To earn your licence in domestic building here in Victoria, Australia, you must understand all of the aspects of it to pass your exam. While you may understand the basics of domestic building, you might need a bit of additional information about the various components it includes, such as the one dealing with the site works that are involved in the relocation of a dwelling. We explain this component in detail in the following facts for your convenience.
Explanation of What Site Works for Relocating a Dwelling Includes
The component of site works involved in the relocation of a dwelling involves the removal and the relocation of a house, including preparing the new location, all tasks dealing with joining together the various sections of the house, and repairing materials and if necessary, replacing them if they suffer damage during the relocation process. However, it does not involve the actual transport of the house.
Necessary Experience for Performing Site Works to Relocate a Dwelling
In addition to the basic experience for domestic building, you must be capable of arranging, managing or performing the following tasks in a quality, professional fashion:
• Preparation of the new location, including laying out the site and determining the appropriate levels for excavation, the footings and the height of the floors
• Installing a footing system at the new site
• The preparation of the house for removal, including capping off services and the removal of attached features such as stairs, pergolas, decks and patios
• Raising the house and securing it appropriately for safe transport
• The positioning of the house on the new site along with securing it to the new footing system to stabilise it
• Joining all the sections, including ceiling linings, roof claddings, internal and external wall claddings and more
For further facts about the site works involved in the relocation of a dwelling and other assistance in earning your domestic builders licence, consult with Builders Licence Made Easy. All of us have successfully gone through this licencing process and can help you earn your licence on the first try. We offer sample exams, study guides and more.
