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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: BUIL5997C

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

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School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

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

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu, Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Matthew Sweeney

matthew.sweeney@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

In this course you will cover 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.
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

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

During this course, students will participate in a mix of online lectures and face-to-face classes. This may change to a fully online course due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. Classes will be run in a simulated workplace environment. Students will learn through a mix of instruction and self-research as they develop the skills and knowledge specified in this unit of competency. 

Students will learn how to do the following:

• Evaluate commonly used methods of water storage supply and layouts.
• Evaluate methods of sewerage and drainage disposal and their layouts.
• Assess commonly used methods for mechanical ventilation and air distribution and their layout.
• Evaluate the range of hot water systems.
• Evaluate effective natural lighting for a range of situations.
• Ensure fire protection standards are met.
• Outline the requirements for general electrical and electronic service installation.

Students will be assessed at specified times throughout the duration of the course. Students will need to comply with all assessment instructions and assessment conditions.

The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; workplace visits, online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.

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.

Teaching Schedule

Session	Topic	Assessment Due
Session 1	Introduction and Hydraulic Management. In this session, students will be introduced to the course and its contents. Assessments will be distributed where necessary and explained. Additionally, assessment procedures and rules will be explained. Students will learn how to evaluate commonly used methods of water storage supply and layouts. Additionally, water connection procedure and management within a medium rise construction will be discussed.	Assessment 1 - Released and Available. Assessment 2 - Released and Available. Assessment 3 - Released and Available.
Session 2	Hydraulic Management - (Continued) In this session, students will continue to be instructed hydraulic management in medium-rise construction. NCC Regulation and Relevant Australian standards. Students will learn how to evaluate methods of sewerage and drainage disposal and their layouts. Additionally, waste water management and regulation will be discussed. Regulation on licensed professionals will also be explained.
Session 3	Hot Water management. In this session, students will be instructed in Hot Water supply design principles and compliance with NCC and Australian Standards. Students will learn how to evaluate the range of hot water systems. Regulation on licensed professionals will also be explained.
Session 4	Electrical management. In this session, students will be instructed in Electrical design principles and compliance with NCC and Australian Standards. Students will learn how to outline the requirements for general electrical and electronic service installation. Regulation on licensed professionals will also be explained.
Session 5	Use of Natural Lighting In this session, students will be instructed in the methods of roof construction to utilise Natural lighting effectively and compliance with NCC and Australian Standards. Students will learn how to Evaluate effective natural lighting for a range of situations.
Session 6	Fire Protection Compliance. In this session, students will be instructed in fire protection design principles and compliance with NCC and Australian Standards and fire authority regulations. Students will learn how to ensure fire protection standards are met. Regulation on licensed professionals will also be explained.
Session 7	Assessment of HVAC systems and designs. In this session, students will be instructed on how to assess common HAC system design principles and compliance with NCC and Australian Standards and fire authority regulations. Students will learn how to Assess commonly used methods for mechanical ventilation and air distribution and their layout. Regulation on licensed professionals will also be explained.
Session 8	Service Design Assessment. Students will be instructed on how to assess a set of service plans to ensure compliance with NCC and Australian Standards.  Students will develop a checklist process to assess and identify faults within designs and recommend compliant solutions to them.
Session 9	Service Design Assessment - (Continued) Students will be instructed on how to assess a set of service plans to ensure compliance with NCC and Australian Standards.  Students will develop a checklist process to assess and identify faults within designs and recommend compliant solutions to them.	Assessment 1 Due.
Session 10	Service Authority Consultation Students will be instructed on the consultation processes involved in communicating with stake-holders and authorities with jurisdiction over the relevant services. Students will learn how to engage with the Authority to solve faults in a compliant manner in accordance with the NCC and Australian Standards.
Session 11	Service Authority Consultation - (Continued) Students will be instructed on the consultation processes involved in communicating with stake-holders and authorities with jurisdiction over the relevant services. Students will learn how to engage with the Authority to solve faults in a compliant manner in accordance with the NCC and Australian Standards. Students will be instructed on how to appropriately engage in non-verbal communication with an authority.
Session 12	Service Authority Consultation - (Continued) Students will be instructed on the consultation processes involved in communicating with stake-holders and authorities with jurisdiction over the relevant services. Students will learn how to engage with the Authority to solve faults in a compliant manner in accordance with the NCC and Australian Standards. Students will be instructed on how to appropriately engage in verbal communication with an authority.
Session 13	Service Authority Consultation - (Continued) Students will engage in a role-play as part of Assessment 2. Students will attend a simulated interview discussion with an Authority to compliantly solve faults identified in previous assessment.
Session 14	Service Authority Consultation - (Finalisation) Students will learn how to formalise and compile written and oral evidence of communication with authorities to action in solving faults and ensuring the design and constructions compliance with the following regulations: National Construction Code Australian Standards Local Government Authorities Service Authorities	Assessment 2 Due.
Session 15	Service Knowledge Revision Students will be refreshed in all knowledge developed and gained over the course of the semester. Students will have the opportunity clarify any further information with the trainer/assessor.
Session 16	Final Assessment Students will complete Assessment 3.	Assessment 3 Due
Session 17	Final Assessment (Resubmission opportunity) Students reattempt assessment 3 if they were not successful in their first attempt.
Session 18	Final Resubmission Opportunity.	All Differed Assessments Due

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other 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 1 Services Project

Assessment 2 Services Consultation

Assessment 3 Knowledge Questions

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1 - Sevices Project

Assessment activities are to be completed by the student and achieve a satisfactory (S) grade.

Assessment 2 - Services Consultation

Assessment activities are to be completed by the student and achieve a satisfactory (S) grade.

Assessment 3 - Knowledge Questions

Assessment activities are to be completed by the student and achieve a satisfactory (S) grade.

Assessment Matrix

Element	Performance Criteria	Assessment 1	Assessment 2	Assessment 3
1. Evaluate commonly used methods of water storage supply and layouts.	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.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,3,4, 10-14
	1.2 Use of pumps to maintain water levels in storage tanks is documented for single and two-stage pumping.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,3,4, 10-14
	1.3 Limitations of water storage tanks connected for multi-function and single function services are identified and addressed.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,3,4, 10-14
2. Evaluate methods of sewerage and drainage disposal and their layouts.	2.1 Sewerage connection and layout are sketched in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,3,4, 10-14
	2.2 Different stack types are assessed with reference to number of fixtures and building type.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,3,4, 10-14
	2.3 Fixture units are identified.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,3,4, 10-14
	2.4 Methods used to connect main drains to local authority sewers are assessed against relevant building standards.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,3,4, 10-14
	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.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,3,4, 10-14
	2.6 Collection, treatment and disposal of prohibited discharges are monitored for non-domestic buildings.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,3,4, 10-14
3. Assess commonly used methods for mechanical ventilation and air distribution and their layout.	3.1 Methods of mechanical ventilation and air distribution are identified and sketched.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,5, 10-14
	3.2 Mechanical ventilation and air distribution system design layout is appropriate to the building design and complementary to other services.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,5, 10-14
4. Evaluate the range of hot water systems.	4.1 Operating principles of various types of hot water systems are evaluated.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,6, 10-14
	4.2 Suitable hot water system is selected according to accepted and agreed requirements and specifications.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,6, 10-14
5. Evaluate effective natural lighting for a range of situations.	5.1 Methods of roof construction used for daylight transmission are identified and outlined in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,7, 10-14
	5.2 Methods used in artificial lighting are compared for various service situations in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,7, 10-14
6. Ensure fire protection standards are met.	6.1 Authorities involved in plan perusal and site inspection for the various building classifications are identified.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,8, 10-14
	6.2 Requirements for sprinkler systems and fire hoses for the various building classifications are identified according to legal and regulatory standards.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,8, 10-14
	6.3 Fire detector and alarm systems and the application of fire doors are addressed according to legal and regulatory standards.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,8, 10-14
	6.4 Extinguishing agents and their applications are identified.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,8, 10-14
7. Outline the requirements for general electrical and electronic service installation.	7.1 Electrical supply authorities and procedures for connection to site are identified and complied with.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,9, 10-14
	7.2 Electrical design and provision for services are implemented in accordance with regulations and Australian standards.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,9, 10-14
	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.	Assessment 1 Task 1,2,9, 10-14
Required Skills	Sub-Skill	Assessment 1	Assessment 2	Assessment 3
1 Application of design concepts and principles relating to service installations.		Assessment 1 Task 1-14
2. Communication skills to:	2.1 Enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand	Assessment 1 Task 1-14	Assessment 2 Task 2.1 & 2.2
	2.2 Read and interpret: service installation drawings and specifications state regulatory authority requirements	Assessment 1 Task 1-14
	2.3 Use and interpret non-verbal communication		Assessment 2 Task 2.2
	2.4 Use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences		Assessment 2 Task 2.1 & 2.2
	2.5 Written skills to document relevant information	Assessment 1 Task 1-14	Assessment 2 Task 2.1
3. Numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations relating to service installations.		Assessment 1 Task 1-14
Required knowledge	Required knowledge for this unit is:	Assessment 1	Assessment 2	Assessment 3
	Australian standards and manufacturer specifications	Assessment 1 Task 1-14		Assessment 3
	Design concepts and principles relating to service installations	Assessment 1 Task 1-14
	Hazards in relation to devices and systems used according to Australian standards and other codes or standard operating procedures	Assessment 1 Task 1-14		Assessment 3
	Installation methods			Assessment 3
	Nature of materials and effect on performance relating to service installations			Assessment 3
	Relevant licensing arrangements	Assessment 1 Task 1-14		Assessment 3
	Service installation terminology and definitions			Assessment 3
	Work drawings and specifications.	Assessment 1 Task 1-14

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