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CPPBDN5004
Research compliance requirements for small-scale non-residential building design projects

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research compliance requirements in different locations that apply to small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings.

The unit supports research into local, state and federal government legislation and policies relating to planning and the environment, including zoning and analysis of requirements in relation to client preferences and prospective design proposals.

It applies to building designers who analyse and explain compliance requirements for small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects, including factories, motels, offices, restaurants, retail and service outlets, and warehouses.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency 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.

Research requirements of applicable legislation.

1.1.

Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different types of small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects is researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.

1.2.

Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different project locations and conditions is researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.

1.3.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

2.

Research requirements of applicable codes and standards.

2.1.

Codes and standards relating to different types of commercial and industrial building design projects are researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.

2.2.

Codes and standards relating to different project locations and conditions are researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.

2.3.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

3.

Analyse compliance requirements.

3.1.

Ambiguous or conflicting compliance requirements are clarified with nominated professionals.

3.2.

Compliance requirements that affect client preferences are identified and communicated to client.

3.3.

Constraints placed on design options by compliance requirements are identified and innovative solutions proposed.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also develop a body of current research findings suitable for application to three projects (except construction Type A buildings), each of a maximum area of 2000 square metres and involving different classes of commercial and industrial buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) section of the National Construction Code (NCC), consisting of:

one project incorporating Classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a

one project incorporating Class 3 or 9c (aged care facility)

one project incorporating Classes 7b and 8

Each of the above projects must be in a different climatic, geographic or planning zone.

In doing the above, the person must:

analyse compliance requirements in relation to the three different types of projects, different locations and conditions

systematically document and store research findings

communicate with clients regarding compliance conflicts and constraints affecting design preferences, including proposing innovative solutions.

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

building designers’ duty of care to ensure quality and safety of designs

compliance requirements relating to small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects, including:

Australian standards

NCC requirements

environmental and sustainability requirements, including:

energy efficiency

fire resistance, including resistance to bushfire attack

legislative requirements

regulatory limitations

organisational scope of business and client demographics, including:

geographic areas of operation

trends in clients’ design preferences

types of building design projects that form the core business of the organisation

sources of reliable information on compliance requirements.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer with internet access and:

building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software

business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice

telephone

materials:

technical reports

contingencies:

implications of non-compliance

implications of preparing and submitting to planning authority insufficient or inaccurate documentation

specifications:

NCC and Australian standards

legislation, regulations, codes and other compliance documentation relating to each building design project specified in the performance evidence

project brief for the three building classes and types specified in the performance evidence

relationship with client:

liaison with the client is required.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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.

Research requirements of applicable legislation.

1.1.

Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different types of small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects is researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.

1.2.

Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different project locations and conditions is researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.

1.3.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

2.

Research requirements of applicable codes and standards.

2.1.

Codes and standards relating to different types of commercial and industrial building design projects are researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.

2.2.

Codes and standards relating to different project locations and conditions are researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.

2.3.

Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.

3.

Analyse compliance requirements.

3.1.

Ambiguous or conflicting compliance requirements are clarified with nominated professionals.

3.2.

Compliance requirements that affect client preferences are identified and communicated to client.

3.3.

Constraints placed on design options by compliance requirements are identified and innovative solutions proposed.

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.

Legislation must include:

legislation and regulations relating to:

building

conservation

construction materials and methods

energy

environment

heritage

work health and safety (WHS)

planning

water

local authority planning schemes

industry-specific requirements relating to building use.

Project locations must include:

jurisdictions of two or more different:

countries

local authorities

States and Territories

areas with these two specific conditions:

bushfire threat zone

cyclone zone

one or more of the following:

coastal area

flood zone

mountainous area

rural area

snow zone.

Conditions must include:

natural waterways

protected flora and fauna.

Codes and standards must include:

Australian standards

National Construction Code (NCC)

codes and standards applicable:

at project locations

in particular conditions.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also develop a body of current research findings suitable for application to three projects (except construction Type A buildings), each of a maximum area of 2000 square metres and involving different classes of commercial and industrial buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) section of the National Construction Code (NCC), consisting of:

one project incorporating Classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a

one project incorporating Class 3 or 9c (aged care facility)

one project incorporating Classes 7b and 8

Each of the above projects must be in a different climatic, geographic or planning zone.

In doing the above, the person must:

analyse compliance requirements in relation to the three different types of projects, different locations and conditions

systematically document and store research findings

communicate with clients regarding compliance conflicts and constraints affecting design preferences, including proposing innovative solutions.

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

building designers’ duty of care to ensure quality and safety of designs

compliance requirements relating to small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects, including:

Australian standards

NCC requirements

environmental and sustainability requirements, including:

energy efficiency

fire resistance, including resistance to bushfire attack

legislative requirements

regulatory limitations

organisational scope of business and client demographics, including:

geographic areas of operation

trends in clients’ design preferences

types of building design projects that form the core business of the organisation

sources of reliable information on compliance requirements.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer with internet access and:

building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software

business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice

telephone

materials:

technical reports

contingencies:

implications of non-compliance

implications of preparing and submitting to planning authority insufficient or inaccurate documentation

specifications:

NCC and Australian standards

legislation, regulations, codes and other compliance documentation relating to each building design project specified in the performance evidence

project brief for the three building classes and types specified in the performance evidence

relationship with client:

liaison with the client is required.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

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
Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different types of small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects is researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted. 
Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different project locations and conditions is researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted. 
Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. 
Codes and standards relating to different types of commercial and industrial building design projects are researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted. 
Codes and standards relating to different project locations and conditions are researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted. 
Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. 
Ambiguous or conflicting compliance requirements are clarified with nominated professionals. 
Compliance requirements that affect client preferences are identified and communicated to client. 
Constraints placed on design options by compliance requirements are identified and innovative solutions proposed. 

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