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.

Develop a performance-based solutions information system.

1.1.

Regulatory intent of performance-based solutions is interpreted and documented.

1.2.

Sources of information on the interpretation of NCC performance requirements are researched and evaluated and processes are put in place to maintain currency of information.

1.3.

Network of technical experts qualified to advise on performance-based solutions for different aspects of construction and types of buildings is developed and contact details are maintained.

1.4.

Detailed information on innovative performance-based solutions for different aspects of construction and types of buildings, and the documentation required for certification, are gathered, analysed and documented.

1.5.

Information system is maintained to ensure accuracy and currency of data.

2.

Determine building surveying service requirements.

2.1.

Scope and limitations of building surveyor role in relation to advising on or certifying performance-based solutions are determined.

2.2.

Architectural drawings and specifications are obtained and performance-based solutions to be advised on or certified are identified.

2.3.

Requirement for performance-based solution is clarified and discussed with development team, as required.

2.4.

Service level agreements and budgets are negotiated with clients in the case of building surveyors providing an advisory service.

2.5.

Process for applying for assessment of performance-based solutions is clarified with clients in the case of building surveyors acting in a statutory role.

3.

Manage building surveyors assessing or advising on performance-based solutions for buildings up to three storeys.

3.1.

Project management strategies are implemented to plan and manage services involving assessing or advising on performance-based solutions to ensure completion within specified timeframes.

3.2.

Tasks are allocated in the department or practice according to expertise and availability of personnel, and specialist consultants are engaged and briefed as required.

3.3.

Advice on interpretation of NCC performance requirements or selection of verification methods is provided to building surveying team as required.

3.4.

Verification documentation is reviewed and analysed as required.

3.5.

Information updates on performance-based solutions are prepared and presented to the building surveying team.

4.

Determine assessment requirements for performance- based solutions for buildings over three storeys.

4.1.

NCC performance requirements and specifications for the material, form of construction or design of performance-based solution are interpreted and confirmed.

4.2.

NCC assessment methods that may be applied to performance-based solution are determined and evaluated.

4.3.

Requirements for services of technical experts qualified to provide evidence or expert judgement in relation to the performance-based solution are determined and negotiated with clients, as required.

5.

Analyse performance-based solutions for buildings over three storeys.

5.1.

Analysis of performance-based solution is discussed with colleagues and relevant technical experts.

5.2.

Principles of fire safety engineering areapplied to analysis of compliance of performance-based solution for fire safety.

5.3.

Design principles are applied to analysis of compliance of performance-based solutions for structural safety, health, amenity and sustainability.

5.4.

Strengths and weaknesses of performance-based solution are determined.

5.5.

Assessment methods required to verify performance-based solution are determined.

6.

Advise on performance-based solutions for buildings over three storeys.

6.1.

Assessment requirements for performance-based solution are explained to, and discussed with, clients.

6.2.

Strengths and weaknesses of proposed performance-based solutions are evaluated and discussed with clients.

6.3.

Optional performance-based solutions are developed and discussed with clients.

6.4.

Client is advised and assisted in selecting preferred performance-based solution.

6.5.

Verification requirements and evidence or expert judgment to support performance-based solutions are evaluated and explained to clients.

6.6.

Documentation for performance-based solution is gathered and prepared for submission for assessment.

7.

Assess compliance of performance-based solutions for buildings over three storeys.

7.1.

Documentation for performance-based solution is reviewed for completeness and requests are made for further information, as required.

7.2.

Verification information supplied to support performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated.

7.3.

Evidence or expert judgment to support performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated.

7.4.

Compliance of performance-based solution is determined and documented according to regulatory requirements.

7.5.

Documentation is processed and client is notified according to legislative and regulatory requirements.

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:

critically evaluate the logic and reliability of information from a wide range of sources

use sophisticated methods for storing and accessing information.

Numeracy skills to:

extract and analyse a range of mathematical information embedded in complex texts related to the construction industry and gather additional mathematical information from other sources.

Oral communication skills to:

understand and use specialised construction industry vocabulary in a variety of situations, for example explanations, descriptions and discussions with architects, building designers and specialist construction industry personnel.

Reading skills to:

use structures, layout, features and conventions of complex legal and regulatory texts to locate specific information.

Writing skills to:

use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry vocabulary in emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist construction industry personnel.

Planning and organising skills to:

lead a team of building surveyors ensuring project deliverables are met, through highly developed interpersonal, planning and time-management skills and team leadership.

This section specifies essential operating conditions and any other factors essential to the work environment. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

NCC assessment methods must include:

calculations

inspections

tests

other method recommended by appropriate technical experts in relation to the material, construction method or design.

Principles of fire safety engineering must include:

International Fire Engineering Guidelines, Part 1

characteristics of building materials in relation to fire

fire-modelling

fire science, including:

fire behaviour and dynamics

impact of fire on structures and materials

products of combustion

fire control strategies

fire retardants

fire detection technologies

fire suppression technologies

fire containment

human response to fire

interconnection of fire systems, including cause and effect matrix

interaction with other services.

Analysis of compliance must include:

comparison with deemed-to-satisfy specifications

evaluation against one or more of the NCC assessment methods

evaluation of the level of performance applied to the development of performance-based solutions.

Structural safety, health, amenity and sustainability must include two or more of the following:

access and egress, including access for people with a disability

damp and weatherproofing

energy efficiency

light and ventilation

room heights

sanitary and other facilities

services and equipment

sound transmission and insulation

structural safety.