Unit Synopsis
This unit will give you the opportunity to examine and apply the National Construction Code (NCC) and associated legislation to Building Class 2 to 9 projects. You will learn about statutory controls and assessment; enforcement proceedings; how Australian Standards, government Acts and other industry codes interact with the NCC; and the application of the principles of performance-based legislation. You should have completed an introductory construction legislation unit to ensure adequate level of entry knowledge. Students who have successfully completed BLSV13021 should not enrol in this unit.
Details
| Level | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Unit Level | 2 |
| Credit Points | 6 |
| Student Contribution Band | SCA Band 2 |
| Fraction of Full-Time Student Load | 0.125 |
| Pre-requisites or Co-requisites |
Pre-requisite: BLAR11051 Construction Legislation 1 or BLAR12034 Building Legislation 1. Students who have successfully completed BLSV13021 should not enrol in 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). |
| Class Timetable | View Unit Timetable |
| Residential School | No Residential School |
Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2026
Term 3 - 2026 Profile
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.
Assessment Tasks
| Assessment Task | Weighting |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Assessment | 25% |
| 2. Written Assessment | 40% |
| 3. Written Assessment | 25% |
| 4. Online Quiz(zes) | 10% |
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%).
Past Exams
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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.
Source: Staff Feedback
Integrating real-world case studies and industry-relevant questions into the unit content and assessments significantly enhanced the practical value of the learning experience.
Continue to embed real-world case studies and industry-relevant scenarios throughout the unit content and assessments. Expand this approach by incorporating recent projects, industry guest speakers, or collaborative activities with construction professionals where possible. This will further strengthen the unit’s relevance, enhance student preparedness for the workplace, and maintain high engagement and satisfaction levels.
In response to this feedback, real-world case studies and industry-relevant scenarios were further embedded into both unit content and assessments. Recent industry examples were incorporated into teaching materials to strengthen practical relevance, and discussion of applied construction contexts was expanded. Where possible, links to current industry practice were also included to enhance student engagement and workplace readiness.
Source: Student Feedback
The use of pre-recorded lecture videos supported student engagement by allowing flexible access to content and helped optimise tutorial sessions by freeing up time for discussion, clarification, and applied learning activities.
It is recommended to continue providing pre-recorded lecture videos in future offerings, as they enhance student engagement and allow tutorial time to be used more effectively for interactive learning and support.
Pre-recorded learning resources, including selected NCC educational videos, were incorporated to support flexible access to key concepts. This approach reinforced core content and enabled tutorial sessions to be used more effectively for discussion, clarification, and applied learning activities, thereby enhancing overall student engagement and interaction.
Source: Staff Feedback
The unit content was well aligned with the learning outcomes of the CC61, CC62, and CB99 programs, allowing students to see clear connections between the unit material and their chosen field of study. This relevance enhanced student engagement and supported the development of course-specific knowledge and skills.
It is recommended to continue emphasising the practical relevance of the unit to students’ enrolled programs, ensuring content remains aligned with industry expectations and professional pathways.
The alignment of unit content with the learning outcomes of the CC61, CC62, and CB99 programs was maintained and further reinforced. Teaching materials and examples continued to emphasise the relevance of the unit to students’ fields of study and industry expectations, supporting engagement and the development of course-specific knowledge and skills aligned with professional pathways.
Source: Staff Feedback
Student participation in the unit evaluation was low this term, which limited the ability to obtain conclusive insights and a comprehensive understanding of the student experience.
To increase student participation in unit evaluations, more emphasis will be placed on promoting the importance of their feedback through in-class reminders, Moodle announcements, and personal encouragement during lectures.
In response to this feedback, greater emphasis was placed on encouraging student participation in unit evaluations through regular in-class reminders, Moodle announcements, and direct encouragement during lectures. These actions were implemented to highlight the importance of student feedback and support increased response rates in future offerings.
Source: Student Feedback
Some assignment questions may be interpreted in multiple ways, which can lead to minor confusion despite supporting critical thinking.
Provide additional clarification for assessment tasks, such as brief explanatory notes or examples, to guide interpretation while maintaining the open-ended nature of the questions.
In Progress
Source: Student Feedback
Students value the detailed and in-depth feedback provided, which offers clear guidance for improvement.
Continue the current approach to providing comprehensive and constructive feedback, as it effectively supports student learning and progression.
In Progress
Source: Student Feedback
Students would benefit from more real-life applications and clearer explanations of NCC provisions to support interpretation and understanding.
Increase the use of real-world examples and expand explanatory content in study guides to strengthen students’ ability to interpret and apply NCC provisions effectively.
In Progress
Source: Staff Feedback
The unit content requires updating to reflect the latest edition of the National Construction Code.
Unit materials should be updated to incorporate NCC 2025 to ensure content remains current, accurate, and aligned with contemporary industry standards.
In Progress
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Interpret and apply the National Construction Code (NCC) for Building Class 2 to 9 projects
- Assess design documentation for compliance with building legislation including Workplace Health and Safety, and Disability Discrimination laws, and Australian Standards
- Know and apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation.
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment | • | ||
| 2 - Written Assessment | • | ||
| 3 - Written Assessment | • | ||
| 4 - Online Quiz(zes) | • | • | • |
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1 - Communication | • | • | • |
| 2 - Problem Solving | • | • | • |
| 3 - Critical Thinking | • | • | • |
| 4 - Information Literacy | • | • | • |
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | • | • | • |
| 8 - Ethical practice | • | • | • |
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| 4 - Online Quiz(zes) | • | • | • | • | • | ||||||