Course Title: Comply with codes and standards in the design of commercial buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: BUIL5926

Course Title: Comply with codes and standards in the design of commercial buildings

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

Theo Theodorou

EMAIL theo.theodorou@rmit.edu.au 

 

Nominal Hours: 50

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 access, interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards to the design of commercial buildings. It includes the ability to apply a range of design solutions to the construction or design of a commercial building (BCA Classes 2 to 9), in compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and make recommendations for alternative solutions as required. It requires thorough knowledge of the purpose and content of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VPAU586 Comply with codes and standards in the design of commercial buildings

Element:

1. Classify buildings

Performance Criteria:

1.1 The nature of a building is determined according to use and arrangement.

1.2 The criteria of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) are determined to apply the defined classification.

1.3 Building Code of Australia (BCA) requirements for classifications are identified and interpreted.

Element:

2. Access and interpret relevant code and standard requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Relevant performance requirements from the Building Code of Australia (BCA) are identified that apply to
commercial buildings.

2.2 The requirements of relevant Building Code of Australia (BCA) Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions are
determined.

2.3 Australian Standards referenced in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) are accessed and interpreted.

Element:

3. Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a design problem

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Alternative solutions to a design problem that comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia
(BCA) are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

3.2 Assessment methods referenced in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) are analysed to determine whether a
construction or design solution complies with performance requirements or Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

3.3 Performance-based solutions are considered where design issue is not resolved under Deemed-to-Satisfy
(DTS) provisions.


Learning Outcomes


This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to apply relevant legislation to the design of commercial buildings and includes compliance with current legal responsibilities of building designers for construction methods.


Details of Learning Activities

Lectures, Case Studies, Quiz , Project work.


Teaching Schedule

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

The Building Regulations – Available from the RMIT on-line library and from the Building Commission’s website www.building commission.com.au

The National Construction Code Available from the RMIT on-line library

Australian Standards
AS/NZS1170.1 Permanent, Imposed and Other Actions
AS3600 Concrete Structures
AS1428.1 Design for Access & Mobility
AS1428.4 Tactile Ground Surface Indicators for Orientation of People with Vision Impairment
AS 2890.1 Traffic Code
AS2419 Fire Hydrant Installation
AS2441 Installation of Fire Hose Reels
AS/NZS1668 Mechanical Ventilation System
AS2293 Emergency Escape Lighting and Exits Signs In Buildings
Available from the RMIT library

The Building Commission www.building commission.com.au
Local Authorities Access via the respective Local Authority website


References

The Building Regulations Available from the RMIT Library and from the Building Commission’s website www.building commission.com.au
The National Code of Australia Available from the RMIT on-line library
The Building Commission www.building commission.com.au
Local Authorities Access via the respective Local Authority website


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:
     •  apply organisational policies and procedures, including OHS and quality assurance requirements where applicable
     •  access, interpret and apply codes and standards to the design of a specific commercial building project
     •  recommend alternative solutions to a design or construction problem in accordance with relevant legislation.


Assessment Tasks

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Assessment Matrix

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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:
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