1

Plan, administer and produce design drawings

1.1

Design drawings required in planning approval application documentation for small-scale building design projects are confirmed with relevant authorities.

1.2

Compliance requirements to be addressed in design drawings are confirmed with relevant authorities.

1.3

Timelines and methodologies for producing final design drawings are established and followed.

1.4

Drawings required from technical experts are specified, commissioned and obtained.

1.5

Design drawings are set up, named and filed according to workplace procedures.

2

Refine spatial, structural and technical elements of building designs.

2.1

Factors contributing to spatial requirements and relationships are analysed and incorporated into building designs.

2.2

Structural systems for small-scale buildings are reviewed, in consultation with technical experts as required, and appropriate systems are incorporated into building designs.

2.3

Construction and technical elements for small-scale buildings are reviewed, in consultation with technical experts as required, and appropriate elements are incorporated into building designs.

2.4

Aesthetic fusion of design elements is visualised, analysed and refined in building designs.

3

Address health and safety issues in building designs

3.1

Obligations of building designers for health and safety during construction and use of small-scale buildings are analysed.

3.2

Health and safety issues specific to design team, construction team and users are researched, in consultation with client and stakeholders, and analysed.

3.3

Risk analyses of construction and use of small-scale buildings are conducted and appropriate controls selected and applied to design drawings.

3.4

Health and safety documentation for the building is created, processed and communicated to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures.

4

Refine sustainable design elements of building designs

4.1

Optimum sustainable construction materials and methods are selected and incorporated into building designs.

4.2

Systems for sustainable water use are reviewed and suitable systems are incorporated into building designs.

4.3

Energy-efficient design principles and renewable energy sources are reviewed and suitable solutions are incorporated into building designs.

5

Obtain client approval of final design drawings

5.1

Design drawings are assessed against client and compliance requirements and anomalies are addressed.

5.2

Design drawings are presented and explained to client and relevant stakeholders according to workplace procedures.

5.3

Detailed client and stakeholder feedback is encouraged and discussed, and required amendments are negotiated.

5.4

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

Required skills

administration and management skills to:

manage documents

manage time, including planning and prioritising work

analytical and problem-solving skills to:

develop innovative ideas and designs

select cost-effective products and materials that contribute to sustainable development

work out optimum compliant and cost-effective design solutions

interpersonal skills to interact with clients and other stakeholders, including planning and regulatory personnel and technical experts

language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

communicate with clients and contacts

estimate costs

interpret and apply complex information, including legislation, regulations, and codes and standards

present design options to clients

technical skills to:

produce accurate design documentation

apply compliance requirements, including drawing standards

produce hand drawings

design from a brief

plan and carry out design, including visualising spaces, form, shapes and light

use design tools

technology skills to use information technology and relevant software

Required knowledge

architectural styles and terminology

basic principles of structural engineering

building designers’ duty of care to ensure quality and safety of designs

contextual and site constraints and their impact on the design process

conventional and sustainable construction materials and methods, including their application, behaviour, characteristics, performance and interactions with other materials

design development and approval processes and implications of changes to design at each stage

design drawing and representation methods

hazards of site, materials, construction practices and building use over life cycle

key features of building life cycles

legislation, codes and standards relevant to sustainable design requirements for small-scale building design projects

organisational scope of business, service levels and fees

planning processes and requirements

pricing of resources

principles of sustainable design

scientific and social principles of human interactions with the built environment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to:

plan and organise the production of design drawings to meet planning approval requirements

produce sets of building design drawings for at least three different small-scale projects, including residential and commercial or industrial projects, that meet quality requirements and are completed within given timelines

consult with clients, including:

obtaining feedback

negotiating and finalising adjustments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit:

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

access to:

suitable assessment venue and equipment

suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence

assessment instruments.

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge, using one or more of the following methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge for the unit

observed, documented and/or firsthand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Design drawings may include:

drawings produced by building designers or technical experts

elevations

plans, including:

contour

demolition

floor

framing

roof

sections

site analyses

landscape designs

services layout.

Small-scale building design projects:

include buildings covered by the BCA, except construction Type A buildings

may be residential projects, such as:

additions and renovations

heritage restoration

new buildings

may be commercial or industrial projects, such as:

factories

motels

offices

restaurants

retail and service outlets

warehouses.

Relevant authorities may include:

local council planning department

federal, state or territory government departments for:

energy

environment

heritage

infrastructure

services

regulatory authorities in country of project location.

Compliance requirements may include:

Australian standards

BCA

codes and standards applicable:

at project locations

in particular conditions

legislation, regulations and local by-laws relating to:

conservation

construction materials and methods

energy

environment

heritage

OHS

planning

water

local authority planning schemes.

Technical experts may include:

construction contractors

landscape designers

service contractors

structural engineers

surveyors.

Factors contributing to spatial requirements and relationships may include:

air circulation and user movement patterns

anthropometrics

building occupancy and functions

ergonomics

landscaping

massing

scale transition.

Users may include:

maintenance and service personnel

occupants

visitors

users in subsequent life cycle stages of buildings.

Health and safety documentation for the building may include:

residual risk register

information relating to:

construction materials and methods

location of services and machinery

warranties.

Optimum sustainable construction materials and methodsmay include:

cost-effective sustainable design solutions

latest sustainable design technologies

locally available sustainable construction materials.

Systems for sustainable water usemay include:

black water systems

bladder storage

filter beds

grey water systems

rainwater tanks

run-off retention.

Energy-efficient design principlesmay include:

appliance selection

building location and orientation

low energy lighting

solar hot water systems

star rated appliances

window coverings and glazing.

Renewable energy sourcesmay include:

biomass energy

geothermal energy

hydroelectric energy

solar energy

wind energy.