Course Title: Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: ARCH5230

Course Title: Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial 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 99254818

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: 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

NA

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to
apply structural and construction technology to the design of
commercial buildings. It requires compliance with state
legislation and the provisions for Building Code of Australia
(BCA) Classes 2 to 9 and relevant Australian Standards as
they apply to the structural and construction components of a
commercial building.
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:

VU22458 Comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial buildings

Element:

Access and interpret relevant code and other legislative requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Victorian building regulations are referenced in relation to the hierarchy of legislation. 2.2 Relevant performance requirements and provisions are determined from the National Construction Code (NCC) series that apply to commercial buildings. 2.3 Australian Standards are accessed and interpreted.

Element:

Analyse and apply a range of solutions to a design problem

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Alternative solutions to a construction or design problem that comply with the requirements of the BCA are discussed and proposed in accordance with company policies and procedures. 3.2 Assessment methods referenced in the BCA are analysed to determine whether a construction or design solution complies with performance requirements or Deemed-to-Satisfy (DTS) provisions of the BCA. 3.3 Performance-based solutions are identified and documented in accordance with the BCA. 3.4 Relevant documentation is identified and completed according to the requirements of relevant legislation

Element:

Classify buildings

Performance Criteria:

1.1 The nature of a building is determined according to use and arrangement. 1.2 The criteria of the BCA are determined to apply the defined classification. 1.3 BCA requirements for classifications are identified and interpreted.


Learning Outcomes


This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills
and knowledge required for building designers to apply
structural and construction technology to the design of
commercial buildings and includes compliance with current
legal responsibilities of building designers for construction
methods. The outcomes of this unit do not cover the required
skills and knowledge for the application of structural and
construction technology to the design of residential buildings,
which are addressed in the unit VU21588 Apply structural
and construction technology to the design of residential
buildings


Details of Learning Activities

This course will be delivered remotely

In this unit of learning you will undertake a range of learning activities including:

  • Review discussions/lectures
  • Analysis of relevant reading material
  • Projects work and Review
  • Peer discussions
  • Lecture/presentations
  • Research
  • Independent project-based work
  • Group activities/projects
  • Work-shopping of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback

 

 


Teaching Schedule

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment.  Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher. 


Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher. 

 

 

 

Legislative references are:         The Building Act 1993, The Building Regulations 2018, National Construction                                                       Code, and Australian Standards

 

Session

Session Topic

Activity

Assessments – Issue date, submission date

16 Jul

Week 2

Session 1

 

General       Introduction
                  
Codes and Standards &

Codes & Standards

Sect A:        General Provisions -                    NCC

Part A1:       Interpretation

Part A3:       Classification of                        Buildings

Sect. B:       Structures - NCC

Cl. B1.2:       AS/NZS1170.1 –                       permanent, imposed                    and other actions

Cl. B1.4        AS3600 – Concrete                    Structures

Sect C         Fire Resistance - NCC

Cl. C1.1       Type of Construction

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

Legislative question - brief

23 Jul

Week 3

Session 2

 

Part A0     Application

Cl. A0.7     Deemed to Satisfy

Cl. A0.8     Performance Solution

Cl. A0.9        Assessment Methods

 

Working Environment - OHS

   Preparing a checklist for your work area

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

Assessment Task 1 – Building Regulations.
Brief

 

30 Jul

Week 4

Session 3

 

Sect. D        Access and Egress -                    NCC

Part D1        Provision for Escape

Part D2        Construction of Exits

Part D3        Access for People with                    Disabilities

                   AS1428.1 – Design for                    Access & Mobility

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

Legislative question - submission

6 Aug

Week 5

Session 4

 

Sect. D        Access and Egress -                    NCC

Part D3        Access for People with                    Disabilities

                   AS1428.1 – Design for                    Access & Mobility

                   AS1428.4 – Tactile                    ground surface                    indicators for                    orientation of people                    with vision impairment

AS 2890.1    Traffic Code

 

Sect. F        Health & Amenities

Part F2         Sanitary and Other                    Facilities

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

 

13 Aug

Week 6

Session 5

 

Review Assessment Tasks

Assist students in the progress of their Assessment Task

 

 

 

20 Aug

Week 7

Session 6

Sect. C        Fire Resistance

Part C1        Fire Resistance and                    Stability

AS1530.4     Fire resistance tests                    on elements of                    construction

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

 

 

27 Aug

Week 8

Session 7

Sect. C        Fire Resistance

Part C2        Compartmentation and                    Separation

Part C3        Protection of                    Openings

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

Assessment Task 1 – Building Regulations.
Submission

 

Assessment Task 2 – Product Assessment
Brief

31 Aug

 

Mid Semester Break

     No teaching sessions

 

 

17 Sep

Week 9

Session 8

Sect. E     Services and                 Equipment

Part E1     Fire Fighting Equipment

                AS2419 – Fire hydrant                 installation

                AS2441 – Installation of                 fire hose reels

Part E2     Smoke Hazard                 Management

                        AS/NZS1668

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

 

24 Sep

Week 10

Session 9

 

Sect. E     Services and                 Equipment

Part E4     Emergency Lights and                 Exit Signs

                AS2293 – Emergency                 escape lighting and   exits                 signs in buildings

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

 

 

1 Oct

Week 11

Session 10

Sect. F     Health and Amenity

Part F3      Room Sizes

Part F4      Light and Ventilation

Part F5      Sound Transmission and                 Insulation

 

Review Assessment Tasks

Assist students in the progress of their Assessment Task

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

 

8 Oct

Week 12

Session 11

Sect. J      Energy Efficiency

Part J1      Building Fabric

Part J2      Glazing

Part J3      Building Sealing

Part J5      Air conditioning and                 Ventilation Systems

Part J6      Artificial Lighting and                 Power

Part J8      Access for Maintenance                 and Facilities for Monitoring

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

Assessment Task 2 – Product Assessment
Submission

15 Oct

Week 13

Session 12

Enforcement

      Part 8 BA

      Building Notices and

      Building Orders

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Case study is presented to encourage student involvement.

 

 

22 Oct

Week 14

Session 13

Adjoining owner’s protection works procedures BA

      Part 7 BA

      Part 7 BR

 

Visual aids used to demonstrate topic in lecture.  Numerous case studies presented to demonstrate to student how to apply the legislation to working drawings.

 

 

29 Oct

Week 15

Session 14

 

Review Assessment Tasks

 

Task 3 Knowledge Questions

 

 

 

*Legend:

            BA = Building Act

            BR = Building regulations

            NCC = National Construction Code

            AS = Australian Standards


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

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


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: To Prepare a Performance Solution Report where a "Deemed To Satisfy" Solution is Not Appropriate. 

Assessment Task 2: Case Study to Analyse the Effects of a Fire on an Apartment Building 

Assessment Task 3: Knowledge questions 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Matrix

 Mapping document can be accessed through canvas.

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

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

Other Information

Attendance: Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises  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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