided for you to work into and you must correctly complete all parts of it to be marked as satisfactory for this task. Fire protection project In this task you will inspect an existing building for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements. You will require access to a Class 1 or 10 building to a maximum of two storeys. You will also require access to the plans and specs for the building. Your assessor will work with you to ensure that you have access to a suitable building. In order to successfully complete the task, you should: identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for passive fire control elements required for the building identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for active fire control elements required for the building determine the level of fire resistance required for the construction of the building check the building for compliance with the criteria identified above. A fire protection project template has been provided for you to work into. Where your workplace has its own inspection checklists/reporting templates and associated documentation, you are welcome to rely on those documents and you should speak to your assessor about how to do this. While direct assessor observation of the building inspection process is not required for this unit, photographic or video evidence should be submitted and guidance about this is provided in the project template. Your supervisor is also required to provide feedback in relation to following organisational policies and procedures and working safely. Guidance is also provided to you in the template. |
Knowledge test – CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Answer each of the questions below. You need to answer all questions correctly to receive a satisfactory outcome for this task.
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1. The National Construction Code. The NCC will inform the majority of the work you do in the building and construction industry. Answer the following questions about the NCC. |
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a. Give a brief description of the NCC and its purpose.
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b. The focus of this unit is on Volume 2 of the NCC. List the classes of building covered by Volume 2 and provide a brief description of each. |
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c. Describe each of the following components of the NCC.
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2. Assessment Methods As you know, the NCC specifies Assessment Methods that can be used to determine that a Performance Solution or a Deemed-to-Satisfy Solution complies with the relevant Performance Requirements. Give a brief summary of each of the Assessment Methods as they relate to Volume 2 of the NCC below and explain how you would apply them in practice. |
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3. Construction elements. Review the NCC and identify one Performance Requirement and one related DTS provision for each of the following construction elements. |
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b. Explain how the NCC is developed and maintained.
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5. Structural principles in building design. Answer each of the following questions related to structural principles in building design. |
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a. Describe the difference between stress and strain on a structure.
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b. Describe the likely result of compressive stress on a structure.
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c. Describe the forces that are applied to bend a structure.
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Assessment outcome – CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings: Knowledge test |
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Evidence collection template – CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Describe the activities you undertook during this task. Remember to explain your decisions and attach evidence where indicated. When describing your activities, think about what you did, how you did it and why you did it. Ensure that you use industry terminology when completing this template. When you have completed all parts of the template, ask your supervisor to add their comments and endorse your work.
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Part 1 – Describe the building |
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What is the nature of the building? How will it be used? How will it be arranged? How will this information help you to identify, interpret and apply building codes and standards? |
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Relevant sections of plans and specs Links to the relevant sections of the NCC
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Define the building's NCC classification/s. Describe the reasons for your decision and reference the relevant section of the NCC. |
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Does the building require multiple NCC classifications? Why? How will this impact the compliance requirements for the building? Reference the relevant section of the NCC in your answer. |
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Identify five Australian Standards relevant to this construction project and answer the following questions. What is the purpose of the standard in this project? How will the standard be applied for this project? Does the standard have legal authority in this project? Why? How will compliance with the standard be ensured?
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Choose one Performance Requirement from each of the following design and construction categories for this building and answer the questions below. structure fire safety safe movement and access damp and weatherproofing health and amenity ancillary provisions energy efficiency. What is the purpose of the performance requirement for this building? Describe two potential ramifications if this performance requirement is not met. Include an analysis of the defects which might be caused as a result and the remedial work which could be required. How will the Performance Requirement be achieved for this project? What design solutions did you consider when analysing the performance requirement (use a range of DTS and Performance Solutions)? Include a discussion about who you consulted with (if relevant). What performance criteria did you use to assess each design solution? What method did you use to assess the design solutions against the performance requirements? Why did you select this assessment method? Where does this fall in the performance hierarchy? Refer to relevant sections of the NCC, Australian Standards and legislation and workplace policies and procedures in your answer.
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Review the plans and specs for this building. Identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for passive fire control. |
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Relevant sections of plans and specs Links to the relevant sections of the NCC Proposed design solution Evidence of discussion with design or building professional (may be correspondence, video or audio recording)
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Identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for active fire control in this building. |
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Describe the level of fire resistance required for the construction of this building. |
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Part 5 – Non-conforming construction methods Identify a construction method in the plans and specs for this building project that is unlikely to comply with the NCC requirements and complete the following steps. |
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Describe the area of possible non-conformance. What area of the NCC won't it comply with and how won't it comply? |
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Relevant sections of plans and specs Links to the relevant sections of the NCC Proposed design solution Evidence of discussion with design or building professional (may be correspondence, video or audio recording)
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Propose a Performance Solution for the construction method. How does the Performance Solution meet the NCC requirements? |
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Discuss your proposed Performance Solution with a relevant design or building and construction professional. Summarise your discussion here and attach evidence of the discussion to your workbook. What feedback did you receive regarding your proposed Performance Solution? How did you implement the feedback? How did this feedback help improve the chances of the performance solution being approved? Note that your discussion may be in person, by phone, using video conferencing or in writing. If your assessor does not take part in, or observe your discussion, then you should attach a recording of the discussion or copies of all correspondence to this workbook. Speak to your assessor for more information. |
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Select three building materials and/or products listed in the plans and specs for this project and identify the suitability requirements stated in the NCC. Obtain the evidence required to meet the requirements and attach it to this workbook.
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List the documents you are required to complete to meet the NCC requirements for this building. |
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Attach at least three completed documents from the list above to this workbook. For each document, provide the following information. The purpose of the document. How the document meets the NCC requirements. Ask your supervisor to confirm that you have completed each document accurately and in accordance with your workplace's policies and procedures.
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Select two environmental and two sustainability requirements for this building. Describe each requirement including its environmental considerations or sustainability benefits and how these are achieved. For each requirement, provide the following information: The relevant NCC requirements. Any relevant legislation/standards. How the building meets the NCC and legislative/standard requirements.
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Assessment outcome – CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings: Evidence collection |
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Fire protection project template – CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
Describe the activities you undertook during this task. Remember to explain your decisions and attach evidence where indicated. When describing your activities, think about what you did, how you did it and why you did it. Ensure that you use industry terminology when completing these templates. When you have completed all parts of the template, ask your supervisor to add their comments and endorse your work.
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What is the nature of the building? How is it used? How is it arranged? How will this information help you to inspect the building for compliance with passive and active fire protection requirements? |
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Define the building's NCC classification/s. Describe the reasons for your decision and reference the relevant section of the NCC. |
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Does the building require multiple NCC classifications? Why? How will this impact the passive and active fire protection compliance requirements for the building? Reference the relevant section of the NCC in your answer. |
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Part 2 – NCC Fire prevention, resistance and control requirements |
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Review the plans and specs for this building and identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for passive fire control. |
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Identify the NCC and other legislative requirements for active fire control in this building. |
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Part 3 – Inspecting the building for compliance Conduct an inspection of the building to ensure compliance with the criteria above. |
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Relevant sections of plans and specs Links to the relevant sections of the NCC Links to relevant legislation Evidence of inspection as listed in table. For example, recordings, checklists, photographs, video, notes, correspondence Relevant policies and procedures Site induction checklist
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Attach evidence of your inspection to your workbook. This should include: a copy of your completed inspection checklist a copy of your inspection report photographs or video of the passive and active fire protection requirements that you inspected. |
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Part 4 – Confirming compliance Select two passive fire control elements and two active fire control elements for the building and complete the following table. |
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Provide a brief description of each control element and: describe its purpose describe how you confirmed that it meets the NCC requirements (include a reference to the relevant Performance Requirements) ask your supervisor to endorse that your answer is accurate. Attach a photograph or video of each of the elements.
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Assessment outcome – CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings: Fire protection project |
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