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. | Provide professional advice and support to clients and contractors during construction of small-scale building design project. | 1.1. | Contractual obligations to act on behalf of client during building design project are determined and clarified according to workplace procedures. |
| 1.2. | Clarification of, and amendments to, construction drawings and specifications are provided to client and contractors according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures. |
| 1.3. | Advice is provided on sourcing professionals to support the construction process according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures. |
| 1.4. | Advice is provided on processes and costings to inform the client during negotiations to vary a contract. |
2. | Inspect defects on behalf of clients. | 2.1. | Buildings are inspected at stages of building completion according to contractual obligations, and defects are identified, discussed with contractors, and noted. |
| 2.2. | Defect resolution strategies are negotiated with contractors and client, and detailed solutions, including costs, are agreed and noted. |
| 2.3. | Defect resolution is formally documented and processed according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures. |
3. | Finalise building design projects. | 3.1. | Professional support is provided to client and professionals, as required and within limits of own competence and legal responsibility, to assist in obtaining certificates of completion for building design projects. |
| 3.2. | Project documentation is reviewed, issues that arose and agreed solutions are accurately noted, and documentation is processed according to workplace procedures. |
| 3.3. | Project issues and solutions are discussed with workplace personnel and process improvement strategies are explored. |
| | 3.4. | Project planning, methodologies and quality assurance systems are amended to incorporate agreed process improvement strategies. |
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 contribute to construction and building design project finalisation processes for three different projects, consisting of:
one Class 1 residential building or one residential extension of at least 50 square metres
two non-residential projects (Classes 2-9) of a maximum area of 2000 square metres.
In doing the above, the person must:
provide technical advice and support to clients and contractors according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures
conduct defect inspections and negotiate defect resolutions
finalise project documentation
contribute to building design process improvement strategies.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
architectural styles and terminology that apply to the projects specified in the performance evidence
construction materials and methods applicable to projects specified in the performance evidence
construction project completion processes
defects arising in construction projects and potential solutions
key features of building life cycles
legislation, codes and standards that apply to small-scale building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including:
contract compliance
drawing standards
work health and safety (WHS) duties of designers
organisational scope of business, service levels and fees relating to design project
principles of building design, including sustainable design.
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
contingencies:
defects identified during building inspection
specifications:
access to information regarding compliance requirements
physical conditions:
three project sites, as specified in the performance evidence, available for construction inspection processes
relationships with team members and supervisor:
interactions with contractors and at least one professional, as specified in the range of conditions, is required
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.