Course Title: Evaluate Materials for Construction of Residential Dwellings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2007
Course Code: BUIL5606
Course ID: 033920
Course Title: Evaluate Materials for Construction of Residential Dwellings
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Program Code: C5143 - Diploma of Building Design and Technology
Course Contact : Michael Goss
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: michael.goss@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Richard Peterson
9925 4819
richard.peterson@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
Where related units form an integral part of workplace responsibilities and roles, these units should be co-assessed
Course Description
This unit relates to the characteristics and quality standards of building materials, giving particular emphasis to those commonly selected and used in residential buildings (past and present).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LCTE Evaluate Materials for Construction of Residential Dwellings |
Element: |
Demonstrate knowledge of the properties, quality standards, testing, performance and visual characteristics of building materials. |
Element: |
Identify and select building materials commonly used in construction process. |
Element: |
Identify defects in materials, short and long-term degradation of materials, timber preservation and protection of metals. |
Element: |
Investigate suitable materials for typical residential building with regard to their structural adequacy, serviceability, appearance, compatibility, cost and fire resistance. |
Learning Outcomes
-Demonstrate knowledge of the properties, testing, performance and visual characteristics of building materials.
-Investigate suitable materials for typical residential buildings regarding structural adequacy, serviceability, appearance, compatibility cost and fire resistance.
-Identify defects in materials, short and long term degradation, timber preservation and metal protection.
-Identify and select building materials commonly used in construction processes.
Overview of Learning Activities
Details of Learning Activities
Attend Powerpoint lectures
Complete projects
Teaching Schedule
1. Introduction
2,3,4. Timber
5. Stone
6,7,8 Concrete
9. Plaster.
10. Brick.
11. Applied Finishes
12 & 13 Metals
14. Glass
15. Plastics
16. Review
Overview of Learning Resources
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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Other Resources
Computer
Digital Camera
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course is progressive and will require demonstrated competence in one or more of the following ways:
-Practical projects, drawings and documentation, visual and oral presentations, written assignments, reports, visual recognition , written reports,and hand made 3D models .
All assignments will have set due dates which must be adhered to. Late submission of work will carry a penalty but may be considered by prior arrangement if supported with a medical certificate or other appropriate documentation.
Assessment Tasks
1. Identify two different interesting potential finishes for three types of wall. Provide specific comparativeinformation each material, including costings.
2. Identify two different materials: Identify address where installed, product name , specification, manufacturer and supplier and technical characteristics. Illustrate by photographs the installation process, visit the manufacturer’s factory, describe the manufacturing process, trade literature for specification, research or test results.
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