BILD412 – Support Structures 1
Module code
BILD412
Module title
Support Structures 1
Prescription
In this course students will learn about framed floors, concrete floors, and retaining walls. The course content covers Support Structures Skill Sets 1, 2 and 3 of the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Specifications.
Programmes
- TC1901
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Identify pile and pole construction requirements.
2. Describe types of floor framing and flooring properties and components, and how sub-floor structures are fixed and braced
3. Identify types, materials and methods used to construct concrete foundations and slabs.
4. Identify principles of retaining wall design, and types and construction methods used to create retaining walls. - Content
- Piles and Poles (LO1):
?Supporting interior floor framing and timber decks
?Pole structures can be frame or platform
?Floor frames can be fixed to bearers on piles or to wall frames at first or subsequent floor levels
?Flooring includes sheet materials and lineal products; flooring can be (diaphragm) bracing
?Installation, how sub-floor structures are fixed
?Properties and application of types of flooring.
Concrete Floors (LO2):
?Foundations include concrete and concrete block; thickened edge slab, integrated slab but not proprietary suspended concrete floor systems
?Construct formwork, place damp proof membrane, cut, bend and tie reinforcing, place and finish concrete.
Retaining walls (LO3):
?Principles include loads, and dealing with water - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. Students need to pass all components of the portfolio and provide sufficient evidence against all learning outcomes in order to pass this module.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Project-based Learning, Online Learning, Work-based learning
