VU23458 - Undertake complex architectural projects
Overview
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake complex architectural projects for commercial (National Construction Code (NCC Classes 2 to 9 Type A and B) buildings.
It requires the ability to consult with clients to prepare project briefs, develop and present design concepts and documentation that meets the brief and relevant national and Victorian regulatory frameworks and local council guidelines. It includes developing critical path management diagrams.This unit applies to building designers who complete complex architectural projects according to client and relevant legislative requirements and within the legal responsibilities of building designers.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
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 a design solution and supporting documentation for a commercial building (NCC Classes 2 to 9 Type A or B) building.
In completing the above, there must also be evidence that the learner has:
• complied with legislative requirements for the building design and documentation of the building
• complied with the workplace processes for project administration.
• developed a critical path management diagram according to the project schedule.
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):