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. |
Design drawings may include: | drawings produced by building designers or technical expertselevationsplans, including:contourdemolition floorframingroofsectionssite analyseslandscape designsservices layout. |
Small-scale building design projects: | include buildings covered by the BCA, except construction Type A buildings may be residential projects, such as: additions and renovationsheritage restorationnew buildingsmay be commercial or industrial projects, such as:factoriesmotelsofficesrestaurantsretail and service outletswarehouses. |
Relevant authorities may include: | local council planning departmentfederal, state or territory government departments for:energyenvironmentheritageinfrastructureservicesregulatory authorities in country of project location. |
Compliance requirements may include: | Australian standardsBCAcodes and standards applicable:at project locationsin particular conditionslegislation, regulations and local by-laws relating to:conservationconstruction materials and methodsenergyenvironmentheritageOHSplanningwaterlocal authority planning schemes. |
Technical experts may include: | construction contractorslandscape designersservice contractorsstructural engineerssurveyors. |
Factors contributing to spatial requirements and relationships may include: | air circulation and user movement patternsanthropometricsbuilding occupancy and functionsergonomicslandscapingmassingscale transition. |
Users may include: | maintenance and service personneloccupantsvisitorsusers in subsequent life cycle stages of buildings. |
Health and safety documentation for the building may include: | residual risk registerinformation relating to:construction materials and methodslocation of services and machinerywarranties. |
Optimum sustainable construction materials and methodsmay include: | cost-effective sustainable design solutionslatest sustainable design technologieslocally available sustainable construction materials. |
Systems for sustainable water usemay include: | black water systemsbladder storagefilter bedsgrey water systemsrainwater tanksrun-off retention. |
Energy-efficient design principlesmay include: | appliance selectionbuilding location and orientationlow energy lightingsolar hot water systemsstar rated applianceswindow coverings and glazing. |
Renewable energy sourcesmay include: | biomass energygeothermal energyhydroelectric energysolar energywind energy. |