Course Title: Manage architectural project administration
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: ARCH5162
Course Title: Manage architectural project administration
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
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Nominal Hours: 60
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to manage architectural administration and the development of project documentation. It requires the knowledge of the legislation pertaining to project administration and the ability to comply with the organisational requirements for quality
assurance. Work is expected to be undertaken in consultation with both internal personnel and external consultants and with limited supervision.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU596 Manage architectural project administration |
Element: |
1. Determine documentation process |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Schedule of drawings required for approval stages is developed and items included in the contract 1.2 The process for contract documentation development, including the order of precedence, is determined and the associated legal responsibilities are reviewed. 1.3 The main forms of contracts, their essential components and the process of contract enforcement are reviewed, including the means for dispute resolution. 1.4 Conditions under which a contract can be deemed valid/invalid are determined. 1.5 Organisational systems for recording, storage and retrieval of information are complied with, including processes for privacy and security. 1.6 Procedures for computer file management, printing and electronic communication are followed in the development of project documentation. |
Element: |
2. Determine requirements for approval submission |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Planning scheme provisions and Municipal Strategic Statement are researched to determine state and local planning policies, zones and overlays and other provisions affecting land use and development.
2.4 Stages of approval process are determined according to particular project requirements and recorded for inclusion in project management schedule. |
Element: |
3. Complete a standard contract |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Statutory authorities connected to the architectural project are identified and relevant information applicable to building projects is obtained.
3.5 Basic cost indicators are calculated for a specific building project and invoices are prepared in accordance with organisational procedures. |
Element: |
4. Determine requirements for copyright compliance |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Legal principles for copyright are identified and the implications for designers are analysed. 4.2 Organisational procedures for copyright and protection against plagiarism are identified and all documentation is developed in compliance. |
Element: |
5. Determine requirements for Trades Practices Act |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 The provisions of the Trade Practices Act that impact on design drafting practices are researched. 5.2 The impacts of these provisions are analysed and the organisational procedure for their management is followed, to ensure compliance with legislation. |
Element: |
6. Complete a standard specification |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Standard forms of specifications are identified and the limitations are defined with reference to a specific building project.
6.3 Standard/customised specification for the building project is completed to a professional standard. |
Element: |
7. Complete project management schedule |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Parameters, milestones and benchmarks associated with a building project are identified.
7.3 Schedule is produced showing project milestones and various approval stages to ensure effective project management. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the knowledge and skills required for building designers to manage the documentation and administration requirements for architectural projects.
Details of Learning Activities
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Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 legislation and its relationship to the design office and building sites
• determine requirements for contract legislation, standard architectural and building contracts, contract documentation processes and legal
implications for all parties and liability
• comply with copyright and trade practices legislation
• apply quality assurance principles
• complete standard contracts and specifications associated with a specific architectural project
• complete a project management schedule for an architectural project.
Assessment Tasks
To be advised
Assessment Matrix
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:
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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:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity atRMIT
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