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.
Documentation requirements for planning approval applications may include:
arborists’ reports
architectural drawings, such as:
area calculations
car park layouts
demolition plans
design response plans
elevations
existing condition plans
floor plans
refuse circulation diagrams
shadow diagrams
site context plans
site plans
copy of titles
council forms and fees
finishes schedule for external colours
land survey plans prepared by a land surveyor
landscape plans prepared by a landscape designer or architect
town planning reports, including:
building sustainability
design response
justifications for non-compliance matters
site context.
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 authorities may include:
local council planning department
federal, state or territory government departments for:
energy
environment
heritage
infrastructure
services
regulatory authorities in country of project location.

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:
prepare complete and compliant sets of planning approval drawings and documentation in a timely manner for a range of small-scale building design projects
arrange notifications and cooperative participation in planning approval processes for a range of small-scale building design projects, as required
incorporate negotiated and approved adjustments to drawings and documentation, as required
confirm planning approval application requirements and associated costs for a range of small-scale building design projects, including processing of final drawings and documentation, and notify clients.
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.