CPCCBC4011B - Apply Structural Principles to Commercial Low Rise Constructions Assessment 2022

CPCCBC4011B - Apply structural principles to commercial
low rise constructions
RTO: 22332
CRICOS: 03234B
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Assessment Task 2 – Observations / Demonstrations
The assessment task is due on the date specified in your timetable which is the last date of the unit. Any
variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by your assessor.
This assessment is to be completed in the classroom / workshop / simulation setting at Harward International
College. The required submission should be done by completing the work within the scheduled period for unit in
accordance with instructions given below.
The task has assessment activities, designed to assess your skills, knowledge and performance, as required to
show competency in this unit. You should complete these as stated below and as instructed by your trainer /
assessor.
Skills, knowledge and performance may be termed as:
 Skills – skill requirements, required skills, essential skills, foundation skills
 Knowledge – knowledge requirements, required knowledge, essential knowledge, knowledge evidence
 Performance – evidence requirements, critical aspects of assessment, performance evidence.
Section A: Skills Activity
The Skills Activity is designed to be a series of demonstrative tasks that should be assessed by observation. It
will demonstrate all of the skills required for this unit of competency – your assessor will provide further
instructions to you, if necessary.
Section B: Knowledge Activity (Q & A)
The Knowledge Activity, in addition to task 1, is designed to be a verbal questionnaire where the assessor asks
you a series of questions to confirm your competency for all of the required knowledge in the unit of competency.
Section C: Performance Activity
The Performance Activity is designed to be a practical activity performed either in the workplace or a simulated
environment. You should demonstrate the required practical tasks for the unit of competency and be observed by
the assessor.
If necessary, for the activities, you should attach completed written answers, portfolios or any evidence of
competency.

CPCCBC4011B - Apply structural principles to commercial
low rise constructions
RTO: 22332
CRICOS: 03234B
Version: 3.0
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Section A: Skills Activity
Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to show you have the required skills for this unit.
This activity will enable you to demonstrate the following skills:
 Analytical skills and the capacity to foresee potential problems
 Apply Australian standards, codes and manufacturer specifications
 Apply structural principles to a variety of low-rise structures
 Construction management and planning techniques
 Coordination of the work and advice of internal and external professionals
 Communication skills to:
o consult with industry professionals
o enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements,
share information, listen and understand
o read and interpret project documentation
o use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
o use and interpret non-verbal communication.
 Identify and analyse relevant information
 Low rise construction building problem solving
 Numeracy skills to apply calculations
 Select structural members based on project or specification requirements
 Work safely to ohs regulations and site requirements.
Answer the activity in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements.
Introduction
A concrete slabbing method is the widely used structural element for the construction of
commercial low-rise buildings. Apart from that the horizontal slabs for the reinforcement of
concrete steel typically lie between 10 to 50 centimeters in thickness. On the other hand, thinner
pavements are generally used for the external pavement in the structure. This assignment is
going to highlight various aspects of low-rise building construction. Eventually, various risk
factors are involved in the construction site along with the proper solution and guidelines to
overcome those risk factors.
1. Analyse a relevant project document and identify any potential problems that could occur. Then
come up with solutions to solve the problems identified. You should also ensure the document
complies with the NCC. Prepare a report to record your findings and submit this to the assessor.
a) Unstable uniformity of structure.
b) Aerodynamics of low rise buildings
C) Weather problems in low rise constructions
d) Construction speed and uniformity
E) Proper Foundation layering

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The solution to the Identified problems
In the case of low-rise, construction aerodynamics must be immersed with the help of
turbulence because the ground floor structure may be hollow and improper dynamics may
create a big hurdle.
Figure 1: Aerodynamics of low rise construction
(Source: Cao et al. 2021 )
Hence proper covering is required for low-rise construction. Weather is considered the most
important factor for low-rise construction because floods can lead to a stage where the
construction process cannot proceed because of low height and aerodynamics factors due to
heavy wind and storm can lead to destruction (Cao et al. 2021). Foundation is considered as the
main base layering of low rise building and similarly to solve the issues related to foundation
layering the strip foundation layering can be used.
2. Produce a plan for a construction project and demonstrate that you can identify and apply structural
principles to a variety of low-rise structures, in accordance with Australian standards, codes and
manufacturer specifications. Submit your plan to the assessor once completed.

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Figure 2: Plan for the construction of low rise commercial building
(Source: Prayuda et al. 2021)
Structural principles:
Horizontal slab structures and reinforcement concrete blocks between 12 and 48 cm thick can
be used while constructing the ceiling and eventually the flooring. On the other hand, thinner
pavement structures can be used in the exterior pavement design of the low-rise residential
building. Thus, walls, roof, and flooring work may be done and therefore they can remain stable
with the proper application of equilibrium. Henceforth, the structure can easily take the external
and internal load without any instability and the load-bearing capacity of the structure can be
increased effectively.
3. Use your communication skills to consult with relevant industry professionals (you can consult
internally with your assessor as well) and gather the advice regarding the design process and