Course Title: Integrate services layout into design documentation
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2017
Course Code: ARCH5194
Course Title: Integrate services layout into design documentation
School: 320T Architecture & Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6136 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
David Anderson
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
None
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to integrate the layout of services and connections into building design documentation for residential (Building Code of Australia (BCA) Classes 1 and 10) and commercial (BCA Classes 2 to 9) buildings. It includes the knowledge and application of current sustainable and energy efficient practices
and appliances and involves consultation with other professionals to obtain agreement on service layout details and specifications.
It requires compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards and the BCA. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However this unit forms part of a minimum qualification requirement for registration with the Building Practitioners Board as a building designer (architectural).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21594 Integrate services layout into design documentation |
Element: |
1. Document layouts of |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Water supply, connection and layout are identified and |
Element: |
2. Document sewerage |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Sewerage connection and layout are determined for |
Element: |
3. Document methods |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Methods and layout of mechanical ventilation and |
Element: |
4. Document natural |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Design considerations for natural lighting are |
Element: |
5. Document electrical |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Electrical and electronic service systems are |
Element: |
6. Finalise services |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Details of services layout and any required |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to integrate services layout into designs for residential and commercial buildings in consultation with other professionals and finalise documentation in compliance with relevant legislation and the BCA.
Details of Learning Activities
The following list is indicative of the range of activities undertaken in the course. Emphasis of activities will vary depending on the specific projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group/Individualprojects
- GuestLecturers
- On-Line research
Teaching Schedule
Academic Week | Session Description | Assessment |
3 | Introduction, Storm water drainage (Pt 1), Shop Drawings | Mini Quiz 1, |
5 | Storm water drainage (Pt 2), Water Supply and Waste Water | Mini Quiz 2, Project 1 briefing, |
7 | Guest Speakers, Service core and services coordination | |
9 | Natural Light and ventilation | Mini Quiz 3, |
13 | Mechanical Ventilation, heating Cooling and Airconditioning | Mini Quiz 4, |
15 | Vertical Transportation | Mini Quiz 5, |
15 | Services Big Quiz 1 | Big Quiz 1 online |
Semester 2 | ||
2 | Fire Service and Warning System | Mini Quiz 6 |
4 | Electrical Systems and Lighting | Mini Quiz 7 |
6 | Coordination of Services | Mini Quiz 8 |
8 | No Lecture, self directed revision | |
10 | Services Big Quiz 2 | Big Quiz 2 online, Submission of Project 1 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
NCC, Various Australian Standards |
References
NCC, Various Australian Standards |
Other Resources
Lysaght Referee
Australian Standards, including AS 1428, AS 1668, AS 1735, AS2419, AS 3000, AS 3500
National Construction Code, Volumes 1, 3 & 3
Overview of Assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques replicate design drafting workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. Holistic or project-based assessment with other related units is recommended.
Assessment Tasks
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Major Research project - 30%
Quiz Assessments - 70%
Grade Description range
HD, High Distinction 80 - 100
DI, Distinction 70 - 79
CR, Credit 60 - 69
PA, Pass 50 - 59
SP, Supplementary Pass
NN, Fail 0 - 49
PX, Pass Grade Only
DNS, Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
A copy of the matrix can also be available for students on myRMIT (Blackboard)
Other Information
Academic Progress:
At the end of each academic period individual student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee and students will be advised of their eligibility for progression.
Student Charter:
The Student Charter, in association with the University’s statutes and law, indicates what the University and its students can expect from each other. The University’s mission is to create and disseminate knowledge to meet the needs of industry and the community and to foster in students the skills and passion to contribute to and engage with the world.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter
Student Responsibilities:
In undertaking this course students are required to be responsible for:
- The time management of the course work in order to complete all work requirements satisfactorily and on time.
- RMIT encourages students to attend all scheduled classes to optimise academic success.
- To ascertain what content or assessment has been missed, and gather the information prior to next class.
- To be proactive in mastering the academic material of the course by challenging, questioning and extending course outcomes.
- To be responsible for the maintenance of a non-disruptive and scholastic attitude in the learning environment.
See RMIT Academic progress information, responsibilities and support for current students: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nzasms4pljer (unresolved)
Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31;STATUS=A?QRY=extension%20of%20time%20form&STYPE=ENTIRE (unresolved)
Equitable Assessment:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=id0959jyz9mx (unresolved)
Special Consideration:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y (unresolved)
Assessment Principles:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
See RMIT Assessment Policies:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic
Employability skills:
Employability skills describe non-technical skills and competencies that are an important part of effective and successful participation in the workplace.
The following Employability Skills are an inherent part of this course:
Communication, Teamwork, Problem solving, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and organising, Self management, Learning and Technology.
Plagiarism:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity atRMIT
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n;STATUS=A?QRY=Plagiarism%20-%20student%20information&STYPE=ENTIRE (unresolved)
Course Overview: Access Course Overview