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.
Design drawings may include:
drawings produced by building designers or technical experts
elevations
plans, including:
contour
demolition
floor
framing
roof
sections
site analyses
landscape designs
services layout.
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.
Compliance requirements may include:
Australian standards
BCA
codes and standards applicable:
at project locations
in particular conditions
legislation, regulations and local by-laws relating to:
conservation
construction materials and methods
energy
environment
heritage
OHS
planning
water
local authority planning schemes.
Technical experts may include:
construction contractors
landscape designers
service contractors
structural engineers
surveyors.
Factors contributing to spatial requirements and relationships may include:
air circulation and user movement patterns
anthropometrics
building occupancy and functions
ergonomics
landscaping
massing
scale transition.
Users may include:
maintenance and service personnel
occupants
visitors
users in subsequent life cycle stages of buildings.
Health and safety documentation for the building may include:
residual risk register
information relating to:
construction materials and methods
location of services and machinery
warranties.
Optimum sustainable construction materials and methodsmay include:
cost-effective sustainable design solutions
latest sustainable design technologies
locally available sustainable construction materials.
Systems for sustainable water usemay include:
black water systems
bladder storage
filter beds
grey water systems
rainwater tanks
run-off retention.
Energy-efficient design principlesmay include:
appliance selection
building location and orientation
low energy lighting
solar hot water systems
star rated appliances
window coverings and glazing.
Renewable energy sourcesmay include:
biomass energy
geothermal energy
hydroelectric energy
solar energy
wind energy.

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:
plan and organise the production of design drawings to meet planning approval requirements
produce sets of building design drawings for at least three different small-scale projects, including residential and commercial or industrial projects, that meet quality requirements and are completed within given timelines
consult with clients, including:
obtaining feedback
negotiating and finalising adjustments.
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.