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Consult with clients to produce approved small-scale building project design briefs
Consult with clients to produce approved small-scale building project design briefs
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPBDN5006A
CPPBDN5006A
State Code
WC046
WC046
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/08/2012
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
10/08/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to consult with clients to identify and clarify parameters, such as their vision for service level and requirements, preferences and budget for new building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings.It also covers researching and presenting information that may affect the clients’ requirements, preferences and budget; applying knowledge of construction materials and methods; offering and negotiating creative design solutions; and developing a client-approved design brief for the new building design project.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for design brief consultations
- 1.1 Preliminary data for small-scale building design projects is gathered and documentation and files are created according to workplace procedures.
- 1.2 Preliminary data is reviewed to identify broad project parameters.
- 1.3 Parameters are considered and information is gathered to assist communications in design brief consultations with client.
- 1.4 Individuals to be involved in deciding and approving the project design brief are clarified with client and consultations are scheduled.
- 1.5 Strategies to establish and maintain client trust and respect are developed.
- 1.6 Files and organisational marketing material for consultations are prepared.
2 Consult clients to develop draft design brief
- 2.1 Basic understanding of building design project objectives and ability of own organisation to fulfil design role are demonstrated to client.
- 2.2 Client is encouraged to give details about vision, preferences and budget for building design projects and notes are taken to inform next stage of consultation.
- 2.3 Questioning techniques and sketching skills are used to expand notes and clarify details of client’s design requirements.
- 2.4 Budgetary constraints are explored with client and innovative design ideas are proposed.
- 2.5 Details of draft design brief are reviewed with client and level of service and associated fees are discussed.
- 2.6 Approval to proceed with finalisation of design brief is obtained from client, or deferral or termination of services is confirmed.
3 Finalise design brief
- 3.1 Design consultation notes are reviewed and requirements challenged in relation to design constraints specific to location of project.
- 3.2 Design brief is formally documented according to workplace procedures.
- 3.3 Details of design brief are presented to and negotiated with client, and modifications are accurately documented.
- 3.4 Approval of final design brief is obtained from client.
- 3.5 Fee structure and terms and conditions of service are established according to workplace procedures.
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.
Preliminary data may include:
brief prepared by clients prior to consultation
communications with clients
documentation from past projects for same client
information relating to location of project.
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.
Parameters may include:
budget
functional analysis of building use
level of service requested, for example:
concept sketches only
design drawings for planning approval
working drawings for construction approval
contract administration
location
size and type of project
timelines.
Information may include basic details of:
budgetary opportunities and constraints
environmental requirements
planning limitations.
Clients may be encouraged to give details by:
active listening
attentiveness
enthusiasm
note taking
questioning.
Fee structure and terms and conditions of service may be established by:
building designer
building designer in consultation with principal designer
principal designer.
Preliminary data may include:
brief prepared by clients prior to consultation
communications with clients
documentation from past projects for same client
information relating to location of project.
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.
Parameters may include:
budget
functional analysis of building use
level of service requested, for example:
concept sketches only
design drawings for planning approval
working drawings for construction approval
contract administration
location
size and type of project
timelines.
Information may include basic details of:
budgetary opportunities and constraints
environmental requirements
planning limitations.
Clients may be encouraged to give details by:
active listening
attentiveness
enthusiasm
note taking
questioning.
Fee structure and terms and conditions of service may be established by:
building designer
building designer in consultation with principal designer
principal designer.
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:
prepare for client consultations, including:
gathering and reviewing relevant information
confirming stakeholders to be consulted
consult successfully with clients, including:
establishing rapport with clients
explaining budgetary constraints
obtaining sufficient information to produce design briefs that clients approve
explaining service fees
winning contracts for design work
develop and finalise design briefs
complete client service agreements.
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
prepare for client consultations, including:
gathering and reviewing relevant information
confirming stakeholders to be consulted
consult successfully with clients, including:
establishing rapport with clients
explaining budgetary constraints
obtaining sufficient information to produce design briefs that clients approve
explaining service fees
winning contracts for design work
develop and finalise design briefs
complete client service agreements.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXF74 | CPPBDN5006 | Consult with clients to produce approved small-scale building project design briefs | Unit of competency |
| OCU28 | CPPBDN5103 | Produce compliant designs for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D772 | CPP50911 | Diploma of Building Design | Qualification |