Course Title: Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6188 Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Course Title: Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 120

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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: +61 3 9925 4819

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

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings.
It includes the ability to identify and apply Victorian regulatory framework and the provisions for National Construction Code (NCC) Classes 2 to 9 (Types A, B and C) and relevant Australian Standards as they apply to the structural and construction components of a commercial building.
This unit applies to building designers who are required to apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings within the legal responsibilities of building designers for construction methods.
No occupational licensing or legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, this unit forms part of a minimum qualification requirement for the registration class of Draftsperson, Building Design (Architectural) category, with the Victorian Building Authority.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	VU23443 Apply structural and construction technology to the design of commercial buildings
Elements:	1. Determine legislative requirements for the design of commercial buildings 2. Investigate site 3. Analyse and apply construction techniques and methodologies 4. Specify structural requirements 5. Comply with fire resistance requirements 6. Specify requirements for safety, health and amenity 7.Specify requirements for construction

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 presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.