1

Develop BIM project documentation

1.1

BIM project processes and schedules are planned and finalised in consultation with relevant project stakeholders.

1.2

Procedures to provide accurate and reliable exchange of project models are developed according to organisational and project requirements.

1.3

Project documentation is generated according to organisational and project requirements using outputs of appropriate functions of design technology tools.

2

Develop a BIM project

2.1

Informationrelating to small-scale building design projects is analysed and applied to plans for BIM development.

2.2

3-D models are created according to organisational and project requirements and software operation instructions using appropriate design technology tools.

2.3

Building design data is embedded in project model objects to allow collaboration, integration and generation of required project documentation.

2.4

BIM is checked and tested according to organisational and project requirements to confirm accuracy and functionality.

3

Exchange and collaborate on project models

3.1

Transfer of BIM files is tested according to organisational procedures to ensure integrity of format and data is retained on receipt.

3.2

BIMs are provided to other consultants or contractors for addition of specialist data according to project requirements and data sharing protocols.

3.3

BIMs or BIM data provided by other consultants or contractors are imported or linked and checked for integrity according to project and organisational requirements.

3.4

BIMs are amended and manipulated live in collaboration with other contractors and consultants operating within the same model.

Required skills

administration and management skills to:

develop process map, task list and schedule for BIM implementation

implement and manage standards

manage projects and 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 and hand drawings

apply compliance requirements, including drawing standards

design from a brief

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

technology skills to use information technology, BIM technologies 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

benefits and challenges of adopting a BIM approach to design production and documentation

contextual and site constraints

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

design technology’s built-in tools and networking tools required to maintain two or more disciplines in a single project model within a local area network (LAN)

tools required to manage a project with two or more disciplines across a wide area network (WAN)

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 integrated project delivery

principles of sustainable design

project management strategies

scientific and social principles of human interactions with the built environment

tools required to create a realistic BIM implementation plan that responds to specific staff, financial and schedule constraints

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:

produce interactive BIM projects for a range of small-scale building design projects in consultation with project team

collaborate on BIM projects with a range of stakeholders, including:

integration of imported data

live interoperations.

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.

Organisational and project requirements may include:

communications protocols

file exchange formats

reporting requirements

schedule.

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.

Design technology tools may include:

proprietary 3, 4 and 5-D modelling software, such as:

Autodesk Architectural Desktop

Autodesk Revit

Bentley Architecture

Graphisoft ArchiCAD

VectorWorks ARCHITECT.

Building design data may include:

details of compliance requirements, including those specified in:

Australian standards

client requirements

design specifications

legislation and regulations

manufacturer specifications

dimensions

labour costs

material costs

material properties, such as:

acoustic values

energy efficiency

fire resistance

R-value and U-value

strength.

Objects may include:

customised imports

imports from online object libraries

new objects created by the designer.