Overview
This unit will give you the opportunity to examine and apply the National Construction Code (NCC) and associated legislation to Building Class 1 and 10 projects (residential). Students will learn about statutory controls and assessment; enforcement proceedings; how occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation interact with the NCC; and the application of the principles of performance-based legislation.
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 1 - 2026
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 Self Reflection Student Feedback
The content of the unit was adjusted to align more closely with the background and enrolled program of the students. This tailoring contributed to higher levels of participation and engagement, as students were able to better relate the material to their academic context.
Continue to refine unit content in line with student cohort profiles, ensuring that learning materials and examples remain relevant to their academic pathways and professional interests.
Feedback from Student Feedback
It would be more beneficial if a more concise version of the marking rubric were shared alongside the assessment brief, helping students to better understand expectations prior to submission.
Introduce a simplified version of the marking rubric within the assessment brief to provide students with clear, upfront guidance on expectations.
Feedback from Self Reflection
A stronger emphasis on critical thinking in the design of assignments encouraged students to engage more deeply with the material. This approach also contributed to a noticeably lower reliance on generative AI tools, as the tasks required original analysis and reasoning.
Continue to design assessment tasks that prioritise critical thinking and application of knowledge, ensuring they promote authentic student work.
- Apply theoretical and knowledge concepts of the National Construction Code (NCC) for Building Class 1 and 10 projects.
- Evaluate the proper situations to apply performance-based provisions.
- Explain how Australian Standards and Codes are used in building legislation.
- Interpret occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation provisions for building class 1 and 10 projects.
- Apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety, Heritage and NCC.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||
| 2 - Case Study - 40% | |||||
| 3 - Presentation - 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 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
Additional Textbook Information
All students must access the National Construction Code (NCC) 2022, Volumes One and Two, which is available free of charge through the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) website. Printed copies are optional and not required for this unit. Additional ABCB handbooks and guides referenced in the weekly content are also freely available and will be linked under the unit’s Learning Resources section in Moodle.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Microsoft Office or equivalent software
- Webcam and headset
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
k.mirzaei@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Topic 1- Introduction to the National Construction Code (NCC) Volume 2
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Topic 2 - NCC Vol 2: Site preparation, footings, slabs and masonry construction
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Topic 3 - NCC Vol 2: Framing, roofing, wall cladding, and glazing
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Topic 4 - NCC Vol 2: Fire safety, health and amenity
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Topic 5 - NCC Vol 2: Movement, access, additional requirements and structural design manuals
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Submission of Assessment 1.
Assessment 1 (20%) Due: Week 5 Monday (6 Apr 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Topic 6 - Energy efficiency
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No scheduled class
Chapter
Use the time to work on an assessment or take a wellness break.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Topic 7 - Performance provisions
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Topic 8 - Australian Standards
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Topic 9 - Understanding the changing legislative environment
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Topic 10 - Professional liability and development offences
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Submission of Assessment 2.
Assessment 2 (40%) Due: Week 10 Monday (18 May 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Topic 11 - Heritage issues
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Topic 12 - The next edition
Chapter
Please refer to the Moodle unit site for additional information.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Submission of Assessment 3.
Assessment 3 (30%) Due: Week 12 Friday (5 June 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Exam Week.
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz.
Assessment 4 (10%) Due: Exam Week Friday (12 June 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
Assessment 1 relates to learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3, requiring students to demonstrate an understanding of construction/building regulation by applying relevant legislative and code requirements to practice-based scenarios, supported by appropriate evidence and academic referencing.
Learning Outcome 1: Apply theoretical and knowledge concepts of the National Construction Code (NCC) for Building Class 1 and 10 projects.
Learning Outcome 2: Evaluate the proper situations to apply performance-based provisions.
Learning Outcome 3: Explain how Australian Standards and Codes are used in building legislation.
AI Assessment Scale: AI Planning (You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas).
It is essential that your submission is entirely your own. If you use any sources, they must be appropriately cited in accordance with the CQU Harvard referencing style, as outlined in the CQU Harvard referencing guide.
Additional guidance and information about the assessment requirements can be found on the unit's Moodle site.
Week 5 Monday (6 Apr 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Submit via Moodle Learning Site
Week 7 Monday (27 Apr 2026)
Students will be advised if a delay emerges.
Your assessment submission must be in an electronic format.
Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions from the Assessment tab shown on the unit Moodle site. 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 unit 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.
Communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Use graphs, illustrations and other graphics to visually support your submission.
Demonstrate the core knowledge associated with this unit and show appropriate application of that knowledge.
- Apply theoretical and knowledge concepts of the National Construction Code (NCC) for Building Class 1 and 10 projects.
- Evaluate the proper situations to apply performance-based provisions.
- Explain how Australian Standards and Codes are used in building legislation.
2 Case Study
Assessment 2 relates to learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 5, requiring students to evaluate an existing single detached dwelling against the NCC 2022 livable housing design requirements and the ABCB Standard for Livable Housing Design, identifying compliance gaps and proposing practical, standards-aligned improvements supported by clear documentation and appropriate referencing.
Learning Outcome 1: Apply theoretical and knowledge concepts of the National Construction Code (NCC) for Building Class 1 and 10 projects.
Learning Outcome 2: Evaluate the proper situations to apply performance-based provisions.
Learning Outcome 3: Explain how Australian Standards and Codes are used in building legislation.
Learning Outcome 5: Apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety, Heritage and NCC.
AI Assessment Scale: AI Planning (You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas).
It is essential that your submission is entirely your own. If you use any sources, they must be appropriately cited in accordance with the CQU Harvard referencing style, as outlined in the CQU Harvard referencing guide.
Additional guidance and information about the assessment requirements can be found on the unit's Moodle site.
Week 10 Monday (18 May 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Submit via Moodle Learning Site
Week 12 Monday (1 June 2026)
Students will be advised if a delay emerges.
Your assessment submission must be in an electronic format.
Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions from the Assessment tab shown on the unit Moodle site. 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 unit 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.
Communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Use graphs, illustrations and other graphics to visually support your submission.
Demonstrate the core knowledge associated with this unit and show appropriate application of that knowledge.
- Apply theoretical and knowledge concepts of the National Construction Code (NCC) for Building Class 1 and 10 projects.
- Evaluate the proper situations to apply performance-based provisions.
- Explain how Australian Standards and Codes are used in building legislation.
- Apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety, Heritage and NCC.
3 Presentation
Assessment 3 relates to learning outcomes 3, 4, and 5, requiring students to evaluate an existing single detached dwelling against the NCC 2022 livable housing design requirements and the ABCB Standard for Livable Housing Design, identifying compliance gaps and proposing practical, standards-aligned improvements supported by clear documentation and appropriate referencing.
Learning Outcome 3: Explain how Australian Standards and Codes are used in building legislation.
Learning Outcome 4: Interpret occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation provisions for building class 1 and 10 projects.
Learning Outcome 5: Apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety, Heritage and NCC.
AI Assessment Scale: AI Planning (You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas).
It is essential that your submission is entirely your own. If you use any sources, they must be appropriately cited in accordance with the CQU Harvard referencing style, as outlined in the CQU Harvard referencing guide.
Additional guidance and information about the assessment requirements can be found on the unit's Moodle site.
Week 12 Friday (5 June 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Submit via Moodle Learning Site
Exam Week Friday (12 June 2026)
Returned within two weeks of submission and before certification of grades.
Your assessment submission must be in an electronic format.
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.
Communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Use graphs, illustrations and other graphics to visually support your submission.
Demonstrate the core knowledge associated with this unit and show appropriate application of that knowledge.
- Explain how Australian Standards and Codes are used in building legislation.
- Interpret occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation provisions for building class 1 and 10 projects.
- Apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety, Heritage and NCC.
4 Online Quiz(zes)
Assessment 3 relates to learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, and 5. This assessment is an online multiple-choice quiz that checks your understanding of the unit content covered. It is completed individually under timed conditions and is intended to be finished in one sitting. After you submit, your result is generated automatically by the quiz system.
Learning Outcome 1: Apply theoretical and knowledge concepts of the National Construction Code (NCC) for Building Class 1 and 10 projects.
Learning Outcome 2: Evaluate the proper situations to apply performance-based provisions.
Learning Outcome 4: Interpret occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation provisions for building class 1 and 10 projects.
Learning Outcome 5: Apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety, Heritage and NCC.
AI Assessment Scale: No AI use.
Additional guidance and information about the assessment requirements can be found on the unit's Moodle site.
1
Other
Exam Week Friday (12 June 2026) 11:59 pm AEST
Attempt via Moodle Learning Site.
Exam Week Friday (12 June 2026)
It will be automatically marked and immediately returned.
Assessment criteria
Knowledge and understanding: Demonstrates accurate understanding of the unit concepts assessed through correct responses to the multiple-choice questions.
Completion within conditions: Completes the quiz within the set time limit and in a single attempt/sitting, in accordance with the quiz settings.
Accuracy of responses (objective scoring): Marks are awarded based on the number of correct answers selected, with scoring applied consistently via automatic grading.
Academic integrity: Responses reflect the student’s own work and comply with academic integrity and assessment conduct requirements.
- Apply theoretical and knowledge concepts of the National Construction Code (NCC) for Building Class 1 and 10 projects.
- Evaluate the proper situations to apply performance-based provisions.
- Interpret occupational health and safety, environmental and heritage legislation provisions for building class 1 and 10 projects.
- Apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation, including Occupational Health and Safety, Heritage and NCC.
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?
