This unit will give you the opportunity to examine and apply the National Construction Code (NCC) and associated legislation to Building Class 1 and 10 projects (residential). Students will learn about statutory controls and assessment; enforcement proceedings; how occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation interact with the NCC; and the application of the principles of performance-based legislation.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Self Reflection Student Feedback

The content of the unit was adjusted to align more closely with the background and enrolled program of the students. This tailoring contributed to higher levels of participation and engagement, as students were able to better relate the material to their academic context.

Continue to refine unit content in line with student cohort profiles, ensuring that learning materials and examples remain relevant to their academic pathways and professional interests.

Feedback from Student Feedback

It would be more beneficial if a more concise version of the marking rubric were shared alongside the assessment brief, helping students to better understand expectations prior to submission.

Introduce a simplified version of the marking rubric within the assessment brief to provide students with clear, upfront guidance on expectations.

Feedback from Self Reflection

A stronger emphasis on critical thinking in the design of assignments encouraged students to engage more deeply with the material. This approach also contributed to a noticeably lower reliance on generative AI tools, as the tasks required original analysis and reasoning.

Continue to design assessment tasks that prioritise critical thinking and application of knowledge, ensuring they promote authentic student work.