VU23441 - Undertake site survey and analysis to inform design process

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Unit code: VU23441 | Study level: TAFE
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Sunshine
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Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a site survey and a site analysis for residential Class 1 or commercial Class 2-9 building projects.
It includes the ability to use basic surveying equipment, record and interpret data and produce measured drawings and documentation that comply with relevant national and Victorian regulatory frameworks, local council guidelines and workplace procedures.
This unit applies to building designers who undertake site surveys and site analysis for building projects within the context of relevant legislation and 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:
• carry out a basic site survey and a detailed site analysis for a residential Class 1 building or commercial Class 2-9 building project compliant with OHS/WHS requirements.
In completing the above, there must also be evidence that the learner has:
• documented accurate site analysis of the site and surrounding environment that details:
• physical characteristics of the site and adjoining properties
• surrounding environment
• climate conditions
• produced measured drawings and site details compliant with relevant national and Victorian regulatory frameworks, OHS/WHS requirements, local council guidelines and workplace procedures.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
• national regulatory framework, including the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards, Victorian regulatory framework, local council guidelines relevant to conducting site surveys
• relevant specifications and documentation required to undertake site surveys, including planning schemes, titles, field/geo digital data and maps
• OHS/WHS risk analysis processes and documentation relevant to conducting a site survey
• site and building information for design consideration, including:
• physical characteristics of the site and adjoining properties and surrounding environments
o built form and character of existing buildings
o title boundaries, easements and fences
o site levels, contours and any geotechnical conditions
o access and connection points
o street frontage features, services and roads access
o location and height of walls built to the site boundary
o all trees and vegetation on the subject site
o drainage and services
o significant trees and vegetation of adjoining properties and in the public realm
• surrounding environment:
o views from the site
o vegetation
o noise sources
o orientation
o climate conditions
• solar access
o wind direction
o topography
o microclimates
• types, specifications and capabilities of basic surveying equipment and application
• Australian drawing standards related to the production of measured drawings
• workplace procedures and processes for the administration and preparation of working drawings and specifications.

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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