DRFT 1372: Construction Assemblies 3
Effective date
September 2021
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students build knowledge from previous courses by applying advanced methods of building assemblies for concrete block and light steel framed buildings. Students prepare various assembly views using 3D CAD required for course DRFT 1373, Commercial Retail Buildings.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 1276, DRFT 1371.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop assembly views from project specifications
- Identify and draw components in detail views
- Arrange detail views using architectural drawing practices
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 2
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, group/team participation, guest speaker, videos and problem based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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70
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A drawing of a minimum of 3 views of approx. equal value
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Quizzes/Tests
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30
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Assembly quiz
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Course topics
- Building assembly systems used for commercial building applications
- Project specification requirements
- Roofing materials & flashing details for flat roofs & parapets
- Section & detail views
Learning resources
Commercial Drafting and Detailing (Jefferis/Smith)
Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit Architectural (Stine)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.