Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPBDN8003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Scope and initiate large and complex building design projects

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPBDN8003 - Scope and initiate large and complex building design projects
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to consult with clients to scope and specify the proposed building design project outcomes; identify the required involvement of related professionals, including surveyors, structural engineers, fire systems designers and mechanical engineers; and finalise the design project contract with the client that will underpin the work. The skills and knowledge to identify the team of staff and related professionals to undertake the work are also addressed. It involves working with the client to identify and clarify project parameters, such as service-level requirements and vision, preferences and budget for new Type A building design projects.The unit supports projects of three storeys or more for Class 2, 3 and 9 buildings, and four storeys or more for Class 5, 6, 7 and 8 buildings. Refer to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) section of the National Construction Code (NCC) to confirm current definitions. Large and complex building design projects may be new buildings, alterations and additions, and conversions of residential, commercial, industrial or public buildings. The unit applies to building designers who scope and manage the initiation and planning of design projects for construction Type A buildings as defined in the BCA section of the NCC. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer with internet access and:

building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software

business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice

telephone

contingencies:

client requirements to reduce project budget

specifications:

BCA and Australian standards

legislation, regulations, codes and other compliance documentation relating to each building design project specified in the performance evidence

request for tender or similar information for the two Type A projects specified in the performance evidence

relationship with client:

liaison with the client is required.

Timeframe:

according to tender brief.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Refine and finalise client instructions for the building project.
  • Client is consulted to determine the business objectives, nature, size and budget for the building project.
  • Role, level of service to be provided, and outcomes required of building designer by client are discussed and negotiated.
  • Timelines for completion are discussed and finalised.
  • Constraints and potential risks associated with progress of project are communicated to client.
  • Formal project brief is finalised, documented and agreed with client.
       
Element: Assemble the project team.
  • Planning is undertaken to clarify and document the range of skillsrequired to fulfil project brief within required timeframe.
  • Role and need for professionals and technical experts to contribute to the project are identified.
  • Processes to integrate the work of external technical professionals into overall project are identified and communicated with all parties.
  • Internal staff members to participate in project are identified.
       
Element: Negotiate and finalise costs and contracts of the large and complex building design project.
  • Costs associated with completion of project are researched.
  • Project budget is prepared and documented.
  • Negotiations are held with client to finalise acceptance of project budget.
  • Contracts with related professionals and subcontractors involved in the project are negotiated and finalised.
  • Legal and accountancy advice is sought as required.
  • Contract between building designer and client is negotiated and finalised.
       
Element: Finalise project requirements.
  • Resource requirements to undertake the project are identified and obtained.
  • Costs associated with completion of the large and complex building design project are researched.
  • Project budget is prepared and documented.
  • Scheduling of work is undertaken within the design practice to meet contractual requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Refine and finalise client instructions for the building project.

1.1.

Client is consulted to determine the business objectives, nature, size and budget for the building project.

1.2.

Role, level of service to be provided, and outcomes required of building designer by client are discussed and negotiated.

1.3.

Timelines for completion are discussed and finalised.

1.4.

Constraints and potential risks associated with progress of project are communicated to client.

1.5.

Formal project brief is finalised, documented and agreed with client.

2.

Assemble the project team.

2.1.

Planning is undertaken to clarify and document the range of skillsrequired to fulfil project brief within required timeframe.

2.2.

Role and need for professionals and technical experts to contribute to the project are identified.

2.3.

Processes to integrate the work of external technical professionals into overall project are identified and communicated with all parties.

2.4.

Internal staff members to participate in project are identified.

3.

Negotiate and finalise costs and contracts of the large and complex building design project.

3.1.

Costs associated with completion of project are researched.

3.2.

Project budget is prepared and documented.

3.3.

Negotiations are held with client to finalise acceptance of project budget.

3.4.

Contracts with related professionals and subcontractors involved in the project are negotiated and finalised.

3.5.

Legal and accountancy advice is sought as required.

3.6.

Contract between building designer and client is negotiated and finalised.

4.

Finalise project requirements.

4.1.

Resource requirements to undertake the project are identified and obtained.

4.2.

Costs associated with completion of the large and complex building design project are researched.

4.3.

Project budget is prepared and documented.

4.4.

Scheduling of work is undertaken within the design practice to meet contractual requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also scope and initiate two construction Type A building projects for:

one building design project of three storeys or more for a Class 2, 3 or 9 building

one building design project of four storeys or more for a Class 5, 6, 7 or 8 building.

In doing the above, the person must:

negotiate and finalise design brief

negotiate and finalise contract with clients

assemble a project team and develop a project schedule and budget.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

compliance requirements that apply to the two construction Type A building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including:

Australian standards

Building Code of Australia (BCA) deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) and alternative solution requirements

environmental and sustainability requirements, including:

carbon dioxide reduction techniques, including specification of materials, glues and paints

energy efficiency

fire resistance, including resistance to bushfire attack

legislation

regulatory limitations

contractual requirements relating to each of the building design projects specified in the performance evidence, and implications for the business

insurance and indemnity requirements for above projects

key components of and process for business costings when budgeting for large and complex projects

legal framework relating to contracts and building projects

documentation requirements for planning processes

organisational resource requirements to undertake large and complex building design projects

risk management processes applicable to undertaking large and complex building design projects

sources of reliable information to assist in interpreting compliance requirements

technologies to support integration of work and sharing of information, including building information models.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Refine and finalise client instructions for the building project.

1.1.

Client is consulted to determine the business objectives, nature, size and budget for the building project.

1.2.

Role, level of service to be provided, and outcomes required of building designer by client are discussed and negotiated.

1.3.

Timelines for completion are discussed and finalised.

1.4.

Constraints and potential risks associated with progress of project are communicated to client.

1.5.

Formal project brief is finalised, documented and agreed with client.

2.

Assemble the project team.

2.1.

Planning is undertaken to clarify and document the range of skillsrequired to fulfil project brief within required timeframe.

2.2.

Role and need for professionals and technical experts to contribute to the project are identified.

2.3.

Processes to integrate the work of external technical professionals into overall project are identified and communicated with all parties.

2.4.

Internal staff members to participate in project are identified.

3.

Negotiate and finalise costs and contracts of the large and complex building design project.

3.1.

Costs associated with completion of project are researched.

3.2.

Project budget is prepared and documented.

3.3.

Negotiations are held with client to finalise acceptance of project budget.

3.4.

Contracts with related professionals and subcontractors involved in the project are negotiated and finalised.

3.5.

Legal and accountancy advice is sought as required.

3.6.

Contract between building designer and client is negotiated and finalised.

4.

Finalise project requirements.

4.1.

Resource requirements to undertake the project are identified and obtained.

4.2.

Costs associated with completion of the large and complex building design project are researched.

4.3.

Project budget is prepared and documented.

4.4.

Scheduling of work is undertaken within the design practice to meet contractual requirements.

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.

Constraints and potential risks that must be considered include:

difficulties inherent to site

difficulties associated with nature or complexity of the project itself

work health and safety (WHS)

reliance on gaining input from external professionals in a timely manner

requirement to operate within a complex and rigid regulatory and compliance system

time delays due to the planning process.

Range of skills required must include:

building certification and surveying

civil engineering

financial and budgetary

fire systems design

hydraulic engineering

mechanical services design and engineering

project management

structural engineering

surveying

town planning.

Professionals and technical expertsto be considered must include:

access consultants

acoustics engineers and professionals

construction contractors

fire systems designers and engineers

landscape designers

lighting specialists

mechanical services engineers

WHS experts

plumbing and drainage professionals

quantity surveyor

service contractors

soil testing or geo-technical engineers and experts

structural engineers

surveyors.

Processes to integrate the work of external technical professionals must include:

team meetings

sharing of paper-based drawings and specifications

sharing and updating of drawings using building information modelling (BIM) technology.

Costs must include:

bill of quantities

business administration and management costs

business insurances, including professional indemnity insurance

professional fees to lawyers and accountants

staff salaries and associated on-costs

subcontractor costs, including for a range of professionals and technical expert areas, such as:

engineering

quantity surveying

technology costs.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Client is consulted to determine the business objectives, nature, size and budget for the building project. 
Role, level of service to be provided, and outcomes required of building designer by client are discussed and negotiated. 
Timelines for completion are discussed and finalised. 
Constraints and potential risks associated with progress of project are communicated to client. 
Formal project brief is finalised, documented and agreed with client. 
Planning is undertaken to clarify and document the range of skillsrequired to fulfil project brief within required timeframe. 
Role and need for professionals and technical experts to contribute to the project are identified. 
Processes to integrate the work of external technical professionals into overall project are identified and communicated with all parties. 
Internal staff members to participate in project are identified. 
Costs associated with completion of project are researched. 
Project budget is prepared and documented. 
Negotiations are held with client to finalise acceptance of project budget. 
Contracts with related professionals and subcontractors involved in the project are negotiated and finalised. 
Legal and accountancy advice is sought as required. 
Contract between building designer and client is negotiated and finalised. 
Resource requirements to undertake the project are identified and obtained. 
Costs associated with completion of the large and complex building design project are researched. 
Project budget is prepared and documented. 
Scheduling of work is undertaken within the design practice to meet contractual requirements. 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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