Provide support to project building designers

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPBDN4012, 'Provide support to project building designers'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Provide support to project building designers' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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.

Participate in client communications.

1.1.

Client consultations are attended and detailed notes are taken to support the role of the designer or architect according to workplace requirements.

1.2.

Client preferences and proposed building outcomes are represented in line with designer’s instructions using building design software.

1.3.

Clients are consulted independently according to designer’s instructions, as required.

1.4.

Records of written and verbal correspondence with clients are checked for accuracy, kept up-to-date, filed and stored for access by designer or architect in compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

2.

Assist designer with project tasks.

2.1.

Concept plans are drafted under the supervision and instruction of the designer and according to client brief.

2.2.

Research into materials, mechanical systems and construction methods is conducted and documented as required, to assist in developing appropriate and compliant building design solutions.

2.3.

Accurate drawings are completed in line with compliance requirements to reflect client specifications and any requested variations.

2.4.

Project cost estimates and material quantities are identified and calculated with reference to plans and drawings as required.

3.

Liaise with others to support the project.

3.1.

Consultation meetings with building design project contractors are attended and detailed notes are taken to support the designer.

3.2.

Relevant authorities are consulted and information is obtained to support the timely completion and compliance of the project.

3.3.

Technical experts are consulted for specialist advice, and information is noted and provided to the designer to assist in design development.

3.4.

Sales representatives and manufacturers are consulted regarding products, specifications and costings, and information is collated and filed according to workplace procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPBDN4012 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPP40115 - Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting