Course Title: Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: ARCH5226

Course Title: Apply structural and construction technology to 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

Course Coordinator:

Jim Karakiklas

Email: jim.karakiklas@rmit.edu.au

Tel: 9925 4819

Nominal Hours: 180

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 apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings. It requires compliance with state legislation and the provisions for BCA Classes 1 and 10 and relevant Australian Standards as they apply to the structural and construction components of a residential building.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VU22455 Apply structural and construction technology to the design of residential buildings
Element:	Analyse and apply construction techniques and/or methodologies
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Structural systems are analysed and construction methodologies are applied to solve construction system and design issues. 3.2 Structural principles are integrated into the building fabric to accommodate materials and finishes, according to relevant standards and design intent. 3.3 Alternative approaches to the construction of residential buildings are considered to accommodate special conditions and in accordance with relevant standards and design intent. 3.4 Construction sequencing and attendance of trades is identified to ensure efficient building processes. 3.5 Design solutions are developed and sketched and/or documented using performance-based solutions.
Element:	Apply the legislative requirements for the design of residential buildings
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Relevant state legislation impacting on design and construction is investigated and interpreted for a residential building. 1.2 Relevant sections of the BCA and Australian Standards are researched and applied to the structural and construction principles of residential buildings. 1.3 Local government planning and construction regulations are investigated and interpreted for the design and construction of a residential building
Element:	Investigate site
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Site is investigated to plan site preparation, which incorporates design intent and statutory requirements. 2.2 Existing site conditions and design and construction elements are analysed to establish site impact on structural elements. 2.3 Termite risk management is assessed and implemented according to the relevant legislation. 2.4 Specifications for footing and slab construction design are specified and recorded in all supporting documentation, in compliance with current standards.
Element:	Specify requirements for finishes and services
Performance Criteria:	7.1 Details for claddings, linings, finishes and coatings are specified in accordance with the relevant legislation. 7.2 Joinery fabrication and installations are selected and details of materials and finishes are documented. 7.3 Provisions for the installation and connection of services are specified in accordance with the relevant legislation.
Element:	Specify requirements for framing
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Timber wall, floor and roof framing systems are designed and detailed in accordance with timber framing code and with consultation with engineer, if required. 4.2 Bracing and tie-down system is designed and detailed to meet structural requirements. 4.3 Steel framing systems are identified and detailed in accordance with construction practices. 4.4 Framing requirements, including all fixings and materials are specified and details documented.
Element:	Specify requirements for masonry
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Unreinforced and reinforced masonry systems are identified and detailed for the construction of internal and external walls in compliance with the relevant legislation. 5.2 Details of weatherproofing are indicated to meet relevant Australian Standards.
Element:	Specify requirements for safety, health and amenity
Performance Criteria:	6.1 Statutory requirements for fire separation are researched and incorporated into design to provide separation and means of escape, in compliance with the relevant legislation. 6.2 Wet area materials and sealing of wall and flooring junctions are specified and details documented. 6.3 Facilities and room heights are designed and documented in accordance with the relevant legislation. 6.4 Opportunities for natural light and ventilation are considered and mechanical air handling systems for heating, cooling and ventilation are selected on the basis of efficiency and performance. 6.5 Sound insulation materials are selected for sound transmission for walls and penetrations and in accordance with the relevant legislation. 6.6 The provisions for safe movement and access, including disabled access, are designed in accordance with the relevant legislation. 6.7 Building insulation levels, glazing requirements and ventilation are analysed to determine energy usage.

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required by building designers to undertake a site survey and a site analysis for building projects within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards.

Details of Learning Activities

This unit is taught and assessed concurrently with VU22462 Produce preliminary and working drawings for residential buildings (ARCH5227). The course is called Residential Working drawings & Construction. The assessments reflect all requirements of both courses and need to be successfully completed to receive competency in both units.
Activities

Lectures / Studio Sessions
Supervised Work in Studio
Independent Research & Learning.

 

Teaching Schedule

Academic Week	Session Description	Assessment
SEMESTER 1
1	Orientation
2	Course Introduction / Basic Drawing Skills
3	Intro Structures / Use of Scale
4	Foundations / Orthographic Projection
5	AT1 Cabin Submission Review
6	AT1 Cabin Submission Review	AT1 Cabin Submission
7	AT2 Introduction / Freehand wall details
8	Slabs / Slab Plan
	Wall Framing /Section
9	Roof Trusses /Roof geometry
10	Brick Veneer
11	Brick Veneer / Mark-Up Assessment- Trial	Mark-Up- Trial
12	Roof Plumbing / Section / Kitchen
13	Windows / Window Details
14	Engineering / Cross-referencing
15	AT2- Catch Up Session
16		AT2 Submission
SEMESTER 2
1	AT4 INTRODUCTION / Freehand Details
2	SUB FLOOR / Sub Floor Framing Plan
3	Floor Plan / Ground Floor Plan
4	FLAT & SKILLION / Freehand Details- Roof
5	STAIRS / Stair Geometry
6	QUIZ PRACTICE / Sections & Stairs
7	Freehand Details: Windows
8	JOINERY / Freehand Details: joinery
9		AT3- Quiz / Questionnaire
10	Floor Plans Review
11	Electrical / Details
12	Freehand Details Section Review
13	Section Review
14	Framing Review
15		AT4 Submission

Depending on class needs and availability of resources, the delivery may vary.

For current details refer to canvas. The teaching schedule or syllabus may be subject to change; students will be made aware of changes in advance.

 

AT1 Cabin Submission

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Building Code of Australia

Relevant Australian standards

Building your own home George Wilkie and Stuart Arden ISBN 0 7018 1696 1

Building Construction Iliustrated Francis Ching  ISBN 0-471-28885-3

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.

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:

• comply with legislative requirements applicable to the design of residential buildings
• apply the principles of structural and construction to the design of residential buildings in compliance with the applicable local government authority, relevant legislation and the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
• develop specifications for structural components of a residential building and the requirements for safe and healthy use of the building.

Assessment Tasks

ALL ASSESSMENT TASKS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO PASS THIS COURSE

 

Assessment Summary:

 

AT1-Cabin Submission 

AT2- House 001

AT3- Quiz / Questionnaire /Markup

AT4- Two storey project

 

Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.

Results:  CA Competency Achieved NYC Not Yet Competent DNS Did Not Submit for assessment   A grade of DNS will be recorded if a student fails to submit all assessments or fails the final major project.

 

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.
 
You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. You will be provided feedback and comments about your work and how it can be improved to fulfil all the requirements for your assessments and competency in this course.
 
All Students are advised that they may be asked to resubmit assessment tasks or to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments. The teacher may request further assessment evidence if a resubmission could result in competency being demonstrated by student.
 
Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period.

 

Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the Courses 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:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities

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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