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CPCCBS6005
Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for commercial buildings to three storeys

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to review proposed building design documentation for buildings included in Building Code of Australia (BCA) definitions for classes 2 to 9 (up to three storeys), during the design process. It applies to providing advice on the preparation of planning and building approval applications and on the compliance of proposed design documentation with the requirements of the building and planning legislation, regulations, codes and standards that apply to the nature and location of each project.

The unit supports the work of building surveyors providing advisory code-consulting services to building and construction professionals involved in developing building design documentation up to the building approval application stage. The building surveyor may provide advice concurrently on a range of building design projects in different locations.

Building surveyors must operate within the regulatory constraints that govern the relationship between their advisory and statutory roles and ensure that no conflict of interest arises.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

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Evidence Required

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.

Plan and manage code consulting services.

1.1.

Scope and nature of advice required by clients are determined and details of services to be offered at different stages of projects, timelines and fees are identified and confirmed.

1.2.

External personnel required to provide advice at different stages of projects, or on specialist areas of expertise, are identified, engaged and briefed.

1.3.

Project management processes are implemented and monitored to ensure accurate and timely advice is provided within the scope of specified service levels.

1.4.

File management processes are implemented and monitored according to workplace requirements.

2.

Confirm compliance requirements for different projects and inform clients.

2.1.

State or territory building control legislation and regulations for the building or structure, and location of each project, are researched and confirmed.

2.2.

Requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian standards referenced by the NCC for the building or structure, and location of each project, are confirmed.

2.3.

State or territory and local authority planning constraints are researched and confirmed.

2.4.

Professional network is consulted, where required, on technically accurate interpretation and application of compliance requirements in relation to alternative solutions.

2.5.

Compliance requirements for specific projects and locations are explained to clients, and questions are invited and addressed.

3.

Advise on architectural drawings and documentation prepared for planning approval.

3.1.

Clients are advised of drawings and documentation required for the planning approval process for each project.

3.2.

Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for planning approval applications are checked for completeness and examined at the agreed service level, and compliance issues are identified and recorded.

3.3.

Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where required, and compliance issues are identified and recorded.

3.4.

Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet compliance requirements are identified as required and explained to clients.

3.5.

Solutions to compliance issues are developed in consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as required, and are documented.

3.6.

Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and explained to clients, and questions are invited and addressed.

4.

Advise on architectural drawings and documentation prepared for building approval.

4.1.

Clients are advised of drawings and documentation required for the building approval process for each project.

4.2.

Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for building approval applications are checked for completeness and examined at the agreed service level, and compliance issues are identified and recorded.

4.3.

Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where required, and compliance issues are identified and recorded.

4.4.

Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet compliance requirements are identified as required and explained to clients.

4.5.

Solutions to compliance issues are developed in consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as required, and are documented.

4.6.

Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and explained to clients, and questions are invited and addressed.

5.

Respond to client enquiries regarding compliance issues.

5.1.

Client requests for information regarding compliance issues are assessed as either within or outside scope of service, and when outside scope additional fees are negotiated and agreed as required.

5.2.

Details of requests for information are determined and response is researched, in consultation with specialist experts as required.

5.3.

Advice on compliance issues is presented to clients in required format, and questions are invited and addressed.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must:

determine and confirm service level agreements with clients for three different projects involving the following class buildings 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

liaise with specialist experts to ensure timely provision of advice within terms of service level agreement

determine compliance requirements for the three different projects and provide advice to clients on how compliance requirements apply to each project

advise clients of the documentation required for planning and building permit applications for each project

analyse complete sets of building design documentation for two planning applications and one building approval application relating to the projects listed above and:

provide advice on two cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet compliance requirements

provide written advice on the compliance of design documentation with the requirements of building and planning legislation, regulations, codes and standards applicable to the project location, including possible solutions to compliance issues

invite questions from clients regarding compliance advice and explain requirements in detail

provide responses to six different requests from clients for specific information regarding different types of compliance issues.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9

construction methods and materials suitable for buildings included in classes 2 to 9

regulatory constraints that govern the relationship between the advisory and statutory roles of building surveyors

drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design specifications, and building permit documentation

project management strategies that ensure thorough and timely advice is delivered according to service level agreement

range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to 9 in different climatic, geographic and planning zones, including:

building control legislation and regulations

NCC

Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the NCC

state, territory or local authority planning policies.

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, including documentation for two planning applications and one building permit application

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Plan and manage code consulting services.

1.1.

Scope and nature of advice required by clients are determined and details of services to be offered at different stages of projects, timelines and fees are identified and confirmed.

1.2.

External personnel required to provide advice at different stages of projects, or on specialist areas of expertise, are identified, engaged and briefed.

1.3.

Project management processes are implemented and monitored to ensure accurate and timely advice is provided within the scope of specified service levels.

1.4.

File management processes are implemented and monitored according to workplace requirements.

2.

Confirm compliance requirements for different projects and inform clients.

2.1.

State or territory building control legislation and regulations for the building or structure, and location of each project, are researched and confirmed.

2.2.

Requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian standards referenced by the NCC for the building or structure, and location of each project, are confirmed.

2.3.

State or territory and local authority planning constraints are researched and confirmed.

2.4.

Professional network is consulted, where required, on technically accurate interpretation and application of compliance requirements in relation to alternative solutions.

2.5.

Compliance requirements for specific projects and locations are explained to clients, and questions are invited and addressed.

3.

Advise on architectural drawings and documentation prepared for planning approval.

3.1.

Clients are advised of drawings and documentation required for the planning approval process for each project.

3.2.

Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for planning approval applications are checked for completeness and examined at the agreed service level, and compliance issues are identified and recorded.

3.3.

Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where required, and compliance issues are identified and recorded.

3.4.

Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet compliance requirements are identified as required and explained to clients.

3.5.

Solutions to compliance issues are developed in consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as required, and are documented.

3.6.

Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and explained to clients, and questions are invited and addressed.

4.

Advise on architectural drawings and documentation prepared for building approval.

4.1.

Clients are advised of drawings and documentation required for the building approval process for each project.

4.2.

Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for building approval applications are checked for completeness and examined at the agreed service level, and compliance issues are identified and recorded.

4.3.

Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where required, and compliance issues are identified and recorded.

4.4.

Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet compliance requirements are identified as required and explained to clients.

4.5.

Solutions to compliance issues are developed in consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as required, and are documented.

4.6.

Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and explained to clients, and questions are invited and addressed.

5.

Respond to client enquiries regarding compliance issues.

5.1.

Client requests for information regarding compliance issues are assessed as either within or outside scope of service, and when outside scope additional fees are negotiated and agreed as required.

5.2.

Details of requests for information are determined and response is researched, in consultation with specialist experts as required.

5.3.

Advice on compliance issues is presented to clients in required format, and questions are invited and addressed.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Specialist areas of expertise must include at least three of the following:

access consultants

energy efficiency assessors

fire services engineers

geotechnical engineers

heritage consultants

hydraulic engineers

mechanical engineers

structural engineers

waterproofing specialists.

Solutions to compliance issues must include:

alternative solutions that meet the performance requirements of the NCC

deemed-to-satisfy NCC solutions

solutions that meet the requirements of:

insurers

state or territory and local government legislation and regulations

statutory authorities governing:

environment

fire protection

services.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must:

determine and confirm service level agreements with clients for three different projects involving the following class buildings 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

liaise with specialist experts to ensure timely provision of advice within terms of service level agreement

determine compliance requirements for the three different projects and provide advice to clients on how compliance requirements apply to each project

advise clients of the documentation required for planning and building permit applications for each project

analyse complete sets of building design documentation for two planning applications and one building approval application relating to the projects listed above and:

provide advice on two cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet compliance requirements

provide written advice on the compliance of design documentation with the requirements of building and planning legislation, regulations, codes and standards applicable to the project location, including possible solutions to compliance issues

invite questions from clients regarding compliance advice and explain requirements in detail

provide responses to six different requests from clients for specific information regarding different types of compliance issues.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9

construction methods and materials suitable for buildings included in classes 2 to 9

regulatory constraints that govern the relationship between the advisory and statutory roles of building surveyors

drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design specifications, and building permit documentation

project management strategies that ensure thorough and timely advice is delivered according to service level agreement

range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to 9 in different climatic, geographic and planning zones, including:

building control legislation and regulations

NCC

Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the NCC

state, territory or local authority planning policies.

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, including documentation for two planning applications and one building permit application

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Scope and nature of advice required by clients are determined and details of services to be offered at different stages of projects, timelines and fees are identified and confirmed. 
External personnel required to provide advice at different stages of projects, or on specialist areas of expertise, are identified, engaged and briefed. 
Project management processes are implemented and monitored to ensure accurate and timely advice is provided within the scope of specified service levels. 
File management processes are implemented and monitored according to workplace requirements. 
State or territory building control legislation and regulations for the building or structure, and location of each project, are researched and confirmed. 
Requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian standards referenced by the NCC for the building or structure, and location of each project, are confirmed. 
State or territory and local authority planning constraints are researched and confirmed. 
Professional network is consulted, where required, on technically accurate interpretation and application of compliance requirements in relation to alternative solutions. 
Compliance requirements for specific projects and locations are explained to clients, and questions are invited and addressed. 
Clients are advised of drawings and documentation required for the planning approval process for each project. 
Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for planning approval applications are checked for completeness and examined at the agreed service level, and compliance issues are identified and recorded. 
Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where required, and compliance issues are identified and recorded. 
Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet compliance requirements are identified as required and explained to clients. 
Solutions to compliance issues are developed in consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as required, and are documented. 
Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and explained to clients, and questions are invited and addressed. 
Clients are advised of drawings and documentation required for the building approval process for each project. 
Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for building approval applications are checked for completeness and examined at the agreed service level, and compliance issues are identified and recorded. 
Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where required, and compliance issues are identified and recorded. 
Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet compliance requirements are identified as required and explained to clients. 
Solutions to compliance issues are developed in consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as required, and are documented. 
Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and explained to clients, and questions are invited and addressed. 
Client requests for information regarding compliance issues are assessed as either within or outside scope of service, and when outside scope additional fees are negotiated and agreed as required. 
Details of requests for information are determined and response is researched, in consultation with specialist experts as required. 
Advice on compliance issues is presented to clients in required format, and questions are invited and addressed. 

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