Construction 1

Course aim

At the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge in respect to all the building materials and techniques included in the construction of a residential project.

Course content

The course covers the technical design and construction requirements for residential and non-habitable buildings and structures in the following areas: Planning, site preparation, services, foundations, floor, wall and roof framing, roof and wall cladding, glazing, ceiling and interior linings, energy efficiency, fixtures and fittings, cabinetry, wet areas, finishes, external works, variations, defects, handover and final completion.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Seminar	3 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Model, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.