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 legislation applicable to large and complex building projects. | 1.1. | Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different types of large and complex building 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 codes and standards applicable to large and complex building projects. | 2.1. | Codes and standards relating to different types of 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 impact of alternative solutions on project development. | 3.1. | Deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) and alternative solutions are compared and evaluated to assess relative strengths and weaknesses. |
| 3.2. | Expert opinion regarding the compliance requirements of alternative solutions is sought to inform decision making. |
4. | Analyse compliance requirements. | 4.1. | Ambiguous or conflicting compliance requirements are clarified with relevant professionals. |
| 4.2. | Compliance requirements that affect client preferences are identified and communicated to client. |
| 4.3. | Constraints placed on design options by compliance requirements are identified and innovative solutions are 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 provide evidence of construction Type A building compliance requirements being researched and documented and met for:
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:
develop a body of current research findings suitable for identifying and applying compliance with codes, standards and planning requirements for construction Type A building design projects
systematically document and store research findings.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
compliance requirements relating to construction Type A building design projects, including:
Australian standards
Building Code of Australia (BCA) deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) requirements
BCA alternative solutions requirements, including:
Australian standards
techniques for carbon dioxide reduction, including specification of materials, glue and paint
energy efficiency
fire resistance levels
Building Acts
town planning and other planning body requirements
legislation
regulatory limitations
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 to assist in interpreting 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
working drawings and plans
contingencies:
implications of non-compliance
specifications:
BCA 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 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.