Course Title: Produce working drawings for commercial buildings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: ARCH5158
Course Title: Produce working drawings for commercial buildings
School: 320T Architecture & Design
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
Andrew Rodda:
skype: andrewRMIT
Nominal Hours: 180
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 outcomes required to produce two and three-dimensional drawings in accordance with standard industry practice and to a level suitable for building permit approval applications. It includes the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to produce working drawings for commercial buildings (BCA Classes 2 to 9).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU591 Produce working drawings for commercial buildings |
Element: |
1. Produce sketches and drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Simple two and three-dimensional sketches are created using standard drawing conventions and in compliance with relevant codes and standards. 1.2 Sectional drawings of simple structural elements are created using industry standard conventions. 1.3 Essential information is recorded on drawings with symbols and abbreviations according to industry standard conventions.
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Element: |
2. Read and interpret plans and specifications for a commercial building |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Relevant plans and specifications are identified to develop working drawings. 2.2 Key information is located and interpreted according to relevant Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA). 2.3 Advice is sought from client and other stakeholders, when required, to clarify any issues. |
Element: |
3. Produce draft working drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Requirements and criteria for draft working drawings are interpreted according to the scope and standard of the job being undertaken. 3.2 Draft working drawings with annotated construction details are completed in accordance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA), relevant state legislation and Australian Standards |
Element: |
4. Produce a set of working drawings |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Individual responsibilities are allocated to team members and time frame for completion of drawings is negotiated and agreed. 4.2 Working drawings are based on research and comply with relevant legislation including the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards. 4.3 Detailed specifications are included on working drawings and are completed to architectural conventions. 4.4 Working drawings are checked with team members for consistency, presentation, cross-referencing and accuracy and to ensure compliance with local government approval requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to produce working drawings for commercial buildings (BCA Classes 2 to 9) within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards.
Details of Learning Activities
- Content delivered in Class
- Self directed Learning
Teaching Schedule
| Class Number | Topic | Assessment Task |
| Semester 01 | MP:01 Project Brief | |
| 01 | Course Introduction: Project Brief Assessment Criteria |
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| 02 | Title Blocks Drawing Numbers Cross Referencing Material Representation |
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| 03 | Understanding Roof Plans Roof Plumbing and Roof Safety |
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| 04 | Drawing Standards Dimensioning Structural Grids |
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| 05 | Material Representation Finishes Tags |
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| 06 | Controls Transmittal Forms | Preliminary Plot and Mark Up |
| 07 | Review of all sheets. Converting to single PDF and submission upload procedures. |
MP:01 Submission |
| 08 | Project Brief Assessment Criteria Site Plan |
MP:02 Project Brief |
| 09 | General Response to MP-01: Floor Plan |
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| 10 | Roof Plan | |
| 11 | Drawing Section | |
| 12 | Elevations | |
| 13 | Elevations | |
| 14 | Mark Up/ Master Sets | Preliminary Plot and Mark Up |
| 15 | Finalising of Project and task submission | MP:02 Submission |
| Semester 02 | ||
| 01 | Ground Floor Plan Site Plan. |
MP:03 Project Brief |
| 02 | Ground Floor Plan Continued | |
| 03 | Basement Plan | |
| 04 | 1st Floor Plan | |
| 05 | 2nd Floor Plan |
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| 06 | Roof Plan | |
| 07 | Reflected Ceiling Plans | |
| 08 | Elevations Preliminary Plots |
Preliminary Print. |
| 09 | Elevations | |
| 10 | Wet Areas | |
| 11 | Wet Areas | |
| 12 | Section 1 | |
| 13 | Mark Up Sets | |
| 14 | Stair Section | |
| 15 | Project Resolution and Task Submission | MP:03 Submission |
NB: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.
For detailed outline of the teaching schedule, course structure and current updates; you are advised to also refer to the myRMIT link.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
- AS 1100.3 Architectural Drawing Standards
- Standard Drawing Symbols Abbreviations Graphical Representation, Open Training and Education Network (OTEN) 1999, ISBN: 0 7240 3590 7
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 building design 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:
• comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
• apply organisational policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements where applicable
• produce two and three-dimensional drawings for commercial buildings (BCA Classes 2 to 9), including at least one orthographic, one isometric and one perspective drawing
• complete working drawings to the required industry standard and as determined by the project brief.
Assessment Tasks
MP:01 Precast Concrete Project: [20% of Course Grade]
MP:02 Portal Frame Construction: [30% of Course Grade]
MP:03 In-situ Type B Construction: [50% of Course Grade]
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating the alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person.
Other Information
Academic Progress:
At the end of each academic period individual student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee and students will be advised of their eligibility for progression.
Student Charter:
The Student Charter, in association with the University’s statutes and law, indicates what the University and its students can expect from each other. The University’s mission is to create and disseminate knowledge to meet the needs of industry and the community and to foster in students the skills and passion to contribute to and engage with the world.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter
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.
See RMIT Academic progress information, responsibilities and support for current students:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nzasms4pljer
Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31;STATUS=A?QRY=extension%20of%20time%20form&STYPE=ENTIRE
Equitable Assessment:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=id0959jyz9mx
Special Consideration:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Assessment Principals:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
See RMIT Assessment Policies:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic
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:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity atRMIT
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n;STATUS=A?QRY=Plagiarism%20-%20student%20information&STYPE=ENTIRE
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