Required skills

administration and management skills to

manage documents

manage time including planning and prioritising work

plan and arrange professional development activities

analytical and problemsolving skills to

evaluate costeffectiveness of construction materials and methods

research construction materials and methods

evaluate alternative building materials and methods and recommend approaches

interpersonal skills to

interact with builders manufacturers related professionals including architects surveyors and structural engineers representatives of regulatory authorities and suppliers

network with other professionals

language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate with colleagues and contacts including writing reports

interpret complex information

technical skills to ensure compliance with BCA and related standards

technology skills to use information technology and relevant software

Required knowledge

compliance requirements relating to construction materials and methods including

Australian standards

BCA deemedtosatisfy requirements for construction Type A buildings

BCA alternative solution requirements for construction Type A buildings

Building Acts

environmental and sustainability requirements including

Australian standards

techniques for carbon dioxide reduction including specification of materials glue and paint

energy efficiency

fire resistance levels

legislation

town planning and other planning body requirements

hazards of construction materials and methods

planning authority compliance requirements for the use of building materials and methods related to large and complex buildings and including alternative solutions

organisational scope of business and client demographics including

geographic areas of operation

trends in client design preferences

types of building design projects that form the core business of the organisation

sources of reliable information on past current and emerging uses of construction materials and methods

sustainable construction materials and methods

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

develop a body of current research findings suitable for application to a range of construction Type A buildings including

characteristics and applications of materials suitable for structural elements and building envelope

construction methods and systems applicable to structural elements and building envelope

components and systems for services

evaluate suitability of materials construction methods and services for at least two specific construction Type A building projects covering different types of buildings

systematically document and store research findings

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

Key business requirements of the project may include:

Other project professionals may include:

Characteristics of materials may include:

Applications of materialsused for structural elements may include:

Large and complex projects include:

Note: It is essential to refer to current BCA documentation to ensure accuracy of definitions and scopes.

Compliance requirements may include:

Materials used for structural elements may include:

Structural elements may include:

Applications of materials used for enclosures may include:

Materials used for enclosures may include:

Services may include: