Course Title: Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: BUIL5997C
Course Title: Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects
School: 130T Engineering (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5256 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Contact : Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4338
Course Contact Email:vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 140
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 identify drawings, specifications and requirements for services in a range of medium rise and wide span commercial projects. It requires an ability to identify and evaluate differing methods and services in accordance with building regulations and standards.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC5009A Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects |
Element: |
1. Evaluate commonly used methods of water storage supply and layouts. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Water supply , connection and layout are sketched for a |
Element: |
3. Assess commonly used methods for mechanical ventilation and air distribution and their layout. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Methods of mechanical ventilation and air distribution |
Element: |
4. Evaluate the range of hot water systems. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Operating principles of various types of hot water systems |
Element: |
2. Evaluate methods of sewerage and drainage disposal and their layouts. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Sewerage connection and layout are sketched in |
Element: |
5. Evaluate effective natural lighting for a range of situations. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Methods of roof construction used for daylight |
Element: |
6. Ensure fire protection standards are met. |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Authorities involved in plan perusal and site inspection for |
Element: |
7. Outline the requirements for general electrical and electronic service installation. |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Electrical supply authorities and procedures for connection |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, workplace/site visits, simulated workplace learning, online learning via blackboard and other forms of structured teaching and learning). Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.
Teaching Schedule
Semester | Topic Content Delivery |
1 and 2 |
Overview of all Services
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Nil |
References
Australian Standards - students to be advised in class. Tafe plumbing publications as advised in class. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities.
You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
Assessment Tasks
There are 3 project based assessments incorporated into a Portfolio which 100 % of the total requirements to complete this Course.
The assessment Portfolio includes 2 submission dates during the Year and then the final date for Submission and completion of all work at the end of the year.
The project based assessments will focus on different elements of the learning activities and address the students ability to both problem solve and provide meaningful solutions.
Assessment 1 - Plumbing Water and Electrical - 40% of the course marks
Create an electrical drawing
Prepare a Electrical Specification
Explain wiring, meters and power distribution.
Plumbing Distribution drawing
Water Specification
Water distribution and fixtures.
A minimum of 36 digital photos by the student to demonstrate the understanding of the service
Assessment 2 - Sewer, HWS & Fire systems - 30% of the course marks
Drawing of main drains connections. An explanation in assignment format of stack types, fixtures, fixture units, sewerage disposal and prohibited discharges.
Design a Sewer Specification.
36 digital photos by the student to show an understanding of the service depicted and an explanation within how the photo relates to an Australian standard or BCA
An explanation in assignment format of the operating principles of various types of hot water systems.
Design a water specification.
An explanation in assignment format of Fire Extinguishers, Hydrant systems, hose reels, sprinkler systems and fire hoses include use Photos referenced to the BCA and Australian standards.
The use and application of Fire detectors and alarm systems, and fire doors are according to the legal and regulatory standards
Assessment 3 - Mechanical ventilation and air distribution, Daylight transmission, Electronic cabling, Fire and Emergency Assessment - 30% of the course marks
A drawing or an explanation referenced to a photographic journal for mechanical ventilation and air distribution.
In assignment format explain methods of mechanical ventilation, air conditioning and air distribution generally and in enclosed car parks.
In Assignment format Prepare and explain the Artificial, Natural and Emergency lighting.
In assignment format Prepare and explain the, categories of electronic cabling in accordance with regulations and Australian Standards.
In assignment format provide an explanation and photographic journal showing exits, smoke detection, smoke exhaust and emergency lifts
Under special circumstances extension to assessment may be granted. Students are to follow RMIT Special Consideration Policy found in RMIT Policies and procedures link http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=3g3whh1vttr0z;STATUS=A;SECTION=19;PAGE_AUTHOR=Chancellery
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Competency requirements and Grading:
To be deemed competent students must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Observation of students performing work is used to confirm competency.
All assessments for this course must be completed to achieve CP (Competent with Pass) to pass this course. In any assessment 50% equates to being Competent with Pass.
Higher gradings are available. The final grade for the course is calculated taking into account the weighting given to the separate assessments.
Gradings available are:
CP - 50 to 59 - Competent with Pass, CC - 60 to 69 - Competent with Credit, CDI - 70 to 79 - Competent with distinction, CHD - 80 to 100 - Competent with High Distinction. NYC - 0 to 49 - Not Yet Competent
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