C6161 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

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Plan: C6161 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

Approach to learning and assessment

The program is hands-on by nature with a focus on developing knowledge and skills required to practice as a building designer. You will study in purpose-designed facilities to support the learning and skill development required. You will undertake project-centred learning in supervised studios. Site excursions complement and give context to classroom-based learning. Assessment may include more than one of the following depending on the unit of competency:

  • practical application and demonstration of skills
  • drawing folios (digital or manual)
  • oral presentations
  • written assignments, tests and projects
  • work-based projects including the maintenance of log books or journals
  • action research projects
  • case studies

The approach to learning and assessment for this program will include both supervised and non-supervised forms of training delivery. 
Supervised training is teacher directed learning and assessment activities. This includes: 

  • work placements which are mandatory requirements of assessment
  • structured online learning activities where there is real time access to your teachers e.g. online lectures, teacher led discussions and online activities
  • face-to-face learning e.g. tutorials, lectures, scheduled classes
  • assessment tasks

The supervised hours in this program are: 1685
You will also need to work independently, this includes:

  • independent study activities such as research, reading, practical and/or theoretical practice tests or assessments. 
  • work placements which are not directly linked to an assessment of course competencies.

Successful completion of this program requires you to demonstrate that you are competent in all of the 20 units of competency.

For learning and assessment purposes these units have been grouped into the areas shown below.

Year 1 Courses:

Foundation Skills, Construction and Design Technology in Residential Buildings, and Digital Communication and BIM

  • VU22454    Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process
  • VU22470    Conduct, interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment
  • VU22457    Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings
  • VU22464    Select construction materials for building projects
  • VU22467    Present architectural designs
  • VU22460    Design sustainable buildings
  • VU22455    Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings
  • VU22462    Produce preliminary and working drawings for residential buildings
  • VU22466    Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows
  • CPCCWHS1001    Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Year 2 Courses:

Construction and Design Technology in Commercial Buildings, Design and Presentation

  • VU22459    Design safe buildings
  • VU22461    Integrate services layout into design documentation
  • VU22458    Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial buildings
  • VU22456    Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings
  • VU22463    Produce preliminary and working drawings for commercial buildings
  • VU22465    Provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings

Captone Project: Construction and Design Technology in Complex Buildings, Design and Presentation, and Professional Practice (Year 2 Semester 2 )

  • VU22469    Undertake complex architectural projects
  • VU22468    Manage architectural project administration
  • BSBPMG415    Apply project risk management techniques
  • BSBSMB404    Undertake small business planning

The grouping of units reflects the nature of the project-centred learning approach to delivery and the practice of co-assessment of some units within the groupings. Your learning experience will include participation in supervised interactive design and documentation studio sessions providing you with access to experienced staff and peer review. You will also engage in the analysis of case studies, on-line research and accessing specific discipline related on-line resources for direct integration into project work. Underpinning knowledge and skill development will occur throughout the program. Courses in this program are assessed as 'competent' or 'not yet competent'.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

 

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Work integrated learning

RMIT is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT program you will:

  • undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
  • interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities;
  • complete these activities in real work contexts or situations;

and in addition:

  • these interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning.

Any or all of these aspects of a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience may be simulated.

The designated WIL course for this program is ARCH5236 Undertake Complex Architectural Projects (VU22469). An architectural project is developed from design brief through to documentation, simulating industry standards and workflows.

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Program Structure

This qualification requires the completion of 20 units.
 

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C6161 Courses

C6161 Core Units - Select ALL Twenty (20) Courses

Course Title

Nominal Hours

Course Code

Campus

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (CPCCWHS1001) 6 OHTH5988C City Campus
Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process (VU22454) 40 BUIL6413 City Campus
Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings (VU22457) 50 ARCH5222 City Campus
Conduct, interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment (VU22470) 50 ARCH5223 City Campus
Select construction materials for building projects (VU22464) 60 ARCH5224 City Campus
Design sustainable buildings (VU22460) 90 ARCH5225 City Campus
Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings (VU22455) 180 ARCH5226 City Campus
Produce preliminary and working drawings for residential buildings (VU22462) 180 ARCH5227 City Campus
Integrate digital applications into architectural workflows (VU22466) 240 BUIL6414 City Campus
Design safe buildings (VU22459) 40 ARCH5228 City Campus
Integrate services layout into design documentation (VU22461) 40 ARCH5229 City Campus
Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial buildings (VU22458) 60 ARCH5230 City Campus
Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings (VU22456) 120 ARCH5231 City Campus
Produce preliminary and working drawings for commercial buildings (VU22463) 180 ARCH5232 City Campus
Present architectural designs (VU22467) 120 ARCH5233 City Campus
Provide design solutions for residential and commercial buildings (VU22465) 200 ARCH5234 City Campus
Apply project risk management techniques (BSBPMG415) 40 BUSM8849C City Campus
Undertake small business planning (BSBSMB404) 50 BUSM8839C City Campus
Manage architectural project administration (VU22468) 60 ARCH5235 City Campus
Undertake complex architectural projects (VU22469) 280 ARCH5236 City Campus
 

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Program transition plan

There is a Transition plan in place for students who have commenced but have not completed the 22268VIC Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural). Students wishing to transition from the previous qualification should contact the Building Design (Architectural) Program Manager for further detail.

The current qualfication 22477VIC is due to expire in December 2023. RMIT is committed to offering the replacement qualfication and all enrolled students will have the opportinty to transition into the new qualfication in late 2024. 

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