ARCH605 – Documentation for Medium Buildings
Module code
ARCH605
Module title
Documentation for Medium Buildings
Prescription
To enable the student to further develop the skills and knowledge to prepare location, assembly and component drawings and schedules, and specifications for a medium building project.
Programmes
- EN1602
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Prepare location drawings for a medium building project
Prepare assembly drawings for a medium building project
Prepare component drawings and schedules for a medium building project
Prepare specifications for a medium building project - Content
- May include, but not limited to, an appropriate selection from the following topics:
Preparation of location drawings: locality, site, foundation, floor, roof, framing, bracing, services, vehicular movement, symbols/legend, scale, cross-referencing, consent application information. Integration of information from specialist consultants. Views - plan, elevation, section. Construction sequence assembly, for a medium building project.
Preparation of assembly drawings: range of views and building elements to include details for construction and assembly. Integration of information from specialist consultants. Cross-referencing to specifications/drawings, for a medium building project.
Preparation of component drawings: detailed range of window/door components, stairs, shop fittings, specialist joinery, including information to enable supply. Cross-referencing to specifications/drawings. Range of schedules including components - interior/exterior, door hardware. Integration of information from specialist consultants. Information to enable estimation of quantities, scope of work and standards of finish, for a medium building project.
Preparation of specifications: compile information and accurately prepare relevant sections of a specification, for a medium building project. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning activities for topics may typically include practical/workshop, case studies, lectures, tutorials, field trips, group work, visiting specialists, computer simulations, web technologies, and self-directed learning.
- Assessment Criteria
- A portfolio is a compilation of evidence presented by the student in ways that demonstrate their acquired knowledge, competencies and capabilities.
The contents of students' portfolios may typically include evidence of achievement from assignments, projects, tests, exams, formative assessments, and peer assessments, self and group assessments.
Portfolio of evidence100 - Learning and Teaching Resource
- CAD capable PC hardware
Selected CAD software
Large format printing equipment
Large format scanning equipment
Sample construction documentation
Specification writing software
Access to online product, NZ Standards, building codes and Local Government regulations information
