Course Title: Plan building or construction work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2021
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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Course Code: BUIL6003C
Course Title: Plan building or construction work
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4274 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu, Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359
Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Dr. Aleksandar Bradilovich
Course Coordinator
Email: aleksandar.bradilovich@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 4887
Location: 57.5.25
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 specifies the outcomes required to plan on-site activities, including the employment of physical and human resources and the development of documentation and advice for relevant authorities concerning residential and commercial projects. The ability to identify appropriate resources and suppliers, and assess the availability of and requirements for skilled labour are essential.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC4007A Plan building or construction work |
Element: |
1. Appraise contract documentation to identify operational requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.2. Availability of selected subcontractors to suit the job requirements is determined. 1.3. Availability of materials is assessed and confirmed with suppliers. 1.4. Site access requirements and limitations are identified and actions taken to facilitate entry. 1.5. Documentation for authorities controlling construction work is prepared and project commencement date is determined. 1.6. Procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries are implemented. |
Element: |
2. Implement strategies for construction operations. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Organisational strategies for implementing construction operations are identified. 2.2. Procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment are implemented. 2.3. Organisational OHS policy and procedures, including hazard and risk management, are implemented. 2.4. Procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials are implemented in accordance with Environment Protection Agency requirements. 2.5. Procedures for the control of multiple projects are followed. |
Element: |
3. Prepare project schedule. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Construction operations are sequenced. 3.2. Operations details are entered into a manually prepared project schedule or computer-based software package. 3.3. Critical path of the project is defined and revised as required. 3.4. Project timeframes are adjusted to account for anticipated delays. |
Element: |
4. Determine required resources. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.2. Plant requirements and availability dates are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation. 4.3. On-site labour requirements are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation. |
Element: |
5. Prepare and submit condition reports. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.2. Copies of condition reports are forwarded to the owners of adjacent buildings prior to commencing construction. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements.
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities included in this course are:
• lectures where syllabus material will be presented and explained, and the subject will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples;
• hands on experience in small business finances and to reinforce the lecture material;
• private study, working through the course as presented in classes and learning materials, and so broadening and deepening their understanding of networking principles.
Teaching Schedule
Sessions |
Topics and Assessments |
Session 1 |
Interaction Point - Identify & communicate with authorities to gain approval |
Session 2 |
Interaction Point - Plan and allocate human resources effectively |
Session 3 |
Interaction Point - Project management – produce documentation |
Session 4 |
Interaction Point - Identify supplier alternatives & gather supply information |
Session 5 |
Interaction Point - Communicate effectively with internal departments |
Session 6 |
Interaction Point - Communicate effectively with external agencies |
Session 7 |
Assessments Due & Student Feedback Assessment 1: Knowledge Quiz Assessment 2: Assignment Assessment 3: Project 1 Assessment 4: Project 2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.Students will be asked to personally demonstrate to the teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
Assessment Tasks
Students must have achieved satisfactory results in each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment | |
Assessment 1 |
Knowledge Quiz |
Assessment 2 |
Assignment |
Assessment 3 |
Project 1 |
Assessment 4 |
Project 2 |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment | |
Assessment 1 |
Knowledge Quiz |
Assessment 2 |
Assignment |
Assessment 3 |
Project 1 |
Assessment 4 |
Project 2 |
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
Assessment 4 |
1.1 |
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1.2 |
X | X |
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1.3 |
X | X |
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1.4 |
X | X |
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1.5 |
X | X |
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1.6 |
X | X |
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2.1 |
X | X |
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2.2 |
X | X |
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2.3 |
X | X |
X |
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2.4 |
X | X |
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2.5 |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
X | X |
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3.2 |
X |
X | X |
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3.3 |
X |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
X |
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4.1 |
X |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
X |
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4.3 |
X |
X |
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5.1 |
X | |||
5.2 |
X |
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.
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