Building science Level 3 includes applying knowledge of 
Archimedes principle, demonstrate knowledge of surface tension and carry out related 
calculations, outline the concept of heat and carry out related calculations, demonstrate 
basic knowledge of roof coverings, demonstrate knowledge of concurrent forces and 
carry out related calculations, demonstrate knowledge of moments of a force and carry 
out related calculations, demonstrate knowledge of couples and centroids and carry out 
related calculations and demonstrate knowledge of frames and carry out related 
calculations. This unit standard is intended for people requiring fundamental building 
drawing skills as applied in different contexts.