Overview
The unit provides an introduction to: building auditing and professional responsibilities associated with undertaking services audits; processes associated with auditing building services for compliance with BCA, relevant legislation and codes for automated systems, fire services, and so on; the regulatory requirements in approaching auditing; best practice application of building service audits; and the application of audits during both design and refurbishment of buildings. N.B. Students should have completed introductory studies in building services to ensure an adequate level of entry knowledge.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prereq: BLAR11043 or [BLAR12001 & BLAR12005]
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).
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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.
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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
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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 SUTE Unit Comments Report
Students found the unit learning sufficiently focused on the real would problems. Hence, they can now apply the gained knowledge and experience in relevant real problems of the current practice.
It is recommended to adopt same teaching strategy focusing more on real world problems and applications.
Feedback from SUTE Unit Comments Report
Students found it would have been beneficial to have an explanation of the requirements of each assessment.
It is recommended that one or two academics to peer review all the assessment tasks prior to release for the students. It is also recommended that the lecturer follows a continuous discussion of assessment tasks and their requirements throughout the term.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to fulfil responsibilities of undertaking service audits.
- Apply processes associated with auditing building services for compliance with BCA, relevant legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes.
- Interpret and apply the regulatory requirements in approaching auditing.
- Use “best practice” procedures for building service audits.
- Appraise and apply different audits during both design and refurbishment of buildings.
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Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 35% | |||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
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 | |||||
Textbooks
National Construction Code Complete Series
(2022)
Authors: The Australian Building Codes Board
The Australian Building Codes Board
Canberra Canberra , ACT , Australia
Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Zoom app on your smart phone or access to Zoom on your laptop
- Micorsoft Office or equivalent (wordprocessing) software for preparation of assessment items in the appropriate format
- Microphone and headset (and prefereably a camera) to participate in Zoom sessions
- MS Teams
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
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Module/Topic
Introduction to building services auditing
Chapter
Topic 1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Regulatory requirements and professional responsibilities in auditing
Chapter
Topic 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Approaches to building auditing
Chapter
Topic 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Fire safety and services auditing
Chapter
Topic 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Fire safety and services auditing (continued)
Chapter
Topic 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Undertaking an energy efficiency audit
Chapter
Topic 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Undertaking an energy efficiency audit (continued)
Chapter
Topic 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No online session - enjoy the break!
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No online session - enjoy the break!
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Auditing HVAC systems
Chapter
Topic 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Auditing lighting and electrical services
Chapter
Topic 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Auditing lighting and electrical services (continued)
Chapter
Topic 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Auditing water services
Chapter
Topic 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Refurbishment, maintenance and sustainability auditing
Chapter
Topic 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No exams for this unit. Relax!
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
Assessment 1 requires that you apply learning from Topics 1 to 3 using a case study approach.
Week 5 Monday (2 Dec 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Submit via the assessment portal on the Moodle home page.
Week 7 Monday (16 Dec 2024)
The assessment will address the following attributes:
- 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 course and appropriate application of this knowledge.
Your assessment should be produced in 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 submission is your own and that any cited work has been correctly referenced as per the CQU requirements.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to fulfil responsibilities of undertaking service audits.
- Apply processes associated with auditing building services for compliance with BCA, relevant legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes.
- Interpret and apply the regulatory requirements in approaching auditing.
2 Written Assessment
Assessment 2 requires that you build on the knowledge that you have gained from Topics 1 to 3 and apply learning from Topics 4 and 5 using a case study approach.
Week 9 Monday (13 Jan 2025) 11:45 pm AEST
Submit via the assessment portal on the Moodle home page.
Week 11 Monday (27 Jan 2025)
The assessment will address the following attributes:
- 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 course and appropriate application of this knowledge.
Your assessment should be produced in 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 submission is your own and that any cited work has been correctly referenced as per the CQU requirements.
- Apply processes associated with auditing building services for compliance with BCA, relevant legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes.
- Interpret and apply the regulatory requirements in approaching auditing.
- Use “best practice” procedures for building service audits.
3 Written Assessment
Assessment 3 buildings on previous topics and requires that you apply learning from Topics 6 to 9 using a case study approach.
Exam Week Monday (10 Feb 2025) 11:45 pm AEST
Submit via the assessment portal on the Moodle home page
before 1 March 2025
The assessment will address the following attributes:
- 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 course and appropriate application of this knowledge.
Your assessment should be produced in 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 submission is your own and that any cited work has been correctly referenced as per the CQU requirements.
- Apply processes associated with auditing building services for compliance with BCA, relevant legislation, Australian Standards and industry codes.
- Interpret and apply the regulatory requirements in approaching auditing.
- Use “best practice” procedures for building service audits.
- Appraise and apply different audits during both design and refurbishment of buildings.
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?
