| This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
Key business requirements of project must include: | characteristics and needs of occupants of proposed buildingcost constraintspurpose for building development project, including whether the usage (classification) of the building is to be changedtimeframe for project commencement and completion. |
Other project professionals must include at least three of the following: | access consultantacoustics engineer or professionalbushfire management professionalconstruction contractorcivil engineerenergy efficiency expertfire systems designer or engineerhydraulic engineerlandscape designerlighting specialistmechanical services engineerwork health and safety (WHS) expertplumbing and drainage professionalquantity surveyorservice contractorsoil testing or geo-technical engineer or expertstructural engineersurveyor. |
Characteristics of materials must include: | acoustic propertiesaesthetic propertiesavailabilitycarbon dioxide reduction, including materials, glues and paintscostdefectsdurabilityfire resistance propertiesgreen roofshealth and safety issuesinteraction with other materialslimitations due to manufacturing processstructural safetysustainability features, such as energy efficiencythermal propertiestolerancetransport, storage and handling requirements. |
Applications of materials used for structural elements must include: | aesthetic propertiescoatings requiredcompatibility with other elementsfixings requiredstructural applicationsubstructural applicationuse in specific construction methods or systems. |
Compliance requirements must include: | Australian standardslegislationNCCperformance requirements specified by clientquality standards specified by client. |
Materials used for structural elements must include: | bricksclaycomposite materialsconcreteglassmasonrymetalsnew and emerging materialsstonetilt up concrete panelstimber and timber products. |
Structural elements must include: | footings, including:concrete padpilespost and concretestripfloors, including:bearers and joistspier and beamslabs, including:raftsuspendedwafflewalls, including:concreteframepost and beamsolid masonryroofs, including:conventionaltruss. |
Applications of materials used for enclosures must include: | claddingflashingliningroofingwaterproofing. |
Materials used for enclosures must include: | composite materialsnew and emerging materialsplaster and plasterboardslateterracottatimber and timber products. |
Services must include: | electricityfire suppressiongasheating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)telecommunicationswater. |