Course Title: Integrate services layout into design documentation

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6188 Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Course Title: Integrate services layout into design documentation

Portfolio: Vocational Education

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.

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. 

Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella

Course Contact Phone: +61399254818

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

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to integrate the layout of services and connections into building design documentation for residential (National Construction Code (NCC) Classes 1 and 10) and/or commercial (NCC Classes 2 to 9) buildings.

It includes the ability to apply current sustainable and energy efficient practices and appliances and consult with other professionals to obtain agreement on service layout details and specifications.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	VU23448 Integrate services layout into design documentation
Elements:	1.Document layouts of water supply and hot water systems 2.Document layouts of water supply and hot water systems 3.Document methods and layout for ventilation, air-conditioning and fire protection systems 4.Document natural and artificial lighting options 5.Document electrical and electronic services layout 6.Finalise services layout

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. 

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.