Course Title: Read and interpret plans and specifications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: BUIL6239C

Course Title: Read and interpret plans and specifications

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

Nominal Hours: 30

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 read and interpret plans and specifications applicable to low rise residential and commercial projects in order to inform estimation, planning and supervisory activities.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4012B Read and interpret plans and specifications

Element:

1 Identify types of drawings and their purposes.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Main structural principles that apply to the erection or demolition of a residential low rise structure are identified. 1.2. Structural performance of a structure is described in terms of the effect of section properties on various materials. 1.3. Structural performance characteristics of slabs, floors, beams, columns and retaining walls are explained and applied to the planning of the construction work. 1.4. Demolition of existing structures is coordinated in accordance with legislative and planning requirements, environmental standards, and safe work practices.

Element:

2 Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Relevant industry professionals are consulted as required to provide advice regarding the design process and the structural integrity of the proposed Class 1 or Class 10 building. 2.2. Project documentation is collected and analysed to assist in the analysis of plans and specifications. 2.3. Project documentation is analysed for compliance with BCA requirements for bushfire, high wind, earthquake and alpine environments. 2.4. New and emerging building technologies are assessed for application to the construction process and their compliance with BCA requirements and Australian standards. 2.5. Pre-commencement site inspection is conducted to confirm analysis.

Element:

3 Locate and identify key features on a site plan.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Footings are set out in accordance with building's plan. 3.2. Structural integrity of the footings specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 3.3. Footings specified in building's plan are laid and checked for compliance with project documentation. 3.4. Damp coursing, provision of termite barriers, and other relevant techniques are planned, implemented and checked in accordance with codes, standards and industry practice

Element:

4 Identify and locate key features on drawings.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Concrete slab or bearers and joists specified in building's plan are assessed for structural integrity and compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 4.2. Laying of floor system specified in building's plan is supervised and checked for compliance with project documentation.

Element:

5 Correctly read and interpret specifications.

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Technical construction principles and performance of materials used in the construction are identified and analysed in the planning of the building and construction project. 5.2. Application of bracing requirements, tie-downs, tolerances, allowances, and fixing and installation of components are planned, implemented and checked for compliance with relevant Australian standards, codes and manufacturer specifications. 5.3. Structural timber members are selected for low rise buildings to conform to AS1684 requirements. 5.4. Processes are put in place and managed to ensure quality of the frame, whether factory pre-cut and pre-nailed, factory pre-cut and assembled on site, or cut and assembled on site. 5.5. Vapour permeable sarking or a waterproof membrane, relevant to construction method, is attached and checked

Element:

6 Identify non-structural aspects to the specification.

Performance Criteria:

6.1. Structural integrity of roof system components specified in building's plan is assessed for compliance with relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 6.2. Erection of roof trusses is planned, implemented and checked in accordance with requirements of building plan, type of roof being constructed, relevant codes and accepted industry construction principles. 6.3. Processes are put in place and managed to ensure quality of the manufactured roof trusses or hand-cut roof system. 6.4. Roof sarking and cladding are planned and installation is supervised and checked for compliance with codes, standards and industry practice.

Element:

1 Identify types of drawings and their purposes.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Purpose and advantage of different types of drawings are identified.
1.2 Different aspects of drawings are identified.

Element:

2 Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Commonly used symbols and abbreviations on drawings are identified, understood and applied
2.2 Common building and construction terms used on drawings are identified, understood and applied

Element:

3 Locate and identify key features on a site plan.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Building site is identified from location drawings.
3.2 True north and building orientation are identified from details provided on site plan.
3.3 Key features of site plan are identified.

Element:

4 Identify and locate key features on drawings.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Key features of plans, elevations and sections are identified.
4.2 Client requested variations to standard plans are identified on drawings.

Element:

5 Correctly read and interpret specifications.

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Provisional sum (PS) and prime cost (PC) values are identified and correctly applied.
5.2 Customer variations to standard specifications are identified.
5.3 Correct interpretations of essential elements are applied to estimation, planning and supervisory tasks and are communicated.
5.4 Building codes or standards affecting the work to be undertaken are identified, including references to Australian standards and the National Construction Code (NCC).

Element:

6 Identify non-structural aspects to the specification.

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Key features of products included in the specification are identified, including the design, purpose, aesthetics and cost relationships.

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

 

 1. Each cluster in a face to face workshop in the first week of the new Cluster.

 2. The remaining delivered is on line, and face to face tutorials for each cluster


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


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 Projects

50

these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element / Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

1.1

X

 

1.2

X

 

2.1

X

 

2.2

X

 

3.1

X

 

3.2

X

 

3.3

X

 

4.1

X

X

4.2

X

X

5.1

 

X

5.2

 

X

5.3

 

X

5.4

 

X

6.1

 

X

 


Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment

Weight %

Assessment 1

Workbook Assessment

50

Assessment 2

Case Study Project

50

 


Assessment Matrix

 

Element / Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

1.1

X

 

1.2

X

 

2.1

X

 

2.2

X

 

3.1

X

 

3.2

X

 

3.3

X

 

4.1

X

 

4.2

X

 

5.1

 

X

5.2

 

X

5.3

 

X

5.4

 

X

6.1

 

X

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

Study and Learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
• Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
• Maths and science developmental support and advice
• English language development
 Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
 

Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.
 

Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

Special Consideration:
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration.

Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the university.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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