Course Title: Manage architectural project administration

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: ARCH5235

Course Title: Manage architectural project administration

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 99254819

Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

nino lucci

nino.lucci@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

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to manage architectural administration and the development of project documentation. It requires the knowledge of the
legislation pertaining to project administration and the ability to comply with the organisational requirements for quality assurance. Work is expected to be undertaken in
consultation with both internal personnel and external consultants and with limited supervision.

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:	VU22468 Manage architectural project administration
Element:	Complete a standard contract
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Statutory authorities connected to the project are identified and applicable information is obtained. 3.2 Quality assurance standards and procedures are identified which may impact on building projects and contracts. 3.3 Types of standard architectural/building contracts required for specific stages in the documentation process are identified and the appropriate templates are accessed, including the relevant legislation requirements. 3.4 Standard contract is completed ensuring all information is correct and complies with relevant legislation and organisational quality assurance procedures. 3.5 Basic cost indicators are calculated for a specific building project and invoices are prepared in accordance with organisational procedures.
Element:	Complete a standard specification
Performance Criteria:	6.1 Standard forms of specifications are identified and the limitations are defined with reference to a specific building project. 6.2 Specification is selected and customised as necessary, to suit the building project, in consultation with relevant parties. 6.3 Standard/customised specification for the building project is completed to a professional standard.
Element:	Complete project management schedule
Performance Criteria:	7.1 Parameters, milestones and benchmarks associated with a building project are identified. 7.2 Project constraints are analysed and strategies are implemented for their management. 7.3 Schedule is produced showing project milestones and various approval stages to ensure effective project management.
Element:	Determine documentation processes
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Schedule of drawings required for approval stages is developed and items included in the contract documentation are determined. 1.2 The process for contract documentation development, including the order of precedence, is determined and the associated legal responsibilities are reviewed. 1.3 The main forms of contracts, their essential components and the process of contract enforcement are reviewed, including the means for dispute resolution. 1.4 Conditions under which a contract can be deemed valid/invalid are determined. 1.5 Organisational systems for recording, storage and retrieval of information are complied with, including processes for privacy and security. 1.6 Procedures for all types of file management, printing and electronic communication are followed in the development of project documentation.
Element:	Determine requirements for approval submission
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Planning scheme provisions are researched to determine state and local planning policies, zones and overlays and other provisions affecting land use and development. 2.2 Types of planning permit and additional approvals are identified and details reviewed according to the requirements of the planning scheme. 2.3 Required documentation is identified for planning approval submission according to local council specifications. 2.4 Stages of approval process are determined according to particular project requirements and recorded for inclusion in project management schedule.
Element:	Determine requirements for Competition and Consumer Act
Performance Criteria:	5.1 The provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act that impact on design drafting practices are researched. The impacts of these provisions are analysed and the organisational procedure for their management is followed, to ensure compliance with legislation.
Element:	Determine requirements for copyright compliance
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Legal principles for copyright are identified and the implications for designers are analysed. 4.2 Organisational procedures for copyright and protection against plagiarism are identified and all documentation is developed in compliance.

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to manage the documentation and administration requirements for
architectural projects.

Details of Learning Activities

This unit is partly undertaken in association with UCAP (ARCH5236).

This unit requires teamwork.

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,
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/81383

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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	AT-01 - issue
W03
W04
W05
W06
W07
W08	SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
W09
W10
W11
W12
W13
W14	AT-01 - submit
W15		AT-02 - issue
W16		AT-02 - submit
W17	ASSESSMENT

Refer to Canvas for details:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/81383

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Refer to Canvas for unit specific resources:
https://rmit.instructure.com/courses/81383

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 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

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/81383/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 + Summative	NO
AT-02	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/81383

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/81383

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/81383

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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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