SDCM71-314: Building Controls and Regulation

Description

In this subject students examine prescriptive and performance based building regulation with particular emphasis on the Building Code of Australia. Related environmental legislation affecting building work is investigated. Other topics include statutory requirements for certification of building works, building approvals, other statutory controls related to buildings including health and safety.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of key aspects of the Building Code of Australia and the ability to interpret relevant sections of the code as required.
2. Display an appreciation of the role and operation of prescriptive and performance based building regulation.
3. Display a working knowledge of statutory controls relevant to sustainability in the built environment.
4. Display a sound knowledge of the statutory requirements (at federal, state and local government levels) relevant to the certification of building works.
5. Demonstrate understanding of relevant health and safety regulations and controls.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2019 [Intensive]
• May 2019 [Intensive]
• January 2019 [Intensive]
• September 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 5 & 10]
• January 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 1 and 6]
• May 2017 [Intensive - Weeks 4 & 9]

Subject dates