Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: ARCH5216C

Course Title: Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors

School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4355 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Course Contact: Jennifer Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email: aud.ve@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Part Time Coordinator:

Lindsey Glover

lindsey.glover@rmit.edu

Lecturer: 

Maddie Granata

maddie.granata@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 54

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 covers researching and documenting the materials, construction techniques and methods associated with the construction of residential buildings for work in interior decoration and design businesses of all sizes.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSFID4007 Identify materials, construction techniques and methods used in building interiors

Element:

Develop and maintain relevant and current reference material

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Relevant Building Services Authority building licensing requirements applicable to interior decoration projects are complied with

4.2

Evidence of contact with industry suppliers to obtain information relevant to building components and equipment used in residential interiors is presented

4.3

An index to the portfolio to reflect industry topics and to allow easy access to the information is provided

4.4

Future additions of reference material are allowed for and details of the information, such as date, source, author and reference to any related information, are included

4.5

A strategy to ensure that the portfolio remains current and accurate is prepared

Element:

Establish structural components and materials used in residential buildings

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Residential building process is delineated into separate construction stages and expressed chronologically

1.2

Trades, construction techniques and materials associated with each stage are summarised

1.3

Individual component members are identified and sorted into structural or non-structural categories

1.4

Demolition methods for the removal of existing work can be identified

Element:

Interpret plans and specifications

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Specific components and materials on given building plans are located

2.2

Construction methods are explained from a given plan

2.3

Specific component details in a given building specification are located and identified

2.4

Bill of quantities and other relevant specification documents are interpreted

2.5

Prime cost items are located and extracted from a given set of documents

Element:

Specify the materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of wet areas

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Properties of materials used in wet area construction are evaluated

3.2

Installations of wet area cabinetry are specified


Learning Outcomes


Refer to the elements, This unit underpins many other specialised design units.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard
tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be
required to undertake independent study.
a mode of delivery is blended.
In class activities may include:
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• practical demonstrations
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material
  • lectures
• design activities or projects
• online activiities
• group projects
  • guest lecture
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
  • online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• site visits (observations)
• studio practice
• tutorials
 


Teaching Schedule

WEEK

 

CLASS CONTENT

 

IDENTIFY BUILDING MATERIALS

ARCH 5216C

 

SELF DIRECTED LEARNING

 

ELEMENTS

LMFID4007A

CLASS CONTENT

 

MATERIALS & FINISHES

ARCH 5215C

 

SELF DIRECTED LEARNING

 

 

ELEMENTS LMFID4006A

1

 

Briefing session

Teacher to group students

Hand out Task 1 AT1 Digital Portfolio

Group task – groups assigned this week Wk1

Groups formed by teacher

 

Briefing session

of Assessment

Hand out /Briefing of Assessment

Task AT1 Material Research Blog

Natural Timber (lecture & discuss)

 

 

2

 

Floor, Foundations & Floor Systems (lecture)

Materials & fixings etc.

 

Students are required to complete 1.5hrs of SDL per wk.

Further research to support lecture

1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

 

Man Made Timber

(lecture & discuss)

Students are required to complete 1.5hrs of SDL per wk

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

 

3

 

 

Internal Linings

Materials, methods of fixing used.

& Windows & Doors (lecture)

Materials, installation & components.

Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

Stone Natural/

 reconstituted

(lecture & discuss)

 

 

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

4

 

 

 

Stairs (lecture)

Materials, components & details.

Glass & Glazing (lecture)

Construction/installation details. Transition details BCA/AS requirements

 

Hand out Task 2 – Bathroom/Kitchen Details

Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

Task 1 draft due

1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

Masonry Brick & concrete (lecture)

 

As per rmit policy summative Task 1 draft

 

Plaster & Paint lecture)

 

 

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

 

 

 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

 

5

 

 

Kitchen & Bathrooms (lecture)

Design considerations, installation, junctions & fit off

As per rmit policy summative Task 1 draft

Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

Metals Steel to Copper (lecture)

 

Plastics Acrylics, polymers, laminates & vinyl (lecture)

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

6

 

 

Joinery (lecture)

 

Construction techniques & materials. Properties for wet area cabinets. Installation.

 

Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

Glass (lecture)

 

 

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

 

7

 

Building Services: Electrical & Plumbing

(lecture)

Components & materials understanding & location in building plans – BCA & AS

 

Further investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

Tiles ceramic, porcelain, mosaic (lecture)

 

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

8

Tutorial & review Brief on AT2

To discuss photos of 3 details required for task 2 –AT2 bathroom /swr Assessment Task AT1 due

Finalization

of Task 1

 

 

1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

Assessment Task 1 Materials Due blog

AT2 assessment brief

Discuss the client brief, estimate of the benchtop quantity, redesign of the kitchen &

To discuss selected material and finishes for kitchen design, Plan & elevation will be provided as a reference

 

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

9

Tutorial & review

To Discuss the selected 3 construction bath & swr transition details

and to prepare scale 1:1 drawing

 

 

Finalization

of Task 1. 1.5hrs

 

1.1,1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1,3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

Tutorial & review

Discuss the kitchen redesign design ideas &

Material to be selected for the preparation of the master schedule

 

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

10

Class cancelled due to Good Friday Public Holiday    

 

 

 

Mid semester break

11

 

Work, Health & Safety OHTH5854C lecture OHS Due on line

 

Implementing feedback from review.

1.5hrs.

 

Tutorial & review

Finalizing the redesign of the kitchen , Materials & start preparing 3D visual

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

12

 

Tutorial & review

Kitchen splashblacks  details & Australian standard requirement

Further research to support lecture.

1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 4.12, 4.2. 4.3, 5, 5.1,5.2, 5.3, 5.4

Tutorial & review

Overview of Kitchen 3D & schedules

Commence obtaining prices for bench top material

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,

13

 

Tutorial & review

Kitchen splashblacks  details & Australian standard requirement

Further research to support lecture.

1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3, 3.1, 3.2, 4, 4.12, 4.2. 4.3, 5, 5.1,5.2, 5.3, 5.4

Tutorial & review

Overview of Kitchen 3D & schedules

Commence obtaining prices for bench top material

Further research to support lecture. Investigations to for fill Task 1. 1.5hrs.

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

• Access and interpret information about building materials and processes
• Identify key elements and participants in the building process
• Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
 


Assessment Tasks

ask 1 Digital reference folio - Collate relevent data from each lecture
topic for future reference . Due week 7 semester one.
Task 2 Bathroon/kitchen details. techical drawing covention s to communicate relevent
construction details. Due week 16 semester one.
 Both taskes will be reviewed as requested by students.

Assessment Task 1

Digital Folio group based project due week 8

Assessment Task 2

Details project due week 16

You are advised to look at the course at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.

The University Library has extensive resources for Interior Design and Decoration students. The Library has
produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies
(http://rmit.libguides.com/interiordecoration)

The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian (http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing)

This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (see list below), but also utilises graded assessment

CHD: Competent with High Distinction (4 GPA)
CDI: Competent with Distinction (3 GPA)
CC: Competent with Credit (2 GPA)
CAG: Competency Achieved – Graded (1 GPA)
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment

 


Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit
of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).

This course is clustered & delivered with the following courses

ARCH5216C Construction Techniques

ARCH525C Materials &Finishes

Other Information

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend
all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on
how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student feedback at RMIT:
Pick the following link to access the Student feedback webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse/Staff/Workplace%20essentials/Student,%20program%20and%20course%20administration/;ID=km6d4uzduuom;STATUS=A)

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Pick the following link to access the Student progress policy webpage
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1)

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges
that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Pick the following link for Cover sheet for submission of works
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf)

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
Pick the following link for details on applying for Special consideration
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w)
Further links - Application for extension of time
(http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf)

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.
Pick the following link for more information Academic Integrity
(http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n)

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