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.
Working drawings may include:
area analyses
elevations
in situ concrete detailing
joinery details
location of neighbouring buildings
plans for:
ceilings
floor finishes
floors
footings
lighting
services
sites
projections
room details
sections
two and three-dimensional drawings and sketches.
Small-scale commercial and industrial building design projects:
include all commercial and industrial building design projects covered by the BCA, except construction Type A buildings
may be:
factories
motels
offices
restaurants
retail and service outlets
warehouses.
Relevant personnel may include:
construction contractors and subcontractors
representatives from:
local council departments
federal, state or territory government departments
regulatory authorities in country of project location.
Compliance requirements may include:
Australian standards, including standards for drawings
BCA
legislation, regulations and by-laws.
Technical experts may include:
construction contractors
landscape designers
service contractors
structural engineers
surveyors.
Working drawings may be checked for:
accuracy
completeness
compliance with relevant requirements, including building approval requirements
consistency of presentation
cross-referencing
titles and reference numbers
version control.
Documentation requirements for building approval applications may include:
contract administration documentation
reports, such as:
access
conservation
energy rating
fire safety
soil analysis
plans for:
demolition
cut and fill
excavation
risk assessments
working drawings.

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:
confirm working drawing requirements for building approval application and contractors’ use
consult with technical experts to clarify details for working drawings, as required
prepare and organise complete and compliant sets of working drawings in a timely manner for at least three different types of small-scale non-residential projects
finalise building approval for a range of projects, including processing of final drawings and documentation, and notify clients of such.
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.