Course Title: Integrate services layout into design documentation
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6097 Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Title: Integrate services layout into design documentation
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ARCH5156 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
320T Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2011, Term1 2012, Term1 2013 |
Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4818
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to integrate the layout of services and connections into building design documentation for residential (BCA Classes 1 and 10) and commercial (BCA Classes 2 to 9) buildings. It includes the knowledge and application of current sustainable and energy efficient practices and appliances and involves consultation with other professionals to obtain agreement on service layout details and specifications.
It requires compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU589 Integrate services layout into design documentation |
Elements: |
1. Document layouts of water supply and hot water systems 2. Document sewerage and drainage disposal methods and layouts 3. Document methods and layout for ventilation, air conditioning and fire protection systems 4. Document natural and artificial lighting options 5. Document electrical and electronic services layout 6. Finalise services layout |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to integrate services layout into designs for residential and commercial buildings in consultation with other professionals and finalise documentation in compliance with relevant legislation and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
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 fully replicate design drafting workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. Holistic or project-based assessment with other related units is recommended.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
• develop documentation which integrates services layout into the design of a residential or commercial building
• consult with other professionals to negotiate details of services layout
• interpret and comply with relevant sections of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian Standards.