BLAR12056 - Construction Legislation 2

General Information

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2025

Term 3 - 2025 Profile
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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).

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.

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%).

Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 3 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 16.67% response rate.

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: SUTE Unit Comments Report- T3- 2023
Feedback
Students found that the assessment tasks are effective and the teaching sessions provided adequate examples of real life situations.
Recommendation
It is recommended to adopt the same teaching strategy.
Action Taken
The same teaching strategy was adopted and assessment tasks were created based on real life situations.
Source: SUTE Unit Comments Report- T3- 2023
Feedback
It is suggested assessment questions to consider common and frequent cases of buildings such as cafes and smaller buildings rather than large buildings. This will make easy access of information as well as clear understanding of its use, intention and what was inside the building.
Recommendation
It is recommended to revisit the assessment questions and check the possibility of applying the building cases as suggested by the feedback item.
Action Taken
The assessments included a variety of different building types including apartments, offices, medical clinics, and restaurants.
Source: Staff Feedback
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.
Recommendation
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.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Student Feedback
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.
Recommendation
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.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Staff Feedback
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.
Recommendation
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.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Staff Feedback
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.
Recommendation
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.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Interpret and apply the National Construction Code (NCC) for Building Class 2 to 9 projects
  2. Assess design documentation for compliance with building legislation including Workplace Health and Safety, and Disability Discrimination laws, and Australian Standards
  3. Know and apply the enforcement provisions under current building legislation.

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3
1 - Written Assessment •
2 - Written Assessment •
3 - Written Assessment •
4 - Online Quiz(zes) • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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2 - Problem Solving • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • •
4 - Information Literacy • • •
6 - Information Technology Competence • • •
8 - Ethical practice • • •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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1 - Written Assessment • • • • • •
2 - Written Assessment • • • • • •
3 - Written Assessment • • • • • •
4 - Online Quiz(zes) • • • • •