Required skills

administration and management skills to

manage documents

manage time including planning and prioritising work

analytical and problemsolving skills to

apply design principles and theories within regulatory requirements

correlate site information from different sources

respond to the challenges of irregularly shaped sites

language literacy and numeracy skills to

calculate measurements

communicate with clients and colleagues

interpret complex documents including

client briefs

compliance requirements

land titles

reports

site plans

technical skills to

apply onsite OHS procedures

apply drawing skills including

drawing to scale

field sketching

producing measured drawings based on field data

take accurate measurements using basic surveying equipment including

chains and tapes

global positioning systems GPS

automatic dumpy and tilting levels

theodolites

technology skills to use information technology and relevant software

Required knowledge

architectural styles and terminology

construction materials and methods to accurately assess materials and methods used in existing onsite and neighbouring buildings

contextual and site constraints

design development processes and uses of onsite measured drawings in these processes

key features of building life cycles to accurately assess potential for reuse of existing buildings

legislation codes and standards relevant to smallscale building design projects including

drawing standards

OHS

organisational scope of business service levels and fees

principles of building design including sustainable design

safe operating procedures for basic levelling and surveying equipment

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

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

A person should demonstrate the ability to

safely and thoroughly inspect at least three sites for smallscale building design projects each site having significantly different features and characteristics

observe and document relevant features and characteristics of sites and neighbouring areas

accurately measure or calculate relevant angles contours and dimensions

produce sets of accurate and scaled measured site drawings

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

access to

suitable assessment venue and equipment

suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence

assessment instruments

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using one or more of the following methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge for the unit

observed documented andor firsthand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Small-scale building design projects:

Site information may include:

Workplace procedures may include:

Existing characteristics of a site may include:

Features of surrounding area may include:

Key design elements may include: