SRT259 - Construction Projects 2

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Waterfront (Geelong)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: John Kite
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: SRTM259
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour seminar per week.

Content

In SRT259 students will gain a detailed understanding of the regulatory environment of the Australian construction industry, National Construction Code (NCC) and associated standards for the construction of a range of low-rise buildings. Students will develop knowledge and skills in identifying, analysing and applying technical codes and materials standards in construction of low-rise residential and commercial buildings

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Explain, interpret and apply necessary compliance requirements and minimum standards for the construction of low-rise buildings.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2 Explain the construction process for low-rise buildings. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO5: Problem solving
ULO3 Interpret and analyse construction documentation to ensure regulatory compliance. GLO2: Communication
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO7: Teamwork

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1
Individual report on regulatory compliance
2000 word written report 20% Week 4
Assessment 2
Individual report on project control
3500 word written report 30% Week 8
Assessment 3
Group regulatory report and presentation
Collaborative 5000 word written report, and presentation 50% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SRT259 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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