Development Regulations and Building Codes

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 2002
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Course ID
200817
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Rob Freda
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to develop students’ understanding of planning and building regulations relevant to the construction industry. It covers the development approval process, as well as the key codes and standards that govern construction activities in Australia.

  • The Planning and Development Assessment System 
  • National Construction Code Volume 1 and Building Code Assessment – Part 1  
  • Building Code Assessment – Part 2 

Course learning outcomes

  • Relate the principles of development and control to various projects and localities
  • Review the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act and Regulations and the related Australian standards
  • Relate the Building Code of Australia to construction projects using drawings and other information
  • Compose reports on building and planning matters and analyse non-compliance with regulations

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed BUIL4028

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Exam – 30%
  • Report – 50%
  • Case Study – 20%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 32811
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Associate Degree in Building Studies
Master of Construction Management
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Bachelor of Construction Management