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.

Plan and prepare to assess planning application.

1.1.

Nature and scope of planning application are reviewed and relevant legislation, codes and local planning policies are accessed.

1.2.

Specific timelines and administrative requirements of the relevant local authority are identified and clarified.

1.3.

Proposed development site is inspected to determine suitability for proposed works.

1.4.

Need for advice from external consultants with specialist expertise is identified and relevant consultants are engaged to provide advice throughout the planning application process.

2.

Assess planning application documentation.

2.1.

Documentation received in support of planning application is reviewed for accuracy, currency and completeness according to local authority requirements, and further information is requested from client where necessary.

2.2.

Property ownership is confirmed with reference to titles and other relevant documentation.

2.3.

Documentation submitted is assessed for compliance with current and relevant local planning scheme, codes and legislation, and areas of non-compliance are documented for discussion with client.

2.4.

Site of proposed planning application is reviewed for possible environmental protection laws and exclusions, and compliance requirements are noted and documented for discussion with client.

2.5.

Design plans are assessed for compliance with relevant legislation, codes and regulations, and areas of non-compliance are documented for discussion with client, architect or building designer.

2.6.

Required amendments to plans to ensure compliance and proposed alternative solutions are documented and communicated to client.

3.

Assess revised design plans.

3.1.

Revised plans and documentation re-submitted for planning approval are assessed for compliance.

3.2.

Design features requiring clarification are discussed with client, architect or building designer as necessary to ensure plans meet compliance requirements.

3.3.

Client is updated on progress of the planning application process as necessary.

4.

Finalise planning permits.

4.1.

Public notices are arranged according to planning requirements, and objections are documented and handled according to regulations and workplace procedures.

4.2.

Final planning permit is processed, including relevant conditions that ensure protection of the environment, adjacent structures and where appropriate, heritage listed structures.

4.3.

Copy of planning permit is submitted to local authority and client.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Performance feature

Learning skills to:

independently access a range of resources required to support the planning application process

maintain currency of knowledge required to process planning approval applications across a range of jurisdictions through, for example, email alerts, conferences, or subscriptions to relevant journals.

Numeracy skills to:

understand a range of mathematical information contained in building design drawings and assessed as part of the planning approval process.

Oral communication skills to:

select and use appropriate vocabulary when providing information or explanations to clients, or seeking additional information to support the planning approval process

use effective strategies to confirm or clarify instructions received from colleagues or clients.

Reading skills to:

understand technical documentation used in building projects and planning application documentation

use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA.

Writing skills to:

complete planning permits using appropriate vocabulary and clearly stating any approval conditions.

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.

Consultants must include at least one of the following:

access consultants

energy efficiency assessors

fire services engineers

geotechnical engineers

heritage consultants

hydraulic engineers

mechanical engineers

structural engineers

waterproofing specialists.

Documentation must include:

concept drawings to scale, with relevant calculations, levels, notes and specifications

planning approval application form

proof of building site ownership.