Course Title: Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: BUIL5997C

Course Title: Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects

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

Cathryn Kite

cathryn.kite@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 140

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 identify drawings, specifications and requirements for services in a range of medium rise and wide span commercial projects. It requires an ability to identify and evaluate differing methods and services in accordance with building regulations and standards.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC5009A Identify services layout and connection methods to medium rise construction projects

Element:

1. Evaluate commonly used methods of water storage supply and layouts.

Element:

2. Evaluate methods of sewerage and drainage disposal and their layouts.

Element:

3. Assess commonly used methods for mechanical ventilation and air distribution and their layout.

Element:

4. Evaluate the range of hot water systems.

Element:

5. Evaluate effective natural lighting for a range of situations.

Element:

6. Ensure fire protection standards are met.

Element:

7. Outline the requirements for general electrical and electronic service installation.

Element:

1. Evaluate commonly used methods of water storage supply and layouts

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Water supply , connection and layout are sketched for a residence connected to a town supply or a tank storage supply in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards.
1.2 Use of pumps to maintain water levels in storage tanks is documented for single and two-stage pumping.
1.3 Limitations of water storage tanks connected for multi-function and single function services are identified and addressed.

Element:

2. Evaluate methods of sewerage and drainage disposal and their layouts

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Sewerage connection and layout are sketched in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards.
2.2 Different stack types are assessed with reference to number of fixtures and building type.
2.3 Fixture units are identified.
2.4 Methods used to connect main drains to local authority sewers are assessed against relevant building standards.
2.5 Disposal of sewerage from fixtures situated below the level of the local authority sewer is assessed in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards.
2.6 Collection, treatment and disposal of prohibited discharges are monitored for non-domestic buildings.

Element:

3. Assess commonly used methods for mechanical ventilation and air distribution and their layout

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Methods of mechanical ventilation and air distribution are identified and sketched.
3.2 Mechanical ventilation and air distribution system design layout is appropriate to the building design and complementary to other services.

Element:

4. Evaluate the range of hot water systems

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Operating principles of various types of hot water systems are evaluated.
4.2 Suitable hot water system is selected according to accepted and agreed requirements and specifications

Element:

5. Evaluate effective natural lighting for a range of situations

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Methods of roof construction used for daylight transmission are identified and outlined in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards.
5.2 Methods used in artificial lighting are compared for various service situations in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards.

Element:

6. Ensure fire protection standards are met

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Authorities involved in plan perusal and site inspection for the various building classifications are identified.
6.2 Requirements for sprinkler systems and fire hoses for the various building classifications are identified according to legal and regulatory standards.
6.3 Fire detector and alarm systems and the application of fire doors are addressed according to legal and regulatory
standards.
6.4 Extinguishing agents and their applications are identified.

Element:

7. Outline the requirements for general electrical and electronic service installation

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Electrical supply authorities and procedures for connection to site are identified and complied with.
7.2 Electrical design and provision for services are implemented in accordance with regulations and Australian standards.
7.3 Electronic cabling , type of service, categories of cabling, layout of equipment, safe guards, access for maintenance, repair and extensions are identified and outlined in accordance with regulations and Australian standards.


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

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Semester 2 2015
Week 1: Overview of all Services, Dial Before You Dig exercise
Weeks 2, 3: Water services to medium rise buildings; layout; fixtures and fittings; Australian Standards and National Construction Code; Specifications; hydraulic services drawings; Authorities and service providers; potable and non-potable water; faults and problems
Weeks 4: Hot Water Services to medium rise buildings; layout, fixtures and fittings; Australian Standards and National Construction Code; hydraulic services drawings; Authorities; installation of HWS suitable for various situations; faults and problems.
Week 5: Assessment No. 1 project submission Water and Hot Water Services due.
 

Weeks 5, 6, 7: Electrical services in medium rise buildings; layout, fixtures and fittings; Australian Standards and National Construction Code; electrical services drawings; Specifications; Authorities and service providers; switchboards; faults and problems
Weeks 8, 9: Electronic services in medium rise buildings; layout, fixtures and fittings; Australian Standards and National Construction Code; electronic services drawings; Authorities and service providers; installation of relevant electronic services for project building; faults and problems
Week 8: Electrical and Electronic Services Presentation – in class assessment.
Week 9: Assessment No. 2 project submission Electrical and Electronic Services due.

Weeks 10, 11: Sewerage Services to medium rise buildings; layout; fixtures and fittings; Australian Standards and National Construction Code; Specification; hydraulic services drawings; Authorities and service providers; sewerage and stormwater requirements; sewerage stacks; fixture unit ratings; faults and problems
Weeks 12, 13: Fire Services to medium rise buildings, layout, fixtures and fittings, Australian Standards and National Construction Code; Authorities and service providers; legal and regulatory standards; fire doors; fire extinguishers; sprinklers; fire detector and alarm systems; faults and problems
Week 13: Sewer or Fire Services Presentation – in class assessment.
Week 14: Assessment No. 3 project submission Sewerage and Fire Services due.
 

Weeks 14, 15: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Services to medium rise buildings; layout; Australian Standards and National Construction Code; mechanical services drawings; service providers; faults and problems
Week 16: Daylight and Artificial Lighting Services to medium rise buildings; Australian Standards and National Construction Code; faults and problems
Week 16: Mechanical ventilation and air distribution and daylight transmission Services Presentation – in class assessment.
Week 17: Assessment No. 4 project submission Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Services and Daylight and Artificial Lighting Services due.
 

Weeks 17: Assessment No. 5 - In class Photographic journal Quiz for all the Services based on BCA or Australian Standard references.
Week 18: Tutorial and finalise course.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Australian Standards - students to be advised in class.
All of the above resources are available from library at http://www.saiglobal.com/online/autologin.asp
National construction Code
Blackboard online 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

Weight %

Assessment 1

Portfolio

0

Assessment 2

Written Assessment

40

Assessment 3

Written Assessment

30

Assessment 4

Written Assessment.

30

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix  

 

Elements/Performance Criteria

 Assessment 1  Assessment 2 Assessment 3  Assessment 4
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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

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.

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=01daxmpd1vo4z
 


Assessment Matrix

 

  1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 7.1 7.2 7.3
Assess 1  x x  x                  x x                  
Assess 2                                        x  x  x
Assess 3        x x x x  x  x              x  x  x  x      
Assess 4                    x x      x  x              
Assess 5  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x

Graded Assessment

You will need to obtain Satisfactory (S) in all assessment tasks before grading can occur.
Marks from assessments will count towards a final grade only if the individual assessment result is satisfactory (S)

Grade Table
NYC Not Yet Competent / NYS in any of the above assessments
GAG Competent – Pass
CC Competent – Credit
CDI Competent – Distinction
CHD Competent – High Distinction

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.

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 task electronically via blackboard as directed by their teacher.
Students are not to email or hand assessment tasks to teachers in class, corridor or cafeteria etc


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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