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, administer and produce design drawings. | 1.1. | Design drawings required in planning approval application documentation for small-scale building design projects are confirmed with regulatory authorities. |
| 1.2. | Compliance requirements to be addressed in design drawings are confirmed with regulatory authorities. |
| 1.3. | Timelines and methodologies for producing final design drawings are established and followed. |
| 1.4. | Drawings required from technical experts are specified, commissioned and obtained. |
| | 1.5. | Design drawings are set up, named and filed according to workplace procedures. |
2. | Refine spatial, structural and technical elements of building designs. | 2.1. | Factors contributing to spatial requirements and relationships are analysed and incorporated into building designs. |
| 2.2. | Structural systems for small-scale buildings are reviewed, in consultation with technical experts as required, and suitable systems are incorporated into building designs. |
| 2.3. | Construction and technical elements for small-scale buildings are reviewed, in consultation with technical experts as required, and suitable elements are incorporated into building designs. |
| 2.4. | Aesthetic fusion of design elements is visualised, analysed and refined in building designs. |
3. | Address health and safety issues in building designs. | 3.1. | Obligations of building designers for health and safety during construction and use of small-scale buildings are analysed. |
| 3.2. | Health and safety issues specific to design team, construction team and users are researched, in consultation with client and stakeholders, and analysed. |
| 3.3. | Risk analyses of construction and use of small-scale buildings are conducted and suitable controls selected and applied to design drawings. |
| 3.4. | Health and safety documentation for the building is created, processed and communicated to nominated personnel according to workplace procedures. |
4. | Refine sustainable design elements of building designs. | 4.1. | Optimum sustainable construction materials and methods are selected and incorporated into building designs. |
| 4.2. | Systems for sustainable water useare reviewed and suitable systems are incorporated into building designs. |
| 4.3. | Energy-efficient design principles and renewable energy sources are reviewed and suitable solutions are incorporated into building designs. |
5. | Obtain client approval of final design drawings. | 5.1. | Design drawings are assessed against client and compliance requirements and anomalies are addressed. |
| 5.2. | Design drawings are presented and explained to client and stakeholders according to workplace procedures. |
| 5.3. | Detailed client and stakeholder feedback is encouraged and discussed, and required amendments are negotiated. |
| 5.4. | Design drawings are amended as required, and client approval is obtained, documented 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 client-approved designs for three different projects, consisting of:
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 work, the person must:
plan and organise the production of design drawings to meet planning approval requirements
produce sets of building design drawings that meet quality requirements and are completed within given timelines
consult with clients, including:
producing hand drawings to illustrate explanations
obtaining feedback
negotiating and finalising adjustments.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
architectural styles and terminology that apply to the local area, the client brief, and proposed design concepts
structural engineering principles sufficient to interpret and apply the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC)
principles of sustainable design
principles of human interactions with the built environment, including client requirements for user-satisfaction with building design in terms of quality of life, healthy environments, aesthetics and confidence in structural stability
building designers’ duty of care to ensure quality and safety of designs
contextual and site constraints and their impact on the design process
conventional and sustainable construction materials and methods, including their application, behaviour, characteristics, performance, and interactions with other materials
design development and approval processes and implications of changes to design at each stage
design drawing and representation methods and processes, including procedures for the use of design tools
hazards of site, materials, construction practices, and building use over building life cycle
key features of building life cycles
legislation, codes and standards applicable to sustainable design requirements for small-scale building design projects
organisational scope of business, service levels and fees relating to design process
planning processes and requirements
pricing of resources.
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
telephone
materials:
drawing materials for manual drawings
contingencies:
discrepancy between design drawings and client requirements
specifications:
access to information regarding compliance requirements
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.