Course Title: Conduct, interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6161 Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Course Title: Conduct, interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

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Important Information:

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
ARCH5223	City Campus	TAFE	320T Architecture & Urban Design	Face-to-Face	Term2 2019
ARCH5223	City Campus	TAFE	375T Vocational Design and Social Context	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021
ARCH5223	City Campus	TAFE	530T Built Environment and Sustainability	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2022, Term2 2022, Term1 2023, Term2 2023

Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

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

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to conduct, interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment to the design and construction of buildings. This includes relevant theoretical knowledge of fire, understanding of the regulatory framework, assessing a location and education of, and consultation with clients about the benefits of achieving the required fire resistance.
 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None
 

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	VU22470 Conduct, interpret and apply a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment
Elements:	Analyse cause and effect of bushfires Correlate information about site conditions Determine the BAL for site Integrate bushfire protection requirements into building design and construction Interpret relevant bushfire information

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.