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:

confirm working drawing requirements for building approval application and contractors’ use

consult with technical experts to clarify details for working drawings, as required

prepare and organise complete and compliant sets of working drawings in a timely manner for at least three small-scale residential building design projects

finalise building approval for a range of small-scale building design projects, including processing of final drawings and documentation, and notify clients of such.

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.

Required skills

administration and management skills to:

manage documents

manage time, including planning and prioritising work

analytical and problem-solving skills to:

analyse data

clarify construction details

resolve issues arising during building approval process

interpersonal skills to interact with clients and participants in building approval process

language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

communicate with clients and other contacts, including writing reports

interpret and apply complex information, including legislation, regulations, codes and standards, and local authority planning schemes

negotiate adjustments and their implications with clients

perform measurements and calculations relating to working drawings

technical skills to:

apply compliance requirements, including drawing standards

produce accurate drawings and documentation

use design tools

technology skills to use information technology and relevant software

Required knowledge

basic principles of structural engineering

building approval processes

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

construction materials and methods

implications of changes to designs

legislation, codes and standards relevant to small-scale building design projects, including drawing standards

organisational scope of business, service levels and fees

principles of design, including sustainable design

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.

Working drawings may include:

area analyses

elevations

in situ concrete detailing

joinery details

location of neighbouring buildings

plans for:

ceilings

floor finishes

floors

footings

lighting

services

sites

projections

room details

sections

two and three-dimensional drawings and sketches.

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 personnel may include:

construction contractors and subcontractors

representatives from:

local council departments

federal, state or territory government departments

regulatory authorities in country of project location.

Compliance requirements may include:

Australian standards, including standards for drawings

BCA

legislation, regulations and by-laws.

Technical experts may include:

construction contractors

landscape designers

service contractors

structural engineers

surveyors.

Working drawings may be checked for:

accuracy

completeness

compliance with relevant requirements, including building approval requirements

consistency of presentation

cross-referencing

titles and reference numbers

version control.

Documentation requirements for building approval applications may include:

contract administration documentation

reports, such as:

access

conservation

energy rating

fire safety

soil analysis

plans for:

demolition

cut and fill

excavation

risk assessments

working drawings.