Course Title: Design safe buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: ARCH5228

Course Title: Design safe buildings

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

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

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

This unit supports the required knowledge and skills to design safe buildings in the context of working in a building design practice.

Delivery is online via Canvas with weekly teacher led topic discussions as scheduled and may include:

lectures and presentations
analysis of relevant reading materials
projects work discussions and reviews
peer discussions
independent research
independent project-based work

Attendance in all scheduled lectures is expected for successful completion of this course.

Additionally students will engage in self-directed learning activities and assessments.

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Teaching Schedule

This is a general outline only and may not reflect the timetabled classes, public holidays, mid-semester breaks or other factors that affect 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.

week	topic	submissions
W-01	NO LECTURE
W-02	INTRODUCTION
W-03
W-04		AT-01 - ISSUE
W-05
W-06
W-07
W-08
-	MID-SEMESTER BREAK
-	MID-SEMESTER BREAK
W-09		AT-02 - ISSUE
W-10
W-11		AT-01 SUBMISSION
W-12	CONSULTATION
W-13	CONSULTATION
W-14	CONSULTATION	AT-02 SUBMISSION
W-15		AT-03 KNOWLEDGE
W-16	NO LECTURE

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Refer to Canvas for unit specific resources.

RMIT Library:
Library Subject Guides: Architecture, Building Design and Urban Design
https://rmit.libguides.com/architecturebuildingandurbandesign

including:

Australian Standards Online (SAI Global)
Acumen (Australian Institute of Architects) and more...

RMIT Study Support
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub

including:

One-on-one consultations
Peer mentoring
Studiosity
Learning Lab and more...

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Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

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/98033/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/98033

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/98033

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/98033

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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

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

Apply for Credit:

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

Assessment (including submission):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/assessment

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.

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

Extensions and special consideration:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

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

Student Responsibilities:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/rights-responsibilities/statement

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Course Overview: Access Course Overview