Unit of competency Outline

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Lead the building design team

Lead the building design team

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPBDN8105
State Code
OCU31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/04/2021
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
16/04/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit specifies the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage a building design team including establishing and coordinating team technical and creative skills to meet client needs. It includes responding to staff development needs, complying with employment processes, providing comprehensive and appropriate role definitions and monitoring staff performance.This unit is suitable for experienced building designers who apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge and highly specialised skills to manage building design projects with autonomy and judgement and to deal with sometimes complex and unpredictable contingencies.This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in building design in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine staffing requirements.
  • 1.1 Analyse workplace goals and requirements of work to be undertaken.
  • 1.2 Assess existing staff skill mix and identify gaps for effective completion of projects.
  • 1.3 Establish need for additional staff or contractors to meet project requirements.
  • 1.4 Apply organisational human resource policies to support effective team operation.
2 Measure and monitor staff performance.
  • 2.1 Establish objectives and key performance indicators for individual roles in response to workplace requirements.
  • 2.2 Review staff performance using a structured performance appraisal system.
  • 2.3 Analyse performance appraisals to identify resource requirements and professional development needs of staff.
  • 2.4 Provide support to individuals and teams to enhance performance and achievement workplace goals.
  • 2.5 Manage performance in line with workplace and legislative requirements.
3 Respond to professional development needs of staff.
  • 3.1 Identify current and future professional development needs of staff.
  • 3.2 Provide opportunities for staff members to develop their creative, design and technical skills within the workplace.
  • 3.3 Budget and plan to meet training and development needs of staff.
4 Manage team effectiveness.
  • 4.1 Establish and maintain effective communication channels with staff and contractors.
  • 4.2 Communicate workplace plans and projects and involve staff in planning processes.
  • 4.3 Guide teams and individuals to establish objectives, responsibilities and accountabilities.
  • 4.4 Trial and implement strategies to enhance team growth and motivation.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC060 CPPBDN8004A Lead the building design team Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI2 CPP80221 Graduate Diploma of Building Design Qualification