VU23448 - Integrate services layout into design documentation

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Unit code: VU23448 | Study level: TAFE
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Location
Online
Sunshine
Prerequisites
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Overview
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Overview

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.
This unit applies to building designers who integrate services layout into building designs in compliance with relevant legislation, standards, codes and within the legal responsibilities of building designers.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
• develop documentation which integrates services layout into the design of a residential or commercial building.
In completing the above, there must also be evidence that the learner has:
• consulted with other professionals to negotiate details of services layout
• interpreted and complied with relevant legislation.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• national regulatory framework, including the NCC and Australian Standards and Victorian regulatory framework relevant to integrating services layout in design documentation
• nature of materials and effect on performance relating to service installations
• working drawings and specifications relating to service installations
• design concepts and principles relating to service installation
• role and responsibilities of building designers, service engineers or other consultants relating to services layout
• service installation terminology, definitions, installation methods and hazards in relation to devices and systems using the NCC, Australian Standard and manufacturer’s guidelines
• sustainability and energy efficiency principles and practices in relation to services installation.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the Victoria University Polytechnic e-Learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
22627VIC | Advanced diploma | Duration:

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