Course Title: Manage architectural project administration
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: ARCH5199
Course Title: Manage architectural project administration
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School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6136 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254819
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Paul Farina
Paul.Farina@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
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Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to manage architectural administration and the development of project documentation. It requires the knowledge of the
legislation pertaining to project administration and the ability to comply with the organisational requirements for quality assurance. Work is expected to be undertaken in
consultation with both internal personnel and external consultants and with limited supervision.
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: |
VU21602 Manage architectural project administration |
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2. Determine requirements for approval submission |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Planning scheme provisions are researched to determine state and local planning policies, zones and overlays and other provisions affecting land use and development. 2.2 Types of planning permit and additional approvals are identified and details reviewed according to the requirements of the planning scheme. 2.3 Required documentation is identified for planning approval submission according to local council specifications. 2.4 Stages of approval process are determined according to particular project requirements and recorded for inclusion in project management schedule. |
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4. Determine requirements for copyright compliance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Legal principles for copyright are identified and the implications for designers are analysed. 4.2 Organisational procedures for copyright and protection against plagiarism are identified and all documentation is developed in compliance. |
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5. Determine requirements for Competition and Consumer Act |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act that impact on design drafting practices are researched. 5.2 The impacts of these provisions are analysed and the organisational procedure for their management is followed, to ensure compliance with legislation. |
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6. Complete a standard specification |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Standard forms of specifications are identified and the limitations are defined with reference to a specific building project. 6.2 Specification is selected and customised as necessary, to suit the building project, in consultation with relevant parties. 6.3 Standard/customised specification for the building project is completed to a professional standard. |
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7. Complete project management schedule |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Parameters, milestones and benchmarks associated with a building project are identified. 7.2 Project constraints are analysed and strategies are implemented for their management. 7.3 Schedule is produced showing project milestones and various approval stages to ensure effective project management. |
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1. Determine documentation processes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Schedule of drawings required for approval stages is developed and items included in the contract documentation are determined. 1.2 The process for contract documentation development, including the order of precedence, is determined and the associated legal responsibilities are reviewed. 1.3 The main forms of contracts, their essential components and the process of contract enforcement are reviewed, including the means for dispute resolution. 1.4 Conditions under which a contract can be deemed valid/invalid are determined. 1.5 Organisational systems for recording, storage and retrieval of information are complied with, including processes for privacy and security. 1.6 Procedures for all types of file management, printing and electronic communication are followed in the development of project documentation. |
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3. Complete a standard contract |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Statutory authorities connected to the project are identified and applicable information is obtained. 3.2 Quality assurance standards and procedures are identified which may impact on building projects and contracts. 3.3 Types of standard architectural/building contracts required for specific stages in the documentation process are identified and the appropriate templates are accessed, including the relevant legislation requirements. 3.4 Standard contract is completed ensuring all information is correct and complies with relevant legislation and organisational quality assurance procedures. 3.5 Basic cost indicators are calculated for a specific building project and invoices are prepared in accordance with organisational procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to manage the documentation and administration requirements for
architectural projects.
Details of Learning Activities
Face to Face Lectures
Online delivery
Guest Lecturers
Teaching Schedule
2019Semester 2 Weekly Schedule
Unit name: VU21602 Manage architectural project administration |
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Unit RMIT code: C6136 ARCH5199 Program 22268VIC | ||||
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WEEK Starting |
Class discussion |
Class Activity |
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS |
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18th July Week 1 |
On line discussions – All students are required to submit on line discussion. (canvas) |
Class Participation and Discussion |
Online support BDAV office processes VBA |
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25th July Week 2 |
On line discussions – All students are required to submit on line discussion. (canvas) |
Class Participation and Discussion |
Drawing lists Online support BDAV office processes VBA |
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1th Aug Week 3 |
Compulsory Lecture
Paul Farina - Review of Course Assessments and Schedule |
Class Participation and Discussion |
Hand out major project |
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8th Aug Week 4 |
Nadine Samaha – Lecture on Architectural Drawing Project Requirements
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Class Participation and Discussion On line activity |
On line discussion Building designers responsibility copyright |
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15th Aug Week 5 |
Nadine Samaha – Lecture on Architectural Office Process - tender process |
On line activity. |
On line discussion Building designers responsibility copyright |
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22nd Aug Week 6 |
Guest lecturer - Specification writing VBA representative |
Class Participation and Discussion |
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29th Aug Week 7 |
Competition and Consumer act Online knowledge Assessments On line discussions – All students are required to submit on line discussion. (canvas quiz)
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5th Sept Week 8 |
BDAV – Guest Lecturer Domestic Building Contracts On line discussions – All students are required to submit on line discussion. (canvas quiz) Softwear for recording a schedule of works
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On line discussion Building designers responsibility copyright |
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Break |
Week starting 17th April |
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12th Sept Week 9 |
Lawyer. Copyright Online knowledge Assessments On line discussions – All students are required to submit on line discussion. (canvas quiz)Paul Farina – Project Review - discussion opportunity |
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Knowledge project discussion |
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MID SEMESTER BREAK |
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3rd Oct Week 10 |
Submission of Knowledge project |
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Knowledge project due |
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10th Oct Week 11 |
Paul available Moral Rights – act On line discussions – All students are required to submit on line discussion. (canvas quiz) |
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On line discussion Building designers moral rights |
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17th Oct Week 12 |
Submission of Major project |
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Major project due |
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24th Oct Week 13 |
Review of Major Project on line discussion |
Review Assessments |
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31st Oct Week 14 |
Re submission of Major Project (if directed) |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
NCC
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
Quiz knowledge tasks
Major Assessment 1
Knowledge Project
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available in program shell
Other Information
Academic Progress:
At the end of each semester student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee. Students failing 50% of their program load or more, at this stage will be reviewed according to the University's unsatisfactory academic progress procedure.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
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:
Equitable Assessment:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=id0959jyz9mx (unresolved)
Special Consideration:
Including Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Assessment Principles:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
See RMIT Assessment Policies:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic
Academic Integrity including Plagiarism:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity atRMIT
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment:
Whenever you submit work for assessment you must include a declaration of authorship.
All submissions of work for assessment should include a completed and signed ’Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment’ unless work is submitted via Canvas.
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