Course Title: Plan building or construction work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: BUIL6003C

Course Title: Plan building or construction work

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

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: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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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

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan on-site activities, including the employment of physical and human resources and the development of documentation and advice for relevant authorities concerning residential and commercial projects. The ability to identify appropriate resources and suppliers, and assess the availability of and requirements for skilled labour are essential.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4007A Plan building or construction work

Element:

1. Appraise contract documentation to identify operational requirements.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Contract documentation is reviewed to identify any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials or penalties.
1.2. Availability of selected subcontractors to suit the job requirements is determined.
1.3. Availability of materials is assessed and confirmed with suppliers.
1.4. Site access requirements and limitations are identified and actions taken to facilitate entry.
1.5. Documentation for authorities controlling construction work is prepared and project commencement date is determined.
1.6. Procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries are implemented.

Element:

2. Implement strategies for construction operations.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Organisational strategies for implementing construction operations are identified.
2.2. Procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment are implemented.
2.3. Organisational OHS policy and procedures, including hazard and risk management, are implemented.
2.4. Procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials are implemented in accordance with Environment Protection Agency requirements.
2.5. Procedures for the control of multiple projects are followed

Element:

3. Prepare project schedule.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Construction operations are sequenced.
3.2. Operations details are entered into a manually prepared project schedule or computer-based software package.
3.3. Critical path of the project is defined and revised as required.
3.4. Project timeframes are adjusted to account for anticipated delays

Element:

4. Determine required resources.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Temporary services and site accommodation requirements are determined and documented.
4.2. Plant requirements and availability dates are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation.
4.3. On-site labour requirements are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation.

Element:

5. Prepare and submit condition reports.

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Reports on the condition of existing buildings and structures on adjacent site boundaries are completed.
5.2. Copies of condition reports are forwarded to the owners of adjacent buildings prior to commencing construction


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

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.Students will be asked to personally demonstrate to the 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

Weight %

Assessment 1

Observation Written Assessment and Project

50

Assessment 2

Case Study Project

50

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

1.3

X

 

1.4

X

X

1.5

X

X

1.6

X

X

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

2.3

X

X

2.4

X

X

2.5

X

 

3.1

X

 

3.2

X

 

3.3

X

 

3.4

X

 

4.1

X

X

4.2

X

X

4.3

X

 

5.1

X

 

5.2

X

 

 

 


Assessment Tasks

Blackboard
Blackboard is an on-line resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within Blackboard are the session lessons plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency. Blackboard Collaborate is an on-line delivery system within Blackboard that may be utilised as a virtual classroom that may be a part of the overall lesson delivery plan.
Journal
A Journal is a student’s own notes and reflections that demonstrate their understanding of the materials delivered in the course. Students will be required add to the journal with their own observations as part of the assessment requirement. .
Projects and Presentations
Students may be required to complete individual and group projects that are assessments. These may be in the form of reports, research, analysis, and other documents that provide evidence of the competency in the unit.


Assessment Matrix

Practical activities and projects, and oral presentations
Blackboard activities
Journals

Other Information

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