Course Title: Undertake complex architectural projects
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6161 Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Course Title: Undertake complex architectural projects
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 280
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ARCH5236 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2020, Term1 2021, Term2 2021 |
ARCH5236 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
530T Built Environment and Sustainability |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022, Term2 2022, Term1 2023, Term2 2023 |
Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819
Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit specifies the outcomes required to undertake complex architectural projects for residential (National Construction Code) Classes 1 and 10) and/or commercial (NCC Classes 2 to 9) buildings.
It includes consultation with a client to prepare a project brief and the development and presentation of a design concept that meets the requirements of the brief, relevant legislative requirements, including codes and standards.
It requires the preparation of all necessary documentation and the development of a critical path management chart.
It requires thorough knowledge of the NCC, relevant Australian Standards and local authority regulatory requirements.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22469 Manage architectural project administration |
Elements: |
Determine requirements for the project Develop design concept Finalise design Prepare a critical path management diagram Prepare and coordinate documentation development |
Learning Outcomes
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the skills and knowledge required for building designers to complete complex architectural projects, which comply with the BCA and other relevant legislation. Work is expected to be undertaken in consultation with other stakeholders and under limited supervision. It requires the problem solving skills to complete the design and documentation of a complex architectural project.
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.