Elements and Performance Criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge of structural components and materials used
- Residential building process is delineated into separate construction stages and expressed chronologically
- Trades, construction techniques and materials associated with each stage are summarised
- Individual component members are identified and sorted into structural or non-structural categories
- Demolition methods for the removal of existing work can be identified
- Interpret plans and specifications
- Specific components and materials on given building plans are located
- Construction methods are explained from a given plan
- Specific component details in a given building specification are located and identified
- Bill of quantities and other relevant specification documents are interpreted
- Prime cost items are located and extracted from a given set of documents
- Specify the materials and methods involved in the refurbishment of wet areas
- Develop and maintain relevant and current reference material
- Relevant Building Services Authority building licensing requirements applicable to interior decoration projects are complied with
- Evidence of contact with industry suppliers to obtain information relevant to building components and equipment used in residential interiors is presented
- An index to the portfolio to reflect industry topics and to allow easy access to the information is provided
- Future additions of reference material are allowed for and details of the information such as date, source, author and reference to any related information are included
- A strategy to ensure that the portfolio remains current and accurate is prepared