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.
Site information may include:
compliance requirements
environmental reports, including:
climate
flora and fauna
soil
water catchment
maps
overlays
service and utility layouts
site plans
titles.
Workplace procedures may include:
access arrangements
drawing production systems and procedures
equipment operation and maintenance procedures
hazard and risk assessment and control
OHS requirements
project management procedures.
Existing characteristics of a site may include:
access
boundaries
buildings, including:
materials and methods
structural integrity
contours
easements
features
fences
flora, especially significant trees
relationship to adjoining properties
services, including power, telecommunications and water supply
structures
views
water and drainage, including:
absorption and transpiration areas
ground water
rainwater tanks
roof water
sewerage treatment plant
stormwater.
Features of surrounding area may include:
architectural styles of buildings and structures
dimensions, locations and uses of adjacent buildings and structures, including:
aesthetics
noise produced
shade cast on site
traffic
landscaping, including significant trees
street features and furniture, such as poles and cables.
Key design elements may include:
access and egress points
buildings
existing utilities and services infrastructure.

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:
safely and thoroughly inspect at least three sites for small-scale building design projects, each site having significantly different features and characteristics
observe and document relevant features and characteristics of sites and neighbouring areas
accurately measure or calculate relevant angles, contours and dimensions
produce sets of accurate and scaled measured site drawings.
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.