CQUniversity Unit Profile
BLAR13054 Complex Construction
Complex Construction
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General Information

Overview

This unit will introduce you to the procedures, principles and methods of construction used for complex projects up to "super tall" buildings (over 300m in height) and designated by the National Construction Code (NCC) as being within Building Class 2 to 9. You should have completed an intermediate construction unit to ensure adequate level of entry knowledge. Students who have successfully completed BLAR13049 should not enrol in this unit.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 3
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisite: BLAR12057 Commercial Construction or BLAR11048 Construction 2.

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 1 - 2019

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: 20%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
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 Unit Evaluation survey.

Feedback

The time-frame for return of marked assessment was a little too long (3 weeks).

Recommendation

Timely assessment feedback and communication is considered essential to student satisfaction and effective learning outcomes. Lecturers are being reminded of their obligations in relation to these matters and it is expected that this process will improve outcomes in this area.

Feedback from Unit Evaluation survey.

Feedback

Assignments were in depth and supported my learning. Feedback supported my learning and helped for future assignments.

Recommendation

The unit lecturer is an industry practitioner who brings this experience to the unit. This experience is reflected in this comment and the benefits such practitioners bring to authentic learning supports the continued use of industry practitioners as casual lecturers.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Plan the temporary works, particularly scaffolding, formwork and falsework and plant selection processes used for complex or "super tall" construction.
  2. Describe the functions, materials and details of the major components. the waste management strategies used and the regulatory inspections made when constructing a complex or "super tall" project.
  3. Diagnose and plan the rectification of common building faults.
  4. Explain the issues encountered by complex or "super tall" buildings including funding, ownership, design and construction.
  5. Discuss the development and implementation of innovative building practices.
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 5
1 - Written Assessment - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Written Assessment - 30%
4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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 - 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 - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 40%
3 - Written Assessment - 30%
4 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

National Construction Code

Edition: Building Code of Australia Volume 1 (2016) (2016)
Authors: Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Building Codes Board
Canberra Canberra , ACT , Australia
Binding: eBook

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Computer headset (microphone speaker combo)
  • Microsoft Office or equivalent software
  • Web camera (webcam)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Darryl O'Brien Unit Coordinator
d.obrien@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 11 Mar 2019

Module/Topic

1.Introduction and Structural Systems

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 18 Mar 2019

Module/Topic

2. Planning and Design Stage

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 25 Mar 2019

Module/Topic

3. Temporary Works

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 01 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

4. Waste Management Systems

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 08 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

5. Work, Health and Safety

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic



Assessment 1 Due: Week 5 Thursday (11 Apr 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Vacation Week Begin Date: 15 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

There are no prescribed readings during the vacation week.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 22 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

6. Complaint and Regulator Management

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 29 Apr 2019

Module/Topic

7. High Rise and Ultra-High Rise Buildings

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 06 May 2019

Module/Topic

8. Large Scale Projects

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 13 May 2019

Module/Topic

9. Post Completion

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 Due: Week 9 Thursday (16 May 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 10 Begin Date: 20 May 2019

Module/Topic

10. Common Building Faults in High Rise Buildings

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 27 May 2019

Module/Topic

11. Fire Safety Systems

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 03 Jun 2019

Module/Topic

12. Utilities and Services

Chapter


Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 10 Jun 2019

Module/Topic

No Set Topics

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 3 Due: Review/Exam Week Tuesday (11 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Assessment 4 Due: Review/Exam Week Thursday (13 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 17 Jun 2019

Module/Topic

No set Topics

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Please refer to the Moodle site and any news forum posts from the unit lecturer for details of additional term specific information.

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 1

Task Description

Assessment 1 will require you to research and answer questions that explore aspects related to complex construction in high rise and ultra high rise NCC class 2 - 9 buildings.

Assessment details for this assignment will be available on the Moodle website for this unit on the first day of the term.


Assessment Due Date

Week 5 Thursday (11 Apr 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 7 Thursday (2 May 2019)


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

Your assessment submission should be produced in an electronic format.

Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions. Your submission will be processed through the similarity detection software, Turnitin. You may amend your work based on the detection report. You must ensure that the work is your own or has been correctly referenced to the appropriate author(s), according to the CQU requirements.

You will find further support material for this assessment on the course Moodle site.

The assessment will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Show clarity and succinctness of expression.
  • Adequate coverage of topics discussed.
  • Use and reference correctly supporting information.
  • Present original thoughts and opinions.
  • Communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Use graphs, illustrations and other graphics to visually support your submission.
  • Explain the core knowledge associated with this course and show appropriate application of this knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a single PDF file into the Moodle Assessment portal.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Plan the temporary works, particularly scaffolding, formwork and falsework and plant selection processes used for complex or "super tall" construction.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 2

Task Description

Assessment 2 will require you to research and answer questions that explore aspects related to complex construction in high rise and ultra high rise NCC class 2 - 9 buildings.

Assessment details for this assignment will be available on the Moodle website for this unit on the first day of the term.


Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Thursday (16 May 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Thursday (30 May 2019)


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

Your assessment submission should be produced in an electronic format.

Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions. Your submission will be processed through the similarity detection software, Turnitin. You may amend your work based on the detection report. You must ensure that the work is your own or has been correctly referenced to the appropriate author(s), according to the CQU requirements.

You will find further support material for this assessment on the course Moodle site.

The assessment will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Show clarity and succinctness of expression.
  • Adequate coverage of topics discussed.
  • Use and reference correctly supporting information.
  • Present original thoughts and opinions.
  • Communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Use graphs, illustrations and other graphics to visually support your submission.
  • Explain the core knowledge associated with this course and show appropriate application of this knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a single PDF file into the Moodle Assessment portal.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Describe the functions, materials and details of the major components. the waste management strategies used and the regulatory inspections made when constructing a complex or "super tall" project.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 3

Task Description

Assessment 3 will require you to research and answer questions that explore aspects related to complex construction for high rise and ultra high rise NCC class 2 - 9 buildings.

Assessment details for this assignment will be available on the Moodle website for this unit on the first day of the term.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Tuesday (11 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (21 June 2019)


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

Your assessment submission should be produced in an electronic format.

Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions. Your submission will be processed through the similarity detection software, Turnitin. You may amend your work based on the detection report. You must ensure that the work is your own or has been correctly referenced to the appropriate author(s), according to the CQU requirements.

You will find further support material for this assessment on the course Moodle site.

The assessment will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Show clarity and succinctness of expression.
  • Adequate coverage of topics discussed.
  • Use and reference correctly supporting information.
  • Present original thoughts and opinions.
  • Communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Use graphs, illustrations and other graphics to visually support your submission.
  • Explain the core knowledge associated with this course and show appropriate application of this knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit as a single PDF file into the Moodle Assessment portal.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Diagnose and plan the rectification of common building faults.
  • Explain the issues encountered by complex or "super tall" buildings including funding, ownership, design and construction.
  • Discuss the development and implementation of innovative building practices.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

4 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Assessment 4

Task Description

Assessment 4 is an online quiz that will require you to answer multiple choice questions based on the course topics as presented during the term and related to complex construction for high rise and ultra high rise NCC class 2 - 9 buildings.

The online quiz will be open from Friday 7 June and close Thursday 13 June at 11.45pm sharp - the quiz must be completed during this period. Please note that to pass the quiz and the unit overall you must achieve a minimum mark of 50% of the total allowable marks for this task. You will have 2 hours to complete the quiz and will be allowed 2 attempts - your final mark for the quiz will be the highest grade achieved on any of the 2 attempts.


Number of Quizzes

1


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Thursday (13 June 2019) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (21 June 2019)

After certification of grades or within two weeks of submission, which ever occurs later.


Weighting
10%

Minimum mark or grade
To succeed in this unit, you must achieve 50% in assessment 4 and an overall cumulative result of 50% or more from all assessments.

Assessment Criteria

Successful completion of the online quiz from a single attempt.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Quiz accessed via the Moodle portal

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Plan the temporary works, particularly scaffolding, formwork and falsework and plant selection processes used for complex or "super tall" construction.
  • Describe the functions, materials and details of the major components. the waste management strategies used and the regulatory inspections made when constructing a complex or "super tall" project.
  • Diagnose and plan the rectification of common building faults.
  • Explain the issues encountered by complex or "super tall" buildings including funding, ownership, design and construction.
  • Discuss the development and implementation of innovative building practices.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural 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?