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.
Range of new technologies while focussed on BIM may also include:
mass computer storage devices
plotters
printers
scanners
software applications.
BIM may be defined as:
applications that support 3-D and visualisation modelling
applications that capture information about the building fabric as a part of 3-D model.
Benefits of using BIM may include:
avoidance of ‘clashes’ in the design and building process
enhanced geographic information
enhanced identification of quantities and property of building components
enhanced sharing of information between related professionals
improved clarity regarding spatial relationships
improved construction planning and materials fabrication.
Related professionals may include:
access consultants
architects
builders
building certifiers
building developers
building surveyors
civil engineers
fire systems designers and engineers
hydraulic consultants
local government planning authority staff
mechanical services consultants and engineers
OHS consultants
plumber and plumbing consultants
quantity surveyors
services consultants
structural engineers.

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:
produce research to analyse the range and application of technologies in a building design practice
document the purchase and management of new technology within a business design practice.
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.