Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Facility requirements may relate to:
aspect
building useable space
fit-out and finishes
special purpose building.
Relevant people may include:
architects and designers
bankers and financiers
builders
business consultants
clients
investment consultants
planners
project management consultants
property owners
quantity surveyors
real estate agents
solicitors
surveyors
tenants
valuers.
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
Australian standards
environmental and zoning laws affecting access security, access and property use
freedom of information
home building requirements
privacy and confidentiality requirements and laws applying to owners, contractors and tenants
public health

quality assurance and certification requirements
relevant common law
relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations affecting organisational operation, including:
anti-discrimination and diversity
environmental issues
EEO
industrial relations
OHS
relevant industry codes of practice covering the market sector and industry, financial transactions, taxation, environment, construction, land use, native title, zoning, utilities use (water, gas and electricity), and contract or common law
relevant local government policies and regulations
strata, community and company titles
tenancy agreements
trade practices laws and guidelines.
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
access and equity principles and practice guidelines
business and performance plans
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
emergency and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legal and ethical requirements and codes of practice
mission statements and strategic plans
OHS policies, procedures and programs
policies and procedures in relation to client service
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
quality assurance and procedure manuals
records and information systems and processes.
Design parameters may relate to:
aesthetics
financial constraints
maximum and best asset use
tenancy possibilities.
Design documentation may include:
artwork
bills of quantity
computer models
forms of contracts
plans and specifications
schedules.
Design brief may include:
estimated project costings
preliminary cost limitations
project concept and objective
sketch plans and layouts
time lines
user and client needs.
Construction budget may include:
consultants' fees
contingencies
costings of all component construction parts
council fees
development management fees
leases
other allowances.
Feedback may include:
formal and informal discussions, reviews and evaluations with:
existing and previous clients
peers, colleagues and managers
information provided by others involved in a professional capacity, both internal and external to the organisation.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of preparing design briefs. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
accurately determining facility design requirements and special client needs through consultation activities
determining design budget and project costings
knowledge of organisation's practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with preparing design briefs
producing a design brief that clearly sets out requirements for completion of design
reviewing relevant codes and standards and developing design concepts that incorporate budget requirements and design parameters.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include:
a registered provider of assessment services
assessment materials and tools
candidate special requirements
competency standards
cost and time considerations
suitable assessment venue and equipment
workplace documentation.
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.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.
In all cases activity and must include evidence relating to each of the where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.