Course Title: Select construction materials for building projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: BUIL5927
Course Title: Select construction materials for building projects
School: 320T Design (TAFE)
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6097 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Contact : Rosetta Di Giangregorio
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email:design.tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nicholas Rischitelli
+61 3 9925 4062
nicholas.rischitelli@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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 specifies the outcomes required to evaluate and select a range of suitable construction materials for building projects, taking into account a range of criteria including physical attributes, cost and sustainability. It includes the ability to analyse properties and characteristics
to determine their suitability for application in the construction of a building. It requires selection of materials that comply with relevant legislation, Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU592 Select construction materials for building projects |
Element: |
1. Analyse characteristics of construction materials |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Manufacturing processes of a range of construction materials is researched to establish limitations of practical application. |
Element: |
2. Evaluate materials for their suitability for building projects |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Materials are investigated to identify their sustainable characteristics to minimise environmental impact. |
Element: |
3. Recommend suitable materials |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 A range of commonly used construction materials is selected, according to their purpose, standard application and manufacturer specifications. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to select suitable construction materials for buildings within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards.
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Site visits
Independent research
Teaching Schedule
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Material architecture: emergent materials for innovative buildings and ecological construction - John Fernandez
Materials form and architecture- Richard Weston
Timer construction: details, products, case studies- Theodor Hughes, Ludwig Steiger, Johann Weber
Overview of Assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate design drafting workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. Holistic or project-based assessment with other related units is recommended.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
• identify, analyse and evaluate the characteristics of construction materials for their application and sustainability
• comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) with regard to the thermal acoustic and fire resistant qualities of construction materials
• make recommendations for suitable materials to satisfy constriction requirements, aesthetics, cost effectiveness, client brief and the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Academic Progress:
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Student Responsibilities:
In undertaking this course students are required to be responsible for:
•The time management of the course work in order to complete all work requirements satisfactorily and on time.
•RMIT encourages students to attend all scheduled classes to optimise academic success.
•To ascertain what content or assessment has been missed, and gather the information prior to next class.
•To be proactive in mastering the academic material of the course by challenging, questioning and extending course outcomes.
•To be responsible for the maintenance of a non-disruptive and scholastic attitude in the learning environment.
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Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
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Equitable Assessment:
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Special Consideration:
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Assessment Decisions:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
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Employability skills:
Employability skills describe non-technical skills and competencies that are an important part of effective and successful participation in the workplace.
The following Employability Skills are an inherent part of this course:
Communication, Teamwork, Problem solving, Initiative and enterprise, Planning and organising, Self management, Learning and Technology.
Plagiarism:
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