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Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects
Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPBDN5109
CPPBDN5109
State Code
OCU48
OCU48
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/04/2021
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
16/04/2021
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to research global best practice and legislative requirements for environmental sustainability of building designs to a maximum floor area of 2000m2, except construction Type A buildings. It includes reviewing site conditions, evaluating sustainability options, and recommending cost-effective options for sustainability that meet compliance requirements and client preferences.This unit is suitable for drafters and building designers who apply integrated technical, theoretical and communication skills to develop sustainable designs that meet compliance and client requirements.Building classifications and construction types are set out in the National Construction Code (NCC).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 Research trends in sustainable building design.
- 1.1 Analyse current legislation relating to sustainable design requirements for new small-scale building design projects.
- 1.2 Identify potential effects of incoming legislation relating to sustainable design requirements on building design projects.
- 1.3 Analyse global trends in sustainable design for new buildings.
- 1.4 Identify and analyse use of locally produced components and materials in sustainable design.
- 1.5 Identify appropriate sustainable construction methods for building design project.
2 Assess client sustainability requirements, preferences and budget.
- 2.1 Explain compulsory requirements and trends in sustainable design to client for building design project.
- 2.2 Clarify project budgetary constraints on sustainable design preferences.
3 Evaluate and recommend design options for sustainability.
- 3.1 Research and evaluate sustainable design options specific to project location and site conditions.
- 3.2 Research and evaluate sustainable design options relevant to building design project.
- 3.3 Assess sustainable design options against client preferences and budget and recommend cost-effective solutions.
- 3.4 Discuss and clarify client preferences for sustainable design solutions against best practice and legislative requirements.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC045 | CPPBDN5005A | Recommend sustainability solutions for small-scale building design projects | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGI3 | CPP50921 | Diploma of Building Design | Qualification |