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NSW · 3 points

Methods of Construction: Slabs, Walls & Roofs

The structural systems of Australian residential building compared: raft and waffle-pod slabs, suspended systems, timber and steel framing, brick veneer and double brick, lightweight cladding, and the main roof forms — how each performs, where each suits, and how they interact structurally.

  • Technical issues
  • Phone-friendly, progress saves as you go
  • Assessed — unlimited attempts
  • PDF certificate on completion

Buy this course · $49.00 or save with a points pack

Most builders learn one way of building a house and then meet the others on someone else’s job. The choice between a waffle-pod raft and a suspended floor, timber framing and steel, brick veneer and lightweight cladding, is made at design stage and lived with for the whole build, and the consequences land on the person supervising it.

This course compares the structural systems used in Australian residential building on the terms that matter on site: how each behaves on the soil classification you have, what it demands of the trades and the sequence, where the tolerances are unforgiving, and which failures are characteristic of each. Raft and waffle-pod slabs, suspended systems, timber and steel framing, brick veneer and alternative cladding systems, and the roof structures that sit on top of them.

It is filed under the NSW Technical issues CPD topic and earns points at the 1-point-per-hour tier under the NSW scheme.

The structural systems of Australian residential building compared: raft and waffle-pod slabs, suspended systems, timber and steel framing, brick veneer and double brick, lightweight cladding, and the main roof forms — how each performs, where each suits, and how they interact structurally.

You'll learn: Identify the common slab, wall and roof systems, explain their strengths and limitations, and select appropriate combinations for a given residential project.

  • NSW: 3 points (Technical issues)

What’s inside

  1. About this course
  2. Introduction
  3. Slab Types
  4. Description
  5. Description
  6. Description
  7. Description
  8. Roof Types
  9. Description
  10. Description
  11. Selecting Appropriate Building Systems for Residential Construction
  12. How Slabs, Walls, and Roofs Interact Structurally
  13. Sloping Sites
  14. Moisture Control and Waterproofing

Plus 3 knowledge checks and an assessment at the end.

Reviewed by a NSW building practitioner.

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Disclaimer

The information provided in this course has been prepared using best endeavours to ensure that it is accurate, current and relevant at the time of publication. However, building legislation, regulations, standards, codes, policies and their interpretation may change over time and, in some circumstances, may be subject to interpretation or vary depending on the specific circumstances of a project.

The information provided is intended as general educational guidance only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for project-specific professional advice or verification.

Builders, contractors and other industry professionals are encouraged to independently verify the applicable requirements for each project, including the relevant legislation, regulations, standards, approvals and authority requirements, having regard to the specific site, building, construction method and circumstances.

PointCPD makes no representation or guarantee that the information provided will be applicable to every project or circumstance and recommends that participants seek appropriate professional or regulatory advice where clarification is required.

Questions about this course

Who is this course for?

Licensed NSW builders and supervisors, particularly anyone moving between construction systems or supervising a method they did not train in.

Is this a structural engineering course?

No. It is a builder's comparison of the systems: how each behaves, what it needs from the trades, and where each typically fails. Structural design remains the engineer's job.

Does this course count toward my NSW builder CPD?

Yes. Interactive learning on the approved Technical issues topic with stated learning outcomes from a provider with industry expertise, which is the 1-point-per-hour tier under the NSW scheme.

What happens when I pass?

A serial-numbered PDF certificate is issued immediately, carrying the course, its CPD topic, the duration, the assessment and the points for your diary.