Course Title: Plan building or construction work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: BUIL6003C

Course Title: Plan building or construction work

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4274 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Braddon McLuckie

braddon.mcluckie@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan on-site activities, including the employment of physical and human resources and the development of documentation and advice for relevant authorities concerning residential and commercial projects. The ability to identify appropriate resources and suppliers, and assess the availability of and requirements for skilled labour are essential.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4007A Plan building or construction work

Element:

1. Appraise contract documentation to identify operational requirements.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Contract documentation is reviewed to identify any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials or penalties.
1.2. Availability of selected subcontractors to suit the job requirements is determined. 
1.3. Availability of materials is assessed and confirmed with suppliers.
1.4. Site access requirements and limitations are identified and actions taken to facilitate entry.
1.5. Documentation for authorities controlling construction work is prepared and project commencement date is determined.
1.6. Procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries are implemented.

Element:

2. Implement strategies for construction operations.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Organisational strategies for implementing construction operations are identified.

2.2. Procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment are implemented.

2.3. Organisational OHS policy and procedures, including hazard and risk management, are implemented.
2.4. Procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials are implemented in accordance with Environment Protection Agency requirements.
2.5. Procedures for the control of multiple projects are followed.

Element:

3. Prepare project schedule.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Construction operations are sequenced.
3.2. Operations details are entered into a manually prepared project schedule or computer-based software package.
3.3. Critical path of the project is defined and revised as required.
3.4. Project timeframes are adjusted to account for anticipated delays.

Element:

4. Determine required resources.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Temporary services and site accommodation requirements are determined and documented.
4.2. Plant requirements and availability dates are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation.
4.3. On-site labour requirements are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation.

Element:

5. Prepare and submit condition reports.

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Reports on the condition of existing buildings and structures on adjacent site boundaries are completed.
5.2. Copies of condition reports are forwarded to the owners of adjacent buildings prior to commencing construction

Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:
• Face to Face classes
• Simulated Workplace Learning
• Online learning via blackboard
• Other forms of structured teaching and learning
Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.


Teaching Schedule

Theme 4 Metricon

Session 1

9am - Noon 

  • Upfront Skills Analysis and Quiz
  • Skills Analysis Interviews

1pm – 2pm 

  • Guest Speaker – TBC by Metricon

2pm - 5pm 

  • Contract Documentation
  • Site Investigation Workshop
  • Organisational Strategies

 

Session 2 CPCCBC4007A

 2pm – 7pm 

  • Project Schedules
  • Determine Resources
  • Prepare Condition Reports

 

Session 3 CPCCBC5005A

 

2pm – 7pm 

  • Manage Subcontractors
  • Manage Performance
  • Terms of engagement
  • Selection and Induction
  • Evaluate Performance
  • Remedial Actions

 

Session 4    CPCCBC4008B

2pm – 7 pm 

  • Claims and Payments
  • Onsite Communications
  • Compliance
  • Project Administration

 

Session 5   CPCCBC4025A

2pm – 7pm 

 

  • Manage your own Performance
  • Set and meet Work Load
  • Develop Professional Competence

 

Session 6   BSBCUS301

Group A at BLSC 9am – 5pm 

  • Simulations of work activities
  • Project Management
  • Conflict Management
  • OH&S Program
  • Customer Service

 

Group B at Metricon Training  2pm – 7pm 

  • Identify Customer needs
  • Deliver Service to Customers
  • Monitor Service delivery
  • Leadership and Team Management

 

Session 7

Group B at BLSC 9am – 5pm 

  • Simulations of work activities
  • Project Management
  • Conflict Management
  • OH&S Program
  • Customer Service

 

Group A at Metricon Training  2pm – 7pm 

  • Identify Customer needs
  • Deliver Service to Customers
  • Monitor Service delivery
  • Leadership and Team Management
  • BLSC Feed back
  • Beer and Pizza

 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.Students will be asked to personally demonstrate to the teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals. 

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Weight %

Assessment 1

Observation Written Assessment and Project

50

Assessment 2

Case Study Project

50

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

1.3

X

 

1.4

X

X

1.5

X

X

1.6

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

2.3

X

X

2.4

X

X

2.5

X

 

3.1

X

 

3.2

X

 

3.3

X

 

3.4

X

 

4.1

X

X

4.2

X

X

4.3

X

 

5.1

X

 

5.2

X

 

 

 


Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessments

Task 1

Portfolio based assessment

Task 2

Portfolio based assessment

Task 3

Portfolio based assessment

Task 4

Portfolio based assessment

 

 


Assessment Matrix

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

1.1

X

 

 

 

1.2

X

 

 

 

1.3

X

 

 

 

1.4

X

 

 

 

1.5

X

 

 

 

1.6

X

 

 

 

2.1

 

X

 

 

2.2

 

X

 

 

2.3

 

X

 

 

2.4

 

X

 

 

2.5

 

X

 

X

3.1

 

 

X

X

3.2

 

 

X

X

3.3

 

 

X

X

3.4

 

 

X

X

4.1

 

 

 

X

4.2

 

 

 

X

4.3

 

 

 

X

5.1

X

 

 

 

5.2

 

X

 

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

Study and Learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Disability Liaison Unit:

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit

Late Submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

Special Consideration:

Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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