Course Title: Integrate services layout into design documentation

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: ARCH5229

Course Title: Integrate services layout into design documentation

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

David Anderson

david.anderson@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 integrate the layout of services and connections into building design documentation for residential (Building Code of Australia (BCA) Classes 1 and 10) and commercial (BCA Classes 2 to 9) buildings. It includes the knowledge and application of current sustainable and energy efficient practices
and appliances and involves consultation with other professionals to obtain agreement on service layout details and specifications.

It requires compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards and the BCA. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However this unit forms part of a minimum qualification requirement for registration with the Building Practitioners Board as a building designer (architectural).
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22461 Integrate services layout into design documentation

Element:

Document electrical and electronic services layout

Performance Criteria:

5 Document electrical and electronic services layout 5.1 Electrical and electronic service systems are evaluated and documented and supply authorities are identified. 5.2 Design and installation of emergency warning systems, emergency lighting and exit signage are evaluated and documented in accordance with the relevant legislation. 5.3 Methods of vertical transportation are evaluated and documented in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Element:

Document layouts of water supply and hot water systems

Performance Criteria:

1 Document layouts of water supply and hot water systems 1.1 Water supply, connection and layout are identified and documented for buildings connected to a town supply or a tank storage supply in accordance with the relevant legislation. 1.2 Installation of water services supplying fire hydrants, fire hose reels and fire sprinkler systems and interconnection of water tanks for fire services are identified in accordance with the relevant legislation. 1.3 Details of hot water systems are evaluated and documented according to suitability and energy rating to maximise energy efficiency.

Element:

Document methods and layout for ventilation, air-conditioning and fire protection systems

Performance Criteria:

3 Document methods and layout for ventilation, air-conditioning and fire protection systems 3.1 Methods and layout of mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning systems are evaluated and documented according to energy rating to maximise energy efficiency and optimise indoor environmental quality. 3.2 Systems for natural ventilation are evaluated to determine optimal building performance. 3.3 Methods for smoke hazard management are evaluated and documented according to the relevant legislation. 3.4 Requirements for fire protection systems for various building classifications are evaluated and documented in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Element:

Document natural and artificial lighting options

Performance Criteria:

4 Document natural and artificial lighting options 4.1 Design considerations for natural lighting are evaluated to determine optimal user comfort in accordance with Australian Standards for lighting levels. 4.2 Artificial lighting and light sources are compared to recommended service luminance in accordance with the relevant legislation.

Element:

Document sewerage and drainage disposal methods and layouts

Performance Criteria:

2 Document sewerage and drainage disposal methods and layouts 2.1 Sewerage connection and layout are determined for connection in accordance with the relevant legislation. 2.2 Disposal of sewerage from fixtures situated below the level of the local authority sewer for both residential and commercial buildings are identified in accordance with the relevant legislation. 2.3 The design and installation of drainage systems are documented in accordance with relevant legislation and stormwater disposal methods are identified.

Element:

Finalise services layout

Performance Criteria:

6 Finalise services layout 6.1 Details of services layout and any required amendments are confirmed with service engineer or other consultants. 6.2 Shop drawings and other relevant documentation are checked and signed off against design specifications.


Learning Outcomes


This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to integrate services layout into designs for residential and commercial buildings in consultation with other professionals and finalise documentation in compliance with relevant legislation and the BCA.
 


Details of Learning Activities

  • lectures
  • group discussion
  • research
  • independent project-based work


Teaching Schedule

Week 1, Lecture 1: Services Intro, MP01 Data Collection Project Introduction

Week 3, Lecture 2: MP02, Research Project Introduction

Week 5, Lecture 3: MP02 Review

Week 7, Lecture 4: MP03 Research & Document Project Introduction

Week 11, Lecture 5: MP04 Documentation Review Project Introduction

Week 13, Lecture 6: MP05 Shop Drawing Project Introduction

Week 15, Lecture 7: Services review and revision


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

 

Industry References 

Lysaght Referee

NCC Volume One and Two

Relevant Australian Standards

 

The University 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

 


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 replicate design drafting workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. Holistic or project-based assessment with other related units is recommended.
 


Assessment Tasks

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria

MP01, Data Collection. This assessment task requires you to investigate and record available site services information for a building site.

MP02, Research.  Research and answer 25 questions

MP03 Research & Document. Produce preliminary floor plans and roof plans based on your allocated project. Research the required services for your project and produce a basic floor plan and roof plan showing the location size & type of the required building services.

MP04. Review of MP03 Research &Document project.  Review and mark up another student’s MP03 drawings and make any required amendments to your own MP03

MP05. Shop drawing review. This assessment task requires you to review a mechanical services shop drawing and compare the consistency with the corresponding consulting engineer’s drawing.

 

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

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 expected 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.


 


Assessment Matrix

Refer to Course Mapping document in Canvas

Other Information

Attendance: Your learning experience will involve attending lectures and completing project work. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

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

 

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

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