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

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5256 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

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

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 140

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUIL5997C

City Campus

TAFE

130T Vocational Engineering

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2012,
Term1 2014,
Term2 2014,
Term1 2015,
Term2 2015,
Term1 2016,
Term2 2016

BUIL5997C

City Campus

TAFE

174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2018,
Term2 2018,
Term2 2019,
Term1 2020,
Term2 2020,
Term2 2021

BUIL5997C

City Campus

TAFE

530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2022

Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105

Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this course you will cover the outcomes required to identify drawings, specifications and requirements for services in 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

Nil



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC5009A 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 and 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

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your 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 1 Services Project

Assessment 2 Services Consultation

Assessment 3 Knowledge Questions