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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: ARCH5230

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


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 comply with relevant legislation in the design of commercial 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
AT-01 - ISSUE
W-04

W-05

W-06
AT-01 SUBMISSION
W-07
AT-02 - ISSUE
W-08

W-09

W-10 MID-SEMESTER BREAK affects THURSDAY of W-10
- MID-SEMESTER BREAK
W-11

W-12
AT-02 SUBMISSION
W-13

W-14

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

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.

To be assessed as Competent you must 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 all Assessment Tasks, to a satisfactory standard, across a range of assessment criteria, in a timely manner.

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There are three Assessment Tasks in this course:

  • AT-01 - Performance Solutions - PRODUCT
  • AT-02 - Case Study - PRODUCT
  • AT-03 - Knowledge Questions - KNOWLEDGE

Refer to the Assessment Tasks in Canvas for further details.

Refer to the Teaching Schedule in Canvas for submission dates and times.

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You will receive feedback on the assessment tasks as perRMIT Assessment Feedbackguidelines.

The feedback will be provided in a manner that responds to the delivery method and cohort size.

Students are expected to engage with, and respond to, all forms of feedback provided.

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There may be re-submission opportunities for assessments not meeting a satisfactory standard across all assessment criteria if the student has;

  • demonstrated a commitment to their learning,
  • has worked with integrity, and
  • has produced sufficient work in a timely manner.

Refer to the Assessment Tasks in Canvas for specifics.

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Final grades for courses in Vocational Education at RMIT are as follows:

  • CA: Competency Achieved
  • NYC: Not Yet Competent
  • DNS: Did not Submit for assessment

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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:
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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