Course Title: Undertake complex architectural projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: ARCH5163
Course Title: Undertake complex architectural projects
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6097 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Contact : Rosetta DiGiangregorio
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Peter Schenkel
peter.schenkel@rmit.edu.au
+61 3 9925 4837
Nominal Hours: 280
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to undertake comples architectural projects for residential (BCA classes 1 and 10) and/or commercial) (BCA classes 2 to 9) buildings. It includes consulation with a client to prepare a project brief and the development and presentation of a design concept that meets the requirement of the brief and relevant legislative requirements and codes and standards. It requires the preparation of all necessary documentation and the development of a critical path management diagram. It requires thorough knowledge of the Building Code of AustraliA (BCA), relevant Australian Standards and local authority regulatory requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU597 Undertake complex architectural projects |
Element: |
1. Determine requirements for the project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Client is consulted to confirm details of building design to develop the project brief. |
Element: |
2. Develop design concept |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Design response is developed in accordance with client brief and presentation drawings/models are produced for client presentation. |
Element: |
3. Finalise design |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 The approved design is finalised and reviewed against the budget and the appropriate documentation is developed to adequately communicate the design. |
Element: |
4. Prepare and coordinate documentation development |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Documents are prepared in accordance with workplace procedures to enable the project to be tendered. |
Element: |
5. Prepare a critical path management diagram |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Suitable methods for building procurement are determined according to project brief and organisational procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to complete comlex architectural projects which comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and other relevant legislation. Work is expected to be undertaken in consultation with other stakeholders and under limited supervision.
Details of Learning Activities
Teaching Schedule
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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.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Matrix
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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.
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•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.
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Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
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Equitable Assessment:
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Special Consideration:
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Assessment Decisions:
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Employability skills:
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The following Employability Skills are an inherent part of this course:
Communication, Teamwork, Problem solving, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and organising, Self management, Learning and Technology.
Plagiarism:
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