Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

accurate application of building codes and standards

application of design concepts and principles according to Australian standards

application of design concepts and principles according to NCC

analysis and interpretation skills relating to documentation from a wide range of sources including NCC and Australian standards

communication skills to

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand

discuss and propose alternative solutions

read and interpret specifications and drawings

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to complete documentation according to NCC requirements

numeracy skills to apply mathematical information included in building codes and standards

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

application of NCC namely

low rise

Class and

Class to with a gross floor area not exceeding square metres not including Type A or Type B construction

medium rise

Class and

Class to to a maximum of storeys not including Type A construction

open

all classes of building and types of construction

application of relevant Australian standards

definitions and common technical terms or usage specified under general provisions of NCC

design principles and the behaviour of structures under stress strain compression bending or combined actions

nature of materials and effects of performance

NCC performance hierarchy

relevant legislative and OHS requirements codes and practices

work drawings and specifications

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by the application of design principles and solutions specified in the deemedtosatisfy and performancebased concept of NCC criteria applied to a building project

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to

comply with organisational quality procedures and processes

apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes

accurately apply NCC codes and standards relating to performance of and compliance with building project work

demonstrate understanding of the assessment methods available to determine whether a building solution complies with the NCC

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

NCC Class to buildings and Guide to NCC

documentation including design brief drawings specifications codes design concepts construction schedules and other necessary supporting documents

research resources including product information and data

access to relevant legislation regulations and codes of practice like NCC National Timber Framing Code AS AS and other Australian standards required to meet the purpose of intended use

relevant computer software package and suitable hardware

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Open is classified as:

Standard construction includes:

Scope of work includes:

Performance requirements include:

Standard specifications include:

Building solutions include: