Course Title: Produce preliminary and working drawings for commercial buildings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: ARCH5316

Course Title: Produce preliminary and working drawings for commercial buildings

Important Information:

Please note that this course has compulsory engagement attendance requirements for teaching activities.

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see when this course requires mandatory attendance. 

School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6188 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella

Course Contact Phone: +61399254818

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

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 180

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 describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce two and three-dimensional drawings for commercial buildings (National Construction Code (NCC) Classes 2 to 9 buildings and types of construction, A, B or C).

It includes the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and to produce preliminary and working drawings to industry conventions.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VU23450 Produce preliminary and working drawings for commercial buildings
Element:	1. Produce preliminary drawings
Performance Criteria:	1.1, Create simple two and three-dimensional preliminary drawings using Australian architectural drawings conventions according project brief and relevant legislation.   1.2, Create sectional drawings of simple structural elements using architectural drawing conventions.   1.3, Record essential information on drawings with symbols and abbreviations according to architectural drawing conventions and Australian Standards.
Element:	2. Read and interpret plans and specifications for a commercial building
Performance Criteria:	2.1, Identity relevant plans and specifications to develop a set of working drawings.   2.2, Locate, interpret and articulate key information according to relevant specifications and relevant legislation.   2.3, Seek advice from client and other stakeholders to articulate and clarify any issues, as required.
Element:	3. Produce preliminary working drawings
Performance Criteria:	3.1, Interpret requirements and criteria for preliminary working drawings according to the scope of the job being undertaken.  3.2, Complete preliminary working drawings with annotated construction details according to relevant legislation.
Element:	4. Produce a set of working drawings
Performance Criteria:	4.1, Negotiate and confirm scope of works and time frame for completion of drawings.  4.2, Complete working drawings to meet architectural drawing conventions and relevant legislation. 4.3, Complete detailed specifications on working drawings and to architectural conventions.  4.4, Check working drawings for consistency of presentation, cross-referencing and accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.

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

The course will be delivered predominantly and face to face

In this unit of learning you will undertake a range of learning activities including:

Studios : 

The studio is a simulated workplace. You are responsible for your own learning, research and review of resources.  Active participation is required in studios, in particular in feedback sessions.  Ask questions and discuss variables with team members (other students). 

Independent research:

To keep up with Industry you need to research many aspects of residential construction

 

Teaching Schedule

Week	Lecture Content Commercial Construction lectures will contain Architectural Drafting Convention content.	Studio Content	Due
Week 1	Course Intro, CCT & CWD AT1 Intro	AT1C, Research Project.
Week 2	CCT Lecture 2(Friday 8:30am) CCT & CWD AT2 Factory Project Intro Architectural Drafting Conventions: Linework, Dimensioning & Gridlines.	AT1W, Research & Document Project	AT1W Due AT2W Issued
Week 3	CCT Lecture 3(Friday 8:30am) Architectural Drafting Conventions: Drawing cross referencing, elevation & section markers, detail callouts.	Start AT2C, Factory Project
Week 4		AT2C, Factory Project
Week 5		No Monday class 11th March. AT2C, Factory Project
Week 6	CCT Lecture 4(Friday 8:30am) Architectural Drafting Conventions: Elevations, Sections & Construction detailing.	AT2C, Factory Project
Week 7		AT2C, Factory Project
Week 8	CCT Lecture 5 (Friday 8:30am) Architectural Drafting Conventions: Wall and floor tags. AT3C Richmond Low Rise Project Intro	AT2C, Factory Project	AT2W Due AT3W Issued
Week 9		Start AT3C, Richmond Low Rise Project
Week 10	CCT Lecture 6 (Friday 8:30am) Architectural Drafting Conventions: Reflected ceiling plans.	AT3C, Richmond Low Rise Project
Week 11		AT3C, Richmond Low Rise Project
Week 12	CCT Lecture 7 (Friday 8:30am) Architectural Drafting Conventions: Joinery.	AT3C, Richmond Low Rise Project
Week 13		AT3C, Richmond Low Rise Project
Week 14	CCT Lecture 8 (Friday 8:30am) Architectural Drafting Conventions: Review of drafting conventions.	AT3C, Richmond Low Rise Project
Week 15		AT3C, Richmond Low Rise Project
Week 16		AT3W, Richmond Low Rise Project	AT3W Due

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

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/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. 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 means you have 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 each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

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

There are three assessment tasks

Assessment Task 1:  Research & Document

Assessment Task 2:  Factory/Warehouse

Assessment Task 3:  Richmond Low Rise

This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment. 

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

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

Progress:

For your work to be assessed your teacher must be able to authenticate your work.  To monitor your studio engagement weekly checkplots or progress submissions are required each week where there is no formal submission. 

All work for assessments is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Tasks. Exception to this is where an approved Equitable Learning Services plan after discussion with teacher, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation. Any extensions will be in relation to the original submission date only. There are no extensions to resubmissions.

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.  

 

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:
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. 

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