Course Title: Select construction materials for building projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: ARCH5224
Course Title: Select construction materials for building projects
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 9819
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
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
None
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to evaluate and select a range of suitable construction materials for building projects, taking into account a range of criteria including physical attributes, cost and sustainability. It includes the ability to analyse properties and characteristics to determine their suitability for application in the construction of a building. It requires selection of materials that comply with relevant legislation, Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22464 Select construction materials for building projects |
Element: |
Analyse characteristics of construction materials |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Manufacturing processes of a range of construction materials is researched to establish limitations of practical application. 1.2 Quality standards and performance of materials are investigated for adherence to the relevant legislation and the suitability for types of structures. 1.3 Materials are analysed to determine their application with regard to substructure, fixings, coatings or finishes, specific construction systems, visual effects and compatibility. 1.4 Manufacturing/conversion tolerances are detailed, including 'building in' tolerances to determine their impact on material properties. 1.5 New and emerging construction materials are researched to ensure industry best practice and sustainability application. 1.6 Relevant information is recorded in a suitable format for future reference. |
Element: |
Evaluate materials for their suitability for building projects |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Materials are investigated to identify their sustainable characteristics to minimise environmental impact. 2.2 Materials are analysed for their thermal and acoustic characteristics to determine appropriate applications in accordance with the relevant legislation. 2.3 Materials are analysed to determine durability, structural integrity and fire resistance to determine appropriate applications in accordance with the relevant legislation. 2.4 Defects, short and long-term degradation, timber preservation and protection of metals are investigated to determine appropriate applications in accordance with the relevant legislation. 2.5 Transportation, on-site storage requirements and handling of materials is investigated to determine their impact on construction methodology and occupational health and safety (OHS)/work health and safety (WHS) level of risk. |
Element: |
Recommend suitable materials |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 A range of commonly used construction materials is selected, according to their purpose, standard application and manufacturer's specifications. 3.2 Construction materials and interior finish products are recommended for specific attributes and characteristics in accordance with design specifications. 3.3 Specifications for construction materials are determined and recorded. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to select suitable construction materials for buildings within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards.
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Site visits
Independent research
On Line
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Schedule | Assessment |
1 | Orientation | |
2 | ||
3 | ||
4 | ||
5 | Labour Day | |
6 | Introduction Site Visits | |
7 | ||
8 | Concrete | Quiz 1 Concrete |
9 | Timber Guest | |
10 | Online content | Quiz 2 Timber |
Mid Semester Break: Easter | ||
11 | Brick Guest | Quiz 3 Brickwork |
12 | Online Content | |
13 | Glass Guest | |
14 | Plaster | |
15 | Metal | |
16 | Online Content | Quiz 4 Glass |
Mid Year Break | ||
1 | Online Content | Quiz 5 - New material |
2 | Online Content | Progressive Quizzes |
3 | Material Showcase 1/2 Day | |
4 | Submit Showcase Questionnaire | |
Submit Materials Report |
Pleasenote:While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weeklyorderis subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers andresources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Material architecture: emergent materials for innovative buildings and ecological construction - John Fernandez
Materials form and architecture- Richard Weston
Timber construction: details, products, case studies- Theodor Hughes, Ludwig Steiger, Johann Weber
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:
• identify, analyse and evaluate the characteristics of construction materials for their application and sustainability
• comply with the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) with regard to the thermal acoustic and fire resistant qualities of construction materials
• make recommendations for suitable materials to satisfy constriction requirements, aesthetics, cost effectiveness, client brief and the requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are both formative and summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this course are graded.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
All assessment must be submitted.
Assessments:
PROJECT 1 (Summative assessment)
PROJECT 2 (Summative assessment)
PROJECT 3 (Summative assessment)
Students will be deemed Competent or Not Yet Competent in the assessment tasks, Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory in the assessable tasks. A grading model will apply after competency has been obtained.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (including apprentices)
CA |
Competency Achieved |
NYC |
Not Yet Competent |
DNS |
Did Not Submit for assessment |
Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment
CHD |
Competent with High Distinction |
CDI |
Competent with Distinction |
CC |
Competent with Credit |
CAG |
Competency Achieved - Graded |
NYC |
Not Yet Competent |
DNS |
Did Not Submit for assessment |
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit od Competency is available on Canvas
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 (unresolved)
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% (unresolved) 20form&STYPE=ENTIRE
Equitable Assessment:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures. http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=id0959jyz9mx (unresolved)
Special Consideration:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures. http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y (unresolved)
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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n;STATUS=A?QRY=Plagiarism%20-% (unresolved) 20student%
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