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. | Refine and finalise client instructions for the building project. | 1.1. | Client is consulted to determine the business objectives, nature, size and budget for the building project. |
| 1.2. | Role, level of service to be provided, and outcomes required of building designer by client are discussed and negotiated. |
| 1.3. | Timelines for completion are discussed and finalised. |
| 1.4. | Constraints and potential risks associated with progress of project are communicated to client. |
| | 1.5. | Formal project brief is finalised, documented and agreed with client. |
2. | Assemble the project team. | 2.1. | Planning is undertaken to clarify and document the range of skillsrequired to fulfil project brief within required timeframe. |
| 2.2. | Role and need for professionals and technical experts to contribute to the project are identified. |
| 2.3. | Processes to integrate the work of external technical professionals into overall project are identified and communicated with all parties. |
| 2.4. | Internal staff members to participate in project are identified. |
3. | Negotiate and finalise costs and contracts of the large and complex building design project. | 3.1. | Costs associated with completion of project are researched. |
| 3.2. | Project budget is prepared and documented. |
| 3.3. | Negotiations are held with client to finalise acceptance of project budget. |
| 3.4. | Contracts with related professionals and subcontractors involved in the project are negotiated and finalised. |
| | 3.5. | Legal and accountancy advice is sought as required. |
| | 3.6. | Contract between building designer and client is negotiated and finalised. |
4. | Finalise project requirements. | 4.1. | Resource requirements to undertake the project are identified and obtained. |
| 4.2. | Costs associated with completion of the large and complex building design project are researched. |
| 4.3. | Project budget is prepared and documented. |
| 4.4. | Scheduling of work is undertaken within the design practice to meet contractual requirements. |
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 scope and initiate two construction Type A building projects 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:
negotiate and finalise design brief
negotiate and finalise contract with clients
assemble a project team and develop a project schedule and budget.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
compliance requirements that apply to the two construction Type A building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including:
Australian standards
Building Code of Australia (BCA) deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) and alternative solution requirements
environmental and sustainability requirements, including:
carbon dioxide reduction techniques, including specification of materials, glues and paints
energy efficiency
fire resistance, including resistance to bushfire attack
legislation
regulatory limitations
contractual requirements relating to each of the building design projects specified in the performance evidence, and implications for the business
insurance and indemnity requirements for above projects
key components of and process for business costings when budgeting for large and complex projects
legal framework relating to contracts and building projects
documentation requirements for planning processes
organisational resource requirements to undertake large and complex building design projects
risk management processes applicable to undertaking large and complex building design projects
sources of reliable information to assist in interpreting compliance requirements
technologies to support integration of work and sharing of information, including building information models.
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
contingencies:
client requirements to reduce project budget
specifications:
BCA and Australian standards
legislation, regulations, codes and other compliance documentation relating to each building design project specified in the performance evidence
request for tender or similar information for the two Type A projects specified in the performance evidence
relationship with client:
liaison with the client is required.
Timeframe:
according to tender brief.
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.