Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Legislation may include:
legislation, regulations and local by-laws relating to:
conservation
construction materials and methods
energy
environment
heritage
OHS
planning
water
local authority planning schemes.
Large and complex building projects include:
construction Type A buildings defined by the BCA, which are projects that are:
of 3 storeys for Class 2, 3 and 9 buildings
of 4 or more storeys for Class 5, 6, 7 and 8 buildings
construction projects, which may be:
new buildings
renovations
conversions
residential
commercial
industrial
public buildings.

Note: It is essential to refer to current BCA documentation to ensure accuracy of definitions and scopes.
Project locations may include:
locations within the jurisdictions of different:
countries
local authorities
states and territories
locations with specific conditions, such as:
bushfire threat zones
coastal areas
cyclone zones
flood zones
mountainous areas
rural areas
snow zones.
Conditions may include:
environmental, including:
natural waterways
protected flora and fauna
weather, including:
bushfires
cyclones
floods
snow.
Codes and standards may include:
Australian standards
BCA
Building Acts
codes and standards applicable:
at project locations
in particular conditions.
Expert opinion may be sought from professionals, such as:
access consultants
acoustics engineers and professionals
bushfire management professionals
construction contractors
civil engineers
energy efficiency experts
fire systems designers and engineers
hydraulic engineers
landscape designers
lighting specialists
mechanical services engineers
OHS experts
plumbing and drainage professionals
quantity surveyors
service contractors
soil testing or geo-technical engineers and experts
structural engineers
surveyors.

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:
develop a body of current research findings suitable for compliance with codes, standards and planning requirements for construction Type A building design projects
provide evidence of construction Type A building compliance requirements being documented and met for at least two specific projects covering different types of buildings
systematically document and store research findings.
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.