Course Title: Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: BUIL5994C
Course Title: Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4274 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
None.
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply sound principles of thermal efficiency as part of the implementation of sustainable building and construction processes. The range of legislative and council planning requirements are addressed in this unit, in addition to the need to respond to growing consumer demand for sustainable buildings and environmentally friendly developments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC4020A Build thermally efficient and sustainable structures |
Element: |
1. Apply legislative and planning requirements for thermal efficiency to the building process. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Current relevant state, territory and council requirements for building thermally efficient structures are identified. 1.2. Factors that contribute to the construction of a five-star rated dwelling identified within the Building Code of Australia (BCA) are identified and the impact of regional climate differences is assessed. 1.3. Client needs and expectations for the design and construction of thermally efficient structures are identified and negotiated. 1.4. Expert design and other advice is gathered as part of the planning and construction process. 1.5. Relevant Australian standards are consulted to identify the implications for the conduct of the building project.
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Element: |
2. Review design solutions for effectiveness and compliance. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Impact of radiation, convection, conduction and evaporation on the thermal comfort of residents is identified. 2.2. Orientation of the building, location and size of glazing, and use of thermal mass as design features are evaluated for effectiveness and compliance with planning and other regulatory requirements. 2.3. Effective strategy for insulating the structure is evaluated, costed and communicated to the client. 2.4. Building designs are assessed for their compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of the BCA's five-star rating system. 2.5. Designers and clients are consulted to ensure final construction plans are effective, efficient and compliant. |
Element: |
3. Manage the building process to ensure an effective outcome. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Effective communications are established between designers, architects and clients to ensure effective thermal performance is embedded from the design to construction phase. 3.2. Effective quality assurance processes are confirmed as in place to evaluate and implement the building of a five-star dwelling. 3.3. Cost effective strategies to achieve desired level of thermal performance are assessed and communicated to client. 3.4. Life cycle costs of various construction approaches are assessed and negotiated with the client. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:
• Face to Face classes
• Simulated Workplace Learning
• Online learning via blackboard
• 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
Weeks 1 -5
Climate Change & Renewable Energy
Underpinning knowledge & Introduction to Thermal Efficiency
Climate Zones & planning
Orientation & Siting
Passive solar design
Weeks 6-10
Windows & Shading
Building Regulations & Legislation
Insulation
Heat Transfer & managing heat transfer
Glazing systems
Weeks 11-16
Sustainable Materials & Life Cycle Assessment
Water efficiency
Quality Assurance
Clients & Communication
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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
Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Assessment 1 |
Passive Solar Design Principles and Sustainable Materials |
Assessment 2 |
Sustainable Materials, Quality Assurance and Communication Overall this assessment |
Assessment 3 |
Online Test |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element / Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Online Test |
1.1 |
X |
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X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
X |
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X |
1.5 |
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X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
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X |
2.2 |
X |
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2.3 |
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X |
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2.4 |
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X |
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2.5 |
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X |
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3.1 |
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X |
3.2 |
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X |
X |
3.3 |
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X |
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3.4 |
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X |
X |
Assessment Tasks
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
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