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. | Inspect site for small-scale building design project. | 1.1. | Site inspection tasks for small-scale building design project are planned with reference to site information and workplace procedures. |
| 1.2. | Site is inspected, sketched and where required photographed, and existing characteristics are noted according to workplace procedures. |
| 1.3. | Features of surrounding area that may affect design options are investigated and noted according to workplace procedures. |
2. | Measure and record site dimensions. | 2.1. | Linear site dimensions are measured or calculated, and recorded according to workplace procedures. |
| 2.2. | Levelling devices are set up and adjusted according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures. |
| 2.3. | Horizontal and vertical angles are determined and recorded. |
3. | Plot contours and cut and fill areas. | 3.1. | Contour lines are interpolated from spot level values and plotted on site plan. |
| 3.2. | Cut and fill areas are measured or calculated and plotted in plan and section drawings. |
4. | Analyse site and produce measured drawings. | 4.1. | Field data is correlated and applied to production of measured drawings according to workplace procedures. |
| 4.2. | Orientation and layout of key design elements are determined, in consultation with technical experts as required, and added to measured drawings. |
| 4.3. | Measured drawings and site analysis documentation are finalised within project timelines and processed according to workplace procedures. |
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 produce measured drawings for three different project sites, as listed below, where each site has significantly different features and characteristics:
one Class 1 residential building of three storeys
one residential extension of at least 50 square metres
one of the following non-residential projects which must be of a maximum area of 2000 square metres:
incorporating Classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
incorporating Classes 3 and 9c
incorporating Classes 7b and 8.
In doing the above, the person must:
safely and thoroughly inspect the project sites
observe and document, using notes and field sketching, features and characteristics of sites and neighbouring areas
accurately measure or calculate angles, contours and dimensions
produce sets of accurate and scaled measured site drawings based on field data
apply on-site work health and safety (WHS) procedures.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
architectural styles and terminology applicable to the project locations
construction materials and methods to accurately assess materials and methods used in existing on-site and neighbouring buildings
design development processes and uses of on-site measured drawings in these processes
key features of building life cycles to accurately assess potential for re-use of existing buildings
project site WHS requirements
legislation, codes and standards applicable to small-scale building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including drawing standards
organisational scope of business, service levels and fees relating to drawing process
principles of building design, including sustainable design
safe operating procedures for using levelling and surveying equipment, including:
chains and tapes
global positioning systems (GPS)
automatic, dumpy and tilting levels
theodolites.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
drawing equipment
measuring, levelling and surveying equipment
materials:
drawing materials
contingencies:
error in site plans provided
specifications:
site information as specified in the range of conditions
physical conditions:
sites suitable for the projects specified in the performance evidence
relationship with client:
client liaison is required.
Timeframe:
according to project schedule.
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.