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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.