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. | Develop a performance-based solutions information system. | 1.1. | Regulatory intent of performance-based solutions is interpreted and documented. |
1.2. | Sources of information on the interpretation of NCC performance requirements are researched and evaluated and processes are put in place to maintain currency of information. |
1.3. | Network of technical experts qualified to advise on performance-based solutions for different aspects of construction and types of buildings is developed and contact details are maintained. |
1.4. | Detailed information on innovative performance-based solutions for different aspects of construction and types of buildings, and the documentation required for certification, are gathered, analysed and documented. |
1.5. | Information system is maintained to ensure accuracy and currency of data. |
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2. | Determine building surveying service requirements. | 2.1. | Scope and limitations of building surveyor role in relation to advising on or certifying performance-based solutions are determined. |
2.2. | Architectural drawings and specifications are obtained and performance-based solutions to be advised on or certified are identified. |
2.3. | Requirement for performance-based solution is clarified and discussed with development team, as required. |
2.4. | Service level agreements and budgets are negotiated with clients in the case of building surveyors providing an advisory service. |
2.5. | Process for applying for assessment of performance-based solutions is clarified with clients in the case of building surveyors acting in a statutory role. |
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3. | Manage building surveyors assessing or advising on performance-based solutions for buildings up to three storeys. | 3.1. | Project management strategies are implemented to plan and manage services involving assessing or advising on performance-based solutions to ensure completion within specified timeframes. |
3.2. | Tasks are allocated in the department or practice according to expertise and availability of personnel, and specialist consultants are engaged and briefed as required. |
3.3. | Advice on interpretation of NCC performance requirements or selection of verification methods is provided to building surveying team as required. |
3.4. | Verification documentation is reviewed and analysed as required. |
3.5. | Information updates on performance-based solutions are prepared and presented to the building surveying team. |
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4. | Determine assessment requirements for performance- based solutions for buildings over three storeys. | 4.1. | NCC performance requirements and specifications for the material, form of construction or design of performance-based solution are interpreted and confirmed. |
4.2. | NCC assessment methods that may be applied to performance-based solution are determined and evaluated. |
4.3. | Requirements for services of technical experts qualified to provide evidence or expert judgement in relation to the performance-based solution are determined and negotiated with clients, as required. |
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5. | Analyse performance-based solutions for buildings over three storeys. | 5.1. | Analysis of performance-based solution is discussed with colleagues and relevant technical experts. |
5.2. | Principles of fire safety engineering areapplied to analysis of compliance of performance-based solution for fire safety. |
5.3. | Design principles are applied to analysis of compliance of performance-based solutions for structural safety, health, amenity and sustainability. |
5.4. | Strengths and weaknesses of performance-based solution are determined. |
5.5. | Assessment methods required to verify performance-based solution are determined. |
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6. | Advise on performance-based solutions for buildings over three storeys. | 6.1. | Assessment requirements for performance-based solution are explained to, and discussed with, clients. |
6.2. | Strengths and weaknesses of proposed performance-based solutions are evaluated and discussed with clients. |
6.3. | Optional performance-based solutions are developed and discussed with clients. |
6.4. | Client is advised and assisted in selecting preferred performance-based solution. |
6.5. | Verification requirements and evidence or expert judgment to support performance-based solutions are evaluated and explained to clients. |
6.6. | Documentation for performance-based solution is gathered and prepared for submission for assessment. |
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7. | Assess compliance of performance-based solutions for buildings over three storeys. | 7.1. | Documentation for performance-based solution is reviewed for completeness and requests are made for further information, as required. |
7.2. | Verification information supplied to support performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated. |
7.3. | Evidence or expert judgment to support performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated. |
7.4. | Compliance of performance-based solution is determined and documented according to regulatory requirements. |
7.5. | Documentation is processed and client is notified according to legislative and regulatory requirements. |