CQUniversity Unit Profile
BLAR12057 Commercial Construction
Commercial Construction
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General Information

Overview

This unit will introduce you to the procedures, principles and methods of construction used for commercial projects up to multistory buildings and designated by the National Construction Code (NCC) as being within Building Class 2 to 9. You should have completed an introductory construction unit to ensure adequate level of entry knowledge. Students who have successfully completed BLAR11048 should not enrol in this unit.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisite: BLAR11050 Residential Construction or BLCN11033 Construction 1.

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 - 2024

Online

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).

Class and Assessment Overview

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

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
3. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
4. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 10%

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.

Previous Student Feedback

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 Student Evaluations

Feedback

Students reported that the unit was very useful to learn to tackle real world problems.

Recommendation

The unit lecturer is an industry professional who shares real world experience with the students. It is recommended that this lecturer continues to lecture this unit.

Feedback from Student Evaluations

Feedback

Students reported that the course layout was clear and communication with students was prompt and helpful to their learning.

Recommendation

The course layout will remain the same subject to necessary updates and communication with students will continue to be delivered in a helpful and timely manner.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Describe the functions, materials and details of the major components. the waste management strategies used and the regulatory inspections made when constructing a commercial project.
  2. Describe the temporary works, particularly scaffolding, formwork and falsework and plant selection processes used for commercial construction.
  3. Using codes and standards, assess construction documentation for constructability and fault detection.
  4. Explain acoustic, fire, health and safety requirements for commercial projects.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Written Assessment - 30%
4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4
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 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Written Assessment - 30%
4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Construction methods and planning

Edition: 2nd (2000)
Authors: Illingworth, JR
Spon Press
UK
Binding: Paperback
Prescribed

Mitchell's building series: Structure and fabric Part 2

Edition: 7th (2007)
Authors: Foster, JS & Greeno, J
Longmans (Scientific and Technical)
London London , UK
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Microsoft Office or equivalent software
  • Webcam and microphone/headset
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Stephanie Flowers Unit Coordinator
s.flowers@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 08 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Introduction to Unit and Regulatory Considerations relating to Commercial Building Projects

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 15 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Governing Requirements and Schedules of the NCC

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 22 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Fire Resistance

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 29 Jul 2024

Module/Topic

Access and Egress

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

A1 Written Assessment Due: Week 4 Wednesday (31 July 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 5 Begin Date: 05 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Services and Equipment

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 12 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

No scheduled study

Chapter

Enjoy a short break or use the time toc atch-up or work on an assessment.

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 19 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Health and Amenity and Ancillary Provisions of the NCC

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 26 Aug 2024

Module/Topic

Energy Efficiency

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 02 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Referenced Standards, superseded Standards, and previous Codes

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

A2 Written Assessment Due: Week 8 Wednesday (4 Sept 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 09 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Temporary Works and Waste Management

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 16 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Commercial Project Procurement Drivers

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 23 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Unauthorised Works, Constructability and Fault Detection

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 30 Sep 2024

Module/Topic

Health and Safety Considerations

Chapter

Please refer to the Moodle site for specific text book readings and additional unit information

Events and Submissions/Topic

A3 Written Assessment Due: Week 12 Wednesday (2 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 07 Oct 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 14 Oct 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

A4 Online Quiz Due: Exam Week Monday (14 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
A1 Written Assessment

Task Description

Assessment 1 will require you to demonstrate your understanding of Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 applied to a commercial project.

Your submission must be made via the assessment link in Moodle, by uploading your file following the on-screen instructions.

Further information will be available on the Moodle site.
 
 


Assessment Due Date

Week 4 Wednesday (31 July 2024) 11:45 pm AEST

Submit a single PDF file via the Moodle portal.


Return Date to Students

Vacation Week Thursday (15 Aug 2024)

Students will be advised of any adverse circumstances that might delay this.


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

The 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.
• Overall presentation and the ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• 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


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit a single PDF file via the Moodle portal.

assessmentOutcome
  • Describe the functions, materials and details of the major components. the waste management strategies used and the regulatory inspections made when constructing a commercial project.
  • Describe the temporary works, particularly scaffolding, formwork and falsework and plant selection processes used for commercial construction.


assessmentGradAttribute
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
A2 Written Assessment

Task Description

Assessment 2 will require you to demonstrate your understanding of Learning Outcomes 1 and 3 applied to a commercial project.

Your submission must be made via the assessment link in Moodle, by uploading your file following the on-screen instructions.

Further information will be available on the Moodle site.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Wednesday (4 Sept 2024) 11:45 pm AEST

Submit a single PDF file via the Moodle portal.


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Thursday (19 Sept 2024)

Students will be advised of any adverse circumstances that might delay this.


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

The 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.
• Overall presentation and the ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• 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


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit a single PDF file via Moodle.

assessmentOutcome
  • Describe the functions, materials and details of the major components. the waste management strategies used and the regulatory inspections made when constructing a commercial project.
  • Using codes and standards, assess construction documentation for constructability and fault detection.


assessmentGradAttribute
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
A3 Written Assessment

Task Description

Assessment 3 will require you to demonstrate your understanding of Learning Outcomes 1 and 4 applied to a commercial project.

Your submission must be made via the assessment link in Moodle, by uploading your file following the on-screen instructions.

Further information will be available on the Moodle site.

 


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Wednesday (2 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST

Submit a single PDF file via the Moodle portal.


Return Date to Students

24 October 2024 - students will be advised of any adverse circumstances that might delay this.


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

The 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.
• Overall presentation and the ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• 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


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit a single PDF file.

assessmentOutcome
  • Describe the functions, materials and details of the major components. the waste management strategies used and the regulatory inspections made when constructing a commercial project.
  • Explain acoustic, fire, health and safety requirements for commercial projects.


assessmentGradAttribute
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

4 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
A4 Online Quiz

Task Description

The quiz, consisting of 20 multiple choice questions, will open on Tuesday Week 12.

The quiz has a 60 minutes duration and will cover the unit content.

This is a "one attempt only" quiz. 

Further information will be available on the Moodle site.

Please note: Results for this assessment will be made available to students after the return date. Consequently, extension requests greater than the duration period from the due date to the return date will be denied except under exceptional circumstances.

 

 


Number of Quizzes

1


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Exam Week Monday (14 Oct 2024) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Immediately after the quiz due date and time expires.


Weighting
10%

Assessment Criteria

• Demonstration of understanding of the unit topics.

 


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Time limited, single attempt only quiz accessed via Moodle site

assessmentOutcome
  • Describe the functions, materials and details of the major components. the waste management strategies used and the regulatory inspections made when constructing a commercial project.
  • Describe the temporary works, particularly scaffolding, formwork and falsework and plant selection processes used for commercial construction.
  • Using codes and standards, assess construction documentation for constructability and fault detection.
  • Explain acoustic, fire, health and safety requirements for commercial projects.


assessmentGradAttribute
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

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?