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Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys

Prepare drawings for planning and building approval for Class 2-9 buildings up to two storeys

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPBDN5104
State Code
OCU51
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
040301 - Building Science And Technology
Original Release Date
16/04/2021
Nominal Hours
235
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare drawings that comply with planning and building approval requirements for Class 2-9 buildings to a maximum floor area of 2000m2, except construction Type A buildings as defined by the National Construction Code (NCC). It includes planning methods and processes for producing required documentation and checking drawings to confirm quality and consistency against technical expert documentation. This unit is suitable for drafters and building designers who apply technical and theoretical knowledge and skills to building design work tasks. 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 Plan documentation production.
  • 1.1 Consult with relevant authorities to confirm documentation requirements for planning and building approval applications.
  • 1.2 Establish and follow timelines and methodologies for producing required drawings.
  • 1.3 Resolve construction details requiring clarification through research or consultation with relevant technical experts and authorities.
  • 1.4 Specify and request drawings and documentation required from technical experts in accordance with workplace requirements.
2 Develop application drawings.
  • 2.1 Identify requirements for planning and building application drawings.
  • 2.2 Prepare compliant planning permit application drawings according to project and workplace requirements.
  • 2.3 Prepare compliant building permit application drawings according to project and workplace requirements.
  • 2.4 Store drawings for retrieval according to workplace requirements.
3 Check quality and compliance of drawings
  • 3.1 Develop detailed drawing components checklist of requirements for compliance and documentation for planning and building approval.
  • 3.2 Use drawing checklist to confirm quality and compliance of planning and building drawings.
  • 3.3 Confirm drawing consistency with requirements of technical expert documentation.
  • 3.4 Make necessary changes to drawings to adhere to compliance requirements.
  • 3.5 Name, save and file drawings according to workplace requirements.
4 Respond to requests for additional information.
  • 4.1 Identify information sought by approving authority or specialist.
  • 4.2 Prepare response documentation including making and notating amendments.
  • 4.3 Confirm any implications of requested changes for consistency with the original concept and technical expert documentation.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGI3 CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design Qualification