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.
Constraints and potential risks may include:
difficulties inherent to the site
difficulties associated with the nature or complexity of the project itself
OHS
reliance on gaining input from external professionals in a timely manner
requirement to operate within a complex and rigid regulatory and compliance system
time delays due to the planning process.
Range of skills required may include:
building certification and surveying
civil engineering
financial and budgetary
fire systems design
hydraulic engineering
mechanical services design and engineering
project management
structural engineering
surveying
town planning.
Professionals and technical experts may include:
access consultants
acoustics engineers and professionals
construction contractors
fire systems designers and engineers
landscape designers
lighting specialists
mechanical services engineers
OHS experts
plumbing and drainage professionals
quantity surveyor
service contractors
soil testing or geo-technical engineers and experts
structural engineers
surveyors.
Processes to integrate the work of external technical professionals may include:
team meetings
sharing of paper-based drawings and specifications
sharing and updating of drawings using BIM technology.
Costs may include:
bill of quantities
business administration and management costs
business insurances, including professional indemnity insurance
professional fees to lawyers and accountants
staff salaries and associated on-costs
subcontractor costs, including for a range of professionals and technical expert areas, such as:
engineering
quantity surveying
technology costs.
Large and complex projectsinclude:
construction Type A buildings defined by the BCA, which are projects that are:
of 3 storeys for Class 2, 3 and 9 buildings
of 4 or more storeys for Class 5, 6, 7 and 8 buildings
construction projects, which may be:
new buildings
renovations
conversions
residential
commercial
industrial
public buildings.

Note: It is essential to refer to current BCA documentation to ensure accuracy of definitions and scopes.

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:
negotiate and finalise design briefs for at least two construction Type A projects
negotiate and finalise contracts with clients for at least two construction Type A projects
assemble a project team and develop a project schedule and budget for at least two construction Type A projects.
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.