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Determine space utilisation
Determine space utilisation
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPDSM5011A
CPPDSM5011A
State Code
D1331
D1331
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/08/2011
Field of Education
080503 - Real Estate
Original Release Date
29/08/2011
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop design briefs for the use of space. It requires the ability to analyse client requirements, develop design concepts and prepare a design brief using appropriate technology.The unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons working in the property industry, including in the real estate, business broking, stock and station agency and property operations and development sectors, in those States and Territories where these are regulated activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Determine space utilisation requirements.
- 1.1 Consultative processes are used to confirm occupancy requirements and retain specialist property personnel according to organisational requirements. 1.2 Project processes, objectives and time lines are negotiated and agreed with relevant people according to organisational requirements.1.3 Relevant documentation and legislative requirements are sourced and reviewed to identify critical requirements of occupancy process.1.4 Space occupancy plan is developed detailing suitable activities that reflect client needs.1.5 Situations requiring specialist advice are identified and support is sought as required according to organisational requirements.
2Establish design concepts.
- 2.1 Design concepts are established based on examination of research and feasibility data according to organisational requirements.2.2 Design specifications are prepared according to client needs and organisational and legislative requirements.2.3 Relevant codes and standards are identified and examined to ensure compliance with design concepts. 2.4 Concept plan is produced that summarises design recommendations and design limitations according to organisational requirements.2.5 Design recommendations are developed that include a review of user requirements in order to determine the human environmental needs.
3Prepare design brief.
- 3.1 Design brief is developed that includes clear and concise documentation of information sufficient to allow design plans for space to be completed.3.2 Business equipment and technology are used to compile and prepare relevant information in a suitable format according to organisational requirements.3.3 Draft design brief is presented to relevant people to ensure information is accurate and meets project requirements.3.4 Feedback is sought and where appropriate incorporated into the design brief according to organisational requirements.3.5 Final design brief is lodged within designated time lines and copies are securely maintained according to organisational and legislative requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Consultative processes may include:
face-to-face meetings
telephone, facsimile and written communication.
Relevant people may include:
architects
builders
clients
management and colleagues
consultants
legal representatives
members of industry associations
principals
service providers
users.
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
access and equity principles and practice guidelines
business and performance plans
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legal and ethical requirements and codes of practice
mission statements and strategic plans
OHS policies, procedures and programs
policies and procedures in relation to client service
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
quality assurance and procedure manuals.
Relevant documentation may include information relating to:
agreements
building codes
cash flow restrictions
certificates of occupancy
contracts
identification of formal and informal barriers and borders
leases
legislative constraints
licences
overall cost ceiling
permits
plans
specifications
time constraints.
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
Australian standards, and quality assurance and certification requirements
award and enterprise agreements
codes of practice covering the market sector and industry, financial transactions, taxation, environment, construction, land use, native title, zoning, utilities use (water, gas and electricity), and contract or common law
home building requirements
privacy requirements
relevant federal, and state or territory legislation that affects organisational operation, including:
anti-discrimination and diversity
environmental issues
EEO
industrial relations
OHS
strata, community and company titles
tenancy agreements
trade practices laws and guidelines.
Space may include:
buildings
car parking
facilities
land
lettable areas
properties.
Clients may include:
company management
government and legal instruments or agencies
institutions
internal and external property groups
owner-occupiers
private investors
property agents
property owners
users.
Specialist advice may be sought from:
architects
builders
communication providers
designers
engineers
government officials
investment consultants
members of industry associations
planners
real estate agents
solicitors
technical experts
utilities providers
valuers.
Concept plan may include:
fire precaution facilities
floor plan
services availability.
Design limitations may relate to:
available facilities
floor layouts
government planning criteria
legal constraints
structure uses
tenant mix
tenant requirements.
Users may include:
bankers
clients
company boards
fund managers
institutions
internal and external property groups
owner-occupiers
private investors
tenants.
Human environment may include:
common areas
gardens
natural light
rest areas
toilets.
Business equipment and technology may include:
computers
data storage devices
email
facsimile machines
internet, extranet and intranet
photocopiers
printers
scanners
software applications, such as databases and word applications.
Feedback may be sought from:
clients and their legal representatives
supervisors and colleagues
formal and informal performance appraisals
workplace assessment.
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Consultative processes may include:
face-to-face meetings
telephone, facsimile and written communication.
Relevant people may include:
architects
builders
clients
management and colleagues
consultants
legal representatives
members of industry associations
principals
service providers
users.
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
access and equity principles and practice guidelines
business and performance plans
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legal and ethical requirements and codes of practice
mission statements and strategic plans
OHS policies, procedures and programs
policies and procedures in relation to client service
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
quality assurance and procedure manuals.
Relevant documentation may include information relating to:
agreements
building codes
cash flow restrictions
certificates of occupancy
contracts
identification of formal and informal barriers and borders
leases
legislative constraints
licences
overall cost ceiling
permits
plans
specifications
time constraints.
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
Australian standards, and quality assurance and certification requirements
award and enterprise agreements
codes of practice covering the market sector and industry, financial transactions, taxation, environment, construction, land use, native title, zoning, utilities use (water, gas and electricity), and contract or common law
home building requirements
privacy requirements
relevant federal, and state or territory legislation that affects organisational operation, including:
anti-discrimination and diversity
environmental issues
EEO
industrial relations
OHS
strata, community and company titles
tenancy agreements
trade practices laws and guidelines.
Space may include:
buildings
car parking
facilities
land
lettable areas
properties.
Clients may include:
company management
government and legal instruments or agencies
institutions
internal and external property groups
owner-occupiers
private investors
property agents
property owners
users.
Specialist advice may be sought from:
architects
builders
communication providers
designers
engineers
government officials
investment consultants
members of industry associations
planners
real estate agents
solicitors
technical experts
utilities providers
valuers.
Concept plan may include:
fire precaution facilities
floor plan
services availability.
Design limitations may relate to:
available facilities
floor layouts
government planning criteria
legal constraints
structure uses
tenant mix
tenant requirements.
Users may include:
bankers
clients
company boards
fund managers
institutions
internal and external property groups
owner-occupiers
private investors
tenants.
Human environment may include:
common areas
gardens
natural light
rest areas
toilets.
Business equipment and technology may include:
computers
data storage devices
facsimile machines
internet, extranet and intranet
photocopiers
printers
scanners
software applications, such as databases and word applications.
Feedback may be sought from:
clients and their legal representatives
supervisors and colleagues
formal and informal performance appraisals
workplace assessment.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of developing design briefs for the utilisation of space. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
developing a design brief using appropriate technology which incorporates feedback received from relevant people
knowledge of organisation's practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with developing design briefs for the utilisation of space
reviewing and preparing a design concept plan that incorporates detailed recommendations on design costings, limitations and human environmental needs
sourcing relevant documentation and negotiating with relevant parties to determine occupancy requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include:
a registered provider of assessment services
assessment materials and tools
candidate special requirements
competency standards
cost and time considerations
suitable assessment venue and equipment
workplace documentation.
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.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.
In all cases activity and must include evidence relating to each of the where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of developing design briefs for the utilisation of space. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
developing a design brief using appropriate technology which incorporates feedback received from relevant people
knowledge of organisation's practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with developing design briefs for the utilisation of space
reviewing and preparing a design concept plan that incorporates detailed recommendations on design costings, limitations and human environmental needs
sourcing relevant documentation and negotiating with relevant parties to determine occupancy requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include:
a registered provider of assessment services
assessment materials and tools
candidate special requirements
competency standards
cost and time considerations
suitable assessment venue and equipment
workplace documentation.
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.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.
In all cases activity and must include evidence relating to each of the where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W978 | CPP50511 | Diploma of Property Services (Asset and Facility Management) | Qualification |