Course Title: Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: BUIL5991C

Course Title: Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5256 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4338

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

John Leahy Supervise the planning of on site medium construction planning course co ordinator

Contact John at john.leahy@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 200

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 supervise the planning process and organisation of on-site building or construction work projects up to and including medium rise commercial and wide span buildings (medium rise licensing classification with reference to Class 1 and 10 construction, Class 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys, Class 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction). Successful supervision of planning and organisation requires effective interpretation of contractual and planning requirements and development of strategies for using human and physical resources effectively in order to comply with contractual obligations. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant building and construction planning practices, state or territory building and construction codes, standards and regulations and human resource principles and practices is required.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC5003A Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work

Element:

1. Appraise the contractual documentation and delegate the planning of operational requirements as necessary.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Copies of building approvals and conditions relating to the medium rise building or construction project are obtained. 1.2. Contracts are reviewed to determine any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials or penalty provisions. 1.3. Possible design problems are identified and brought to the attention of project consultants. 1.4. Availability of subcontractors and their suitability to meet job requirements specific to medium rise projects is reviewed. 1.5. Availability of materials and conditions of purchase and authorised purchases are reviewed. 1.6. Access to the site is established within requirements and on-site accommodation is located in an appropriate location. 1.7. Contact is established and maintained with relevant statutory authorities controlling construction work.

Element:

2. Initiate strategies and delegate the implementation of medium rise construction operations, as necessary.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Resources supply system for controlling and recording materials entering and leaving the site is implemented and maintained. 2.2. Procedures for recording and paying for the hire of plant equipment and authorising payment are managed. 2.3. OHS and rehabilitation procedures, including hazard and risk management, are established. 2.4. Procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials are planned and implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements. 2.5. Procedures required for the control of multiple projects are established

Element:

3. Supervise the preparation of project schedules

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Construction operations are planned and executed in sequence. 3.2. Entering of operations data into an appropriate scheduling system for analysis is managed. 3.3. Project's critical path is established and revision of the project schedule is managed with new projects incorporated and documented as required. 3.4. Strategies for avoiding and overcoming project delays are developed. 3.5. Management is advised of cost-benefits and implications of providing overtime payments.

Element:

4. Ensure the provision of all resources required for project.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Adjustments to the project timeframe to take account of anticipated delays are facilitated. 4.2. Temporary services and site accommodation needs are identified and arranged as required. 4.3. Plant requirements, site location and installation dates are confirmed. 4.4. On-site personnel and labour requirements are determined and documented.

Element:

5. Review existing on-site buildings or structures.

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Condition of existing buildings or structures to be retained, and structures on adjacent site boundaries, are reviewed and recorded. 5.2. Copies of reports are submitted to adjacent building owners prior to commencing construction work.

Element:

6. Supervise staff and maintain an effective work environment.

Performance Criteria:

6.1. Overview of the project site or sites is maintained and staff resources are allocated according to organisational, regulatory and project needs. 6.2. Activities of contract planning personnel are monitored and an effective work environment is maintained. 6.3. Effective human resource practices and policies which maximise performance and productivity are employed.

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

             
Weekly delivery schedule 2016
Students please note this delivery schedule may be varied slightly as deemed appropriate.
Lesson 1
Introduction to planning Underpinning knowledge - history benefits and methods of planning.
Lessons 2 & 3
Contracts Basic contract concepts, types & industry contracts.
 Lessons 4 & 5
Town planning authority Planning zones, overlays & permits, building permits & use of MS Excel in construction planning.
Lesson 5, 6, 7 & 8
Site establishment, Site investigation & establishment.
Lesson 8 & 9
Site documentation Drawings, Specification, others & Site diary.
Lesson 10 & 11
Labour and materials Resources, materials and labour calculations, crew sizes. Using MS Excel.
Lessons 12, 13  & 14
Project scheduling, Introduction to MS Project - use for house planning. Phases of commercial construction.
Lessons 15 to 22
Project scheduling
Footing systems, further MS Project skills, residential framing, portal steel framing, precast and tilt up panels, suspended slab construction, roofing, blockwork & other claddings, windows, internal services, joinery, tiling, painting, services fit-off and handover.
Lessons 23 to 30
Monitoring programs, Supervision of planning Communication and other Supervisory skills.
Multiple projects changes to schedules and managing changes.
Lessons 31 & 32
Course completion and final assessment

         


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub 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. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. 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. 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

Weight %

Assessment 1

Project based assessment Task 1

10

Assessment 2

Project based assessment Task 2

10

Assessment 3

Hard copy closed book test 1

20

Assessment 4

Project based assessment Task 3

20

Assessment 5

Project based assessment Task 4

20

Assessment 6

Hard copy closed book test 2

20

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix 

Element/Performance Criteria

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

Assessment 4

Assessment 5

Assessment 6

1.1

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1.2

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1.3

X

 

X

 

    

1.4

 

 

X

X

    

1.5

 

 

 

X

   X

1.6

 

X

 

X

    

1.7

X

 

X

X

 X  

2.1

 

X

X

 

    

2.2

 

X

X 

 

    

2.3

 

X

 

 

    

2.4

 

 

X

X

    

2.5

 

 

 

 

 X X

3.1

 

 

X

X

 X X 

3.2

 

 

 

X

 X X 

3.3

 

 

 

 

 X  

3.4

 

 

 

 

 X X

3.5

 

 

 

 

   X 

4.1

 

 

 

X

 X X 

4.2

 

X

X

X

 X   

4.3

 

 

X

X

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4.4

 

 

 

 

 X   

5.1

X

X

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5.2

 

X

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6.1

 

 

 

X

 X X

6.2

 

 

 

 

 X  X 

6.3

 

 

 

 

 X  X 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks
Portfolio based assessment task 1.
Planning permit application, building permit application and MBA contract, site investigation checklist template and selected class activities including multiple choice quizzes. Semester 1.
Weighting towards final result for this assessment task: 25%

 

Portfolio based assessment task 2.
Preparation of a selected building site for construction including site establishment, site diary dilapidation report, OH&S documentation and selected class activities including multiple choice quizzes. Semester 1.
Weighting towards final result for this assessment task:  25%


Portfolio based assessment task 3.
Excel list showing all tasks and activities for medium rise construction project
Sub-contractor list showing all sub-contractors completing tasks and activities
Selected class activities including multiple choice quizzes. Semester 2.
Weighting towards final result for this assessment task:  25%


Portfolio based assessment task 4.
All tasks and activities entered and scheduled appropriately into Micro soft project file
All selected sub-contractors entered into program
Call forward sheet and class demonstration completed
Selected class activities including multiple choice quizzes. Semester 2.
Weighting towards final result for this assessment task:  25%

Students must pass all 4 assessment tasks to be deemed competent in this unit.

Students please note this is a guide only and may be subject to change.
In order to be given a competent grade or higher in this course, students must pass ALL
assessment tasks including online tests regardless of results for individual assessment tasks.
The culmination of portfolio based assessment tasks contributes to the final result for this
course.
Students are to follow RMIT Special Consideration Policy found in RMIT Policies and
procedures link http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Reasonable Adjustment
Students with a disability or long-term medical or mental health condition can apply for
adjustments to their study and assessment conditions (Reasonable Adjustments and Equitable
Assessment Arrangements) by registering with the Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) at
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=jvfh87gfsfux1

Assessment Submission:
Turnitin
Turnitin is an online text-matching service which can be used to support academic integrity and
address plagiarism. All submissions via Turnitin within Blackboard include the relevant wording
for the e-Submission authorisation process. Students are to use Turnitin. to verify that the work
submitted is their own work and referenced accordingly. This software will be used by all staff to
ensures original work by students is checked at submission of the assessment.
e-Submission
The University is obliged to obtain clear student authorisation on all assessable works. RMIT’s
e-Submission process provides a valid authorisation equivalent to a signature on a paper
coversheet allowing students to submit assessment works electronically.
The e-Submission process requires that specific wording and a link to the assessment
declaration is included in your assessment documentation in order to comply with legal and
statutory obligations, and can be used with all RMIT teaching technologies, including;
• Blackboard
• WebLearn
• RMIT’s Google Apps for Education (Gmail, Drive, Sites etc.)
The use of fully electronic submissions saves significant time for both staff and students.
Good practice
• Providing clear advice to students on the e-Submission process as part of their assessment
expectations assists in ensuring that it is straightforward for RMIT students to submit work
electronically.
• Students can submit non-electronic works via conversion by a digital scanner, i.e. paper-based
assessments can be scanned and submitted for assessment via the e-Submission process.
• Establishing a Turnitin assignment in Blackboard is a quick way to provide an e-Submission
process for a class group.
Students must submit all assessment tasks electronically via blackboard unless otherwise directed by their relevant teacher.
Students are not to email or hand assessment tasks to teachers in class unless otherwise directed by their relevant teacher.


Assessment Matrix

 

Element/Performance Criteria Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
1.1 X      
1.2 X      
1.3 X X    
1.4     X X
1.5     X X
1.6 X X    
1.7 X      
2.1   X    
2.2   X    
2.3   X    
2.4   X X  
2.5       X
3.1     X X
3.2     X X
3.3       X
3.4       X
3.5       X
4.1       X
4.2   X X  
4.3     X  
4.4     X  
5.1 X X    
5.2   X    
6.1     X X
6.2       X
6.3       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.

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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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