DOCUMENTATION COURSE

This lesson introduces students to the concept of the Site Plan. Students will learn the purpose of a Site Plan and the typical scale at which it is drawn.  

This lesson also explores the essential components that must be included in a Site Plan and how they are presented.

Students will gain a detailed understanding of the essential components included in architectural Site Plans, including site boundaries, setbacks, building outlines, external doors and windows, ramps, walkways, driveways, car parking, external design levels, services, elevation and section markers, as well as project-specific features such as fences, gates, and planters.

The lesson also highlights which consultants — such as civil engineers, landscape architects, and services engineers — contribute specific information to the Site Plan. This ensures students understand how consultant coordination supports accurate and complete documentation.

This lesson focuses on the key compliance checks required when developing a Site Plan.

These checks include making sure the design meets:

• All the Development Application (DA) conditions,
• FRL requirements of external walls triggered by the egress pathway and proximity to fire source,
• Livable Housing Design Guidelines (Silver level),
• Accessibility standards (AS 1428.1), and
• Car and bicycle parking requirements.

Relevant Australian Standards and specific sections of the National Construction Code (NCC) will be referenced throughout, helping students understand the regulatory framework that guides architectural planning and documentation. 

Provides a summarized schedule detailing all components to be included in the Site Plans, along with references to relevant compliance requirements and other key considerations.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of the General Arrangement (GA) plan, a key component in architectural and construction documentation.  

Students will learn the purpose of a GA plan, the typical scale at which it is drawn, and how it serves as a comprehensive overview of a building’s layout. The lesson also provides an overview of how the various topics within the GA plan are organized and presented. 

This lesson explores the essential components that must be included in a General Arrangement (GA) plan.

Students will gain a detailed understanding of how to represent key architectural and structural elements such as walls, structural systems, site boundaries, grids, setbacks, stairs, ramps, lift cores, balustrades, doors, windows, joinery and fit-outs, service rooms, risers, finished floor levels, floor finishes, detail markers, elevation and section markers, dimensions, car parks, bicycle parking, driveways, downpipes, and drainage.

The lesson also covers the roles of various consultants in contributing to the GA plan and clarifies the responsibilities of architects in coordinating and documenting this information.

This lesson focuses on the key compliance checks required when developing a General Arrangement (GA) plan.

These checks include making sure the design meets:

• All the Development Application (DA) conditions,
• Fire safety and egress requirements,
• Livable Housing Design Guidelines (Silver level),
• Accessibility standards (AS 1428.1),
• Natural light and ventilation requirements,
• Car and bicycle parking requirements, and
• The required number of sanitary and other essential facilities.

Relevant Australian Standards and specific sections of the National Construction Code (NCC) will be referenced throughout, helping students understand the regulatory framework that guides architectural planning and documentation. 

Provides a summarized schedule detailing all components to be included in the General Arrangement Plans, along with references to relevant compliance requirements and other key considerations.

This lesson provides an introduction to Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCPs), including their purpose, typical scale, and an overview of how the various topics within the reflected ceiling plan are organized and presented.

Students will learn about the construction of ceilings, with a focus on three main types: suspended ceilings, direct-fixed ceilings, and stud-framed ceilings. The lesson also explores the use of bulkheads—how they are constructed and the functional and aesthetic reasons for including them in design.

By the end of the section, students will understand how different ceiling systems are constructed and be able to determine which type of ceiling system is most suitable for a space. 

This lesson covers the essential elements to be included in a Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP) and a ceiling type schedule.

Students will learn how to represent key components such as walls, structure, site boundaries, grids, ceiling types, ceiling heights, slabs and thickenings, awnings, drip grooves, bulkheads, lowered ceilings, and various services (mechanical, electrical, and fire).

The lesson also covers the details included in a ceiling type schedule, such as ceiling lining type, areas of application, and fire and acoustic requirements.

Additionally, students will gain an understanding of which consultants provide specific information and the responsibilities of architects in compiling and coordinating the details for the RCP.

This lesson focuses on the essential compliance checks required for a Reflected Ceiling Plan (RCP).

Students will learn how to ensure compliance with

• Ceiling lining requirements,
• Fire Resistance Level (FRL) standards,
• Acoustic performance, and
• Clear head height requirements.

The course also covers the process of creating a ceiling type schedule based on the requirements of different rooms and spaces.

Throughout the lesson, students will be guided on referencing the relevant Australian Standards and sections of the National Construction Code (NCC) to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Provides a summarized schedule detailing all components to be included in the Reflected ceiling Plans and ceiling type schedules, along with references to relevant compliance requirements and other key considerations.

This lesson introduces Partition Setout Plans (PSPs), including their purpose, typical scale, and an overview of how the various topics within the partition setout plan are organized and presented.

Students will learn about the construction of typically used internal & external wall types.  We go through the construction of internal light weight walls, riser walls, discontinuous walls, external lightweight walls, external brick wall, external precast wall and external block work walls.

The section also explores the use of furring channels and top hats and when they are used. By the end of the section, students will understand how various partition types are constructed and when they are used. 

This lesson covers the essential elements to be included in a Partition Setout Plans (PSP), and a wall/partition type schedule.

Students will learn what elements are to be shown on a Partition Setout Plan (PSP). This includes site boundary, grid, structure, walls/partitions, wall/partition type tag, wall junction detail callouts, as well as how to dimension partition plans.

The lesson also covers the details included in a PSP, such as wall lining type, tested system, wall/partition construction description, areas of application, FRL, acoustic requirements, thermal requirements and any additional comments related to the wall.

Additionally, students will gain an understanding of which consultants provide specific information and the responsibilities of architects in compiling and coordinating the details for the PSPs. 

This lesson focuses on the essential compliance checks required for a Partition Setout Plan (PSP).

Students will learn how to ensure compliance with:

• wall/partition lining type,
• stud width for a wall/partition,
• water proofing requirements,
• FRL requirements,
• acoustic performance, and
• thermal requirements.

The lesson also covers the process of creating a partition type schedule based on the requirements of different rooms and spaces.

Throughout the lesson, students will be guided on referencing the relevant Australian Standards and sections of the National Construction Code (NCC) to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Provides a summarized schedule detailing all components to be included in the Partition Setout Plans & Wall type schedules, along with references to relevant compliance requirements and other key considerations.

This module introduces students to the concept of a Concrete Setout plan(CSP), a key component in architectural and construction documentation.

Students will learn the purpose of a Concrete Setout plan(CSP), and the typical scale at which it is drawn. We also provide an overview of how the various topics covered within the Concrete Setout plan(CSP), are organized and presented.

This module explores the essential components that must be included in a Concrete setout plan (CSP). 

Students will gain a detailed understanding of all the elements that need to be shown in a concrete setdown plan. The elements include site boundary, grid, concrete columns, insitu concrete walls, precast walls, blockwork walls(depends on the office), all structural wall and column tags, all concrete finished levels, Top of wall levels, service penetrations, cast-in services, floor wastes, drainage, slab falls to drainage, wet area setdowns, HOB’s and dimensions.

By the end of this course students will understand what elements need to be represented on a concrete setdown plan and which consultant provides us with the necessary information that needs to be included into the Concrete setout plan (CSP).

This module focuses on the essential compliance checks required for a Concrete setout plan (CSP). 

Students will learn how to:

• Calculate Internal wet area setdowns, 

• Calculate and see if a setdown is required for achieving a flush threshold for accessible spaces

• Calculate the balcony setdowns

• Understanding Termination height requirements for external walls and different ways to address this.

• Understanding slab falls to drainage in basements.

• FRL requirements for structure and who provides us with this information.

Throughout the module, students will be guided on referencing the relevant Australian Standards and sections of the National Construction Code (NCC) to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Provides a summarized schedule detailing all components to be included in the Concrete set-out Plans, along with references to relevant compliance requirements and other key considerations.

This module introduces students to the concept of elevations, the purpose of an elevation, and the typical scale at which it is drawn. It is a key component in architectural and construction documentation. 

This module also talks about all the elements that you should include in your elevations and how it's represented. The elements include grid, site setbacks, site boundary, material finish tags, windows & window tags, glazing & glazing tags, sun hoods & sun hood tags, awnings & awning tags, feature screens & tags, planters, balustrades & balustrade tags, floor levels , building height, ground line, detail markers, elevation name and scale of drawing.

This module also focuses on the key compliance checks required to be done on an elevation. These checks include making sure the design meets the:

• DA Conditions     

• Spandrels requirements stated in NCC,   

• Balustrades requirements, and

• External material finishes requirements.

Throughout the module, students will be guided on referencing the relevant Australian Standards and sections of the National Construction Code (NCC) to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Provides a summarized schedule detailing all components to be included in the Elevations, along with references to relevant compliance requirements and other key considerations.

This module introduces students to the concept of sections, the purpose of a section, and the typical scale at which it is drawn. It is a key component in architectural and construction documentation. 

This module also talks about all the elements that you should include in your sections and how it's represented. The elements include grid, site setbacks, site boundary, windows, glazing, room names, structure, how all the building elements are connected, ceilings, ceiling heights, walls, floor levels , building height, ground line, capping beam, retention wall/piles, detail markers, section name and scale of drawing.

This module also focuses on the key compliance checks that must be performed on a section drawing, including:

• Ensuring the design meets clear head height requirements

• Verifying the weatherproofing of the building’s external envelope
  
  

Throughout the module, students will be guided on referencing the relevant Australian Standards and sections of the National Construction Code (NCC) to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Provides a summarized schedule detailing all components to be included in the Sections, along with references to relevant compliance requirements and other key considerations.

This module introduces students to the concept and purpose of door schedules, including the different types used in architectural documentation. Students will learn about the key elements that make up a door schedule and understand when each element is required, depending on various design scenarios and functional needs. The module also provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to creating a door schedule.

In addition, students will explore the relevant Australian Standards and specific sections of the National Construction Code (NCC) associated with each component of the door schedule. By the end of the module, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to produce clear, compliant, and professionally documented door schedules tailored to their project needs.

Provides a summarized schedule detailing all components to be included in the door schedules, along with references to relevant compliance requirements and other key considerations.

This module introduces students to the concept and purpose of glazing and window schedules within architectural documentation. Students will learn why these schedules are essential and explore the key elements they must include. 

The module also addresses the compliance requirements associated with glazing and window components, ensuring students understand how to design and document these elements correctly. The compliance topics covered include:

• Glazing requirements with respect to AS1428.1,

• Opening restrictions to windows,

• Natural light and ventilation requirements,

• Spandrel requirements associated with opening on external walls, and

• FRL requirements.

By the end of the module, students will have the knowledge and skills to create accurate, compliant glazing and window schedules that meet project requirements and industry standards.

Provides a summarized schedule detailing all components to be included in the Glazing & Window schedules, along with references to relevant compliance requirements and other key considerations.

This module introduces students to the concept and purpose of exterior finishes, interior finishes, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) schedules.

The module provides a detailed examination of all components typically documented within finishes and FF&E schedules, with a focus on regulatory compliance in material and fixture selection in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC) and applicable Australian Standards.

By the end of the module, students will possess the technical knowledge and skills required to produce exterior, interior, and FF&E schedules in alignment with industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and project documentation requirements.

Provides a summary detailing all components to be included in the Exterior, Interior and FF&E schedules along with references to relevant compliance requirements.