Elements and Performance Criteria
- Apply structural principles when planning the erection or demolition of a structure.
- Main structural principles that apply to the erection or demolition of a residential low rise structure are identified.
- Structural performance of a structure is described in terms of the effect of section properties on various materials.
- Structural performance characteristics of slabs, floors, beams, columns and retaining walls are explained and applied to the planning of the construction work.
- Demolition of existing structures is coordinated in accordance with legislative and planning requirements, environmental standards, and safe work practices.
- Analyse and plan for the structural integrity of Class1 and Class 10 buildings.
- Relevant industry professionals are consulted as required to provide advice regarding the design process and the structural integrity of the proposed Class 1 or Class 10 building.
- Project documentation is collected and analysed to assist in the analysis of plans and specifications.
- Project documentation is analysed for compliance with BCA requirements for bushfire, high wind, earthquake and alpine environments.
- New and emerging building technologies are assessed for application to the construction process and their compliance with BCA requirements and Australian standards.
- Pre-commencement site inspection is conducted to confirm analysis.
- Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of footings.
- Footings are set out in accordance with building's plan.
- Structural integrity of the footings specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
- Footings specified in building's plan are laid and checked for compliance with project documentation.
- Damp coursing, provision of termite barriers, and other relevant techniques are planned, implemented and checked in accordance with codes, standards and industry practice.
- Plan, coordinate and manage the laying of floor system.
- Concrete slab or bearers and joists specified in building's plan are assessed for structural integrity and compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
- Laying of floor system specified in building's plan is supervised and checked for compliance with project documentation.
- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of structural and non-structural wall systems.
- Technical construction principles and performance of materials used in the construction are identified and analysed in the planning of the building and construction project.
- Application of bracing requirements, tie-downs, tolerances, allowances, and fixing and installation of components are planned, implemented and checked for compliance with relevant Australian standards, codes and manufacturer specifications.
- Structural timber members are selected for low rise buildings to conform to AS1684 requirements.
- Processes are put in place and managed to ensure quality of the frame, whether factory pre-cut and pre-nailed, factory pre-cut and assembled on site, or cut and assembled on site.
- Vapour permeable sarking or a waterproof membrane, relevant to construction method, is attached and checked.
- Plan, coordinate and manage the building of roof system.
- Structural integrity of roof system components specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
- Erection of roof trusses is planned, implemented and checked in accordance with requirements of building plan, type of roof being constructed, relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles.
- Processes are put in place and managed to ensure quality of the manufactured roof trusses or hand-cut roof system.
- Roof sarking and cladding are planned and installation is supervised and checked for compliance with codes, standards and industry practice.
- Plan, coordinate and manage the external wall cladding of structure.
- Structural performance of cladding to be used for bracing in the frame construction is assessed for compliance with relevant codes, manufacturer specifications and accepted industry construction principles.
- Installation of the cladding, as specified in building's plan, is supervised and checked for compliance with standards and accepted industry construction principles.
- Installation of windows and external doors is supervised to ensure compliance with relevant codes, manufacturer specifications and accepted industry construction principles.