Course Title: Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: ARCH5222
Course Title: Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6161 - 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
Teacher: Theo Theodorou
Coordinator: Jim Karakiklas.
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 residential buildings. It includes the ability to apply a range of design solutions for residential buildings (BCA Classes 1 and 10), 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: |
VU22457 Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings |
Element: |
Access and interpret relevant code and other legislative requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Victorian building regulations are referenced in relation to the hierarchy of legislation. 2.2 Relevant performance requirements and provisions are determined from the National Construction Code (NCC) that applies to residential buildings. 2.3 Australian Standards are accessed and interpreted. |
Element: |
Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a design problem |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Alternative solutions to a construction or design problem that comply with the requirements of the BCA are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures. 3.2 Assessment methods referenced in the BCA are analysed to determine whether a construction or design solution complies with performance requirements or Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions of the BCA. 3.3 Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with the BCA. 3.4 Relevant documentation is identified and completed according to the requirements of relevant legislation. |
Element: |
Classify buildings |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The nature of a building is determined according to use and arrangement. 1.2 The criteria of the BCA are determined to apply the defined classification. 1.3 BCA requirements for classifications are identified and interpreted. |
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 residential buildings and includes compliance with current legal responsibilities of building designers for construction methods.
Details of Learning Activities
This course is delivered through a range of lectures supported by resources on Canvas.
Teaching Schedule
Weekly Schedule
Teaching Period: SEMESTER TWO - 2019 RMIT Course Code: ARCH 5222_1945 RMIT Course Title: COMPLY WITH RELEVANT LEGISLATION IN THE DESIGN OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS Course Contact: THEO THEODOROU Email Address: Theo.Theodorou@rmit.edu.au
Legislative references are: The Building Act 1993, The Building Regulations 2018, National Construction Code, Australian Standards
Session Topic Activity Assessments – Issue date, submission date 15th July Week 2 General introduction Building authorities Building hierarchy Responsibilities of designers Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
22nd July Week 3 Building Permit Procedures Siting Provisions Part 4 BR* Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. Assessment Task 1 – BR Regulations 29th July Week 4
No CLASS
5th August Week 5 Siting Provisions Part 4 General Provisions - NCC Interpretation Classification of Buildings Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
12th August Week 6 Fire Safety Fire separation AS1530 Smoke alarms AS3786
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. Assessment Task 2 – Case Study
19th August Week 7
Health and Amenities AS3740 Wet areas Room heights Sound transmission
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
Assessment Task 1 – BR Regulations Submission
26th August Week 8
Health and Amenities Light Ventilation Safe Movement and Access Stair construction Balustrades Handrails
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
2nd September Week 9
Energy Efficiency 6 Star rating Footings and Slabs AS2870 Swimming pool safety barriers AS1926
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
9th September Week 10
Performance Provisions Deemed to satisfy Solutions Performance Solutions
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
MID SEMESTER BREAK starting 16th September
30th September Week 11
Enforcement Part 8 BA Adjoining owner’s protection works procedures Building Act 1993 Part 7 BA Part 6 BR
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
7th October Week 12
Planning Permit Procedures
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
Assessment Task 2 – Case Study Submission
14th October Week 13
Application of legislation with working drawings
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Numerous case studies presented to demonstrate to student how to apply the legislation to working drawings.
21st October Week 14
Question Session - Opportunity for students to ask questions prior to sitting Assessment Task 3 – Knowledge Questions
Encourage students to participate in class discussion
Assessment Task 3 – Knowledge Questions
*Legend: BA = Building Act BR = Building regulations NCC = National Construction Code AS = Australian Standards
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Building Code of Australia (NCC)
Architectural Documentation Handbook
Relevant Australian Standards
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:
• apply organisational policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements where applicable
• access, interpret and apply codes and standards to the design of a specific residential building project
• recommend alternative solutions to a design or construction problem in accordance with relevant legislation.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 – BR Regulations
Assessment Task 2 – Case Study
Assessment Task 3 – Knowledge Questions
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course Coordinator - Jim Karakiklas.
Other Information
Academic Progress:
At the end of each semester student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee. Students failing 50% of their program load or more, at this stage will be reviewed according to the University's unsatisfactory academic progress procedure.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
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:
Equitable Assessment:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=id0959jyz9mx (unresolved)
Special Consideration:
Including Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Assessment Principles:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
See RMIT Assessment Policies:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic
Academic Integrity including Plagiarism:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity atRMIT
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment:
Whenever you submit work for assessment you must include a declaration of authorship.
All submissions of work for assessment should include a completed and signed ’Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment’ unless work is submitted via Canvas.
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