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 produce planning approval support documentation.

1.1.

Documentation requirements for planning approval applications are confirmed with relevant authorities.

1.2.

Design drawings required in applications for planning approval are confirmed with architect, building designer or relevant authorities.

1.3.

Compliance requirements for design drawings are confirmed with architect, building designer and relevant authorities.

1.4.

Timelines and methodologies for producing final design drawings are confirmed with architect or building designer.

1.5.

Drawings and documentation required from electrical, hydraulic, geotechnical, fire and mechanical engineers are specified and requested in consultation with architect or building designer.

1.6.

Drawings and documentation required from access, traffic, lighting, arborist, acoustic, energy efficiency and other relevant consultants are specified and requested in consultation with architect or building designer.

2.

Prepare and submit planning approval application.

2.1.

Design drawings are checked for planning approval compliance and required additions or changes are made.

2.2.

Drawings and documentation required from technical experts are obtained within required timeframes and checked for completeness and compliance.

2.3.

Documentation for planning approval application is prepared, checked for compliance with requirements, and confirmed with client.

2.4.

Completeness of planning approval application is confirmed in consultation with architect or building designer and submitted to relevant authority according to workplace procedures.

2.5.

Notifications and advertisements are arranged as required.

3.

Obtain feedback and amend documentation as required.

3.1.

Local authority, client and stakeholder feedback to planning application design drawings and documentation is obtained and discussed with architect or building designer to identify required amendments.

3.2.

Design drawings and documentation are amended as required, and client approval is obtained, documented and processed according to workplace procedures.

4.

Support and finalise the application through approval process.

4.1.

Progress of application through planning approval processes is monitored and requests for information are responded to according to workplace procedures.

4.2.

Requirements for changes to planning approval drawings and documentation are completed on time and in consultation with architect or building designer as requested.

4.3.

Planning approval is obtained and filed with final design project documentation according to workplace procedures.

4.4.

Client is notified of planning approval and any conditions, and copies of relevant documentation are provided according to workplace procedures.

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:

develop a sequenced plan for tasks required in the planning approval process

draw on experience in preparing planning documentation to ensure that processes and requirements meet the requirements of authorities within required timeframes.

Numeracy skills to:

apply measurements prescribed in compliance requirements to sketches and drawings

apply scale accurately to working drawings

calculate and confirm measurements in drawings.

Oral communication skills to:

consult with client and a range of external stakeholders regarding compliance requirements

discuss required changes to planning documentation as required.

Reading skills to:

interpret and adhere to documentation compliance requirements of the BCA and relevant authorities

interpret specialised vocabulary and acronyms used in planning documentation.

Writing skills to:

prepare forms and other documentation required for planning approval

use appropriate vocabulary and technical terminology when compiling planning documentation and liaising with clients.

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.

Design drawings must include:

drawings produced by building designers or technical experts

elevations:

contour

demolition

floor

framing

roof

sections

shadow drawings

site analyses

landscape designs

services layout.

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.