Overview
Construction Fundamentals 3 (Carpentry) will introduce you to the procedures, principles and methods of low-rise timber frame construction used for residential buildings and other structures classified by the National Construction Code (NCC) as Building Class 1 or 10. You will learn common terms used in residential low-rise timber frame construction. You will complete practical components on-campus that will provide you with the foundations of theory application in these constructions.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
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 Lecturer reflection
Consider lowering current course entry from op14/ sr68.
Reset entry level to op18/sr61.
- Formulate a satisfactory design response to the predicted forces acting on residential low-rise timber frame construction
- Explain the common terms used in residential low-rise timber frame construction
- Describe the construction process related to principal structural and non-structural elements for residential low-rise timber frame construction
- Discuss the plant selection and processes used for residential low-rise timber frame construction
- Demonstrate teamwork skills and collaboration to complete construction tasks.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 100% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| 1 - Portfolio - 100% | |||||||||||
Textbooks
Advanced Building and Joinery Skills
- 2nd edition (2016)
- Authors: Greg Cheetham
- Cengage Learning Australia
- Melbourne Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
- ISBN: 9780170357951
- Binding: Spiral
Site Establishment, Formwork and Framing
- 3rd edition (2016)
- Authors: Adrian Laws
- Cengage Learning Australia
- Melbourne Melbourne , Victoria , Australia
- ISBN: 9780170356152
- Binding: Spiral
Additional Textbook Information
The above two books are part of a three book pack sold at a discounted rate to students. You can purchase your copy at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Headphones or speaker and a microphone
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
p.lawrence1@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 13 Jul 2020Module/Topic
Demolition of minor buildings
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 20 Jul 2020Module/Topic
Flooring
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 27 Jul 2020Module/Topic
Wall frames
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 03 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Wall frames (continued)
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 10 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Roof trusses
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 17 Aug 2020Module/Topic
No scheduled study
Chapter
Use the time as a wellness break, to catch-up or work on an assessment.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 24 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Eaves
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 31 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Windows and doors
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 07 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Windows and doors (continued)
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 14 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Wet areas
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 21 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 28 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Exterior cladding
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 05 Oct 2020Module/Topic
Plant selection
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 12 Oct 2020Module/Topic
Revision - portfolio & VET projects
Chapter
Refer to Moodle for further information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 19 Oct 2020Module/Topic
Relax - there is no examination.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Portfolio
This portfolio represents a range of assessment tasks to demonstrate your understanding of the underpinning skills and knowledge for this unit. Tasks may include online quizzes, demonstration of practical skills and knowledge, topic specific research reports and reflective journaling. You will research and answer questions that explore demolition, building framing, lining, panelling and cladding.
Please note that formatting and presentation is important; technical accuracy and referencing, where required, is paramount to convey clearly your response.
Your submission must be done, via the assessment link in Moodle, by uploading your file, following the on-screen instructions. Your work will be processed through the similarity detection software, Turnitin. You may amend your work based on the detection report, prior to finalising the upload.
Review/Exam Week Wednesday (14 Oct 2020) 11:45 pm AEST
Friday 30/10/20
The portfolio assessment will be assessed on the following criteria:
Clarity and succinctness of expression;
Adequate coverage of topics discussed;
Use of supporting information where appropriate and associated references;
Original thought;
Where appropriate the use of graphs, illustrations and other diagrams that visually support the context of your submission;
Demonstration of the core knowledge associated with this unit and appropriate application of this knowledge.
- Formulate a satisfactory design response to the predicted forces acting on residential low-rise timber frame construction
- Explain the common terms used in residential low-rise timber frame construction
- Describe the construction process related to principal structural and non-structural elements for residential low-rise timber frame construction
- Discuss the plant selection and processes used for residential low-rise timber frame construction
- Demonstrate teamwork skills and collaboration to complete construction tasks.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Team Work
- Ethical practice
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
