Course Title: Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: ARCH5222
Course Title: Comply with relevant legislation in the design of residential buildings
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
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
Theo Theodorou
theo.theodorou@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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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 remotely
Review discussions/lectures
Analysis of relevant reading material
Projects work and Review
Peer discussions
Lecture/presentations
Research
Independent project-based work
Teaching Schedule
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Legislative references are: The Building Act 1993, The Building Regulations 2018, National Construction Code, and Australian Standards
Session |
Session Topic |
Activity |
Assessments – Issue date, submission date |
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13 July Week 2 Session 1
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General Introduction Building authorities Building hierarchy Building Permit Procedures |
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. |
Legislative question - brief |
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20 July Week 3 Session 2
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Working Environment - OHS Preparing a checklist for your work area Siting Provisions - BR Part 4
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. |
Assessment Task 1 – Building Regulations.
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27 July Week 4 Session 3
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Siting Provisions – BR Part 4 General Provisions – NCC Interpretation Classification of Buildings
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. |
Legislative question - submission
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3 Aug Week 5 Session 4 |
Fire Safety - NCC Fire separation AS 1530 Smoke alarms AS 3786
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. |
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10 Aug Week 6 Session 5 |
Health and Amenities – NCC Light Ventilation Session time allocation for students to review Assessment Task 1
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. |
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17 Aug Week 7 Session 6 |
Health and Amenities - NCC AS 3740 Wet areas Room heights Sound transmission
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. |
Assessment Task 1 – Building Regulations. |
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24 Aug Week 8 Session 7 |
Performance Provisions - NCC Deemed to satisfy Solutions Performance Solutions
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. |
Assessment Task 2 – Product Assessment |
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31 Aug
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Mid Semester Break No teaching sessions
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14 Sep Week 9 Session 8 |
Safe Movement and Access - NCC Stair construction Balustrades Handrails
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. |
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21 Sep Week 10 Session 9 |
Energy Efficiency - NCC 6 Star rating Footings and Slabs - NCC AS 2870 Swimming pool safety barriers - NCC AS 1926
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. |
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28 Sep Week 11 Session 10 |
Enforcement - BA Part 8
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
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5 Oct Week 12 Session 11 |
Adjoining owner’s protection works procedures - BA Part 7 BA Part 6 BR Session time allocation for students to review Assessment Task 2
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement. |
Assessment Task 2 – Product Assessment Submission |
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12 Oct Week 13 Session 12 |
Planning Permit Procedures |
Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
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19 Oct Week 14 Session 13 |
Application of legislation with working drawings Responsibilities of designers Revision
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Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture. Numerous case studies presented to demonstrate to student how to apply the legislation to working drawings.
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26 Oct Week 15 Session 14 |
Revision Preparation for Assessment Task 3 |
Visual aids used to review the Semester’s teaching sessions. Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.
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Assessment Task 3 -Knowledge Questions |
*Legend:
BA = Building Act
BR = Building regulations
NCC = National Construction Code
AS = Australian Standards
OHS = Occupational Health & Safety
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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: Review of Siting Provisions (Part 5 of Building regulations)
Assessment Task 2: Case Study to Analyse the Effects of a Fire on an Adjoining Residential Building
Assessment Task 3 -Knowledge Questions
Assessment Matrix
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.
To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
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