Course Title: Apply Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment to the design and construction process

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: ARCH5202

Course Title: Apply Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment to the design and construction process

School: 320T Architecture & Design

Campus: City Campus

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

Course Contact : Catherine Ciavarella

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nick.Peraic@RMIT.edu.au

Nino.Lucci@RMIT.edu.au

Gordon.Bell@RMIT.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

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

The unit VU201604 Conduct a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment is a prerequisite unit for this unit.
 

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply a BAL assessment to the design and construction of buildings


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21605 Apply Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment to the design and construction process

Element:

1. Assess legislative requirements



 

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Requirements relevant to applying a BAL assessment
in a bushfire-prone area and in a Bushfire Management
Overlay (BMO) to the design and construction process
are identified and complied with including
occupational health and safety (OHS), legislative,
organisational and certification requirements.
1.2 Objectives of relevant legislation covering buildings in
bushfire-prone areas are reviewed to identify measures
to improve performance of buildings when subjected
to bushfire attack.
1.3 Responsibilities of local, state and national authorities
are reviewed to identify their role in minimising the
impact of bushfires

Element:

2. Interpret relevant bushfire information

 

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Standard definitions associated with bushfires are
explained in the context of building design.
2.2 Purpose of applying a BAL assessment is determined
to inform design decisions.
2.3 Effects of bushfires on humans and buildings are
explained as they relate to each BAL.
2.4 Risks associated with each BAL are analysed to
determine impact on building design, materials and
construction methods.

Element:

3. Integrate bushfire protection requirements into building design and construction
 

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Building designs and individual design features are
analysed to determine their resistance to bushfire and
reduce the level of risk to occupants.
3.2 Features and benefits of materials are analysed to
determine their suitability for the BAL assessment.
3.3 Design and construction requirements for buildings in
bushfire-prone areas reflect the outcomes of the BAL
assessment and the Australian Standards


Learning Outcomes


This unit is aimed at applying the outcome of a BAL assessment to building design, material selection and construction methods so that buildings better withstand the effects of a bushfire and thus provide a greater level of protection for occupants and buildings.
 


Details of Learning Activities

Studio Sessions

Site Visit


Teaching Schedule

Session 1 Introduction Assessment 1
Session 2 Risks Assessment 2
Session 3 Excursion  
Session 4 Design  
Session 5 Site Issues  
Session 6 Requirements  
Session 7 Legislative Objectives  
Session 8 Materials  
Session 9 Case Studies Assessment 3
Break    
Session 10 Environment Submission 1 & 2
Session 11 Communications  
Session 12 Future Submission 3


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

AS 3959-2009, HB 330-2009,   AS/NZS3500.1:2003. NCC.
Victorian Building Authority web site
http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumer-resources/other/standard-pages/bushfire-information Other relevant Australian Standards
AS 1530.8.1-2007,
AS 1530.8.2-2007,
AS/NZS 3837:1998
 


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements. Assessment will occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will be conducted in an off-site context.
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1 - 40%
Assessment 2 - 20%
Assessment 3 - 20%


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from https://my.rmit.edu.au/

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 Principles:
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
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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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