Course Title: Manage architectural project administration

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: ARCH5199

Course Title: Manage architectural project administration

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6136 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Course Contact : Catherine Ciavarella

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254819

Course Contact Email:catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Andrew Rodda

e:andrew.rodda@rmit.edu.au
skype: andrewRMIT
twitter: @andrewRMIT

Nominal Hours: 60

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

NA

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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification
requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
However this unit forms part of a minimum qualification
requirement for registration with the Building Practitioners
Board as a building designer (architectural).


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21602 Manage architectural project administration

Element:

Determine
documentation
processes

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Schedule of drawings required for approval stages is
developed and items included in the contract
documentation are determined.
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 all types of file management, printing
and electronic communication are followed in the
development of project documentation.

Element:

Determine
requirements for
approval submission

Performance Criteria:


2.1 Planning scheme provisions are researched to
determine state and local planning policies, zones and
overlays and other provisions affecting land use and
development.
2.2 Types of planning permit and additional approvals
are identified and details reviewed according to the
requirements of the planning scheme.
2.3 Required documentation is identified for planning
approval submission according to local council
specifications.
2.4 Stages of approval process are determined according
to particular project requirements and recorded for
inclusion in project management schedule.

Element:

Complete a standard
contract

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Statutory authorities connected to the project are
identified and applicable information is obtained.
3.2 Quality assurance standards and procedures are
identified which may impact on building projects and
contracts.
3.3 Types of standard architectural/building contracts
required for specific stages in the documentation
process are identified and the appropriate templates
are accessed, including the relevant legislation
requirements.
3.4 Standard contract is completed ensuring all information
is correct and complies with relevant legislation and
organisational quality assurance procedures.
3.5 Basic cost indicators are calculated for a specific
building project and invoices are prepared in
accordance with organisational procedures

Element:

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:

Determine
requirements for
Competition and
Consumer Act

Performance Criteria:

5.1 The provisions of the Competition and Consumer 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:

Complete project
management
schedule

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Parameters, milestones and benchmarks associated
with a building project are identified.
7.2 Project constraints are analysed and strategies are
implemented for their management.
7.3 Schedule is produced showing project milestones and
various approval stages to ensure effective project
management.
 

Element:

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.
6.2 Specification is selected and customised as necessary,
to suit the building project, in consultation with relevant
parties.
6.3 Standard/customised specification for the building
project is completed to a professional standard.
 


Learning Outcomes


This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills
and knowledge required for building designers to manage the
documentation and administration requirements for
architectural projects.


Details of Learning Activities

Lectures as scheduled @RMIT


Teaching Schedule

Week   Content                                         Assessment Task Due:
#

1      Course Introduction                           Assessment Task 01
2      Office Administration
3      Act I: Building
4      Act II: Competition & Consumer
5      Act III: Rights
6      Contracts I
7      Contracts II
8      Specification I
9      Specification II
10    Project Sequencing
11    Costings:                                          [Assessment Task 01: Due Week 11]
12    Critical Path Management :             [Assessment Task 02: Due Week 12]
 

"NOTE: This teaching schedule may be subject to change.
All students will be notified in advance of any modifications."


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Refer to class notes


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 replicate design drafting
workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities
and procedures.
Holistic or project-based assessment with other related
units is recommended.


Assessment Tasks

Task: 01 [40%] Research Project

Task: 02 [60%] Online Exam


Assessment Matrix

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Grade Description range
HD High Distinction 80 – 100
DI Distinction 70 – 79
CR Credit 60 – 69
PA Pass 50 – 59
SP Supplementary Pass -
NN Fail 0 – 49
PX Pass Grade Only -
DNS
Did Not Submit for Assessment. -

Other Information

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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 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:
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=ENTIREE


Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment:
Whenever you submit work for assessment you must include a declaration of authorship.
All hard copy submissions of work for assessment should include a completed and signed ’Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment’ which can be found at the following link
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111

E-submissions
A condition of using the online e-submissions process is that you have read and agreed to the following statement:
I declare that in submitting all work for this assessment I have read, understood and agree to the content and expectations of the Assessment declaration found at the following link
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=t4g7mbllxm3n
 

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