Course Title: Produce working drawings for commercial buildings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: ARCH5196
Course Title: Produce working drawings for commercial buildings
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
Nino Lucci
e: nino.lucci@rmit.edu.au
Nick Peraic
e: nick.peraic@rmit.edu.au
Andrew Rodda:
skype: andrewRMIT
e: andrew.rodda@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 180
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
VU21596
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies outcomes required to
produce two and three-dimensional drawings in accordance
with standard industry practice and to a level suitable for
building permit approval applications. It includes the ability to
read and interpret plans and specifications and to produce
working drawings for commercial buildings (Building Code of
Australia Classes 2 to 9).
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
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21597 Produce working drawings for commercial buildings |
Element: |
1. Produce preliminary drawings |
Element: |
2. Read and interpret plans and specifications for a commercial building |
Element: |
3. Produce preliminary working drawings |
Element: |
4. Produce a set of working drawings |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills
and knowledge required for building designers to produce
working drawings for commercial buildings (BCA Classes 2
to 9) within the context of relevant legislation, the BCA and
Australian Standards.
1. Produce preliminary drawings
1.1 Simple two and three-dimensional preliminary drawings
are created using architectural drawing conventions
and in compliance with relevant legislation.
1.2 Sectional drawings of simple structural elements are
created using architectural drawing conventions.
1.3 Essential information is recorded on drawings with
symbols and abbreviations according to architectural
drawing conventions.
2. Read and interpret plans and specifications for a
commercial building
2.1 Relevant plans and specifications are identified to
develop a set of working drawings.
2.2 Key information is located, interpreted and articulated
according to relevant specifications and relevant
legislation.
2.3 Advice is sought from client and other stakeholders,
when required, to articulate and clarify any issues.
3. Produce preliminary working drawings
3.1 Requirements and criteria for preliminary working
drawings are interpreted according to the scope of the
job being undertaken.
3.2 Preliminary working drawings with annotated
construction details are completed in accordance with
the relevant legislation.
4. Produce a set of working drawings
4.1 Scope of works and time frame for completion of
drawings is negotiated and agreed.
4.2 Working drawings are completed to meet architectural
conventions and in accordance with the relevant
legislation.
4.3 Detailed specifications are included on working
drawings and are completed to architectural
conventions.
4.4 Working drawings are checked for consistency of
presentation, cross-referencing and accuracy and to
ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Details of Learning Activities
- Content delivered in Class
- Classroom/ studio simulated workplace activities
- Self directed Learning
Teaching Schedule
The Teaching Schedule is located in the RMIT Online Course Shell.
The following is indicative
| Week | Topic | Task |
| 1 | "Course Introduction -Assessment Criteria Project Brief - Title Block Information - Style Guides - Format - Understanding WD - Timesheets - job file" |
Online Quiz 1 MP01: Brief |
| 2 | "Site Plan (1:100) - Context - Services - External Works" |
|
| 3 | "Floor Plan (1:100) Dimension Standards - Domestic vs Commercial - Dimensional Tollerance - Structural Grids" |
|
| 4 | Typical Section (1:100) | |
| 5 | "Elevations (1:100) Ground Lines" |
|
| 6 | "Wet Areas -1 (1:50) - Joinery Detailing" |
|
| 7 | Wet Areas-2 (1:50) | |
| 8 | Details -1 (1:10) | |
| 9 | Details -2 | |
| 10 | "Project Submission: (End of Scheduled Class)" |
MP:01 Submission |
| 11 | "Project Brief - Workflow: Mark Up Sets - Site Plan" |
MP:02 Project Brief |
| 12 | Floor Plan (1:100) | |
| 13 | Detail Section (1:20) | |
| 14 | Details -1 (1:10) | |
| 15 | Details -2 (1:10) | |
| 16 | "Roof Plan -fall arrestors -roof penetrations -access" |
|
| Semester 2 | ||
| 1 | Elevations -1 (1:100) | |
| 2 | Elevations -2 (1:100) | |
| 3 | "Project Submission: (End of Scheduled Class)" |
MP:02 Project Submission |
| 4 | "Project Brief Site Plan (1:100)" |
MP:03 Project Brief |
| 5 | "Floor Plan (Ground)(1:100) - Disabled Access - Paths of Travel" |
|
| 6 | "Floor Plan (1st)(1:100) - Lift Cores - Vertical Riser Ducts" |
|
| 7 | Roof Plan(1:100) | |
| 8 | Typical Section (1:50) | |
| 9 | Stair Details (scale varies) | |
| 10 | Section Details (1:10) | |
| 11 | "Reflected Ceiling Plan(1:50) - Fire Services - HVAC - Emergency Lighting" |
|
| 12 | Selected Details | |
| 13 | Selected Details | |
| 14 | "Roof Plan (1:100) - Plant Room Services" |
|
| 15 | Document Transmittal Forms | MP:03 Project Submission |
| 16 | Online quiz -self directed | Online Quiz 2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
- AS 1100.3 Architectural Drawing Standards
- Standard Drawing Symbols Abbreviations Graphical Representation, Open Training and Education Network (OTEN) 1999, ISBN: 0 7240 3590 7
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 building design
workplace conditions, materials, activities,
responsibilities and procedures.
Holistic or project-based assessment with other related
units is recommended.
Assessment Tasks
Course Quiz 1: [5% of Course Grade]
MP:01 Precast Concrete Project: [20% of Course Grade]
MP:02 Portal Frame Construction: [30% of Course Grade]
MP:03 In-situ Type B Construction: [40% of Course Grade]
Course Quiz 2: [5% of Course Grade]
Assessment Matrix
Refer to 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:
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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.
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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 Principals:
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)
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