Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

application of design concepts and principles

application of measurements and calculations

communication skills to

consult with industry professionals

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

read and interpret

codes and standards

legislative and planning requirements

plans specifications and drawings

other relevant documentation

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

interpret documentation from a wide range of sources

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

applications of structural principles in buildings

Building Code of Australia BCA and Australian standards

design principles and behaviour of structural members undergoing stress strain compression bending or combined actions

interpretation and analysis of work drawings and specifications

nature of materials and effect of performance

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 structural design principles and communication of the selection positioning and sizing of all structural members that form fixed or temporary building structures

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

coordinate professional input to evaluate structural integrity of large and complex buildings

clearly analyse structural impact of design decisions

comply with OHS and organisational quality procedures and processes

apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes

apply design principles relating to performance

identify typical faults and problems and the action required to rectify such faults

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

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

research resources including timber product information and samples

access to relevant legislation regulations and codes of practice including the BCA

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

Structural principles relate to factors, including:

Materials include:

Temporary structural elements include:

Structural requirements and loads relate to building:

Properties and behaviours of structural materials include consideration of:

Analysis of performance characteristics of columns requires consideration of:

Various loads include:

High performance structural elements include: