Elements and Performance Criteria

Class 1 and 10
Class 2 and 3 to a maximum of three storeys
Classes 4 to 9 to a maximum of three storeys, not including Type A construction.

comparison with BCA DTS provisions
evidence of suitability as described in the BCA
expert judgement as defined in the BCA
verification method as defined in the BCA.

those contained within other legislation applicable to a specific project
performance requirements of the BCA determined to be relevant to a specific project
performance-based contractual requirements that must be fulfilled by any party.

Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by the application of design principles and solutions specified in BCA performance requirements or DTS provisions applicable to a particular building project.
This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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 the ability to:

comply with organisational quality procedures and processes
apply and interpret relevant documentation and codes
apply BCA performance requirements relating to design and construction of a building
demonstrate understanding of some assessment methods available to determine compliance with the BCA.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

access to BCA and relevant documents referenced in the BCA
access to relevant legislation
project documentation, including design brief, design drawings, specifications and construction schedules
research resources, including product information and data
relevant computer software package and suitable hardware.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires 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 on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.