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.
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.
Contextual factors may include:
building function, including:
behaviours of users
changes in use and behaviours of users over life cycle of building
neighbourhood characteristics
site typology.
Key design parameters may include:
concept and identity
patterns of movement
privacy and transparency
spatial relationships
visual goals.
Design principles may include:
aesthetics
balance
contrast
dominance and emphasis
functionality
gradation
harmony
proportion
radiation
repetition
rhythm
scale
symmetry
unity.
Sketches may:
include:
plans
elevations
one-point perspectives
two-point perspectives
show details of:
aesthetic elements
construction
structural elements
be produced by:
computer software applications
freehand drawing.
Rendering techniques may include:
burnishing
hatching
line drawings
negative space
rubbing
scoring
stippling
tonal rendering.
Material finishes may include:
natural finishes, such as:
rammed earth
slate
stone
timber
vegetation
non-reflective textured materials, such as:
brick
carpet
pavers
rendered surfaces
tiles
reflective surfaces, such as:
glass
mirrors
water.
Implications of adjustments may include:
buildability issues
changes to:
budget
project timelines
service level agreement
planning approval issues.

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:
collect, review and analyse information relevant to at least three different small-scale building design projects, including residential and commercial or industrial projects
produce accurately proportioned and rendered design concept sketches, that meet design brief and site or compliance constraints, within project timelines
consult with clients, including:
explaining design concepts
obtaining feedback
negotiating and finalising adjustments
produce finalised design concepts and gain and process client approval documentation.
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.