Course Title: Produce structural steel drawings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: CIVE7786

Course Title: Produce structural steel drawings

Important Information:

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6162 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering Design)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8311

Course Contact Email: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Dr. Zhefei Zhao

Phone: +61 3 9925 4480
Email: fifi.zhao@rmit.edu.au

 

Appointment via email only.

Program Manager
Amita Iyer
E: amita.iyer@rmit.edu.au

 

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

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the knowledge and skills required to produce drawings for structural steel elements, in accordance with accepted practice and Australian Standards. The unit includes interpreting and applying relevant sections of the Australian Standard, and Australian Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) handbook, making calculations, setting up drafting equipment and preparing the drawing/s in line with job specifications.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22490 Produce structural steel drawings

Element:

1. Identify structural steel elements to be drawn

Performance Criteria:

1.1  Occupational Health and Safety/Workplace Health and Safety (OHS/WHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area are determined.
1.2  Drawings, relevant documentation, work requests are identified and discussed with appropriate personnel.
1.3  Appropriate project personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others at the work site.
1.4  Resources and drafting equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

Element:

2. Plan drafting approach

Performance Criteria:

2.1  Project specifications and related documentation are analysed and discussed with appropriate personnel.
2.2  Relevant sections of the ASIC handbook are analysed and applied and calculations preformed as required.
2.3  Design references and drafting equipment are set up to complete the drawings in accordance with enterprise procedures and manufacturer’s requirements.

Element:

3. Complete the drawings

Performance Criteria:

3.1  Drafting references and equipment are used according to manufacturer’s manuals and enterprise procedures.
3.2  Drawings of structural steel elements are completed to conform to relevant Australian standards, ASIC handbook, building regulations and enterprise procedures.
3.3  Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel and in reference to job specifications and enterprise procedures.
3.4  Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
3.5  Final drawings are reviewed with appropriate personnel against job specifications and amended as required.

Element:

4. Compile, present and store results

Performance Criteria:

4.1  Drafting references and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures.
4.3  Drawings are presented to appropriate personnel in accordance with enterprise procedures.
4.4  Drawings are stored and archived according to enterprise procedures.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates:

• Class Drawing 

• Practical Project


Elements and Performance Criteria for VU22490 (CIVE7786) Produce structural steel drawings
 

1 Identify structural steel elements to be drawn

1.1 Occupational Health and Safety/Workplace Health and Safety (OHS/WHS) requirements and environmental requirements for a given work area are determined.

1.2 Drawings, relevant documentation, work requests are identified and discussed with appropriate personnel.

1.3 Appropriate project personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others at the work site.

1.4 Resources and drafting equipment needed for the task are obtained in accordance with enterprise procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

 

2. Plan Drafting Approach

2.1 Project specifications and related documentation are analysed and discussed with appropriate personnel

2.2 Relevant sections of the ASIC handbook and analysed and applied and calculations are performed as required

2.3 Design references and drafting equipment are set up to complete the drawings in accordance with enterprise procedures and manufacturers requirements

 

3 Complete drawings

3.1 Drafting references and equipment are used according to manufacturer’s manuals and enterprise procedures.

3.2 Drawings of structural steel elements are completed to conform to relevant Australian standards, ASIC handbook, building regulations and enterprise procedures.

3.3 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate personnel and in reference to job specifications and enterprise procedures.

3.4 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.

3.5 Final drawings are reviewed with appropriate personnel against job specifications and amended as required.

 

4. Compile, present and store results

4.1 Drafting references and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with enterprise procedures.

4.2 Drawings are presented to appropriate personnel in accordance with enterprise procedures.

4.3 Drawings are stored and archived according to enterprise procedures.



Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanor.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership. 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with cluster of competencies VU21136 and VU21138 in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for the competencies of (VU22490) is detailed below: 

Week    

  		 Topics Delivered                                                   Elements/Performance criteria
1

Lecture –

  • OHS for workspace discussed (ungraded quiz)
  • Understanding and reading specifications
  • Steel column layouts and members
  • Using product catalogues to detail structural steel members
  • Assessment 1a– Column set out plan and schedule
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3
 
2  

Lecture –

  • Steel roof construction and drafting.
  • Members and loads theory
  • Assessment 1b- Roof Plan of portal frame
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3  

Lecture –

  • Box Gutters, bracing
  • Assessment 1b- Roof Plan of portal frame
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3
4  
  • Complete Assessment 1b- Roof Plan of portal frame
  
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3
5  

Lecture –

  • Column, beam construction, elevations and sections
  • Drafting a sectional view of a portal frame
  • Assessment 2a- section
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
6-8  
  • Complete Assessment 2a- section
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3
9  

Lecture –

  • Elevations and what to show
  • Relationship between sections and elevations and their differences
  • Assessment 2b- Elevations and notes
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3
10
  •   

    Lecture –



      
    • Design details and how to draft
    • Steel connections
    •  Assessment 3- Design Details
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3
11

 

Lecture –

  • Top/Base Plates
  • Girts and Purlins 
  • Assessment 3- Design Details
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3
12  

Lecture –

  • Welding methods and symbols
  • Internet research on steel connections and welding methods. 

  • Assessment 3- Design Details
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3
13-14  

Lecture –

  •   Bolting
  •   Welding
  •   Protective coating
  •   Discussion –address any issues student questions
  • Bracing and further design details

 

  •  Assessment 3- Design Details
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3
15-16  

Lecture –

  • Revision 
  • Practical Project 
  		 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5
4.1,4.2,4.3


Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 16 hours outside the class time.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

1.   Gladfelter, Donnie AutoCAD 2015 and AutoCAD LT 2015: No Experience Required
2.   Onstott, Scott AutoCAD 2015
3.   AS 1100.101—1992 Australian Standard Technical drawing
4.   AS3600-2009 Concrete Structures
5.   AS 4100 - Steel Structures Code
6.   AS/NZS 2870 - Residential Slabs and Footings
7.   HB 2.2 Australian Standards for Civil Engineering Students Part 2: Structural Engineering
8.   AS/NZS 1170.0 Structural Design Actions Part 0: General Principles
9.   Darvall, P Reinforced and Pressed Concrete
10. Warner, R Concrete Structures
11. Beletich, A Design Handbook for Reinforced Concrete Elements
12. Onesteel- Technical Information Cross Sectional Areas of Reinforcement

Students are not required to purchase these references. The references are available online via the RMIT Blackboard and Library.


Other Resources

  • Students can obtain the latest, free educational version of Autocad from the Autodesk website for out of class work.
  • Web links
  • In class videos

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:

Assessment 1:  Assignment - Plan

Assessment 2: Practical Drawing Project 

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered

 Assessment 1

Assessment 2

1.1

 x

 x

1.2

 x


1.3

 x


1.4

 x

 x

2.1

 x


2.2

 x

 x

2.3

 x

 x

3.1

 x

 x

3.2

 x

 x

3.3

 x


3.4

 x


3.5

 x


4.1

 x

 x

4.2

 x

 x

4.3

 x

 x

4.4

 x

 x

4.5

 x

 x




Assessment Tasks

All assessment tasks are drawing based assessments to be completed on the CAD program taught in class. Each assessment gradually steps up in degrees of difficulty as the student develops and gains greater experience with the program and Engineering concepts. Below is a Marking Guideline to assist students understand the grading system and what it takes to achieve a higher grade and improve their performance. A Marking guideline matrix appears in the learning guide for this course.

Students must be satisfactory in a minimum number of criteria to pass the course. If a student fails to submit an assessment they may only pass the course if the elements of competency of that assessment have been passed in another submission. 

Assessment 1: Drawing Exercises 

 -  Assignment 1(Week 4)

 -  Assignment 2(Week 9)

 -  Assignment 3 (Week 14)

Assessment 2: Practical Project (Weeks 15-16)

 
Students must draw sections and details of a steel building using 3rd angle projection to specifications stipulated in the learning guide and to current relevant standards.

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs VU22490 Elements & Performance Criteria

  VU22490 Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3
Assessment 1- Assignment 1   X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X X   X
Assessment 1- Assignment 2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Assessment 1- Assignment 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Assessment 2 - Practical Project   X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X  X

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

  Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Assessments  EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6
Assessment 1- Assignment 1      X  X  X  X          X  X  X  X  X  X
Assessment 1- Assignment 2      X  X  X  X          X  X  X  X  X  X
Assessment 1- Assignment 3      X  X  X  X          X  X  X  X  X  X
Assessment 2 - Practical Project       X  X  X  X          X  X  X  X  X  
ALL ASSESSMENTS VU22490      3  3  43  3          3 3 3 3 3  3
 0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed.
1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element.
2 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element.
3 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element.

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
    • Current
    • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
maths and science developmental support and advice 
English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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