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.

Set up project files.

1.1.

Building design project naming and version control system is confirmed and applied to project filing systems for incoming hard copy and digital documents from internal and external sources.

1.2.

Folders are created and named for storage of different types of documentation.

1.3.

Systems for recording file removal from storage and amendments or additions to content are confirmed and applied.

2.

Collect, store and maintain information.

2.1.

Sources of information relating to client requirements for building design projects are identified and information is collected and stored.

2.2.

Sources of information relating to compliance requirements are identified and information is collected and stored.

2.3.

Sources of information relating to site location characteristics are identified and information is collected and stored.

2.4.

Sources of information relating to existing site infrastructure and services are identified and information is collected and stored.

2.5.

Building engineers’ documents are collected and stored in relevant files.

2.6.

Files are reviewed periodically to ensure storage is correct, contents are complete and up-to-date, and files are backed up according to workplace procedures.

3.

Apply building design project information.

3.1.

Information contained in documentation is summarised, with accurate references and discussed with designer and project team, as required.

3.2.

Procedures for ensuring relevant information is incorporated into building design project drawings and documentation are confirmed with project manager and followed.

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Skill

Performance feature

Learning skills to:

access a range of resources, information and support to assist in developing understanding of file management systems

use hard copy and digital filing systems to collect, analyse, store, organise and facilitate ongoing access to information.

Numeracy skills to:

apply version control systems to project files

use mathematical language to discuss with colleagues information gathered from documentation.

Oral communication skills to:

participate in workplace discussions using specialised technical vocabulary relating to building design projects.

Reading skills to:

interpret building design project information with specialised vocabulary and technical content in graphic form

check own understanding of texts and use strategies to clarify meaning.

Writing skills to:

integrate information from a variety of sources to create summary of information gathered

use specialised vocabulary relating to building design projects when summarising information.

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.

Compliance requirements must include:

current Australian standards applicable to the building design

federal, state or territory, and local authority legislation and regulations applicable to the building design

National Construction Code.