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. | Analyse the availability of new technologies. | 1.1. | Research is conducted to identify and analyse new technologies available to the building design sector. |
| 1.2. | Applications of the new technologies and the potential benefits to the business are assessed. |
| 1.3. | Costs of acquiring and using new technologies are evaluated to inform purchase decision. |
| 1.4. | Decisions are made about the optimum software and hardware solutions to meet the immediate and medium-terms needs of the practice. |
2. | Introduce technology to the practice. | 2.1. | Purchase, installation, and commissioning of new technologies are planned and managed. |
| 2.2. | Staff training in the use of new technologies is organised and undertaken. |
| 2.3. | Potential benefits and uses of the technology are communicated to client. |
| 2.4. | Documentation to support efficient and effective use of new technologies is completed. |
3. | Manage the use of BIM in the design, modelling, documentation and management of buildings during their life cycle. | 3.1. | Benefits of using BIM to work collaboratively on buildings during their life cycle are communicated to related professionals. |
| 3.2. | Protocols and the specification of input and output parameters are developed and communicated to related professionals. |
| 3.3. | Processes to monitor BIM usage are developed and put in place. |
| 3.4. | Processes to manage the creation, labelling, storage and sharing of files and materials are developed and put in place. |
| | 3.5. | Resourcing and budgeting to manage the ongoing use of the system are identified and put in place. |
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 demonstrate research and analysis of the application of new technologies, including building information modelling (BIM)-capable software, suitable for one building design practice; and document the purchase and management of new technology within the practice.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
benefits of BIM technologies, including:
avoidance of clashes in the design and building process
enhanced geographic information
enhanced identification of quantities and property of building components
enhanced sharing of information between related professionals
improved clarity regarding spatial relationships
improved construction planning and materials fabrication
contractual requirements and implications for the business
design drawing and representation methods
design of work processes to support the effective operation of new technologies
digital file management procedures
financial management and budgeting processes
functions and operation of 3-D modelling software program
organisational resource requirements to undertake the introduction of new technologies
risk management processes
technical role and performance of new technologies, including BIM.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice
telephone
physical conditions:
building design practice with at least two staff
specifications:
products specifications for a range of building design technologies.
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.