This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to consult with clients to scope and specify the proposed building design project outcomes; identify the required involvement of related professionals, including surveyors, structural engineers, fire systems designers and mechanical engineers; and finalise the design project contract with the client that will underpin the work. The skills and knowledge to identify the team of staff and related professionals to undertake the work are also addressed. It involves working with the client to identify and clarify project parameters, such as service-level requirements and vision, preferences and budget for new Type A building design projects.The unit supports projects of three storeys or more for Class 2, 3 and 9 buildings, and four storeys or more for Class 5, 6, 7 and 8 buildings. Refer to the Building Code of Australia (BCA) section of the National Construction Code (NCC) to confirm current definitions. Large and complex building design projects may be new buildings, alterations and additions, and conversions of residential, commercial, industrial or public buildings. The unit applies to building designers who scope and manage the initiation and planning of design projects for construction Type A buildings as defined in the BCA section of the NCC. 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.