Course Title: Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: BUIL6413
Course Title: Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process
School: 320T Architecture & Urban Design
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
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 undertake a site survey and a site analysis for residential and commercial building projects. It includes the use of basic measuring and levelling equipment, recording and interpretation of data, and evaluation of, and compliance with relevant legislation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22454 Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process |
Element: |
Interpret and apply data from a site survey to determine horizontal and vertical angles |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Collate site analysis data to determine site features, existing conditions and levels. 4.2 Preliminary levels are determined both horizontal and vertical angles to inform initial design processes. 4.3 Results are recorded according to workplace procedures. |
Element: |
Measure and record linear distances on-site using basic surveying equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Distances are measured accurately using basic surveying equipment. 3.2 Overall distances are accurately calculated from field data. |
Element: |
Plot contours and cut and fill |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Spot level values are used to interpolate contour lines, which are plotted accurately in plan. 5.2 Cut and fill batters are calculated and accurately plotted in plan and section. |
Element: |
Prepare to carry out a measured survey |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Relevant information and documentation is collected prior to undertaking survey. 1.2 On-site occupational health and safety (OHS)/work health and safety (WHS) hazards are identified, controls implemented and appropriate documentation completed, according to workplace safety procedures. 1.3 Levelling equipment is identified and inspected for damage, wear and serviceability. |
Element: |
Produce measured drawings and documentation for existing conditions |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Measured drawings and site details are developed from site survey and site analysis data. 6.2 Measured drawings and site details are produced to scale, accurately depicting site and building elements, and within accepted time frames and to industry standards. 6.3 Documentation is completed in compliance with the relevant legislation and guidelines. |
Element: |
Undertake a site analysis and record site and building information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Relationship of site to adjoining properties and surrounding environment is identified and recorded to establish the context of the development. 2.2 Physical characteristics and local climate conditions of the site are noted and recorded for consideration in the design of the building. 2.3 Field sketches are produced which accurately record site and building elements in plan, elevation and section. 2.4 Field sketch data is transferable to accurate, scaled measured drawing format. 2.5 Digital images of relevant site and building elements are taken, where required, to assist in the development of accurate scaled measured drawings. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required by building designers to undertake a site survey and a site analysis for building projects within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian Standards.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will be a combination of:
Lectures
Studio sessions
Site Visit
Research
Including supported from resources on Canvas.
Teaching Schedule
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WEEK Starting |
Details |
Assessment |
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1 |
Introduction Data collection practice |
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2 |
Practice Measure |
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3 |
Practice document existing conditions |
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4 |
AT1 QUIZ : Land Survey skills |
AT1 QUIZ : Land Survey skills |
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5 |
Wet Area Measure |
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6 |
Wet area Document existing conditions |
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7 |
Review research, measure & record |
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8 |
Site Analysis Measure |
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9 |
AT2 SUBMISSION Conduct site measure & SA |
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10 |
Level practice |
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11 |
Levels: group levels |
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12 |
Levels: Draft & site check |
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13 |
Levels: document |
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14 |
Levels: Complete | |
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15 |
AT3 SUBMISSION Existing conditions document | AT3 SUBMISSION Existing conditions document |
Depending on class needs and availability of resources, delivery may vary.
For detail outline of the teaching schedule, course structure and current updates, refer to ‘course resources’ in the RMIT LMS and myRMIT. The teaching schedule may be subject to change; students will be made aware of changes in advance.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
NCC |
References
Other Resources
Refer to Blackboard
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 fully replicate design drafting workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. Holistic or project-based assessment with other related units is recommended.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
• comply with organisational policies and procedures, including OHS
• undertake a site survey and site analysis for residential building and/or commercial building projects, in compliance with the applicable local
government authority, relevant legislation and the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
• Produce measured drawings and other documentation detailing site information as determined by the project brief, organisational procedures and in compliance with the applicable local government authority.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are both formative and summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. All Summative assessment tasks in this course must be completed satisfactorily to be deemed overall competent in this course.
Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Assessments:
AT1 QUIZ : Land Survey skills
AT2 SUBMISSION Conduct site measure & SA
AT3 SUBMISSION Existing conditions document
Students will be deemed Competent or Not Yet Competent in the assessment tasks, Satisfactory or Not Yet Satisfactory in the assessable tasks.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a quality indicator that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.
Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA |
Competency Achieved |
NYC |
Not Yet Competent |
DNS |
Did Not Submit for assessment |
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course Coordinator - David Anderson.
Other Information
Academic Progress:
At the end of each semester student progress will be reviewed by the Student Academic Progress Review Committee. Students failing 50% of their program load or more, at this stage will be reviewed according to the University's unsatisfactory academic progress procedure.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Student Responsibilities:
In undertaking this course students are required to be responsible for:
- The time management of the course work in order to complete all work requirements satisfactorily and on time.
- RMIT encourages students to attend all scheduled classes to optimise academic success.
- To ascertain what content or assessment has been missed, and gather the information prior to next class.
- To be proactive in mastering the academic material of the course by challenging, questioning and extending course outcomes.
- To be responsible for the maintenance of a non-disruptive and scholastic attitude in the learning environment.
See RMIT Academic progress information, responsibilities and support for current students:
Equitable Assessment:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=id0959jyz9mx (unresolved)
Special Consideration:
Including Extension of Time for Submission of Assessable work Procedure:
Students must refer to the RMIT policy for eligibility and procedures. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Assessment Principles:
Final assessment decisions can be reviewed and or appealed.
See RMIT Assessment Policies:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic
Academic Integrity including Plagiarism:
Refer to the RMIT policy on plagiarism which is reference under Academic Integrity atRMIT
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment:
Whenever you submit work for assessment you must include a declaration of authorship.
All submissions of work for assessment should include a completed and signed ’Cover sheet for submission of work for assessment’ unless work is submitted via Canvas.
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