Course Title: Prepare drawings required in the construction of urban roads

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: CIVE5666

Course Title: Prepare drawings required in the construction of urban roads

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Chris Sanos
School of Vocational Engineering (SoVE)
Ph: 9925 8342
email: chris.sanos@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

EDC040B - Interpret and process survey data
EDX060B – Prepare basic mechanical and civil engineering drawings to AS 1100
EDC050B – Prepare drawings required in the construction of rural roads
MEM30001A - Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

Course Description

This unit covers the competency to produce drawings required in the construction of urban roads, to the standards of AS 1100.401 and relevant ‘AUSROADS’ publications.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

EDC060B Prepare drawings required in the construction of urban roads

Element:

1. Interpret and plot survey data from field and level books.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Relevant information is extracted from the survey data.
1.2 Survey data is plotted to an appropriate scale in preparation for road design.

Element:

2.Display the information required to show horizontal alignment.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 The information required in detailing the horizontal alignment of an urban road is displayed on a drawing to industry standards.
2.2 Correct use of symbols, terminology, linework and lettering is applied.

Element:

3.Display the information required to show the longitudinal alignment.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Given design calculations and appropriate survey data, the information required to fully detail the longitudinal section of an urban road is displayed on a drawing to industry standards.

Element:

4.Display the information required to show the cross-sections.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Given design calculations and appropriate survey data, the information required to fully detail cross sections of an urban road is displayed on a drawing to industry standards.

Element:

5. Display the information required to fully detail an urban intersection.

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Given design calculations and appropriate survey data, the information required to fully detail an urban intersection is displayed on a drawing to industry standards.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to curriculum document in the learning hub


Details of Learning Activities

Students will use the Planning and Time Management chart in the learning material to assist them through the course. The chart lists all your topics and their learning outcomes, and the activities and assessments to complete. Following this chart is the best way to monitor your progress and ensure you meet all deadlines.

This course runs for an 9 week duration (approximately 4 hours per week) consisting of both; in-class time and out of hours study. Students are expected to complete the project assessment either during scheduled class time or in their own time.

Students will submit their assessment projects and activities as indicated in the Learning Guide and feedback on activities and assessments will be provided during and after submission.

All work must be presented as specified by your teacher and as per the instructions in the learning guide. Students are required to be professional in both presentation and attitude, including meeting of deadlines. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden. Students must ensure they have read the plagiarism statement in the Course Outlines online.

A schedule of assessments can be found below and in the learning guides.


Teaching Schedule

WEEK Topics Delivered Elements /
Performance Criteria
1
  • Horizontal Alignment plans, chainage and understanding drafting conventions
2.1, 2.2
2
  • Absolute, relative and Polar co-ordinates
2.1, 2.2
3
  • Contouring, Topographical Data, and Drafting Conventions
1.1, 1.2
4
  • Longitudinal Sections, Grade lines, Natural surface, Datum lines, Using different horizontal and vertical scales, Rise over run and Drafting conventions
3.1
5
  • Cross Sections, Design levels, Surface levels and Datum, Pavement Structure, Cuttings/Embankment, Drain and Kerb Channels
4.1
6
  • Offset Distances, Level Information and batters
4.1
7
  • Summary or arcs, curves and tangents
4.1
8
  • Intersection Contour Plan, Drainage, Intersection Geometry, Finished Surface Contours, Drafting conventions
5.1
9
  • Test
1.1, 3.1


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

1. AS1100.101. Technical drawing – General Principals. Australian Standard
2. AS1100. 501. Technical drawing – Structural Engineering. Australian Standard
3. AS1100.401. Technical drawing – Engineering Survey. Australian Standard
4. PU257. Civil Engineering Drawings. OTS/TAFE frontiers
5. PU250. Surveying. OTS/TAFE frontiers
6. PB177 (MWRC-1/3). Drafting roads. RMIT – class notes (electronic version available in online classroom)
7. The surveyors board of Victoria Melbourne. 1984- Survey Practice Handbook Victoria: Part 1 Drawing Practice. Surveyors Board
8. Irvine, W. 2005. Surveying For Construction 4th Edn. London ;New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co.
9. PU248. Earthworks Drains and Culverts. OTS/TAFE frontiers
10. PU249. Roads streets and Footpaths. OTS/TAFE frontiers
11. Vicroads. Road Design Guidelines Part 11 Final drawing presentation
12. Vicroads. Standard Drawings for Roadworks
13. Underwood, R.T. 1995. Road Engineering Practice, South Melbourne : Macmillan Education Australia
14. Lay, M.G. 1985. Source book for Australian Roads, 3rd edn. Vermont South, Vic : Australian Road Research Board, 1985
15. Kendrick, P.S. 2004. Roadwork Theory and Practice, 5th edn. Oxford [England]: Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann
16. Introduction to CAD –RMIT (pre-requisite course)
17. Gladfelter, Donnie AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015: No Experience Required
18. Onstott, Scott AutoCAD 2015 Essentials

These resources are either available for free online through the RMIT Library or will be provided by the teacher during class. Students are not required to purchase these texts.
 


Other Resources

  • Students can obtain the latest, free educational version of Autocad from the Autodeask website for out of class work.
  • Web links
  • In class videos 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.

Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:

NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent

CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass

CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit

CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction

CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction


Assessment Tasks

All assessment tasks are drawing based assessments to be completed on the CAD program taught in class. Each assessment gradually steps up in degrees of difficulty as the student develops and gains greater experience with the program and Engineering concepts. Below is a Marking Guideline to assist students understand the grading system and what it takes to achieve a higher grade and improve their performance. A Marking guideline matrix appears in the learning guide for this course.

Students must achieve a result of >50% combined for the assessment tasks and >50% for the competency test to pass this course.

If a re-submission is granted, or an alternative assessment offered and a pass grade achieved, then students will not be eligible for a grade higher than 50% regardless of the standard of work.

Assessment 1A:
Horizontal Alignment Plan 20%
Students must draw a horizontal alignment plan of a proposed new develooment.

Assessment 1B:
Contour Plan 10%
A contour plan of a small area of land is to be plotted.

Assessment 2A:
Longitudinal Section 10%
Students must draw a longitudinal section along the center of a road showing the existing and new surface level.

Assessment 2B:
Cross Sections 20%
Students are required to draw cross sections along the length of a  road showing the existing and new surface level.

Assessment 3:
Intersection Contour Plan 10%
An intersection contour plan is to be drafted according to AS1100 conventions.

Assessment 4:
Test 30%
Students will be required to draw a longitudinal section using the information provided.


Assessment Matrix

 

         EDC060B Elements & Performance Criteria                                                                   

 
Assessments  

   1.1    1.2    2.1    2.2    3.1    4.1    5.1
Assessment 1    x    x    x    x      
Assessment 2            x    x  
Assessment 3                x
Assessment 4    x          x    

Other Information

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities. The estimated time is minimum 20 hours outside the class time.

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 to 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 to 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 seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two 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 seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two 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 to 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 to 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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