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Design and maintain the built environment
Design and maintain the built environment
Unit of competency
National Code
SISXRES507A
SISXRES507A
State Code
D6210
D6210
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply environmental principles to the design and maintenance of resources and facilities to maintain their aesthetic value.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine the existing aesthetic value of the built environment.
- 1.1. Identify design themes and zones within specific areas.
- 1.2. Prepare an inventory of aesthetic elements within the built environment.
2. Review civic aesthetic value and amenity against community expectations.
- 2.1. Undertake consultation to establish community expectations of aesthetic value of the built environment.
- 2.2. Determine the variation between community expectations and the current status of the built environment.
- 2.3. Determine community views on strategies to improve the built environment.
- 2.4. Determine potential options for improvement in the built environment according to relevant legislation.
3. Develop strategies to improve civic aesthetics and amenity.
- 3.1. Develop and prioritise strategies in response to stakeholder consultations.
- 3.2. Assess the extent of congruence between the strategies and organisational objectives.
- 3.3. Identify and document the ongoing costs of improving the built environment against perceived benefits.
- 3.4. Assess the feasibility of applying strategies to the various locations.
- 3.5. Establish criteria to determine the effectiveness of strategies.
4. Establish criteria to determine the effectiveness of strategies.
- 4.1. Communicate the strategies for developing an improved built environment to the community and other relevant stakeholders.
- 4.2. Identify and allocate staff and organisational responsibilities.
- 4.3. Implement and monitor selected strategies.
5. Review strategies.
- 5.1. Collect and assess information to identify if strategies reinforce or improve the aesthetics of a built environment.
- 5.2. Determine the level of acceptance of the strategies within the community.
- 5.3. Analyse cost data to assess the cost of applying strategies against benefits obtained.
- 5.4. Use information obtained during monitoring and review to modify strategies where required.
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.
Aesthetic elements may include:
visual
sensual
aural
tactile
architectural
historical
environmental.
Consultation may include:
personal contact
surveys
formal submissions
professional advice.
Strategies may include:
engineering improvements
landscaping
energy-efficient recreation facilities
maintenance of parks and gardens
aesthetic and visual improvements.
Stakeholders may include:
residents
visitors
authorities
travellers
community organisations.
Aesthetic elements may include:
visual
sensual
aural
tactile
architectural
historical
environmental.
Consultation may include:
personal contact
surveys
formal submissions
professional advice.
Strategies may include:
engineering improvements
landscaping
energy-efficient recreation facilities
maintenance of parks and gardens
aesthetic and visual improvements.
Stakeholders may include:
residents
visitors
authorities
travellers
community organisations.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
undertake research, planning and consultation to develop, implement and evaluate strategies to improve the built environment consistent with community expectations and organisation and legislative requirements
balance and prioritise existing directions determined by organisation objectives against community expectations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
the design and maintenance of a built environment which is of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a built environment within an organisation’s area of responsibility
organisational policies, procedures and resources to undertake planning and implementation of the built environment
relevant legislation impacting on the design and maintenance of built environments
relevant stakeholders.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
review of strategy to improve and maintain the built environment
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of the value derived from improving the built environment
portfolio containing evidence of processes to compile an inventory of aesthetic elements within the built environment
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXIND406A Manage projects.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
undertake research, planning and consultation to develop, implement and evaluate strategies to improve the built environment consistent with community expectations and organisation and legislative requirements
balance and prioritise existing directions determined by organisation objectives against community expectations.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
the design and maintenance of a built environment which is of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a built environment within an organisation’s area of responsibility
organisational policies, procedures and resources to undertake planning and implementation of the built environment
relevant legislation impacting on the design and maintenance of built environments
relevant stakeholders.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
review of strategy to improve and maintain the built environment
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of the value derived from improving the built environment
portfolio containing evidence of processes to compile an inventory of aesthetic elements within the built environment
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXIND406A Manage projects.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |