Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify new technologies that support building design practices. It covers managing building information modelling (BIM) technologies and systems that support three-dimensional (3-D) modelling and visualisation and capture information about the building fabric as part of a 3-D model. It involves the selection, installation, staff training in, and use of the technology to enhance collaboration of different professionals during the life cycle management of a building.
The unit supports the work involved in managing new building design technologies. It applies to senior managers and business owners who manage the selection and application of new technologies in building design practices.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. | Analyse the availability of new technologies. | 1.1. | Research is conducted to identify and analyse new technologies available to the building design sector. |
1.2. | Applications of the new technologies and the potential benefits to the business are assessed. | ||
1.3. | Costs of acquiring and using new technologies are evaluated to inform purchase decision. | ||
1.4. | Decisions are made about the optimum software and hardware solutions to meet the immediate and medium-terms needs of the practice. | ||
2. | Introduce technology to the practice. | 2.1. | Purchase, installation, and commissioning of new technologies are planned and managed. |
2.2. | Staff training in the use of new technologies is organised and undertaken. | ||
2.3. | Potential benefits and uses of the technology are communicated to client. | ||
2.4. | Documentation to support efficient and effective use of new technologies is completed. | ||
3. | Manage the use of BIM in the design, modelling, documentation and management of buildings during their life cycle. | 3.1. | Benefits of using BIM to work collaboratively on buildings during their life cycle are communicated to related professionals. |
3.2. | Protocols and the specification of input and output parameters are developed and communicated to related professionals. | ||
3.3. | Processes to monitor BIM usage are developed and put in place. | ||
3.4. | Processes to manage the creation, labelling, storage and sharing of files and materials are developed and put in place. | ||
3.5. | Resourcing and budgeting to manage the ongoing use of the system are identified and put in place. | ||
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.
The person must also demonstrate research and analysis of the application of new technologies, including building information modelling (BIM)-capable software, suitable for one building design practice; and document the purchase and management of new technology within the practice.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
benefits of BIM technologies, including:
avoidance of clashes in the design and building process
enhanced geographic information
enhanced identification of quantities and property of building components
enhanced sharing of information between related professionals
improved clarity regarding spatial relationships
improved construction planning and materials fabrication
contractual requirements and implications for the business
design drawing and representation methods
design of work processes to support the effective operation of new technologies
digital file management procedures
financial management and budgeting processes
functions and operation of 3-D modelling software program
organisational resource requirements to undertake the introduction of new technologies
risk management processes
technical role and performance of new technologies, including BIM.
Assessment Conditions
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice
telephone
physical conditions:
building design practice with at least two staff
specifications:
products specifications for a range of building design technologies.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Foundation Skills
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: | identify reliable sources of information about building design technologies. |
Numeracy skills to: | estimate cost benefits of new technologies. |
Oral communication skills to: | communicate at a project management level with clients, colleagues and contacts, including negotiating with technology suppliers and installers. |
Reading skills to: | interpret complex information, including contracts, codes and standards, and system manuals and specifications. |
Writing skills to: | prepare protocols and procedures to support the introduction and use of new technology. |
Initiative and enterprise skills to: | evaluate alternative software and hardware solutions analyse software and hardware functionality sufficient to make a purchase decision. |
Planning and organising skills to: | manage documents manage time, including planning and prioritising work apply protocols to manage the creation, storage, use and sharing of data. |
Range Statement
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. | |
New technologies must include: | BIM software one or more of the following: mass computer storage device plotter printer scanner other software application. |
Related professionals | access consultant architect builder building certifier building developer building surveyor civil engineer fire systems designer or engineer hydraulic consultant local government planning authority staff mechanical services consultant or engineer work health and safety (WHS) consultant plumber or plumbing consultant quantity surveyor services consultant structural engineer. |
Sectors
Building design