This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
Characteristics of materials must include: | acoustic propertiesaesthetic propertiesdurabilityfire resistance propertieshealth and safety issuesinteraction with other materialsstructural safetythermal propertiesfour or more of the following:availabilitycostdefectslimitations due to manufacturing processsustainability features, such as energy efficiencytolerancetransport, storage and handling requirements. |
Applications of materials used for structural elements must include: | aesthetic propertiescoatings requiredcompatibility with other elementsfixings requiredstructural applicationsubstructural applicationuse in specific construction methods or systems. |
Materials used for structural elements must include: | bricksclaycomposite materialsconcreteglass, including glass blocksmetalsnew and emerging materialsstonetimber and timber products. |
Structural elements must include: | footings, including:concrete padpilespost and concretestripfloors, including:bearers and joistspier and beamslabs, including:raftsuspendedwafflewalls, including:framepost and beamsolid masonryroofs, including:conventionaltruss. |
Research must include: | consultation with three or more of the following:buildersclientsmanufacturersrepresentatives of regulatory authoritiessuppliersdata analysis and comparison, including:manufacturer specificationsperformance test informationliterature review, including peer assessmentsonline research. |
Compliance requirements must include: | Australian standards referenced in the NCCNCClegislation relating to construction materials and methods, including:town planningstate or territory building regulationswork health and safety (WHS)environmentalheritageperformance requirements specified by clientsquality standards specified by clients. |
Applications of materials used for building envelope must include: | claddingflashingliningroofingwaterproofing. |
Materials used for building envelope must include: | composite materialsglassmasonrymetalnew and emerging materialsplaster and plasterboardslateterracottatimber and timber products. |
Services must include: | alternative energy sources, including solarelectricityenvironmentally sustainable design (ESD) energy systemsfire suppressiongas, including:natural gasliquefied petroleum gas (LPG)heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)telecommunicationswater. |