The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Characteristics of materials may include: | acoustic propertiesaesthetic propertiesavailabilitycostdefects durabilityfire resistance propertieshealth and safety issuesinteraction with other materialslimitations due to manufacturing processstructural safetysustainability features, such as energy efficiencythermal propertiestolerancetransport, storage and handling requirements. |
Applications of materialsused for structural elements may include: | aesthetic propertiescoatings requiredcompatibility with other elementsfixings requiredstructural applicationsubstructural applicationuse in specific construction methods or systems. |
Materials used for structural elements may include: | bricksclay composite materials concreteglassmasonrymetalsnew and emerging materialsstonetimber and timber products. |
Structural elements may include: | floorsfootingsroof structures and roofingslabswalls. |
Research may be: | consultation with:buildersclientsmanufacturersrepresentatives of regulatory authoritiessuppliersdata analysis and comparison, including: manufacturer specificationsperformance test informationliterature review, including peer assessments. |
Small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects: | include all commercial and industrial building design projects covered by the BCA, except construction Type A buildings may be:factories motelsofficesrestaurantsretail and service outletswarehouses. |
Compliance requirements may include: | Australian standards (AS)BCAlegislationperformance requirements specified by clientquality standards specified by client. |
Applications ofmaterials used for building envelope may include: | claddingflashingliningroofingwaterproofing. |
Materials used for building envelope may include: | composite materialsmasonry, such as:bricksclayconcreteglass blocksslatestoneterracottanew and emerging materialsplaster and plasterboardtimber and timber products. |
Services may include: | electricityenvironmentally sustainable design (ESD) energy systemsfire suppressiongas, including:natural gasliquefied petroleum gas (LPG) heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC)telecommunicationswater. |