Course Title: Design safe buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: ARCH5228

Course Title: Design safe 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: 40

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 safe design principles to control occupational health and safety (OHS) risk during the life of a building. It includes
the ability to identify and comply with legal responsibilities and obligations and evaluate OHS hazards associated with the design, construction and use of a building during its life
cycle. Applying safe design principles requires consultation with stakeholders and specialist advisors and the ability to make recommendations for alternative design solutions and
incorporate risk controls into the building design and end use.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VU22459 Design safe buildings
Element:	1. Investigate OHS/WHS requirements in the design process
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Legal responsibilities and obligations of building designers for the safety of end users and beneficiaries are identified to enable the elimination of OHS/WHS hazards and control residual OHS/WHS risk. 1.2 Stakeholders involved in the design and construction process are consulted to determine specific OHS/WHS issues. 1.3 Sources of current information and data of OHS/WHS principles, materials, technology and systems are researched for application in the design and construction process. 1.4 Client is consulted to confirm the needs of those involved in the subsequent life cycle stages of the building.
Element:	2. Undertake hazard identification and OHS/WHS risk evaluation
Performance Criteria:	2.1 OHS/WHS risks are identified and a risk analysis conducted across the life cycle of the building according to the hierarchy of control. 2.2 OHS/WHS risk controls are selected through a systematic analysis of the likelihood and consequences of exposure to the hazard. 2.3 A process for review of hazard identification and risk control is developed to incorporate potential alterations to design decisions or specifications. 2.4 A residual risk register is established and the information circulated to those involved in the downstream or subsequent life cycle stages.
Element:	3. Produce designs to facilitate safe construction, use and maintenance of a building
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Benefits of safe design are identified and communicated to stakeholders. 3.2 Situations are identified where consultation with specialist advisors is required, and their services are utilised, as necessary. 3.3 Client is informed of any high risks in design requirements and alternatives, including design modifications, which are agreed and documented. 3.4 Risk controls are incorporated into design to facilitate the safe use and maintenance of the building in accordance with legislative requirements. 3.5 Relevant documentation is provided to client for the education and training of end users and employees, to ensure safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the building.

Learning Outcomes

This unit supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to design safe buildings, which comply with current OHS legislation and relevant sections of the National Construction Code

Details of Learning Activities

The following list is indicative of the range of activities undertaken in the course:

lectures,
discussions,
supervised and independent project work,
supervised and independent research,
group work,
consultations,
on-line quizzes.

Emphasis of activities may vary depending on the specifics of the assessment tasks.

Please note: due to the continually changing nature of the COVID-19situation, this course may be delivered online through Canvas.

Refer to Canvas for details:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/87345

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Teaching Schedule

This is a general outline only and dose not reflect the timetabled classes, public holidays, mid-semester breaks or other factors that effect the delivery.
The Canvas shell contains a more detailed teaching schedule and must be referred to on a regular (weekly) basis.
Further updates may be communicated via Canvas Announcements by your teacher or the course coordinator.
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change.

	ASSESSMENT TASKS:
	Product	Knowledge
W01	No Classes in W01 Semester-02, 2021
W02
W03
W04	AT-01 - issue
W05
W06
W07
W08	SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
W09	AT-02 - issue
W10	AT-01 - submit
W11
W12	AT-02 - consultations
W13	AT-02 - consultations
W14	AT-02 - consultations
W15		AT-03
W16		AT-03
W17	ASSESSMENT

Refer to Canvas for details:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/87345

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Refer to Canvas for unit specific resources:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/87345

RMIT Library:
The RMIT Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The Learning Lab
https://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

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Overview of Assessment

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required 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.

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

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Overview:
This unit is delivered as a lecture series, and assessed through knowledge questions and project-based assessment techniques replicating building design drafting workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Assessment Tasks and Submissions:
All assessment tasks in this course MUST be submitted as scheduled (timely submissions) in order to be assessed for Competency at the end of the unit.

Submitting all assessment tasks does not equate to Competency Achieved. Competency is assessed against the unit's performance criteria as per the Assessment Matrix.
Failing to submit all assessment tasksby the scheduled deadlines throughout the academic period will result in a DNS - Did Not Submit awarded at the end of unit.
Adjustments to assessments can be made by following RMIT protocol: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Always refer to the Teaching Schedule for dates: https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/87345/assignments/syllabus
All assessment tasks MUST be authenticated in order to be assessed. Authentication requires students to actively participate in ALL scheduled classes and have work reviewed by the teacher as required by the assessment briefs.
Resubmissions are generally not possible unless specified in a particular assessment brief - refer to the summary below.

Assessment Processes:
All assessment tasks in this unit are assessed as either formative and/or summative:

Formative assessments evaluate student performance throughout the unit.
Formative assessments provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial Summative Assessments.
Formative assessments in this course are assessed against a range of criteria as Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
Summative assessments evaluate student learning at the end of the unit, against the unit's Performance Criteria and Required Skills and Knowledge.
Summative assessments in this course are required to be deemed satisfactory against all assessment criteria in order for a
Competency Achieved grade awarded.
If any assessment criteria are deemed Not Satisfactory on a Summative Assessment, a Not Yet Competent grade will be awarded.

Assessment Tasks Summary:

	Type	Assessment	Resubmission
AT-01	Product	Formative	A resubmission opportunity exists as part of AT-02 if applicable*
AT-02	Product	Summative	NO
AT-03	Knowledge	Formative + Summative	Multiple attempts at the online quiz

* At the project deadline, if the submitted work is sufficiently complete and can be authenticated, a teacher may allow one resubmission opportunity.

Refer to Canvas Assignment section for more specific assessment criterial and details:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/87345

Assessment Task Feedback Processes:
1. General Feedback:
The most important feedback is the feedback that occurs in lecture discussions and via the resources provided through Canvas. As such, students are expected to:

attend and participate in every lecture as scheduled.
understand that valuable feedback and advice may be delivered in an ad hoc basis.
reference the Canvas based resources regularly.
take a scholastic approach to their studies, which includes note taking and reflection.
review the teaching schedule prior to classes to ensure you come to each class prepared.

2. Formal Feedback:
Rubrics in Canvas will display feedback across a range of assessment criteria specific to each Assessment Task. Further details are available through Canvas under the Assignments section: https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/87345

This unit is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment and RMIT University VE Grades:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/results/grading-information/vet-grades#final

NB: 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 required in the workplace.

Refer to Canvas for details:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/87345

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Assessment Matrix

The Assessment Matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.

These mapping documents are available through the Program Administration if required.

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Other Information

The links below are to various parts of the RMIT website and should be referred to on a regular basis until familiarity with them is achieved.

Academic Integrity:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity

Academic Progress:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Adjustment to Assessment:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

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

Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is expected that you will attend all timetabled sessions and engage in the required learning activities.
This is the only way to ensure you maximise your opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit Transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

Employability skills:
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/m1ad83koqygu.pdf

How to submit work:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/how-to-submit-work

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

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

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