List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Analyse construction methods for commercial buildings included in classes 2 to 9. | 1.1. | Sources of information relating to traditional, new and emerging construction methods for classes 2 to 9 buildings are identified and evaluated, and information is gathered, stored and updated according to workplace procedures. |
1.2. | Information relating to methods for site investigation and preparation is analysed and recorded. |
1.3. | Information relating to applying different construction methods to foundations and footings is analysed and recorded. |
1.4. | Information relating to applying different construction methods to structural and supporting systems is analysed and recorded. |
1.5. | Information relating to applying different construction methods to enclosing systems is analysed and recorded. |
1.6. | Information relating to applying different construction methods to the installation of services is analysed and recorded. |
1.7. | Construction process and trade sequencing for different forms of buildings are analysed and recorded. |
1.8. | Construction methods are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted. |
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2. | Analyse construction materials for commercial buildings included in classes 2 to 9. | 2.1. | Information relating to applying different construction materials to foundations and footings is analysed and recorded. |
2.2. | Information relating to applying different construction materials to structural and supporting systems is analysed and recorded. |
2.3. | Information relating to applying different construction materials to enclosing systems is analysed and recorded. |
2.4. | Construction materials are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted. |
2.5. | Construction materials are evaluated for fire resistance and performance for particular building occupancies and usage. |
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3. | Analyse information relating to service provision for commercial buildings included in classes 2 to 9. | 3.1. | Information relating to options for energy supply and infrastructure is analysed and recorded. |
3.2. | Information relating to options for heating and cooling systems is analysed and recorded. |
3.3. | Information relating to options for fire protection is analysed and recorded. |
3.4. | Information relating to options for gas and hydraulic service supply and infrastructure is analysed and recorded. |
3.5. | Service systems and components are evaluated in relation to different user groups, geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must develop and maintain current research findings to support building surveying services for three different projects, each involving a different class of commercial building (classes 2 to 9 as defined in the Building Code of Australia [BCA]), where:
one project must incorporate classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project must incorporate classes 3 or 9c
one project must incorporate classes 7b and 8.
In doing the above, the person must produce a research report containing research findings, recommendations and supporting evidence for each of the above building projects, based on an evaluation of:
characteristics and applications of a range of materials suitable for the structural elements and building envelope, including the fire resistance of materials appropriate to the class of building
different construction methods and systems applicable to structural elements and building envelope
components and systems for services that consider:
relevant compliance requirements
installation methods.
The person must also be able to demonstrate a process for:
seeking feedback on and distributing findings from each of the three research reports
maintaining the currency of research findings in each report.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
characteristics, including fire resistance and applications of materials suitable for structural elements and building envelope
compliance requirements relating to construction materials and methods for buildings included in classes 2 to 9 of the BCA, including:
Australian standards
National Construction Code (NCC) requirements
construction methods and systems applicable to:
site preparation
structural elements
building envelope
components and systems for services, including:
compliance requirements
installation methods
sources of reliable information on traditional, new and emerging uses of construction materials and methods
structural engineering principles sufficient to interpret and apply the requirements of the BCA.
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building surveying practices
materials:
documentation for the three projects specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.