Course Title: Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: BUIL5922
Course Title: Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process
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
Nino G Lucci
Email: nino.lucci@rmit.edu.au
Work Phone: 9925 4034
Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9:30am til 5:30pm
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 undertake a site survey and a site analysis for residential and commercial building projects. It includes the use of basic measuring and levelling equipment, recording and interpretation of data, and evaluation of, and compliance with relevant legislation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU582 Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process |
Element: |
1. Prepare to carry out a measured survey |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Relevant information and documentation is collected prior to undertaking survey. 1.2 On site OHS hazards are identified, controls implemented and appropriate documentation completed, according to workplace safety procedures. 1.3 Levelling equipment is identified and inspected for damage, wear and serviceability.
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Element: |
2. Undertake a site analysis and record site and building information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Relationship of site to adjoining properties and surrounding environment is identified and recorded to establish the context of the development. 2.2 Physical characteristics and local climate conditions of the site are noted and recorded for consideration in the design of the building. 2.3 Field sketches are produced which accurately record site and building elements in plan, elevation and section. 2.4 Field sketch data is transferable to accurate, scaled measured drawing format.
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Element: |
3. Measure and record linear distances on site using basic surveying equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Distances are measured accurately using basic surveying equipment. 3.2 Overall distances are accurately calculated from field data. |
Element: |
4. Set up and use levelling devices to determine horizontal and vertical angles |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Basic tests on levelling devices’ accuracy/adjustment are performed to manufacturer specifications and temporary adjustments to set up levelling devices are carried out according to standard operating procedures. 4.2 Levelling devices are used to accurately determine (read) both horizontal and vertical angles. 4.3 Levelling devices are used to accurately set out horizontal angles. 4.4 Site is set out to specifications using a typical levelling device and tape. |
Element: |
5. Plot contours and cut and fill |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Spot level values are used to interpolate contour lines which are plotted accurately in plan. 5.2 Cut and fill batters are calculated and accurately plotted in plan and section. |
Element: |
6. Produce measured drawings and documentation |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Measured drawings are developed from site survey and site analysis data. 6.2 Measured drawings are produced to scale, accurately depicting site and building elements, and within accepted time frames and to industry standards. 6.3 Relevant documentation is completed in compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA.) |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required by building designers to undertake a site survey and a site analysis for building projects within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class activities may include:
• lectures
• class exercises to review discussions/lectures
• practical demonstrations
• group discussion
• studio practice
Out of class activities may include:
• site visits (observations)
Teaching Schedule
| Session Week | Session description | Assessment |
| Class 01 | • General introduction to the subject. Distribution and discussion on Subject Guides / Syllabus Outlines and timetables.
• Relevant information and document collection. |
Students participate in lecture and take notes
Project 1 |
| Class 02 | • Introduction to surveying equipment. • Measuring distances with tape measures. • Site Investigation and Existing Conditions Checklist • Sketching, Measure and photographing the site |
Prepare information from sketches, photos and measurements |
| Class 03 | • Property Investigation / Titles. Restrictions, covenants / easements etc. • Certificate of Title Titles. Restrictions, covenants / easements etc. • Care of equipment discussed. |
Titles and site plans. Land Vic, photography, existing conditions drawings |
| Class 04 | • Review and refine the interpretation of survey drawings • Students will be asked to gather information |
Prepare and interpret from existing civil information |
| Class 05 | • Review site plan & elevations | |
| Class 06 | • Site analysis / field data assessment |
Sketch in proportion and photograph Submit Project 1 |
| Class 07 | • Anaylise data from site measure and record |
Measure and record on previous sketches Project 2 |
| Class 08 | • Continued tutorial | Prepare plan and elevation formal drawings |
| Class 09 | • Prepare to document a site plan drawing | Prepare a Site plan |
| Class 10 | • Continued tutorial | |
| Class 11 | • Levelling lecture • Introduction to surveying equipment. • Set-up devices • Adjust equipment • Hands on use of survey equipment. |
Practice levelling
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| Class 12 | • Hands on use of survey equipment & measuring distances. • Use levelling devices to obtain contours. • Plot contours and levels. • Prepare cut and fill drawings and documentation |
Levelling and recording |
| Class 13 | • Prepare drawings and documentation from information obtained from site levelling and recording session | Add levels to drawings and complete |
| Class 14 | • Hand-in Folio. |
Submit completed surveys folio for assessment. Submit Project 2 |
Please note: 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 speakers and resources.
For detailed outline of the teaching schedule and course structure and current updates, you are advised to also refer to myRMIT.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library 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 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:
• comply with organisational policies and procedures, including OHS
• undertake a site survey and site analysis for residential building and/or commercial building projects, in compliance with the applicable local
government authority, relevant legislation and the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
• Produce measured drawings and other documentation detailing site information as determined by the project brief, organisational procedures and in compliance with the applicable local government authority.
Assessment Tasks
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above).
Description Mark Result Range
High distinction HD H 80 - 100
Distinction DI D 70 - 79
Credit CR C 60 - 69
Pass PA P 50 - 59
Pass ( pass or fail subjects only ) PX P
Fail NN N <50
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:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
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Special Consideration:
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Assessment Principles:
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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