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

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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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