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. | Determine parameters for the building design project. | 1.1. | Client is consulted to determine key business requirements of proposed project that will impact on building materials and methods. |
| 1.2. | Size, breadth and complexity of the building project and the impact on building materials and methods are discussed and clarified with client and with planning authorities. |
| 1.3. | Impact of building site characteristics on potential materials and methods of construction is discussed and clarified with client, planning authorities and other project professionals. |
2. | Research alternative solutions. | 2.1. | BCA requirements for use of alternative and deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) solutions are researched and evaluated in relation to the development of design options for project. |
| 2.2. | Benefits and options for the use of alternative solutions in the development of designs are researched and evaluated. |
| 2.3. | Comparative analysis is undertaken of alternative and DTS design solutions. |
3. | Research materials and methods for structural elements. | 3.1. | Characteristics and applications of materials used for structural elements are researched and evaluated in relation to type of large and complex project. |
| 3.2. | Compliance requirements for materials used for structural elements are researched and interpreted. |
| 3.3. | Construction methods and systems for structural elements are researched and evaluated in relation to types of materials and methods for large and complex building design project. |
| 3.4. | Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. |
4. | Research materials and methods for enclosures. | 4.1. | Characteristics and applications of materials used for enclosures are researched and evaluated. |
| 4.2. | Compliance requirements for materials used for enclosuresare researched and interpreted for type of large and complex building design project. |
| 4.3. | Construction methods and systems for enclosures are researched and evaluated. |
| 4.4. | Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. |
5. | Research systems and components for services. | 5.1. | Components and systems for services are researched and evaluated. |
| 5.2. | Broad compliance requirements for services are researched and interpreted for different types of large and complex building design projects. |
| 5.3. | Installation methods for services are researched in relation to different types of components, systems and design projects. |
| | 5.4. | Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated 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 develop a body of current research findings suitable for application to:
one building design project of three storeys or more for a Class 2, 3 or 9 building
one building design project of four storeys or more for a Class 5, 6, 7 or 8 building.
In doing the above, the person must:
evaluate characteristics and applications of materials for structural elements and building envelope
evaluate construction methods and systems applicable to structural elements and building envelope
evaluate components and systems for building services
systematically document and store research findings.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
compliance requirements relating to construction materials and methods for the projects specified in the performance evidence, including:
Australian standards
National Construction Code (NCC) deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) requirements for construction Type A buildings
NCC alternative solution requirements for construction Type A buildings
Building Acts
environmental and sustainability requirements, including:
Australian standards
techniques for carbon dioxide reduction, including specification of materials, glue and paint
energy efficiency
fire resistance levels
legislation
town planning and other planning body requirements
hazards of construction materials and methods
planning authority compliance requirements for the use of building materials and methods relating to large and complex buildings and including alternative solutions
organisational scope of business and client demographics, including:
geographic areas of operation
trends in client design preferences
types of building design projects that form the core business of the organisation
sources of reliable information on past, current and emerging uses of construction materials and methods
sustainable construction materials and methods.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building design practices
materials:
documentation for the two projects specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
access to current building control legislation, regulations, codes and standards; and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Timeframe:
according to project requirements.
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.