Course Title: Identify services layout and connection methods to medium-rise construction projects

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5201 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Title: Identify services layout and connection methods to medium-rise construction projects

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 140

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.

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUIL5865C

City Campus

TAFE

130T Vocational Engineering

Face-to-Face or Workplace

Term1 2010

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit specifies the outcomes required for identifying services drawings, specifications and service requirements for a range of medium-rise and wide span commercial projects. It requires an ability to identify and evaluate differing methods and services in accordance with building regulations and standards.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

BCGBC5009A Identify services layout and connection methods to medium-rise construction projects

Elements:

1. Evaluate commonly used methods of water storage supply and layouts.

2. Evaluate methods of sewerage and drainage disposal and their layouts.

3. Assess commonly used methods for mechanical ventilation, air distribution and their layout.

4. Evaluate the range of hot water systems.

5. Evaluate effective natural lighting for a range of situations.

6. Ensure fire protection standards are met.

7. Outline the requirements for general electrical and electronic service installation.


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by the effective performance and application of principles relating to services drawings, specifications and methods of determining requirements for services to a range of medium-rise and wide span commercial constructions.