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.
Type A constructions defined by the BCA 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.

Note: It is essential to refer to current BCA documentation to ensure accuracy of definitions and scopes.
Scope and nature may include:
residential projects, such as:
additions and renovations
heritage restoration
new buildings
commercial and industrial projects, such as:
car parks
factories
laboratories
motels
offices
restaurants
retail and service outlets
warehouses.
Design drawings may include:
drawings produced by building designers and technical experts
elevations
plans, including:
contour
demolition
floor
framing
roof
sections
site analyses
landscape designs
services layout
use 3-D drawing technologies.
Relevant authorities may include:
local council planning department
federal, state or territory government departments for:
energy
environment
heritage
infrastructure
services
regulatory authorities in country of project location.
Compliance requirements may include:
Australian standards
BCA
codes and standards applicable:
at project locations
in particular conditions
legislation, regulations and local by-laws relating to:
conservation
construction materials and methods
energy
environment
fire resistance
heritage
OHS
planning
water
local authority planning schemes.
Professionals and technical experts may include:
access consultants
acoustics engineers and professionals
bushfire management professionals
construction contractors
civil engineers
energy efficiency experts
fire systems designers and engineers
hydraulic engineers
landscape designers
lighting specialists
mechanical services engineers
OHS experts
plumbing and drainage professionals
quantity surveyors
service contractors
soil testing or geo-technical engineers and experts
structural engineers
surveyors.
Integration of input across disciplines and by differing professionals and team members may be:
achieved by a range of techniques, including:
team meetings
sharing of paper-based drawings and specifications
sharing and updating of drawings using building information models (BIM) technology.
Factors contributing to spatial requirements and relationships may include:
air circulation and user movement patterns
anthropometrics
building occupancy and functions
ergonomics
landscaping
massing
scale transition.
Users may include:
maintenance and service personnel
occupants
visitors
users in subsequent life cycle stages of buildings.
Health and safety documentation for the building may include:
residual risk register
information relating to:
construction materials and methods
location of services and machinery
warranties.
Optimum sustainable construction materials and methodsmay include:
cost-effective sustainable design solutions
latest sustainable design technologies
locally available sustainable construction materials.
Systems for sustainable water use may include:
black water systems
bladder storage
filter beds
grey water systems
rainwater tanks
run-off retention.
Energy-efficient design principles may include:
appliance selection
building location and orientation
low energy lighting
solar hot water systems
star rated appliances
window coverings and glazing.
Renewable energy sourcesmay include:
biomass energy
geothermal energy
hydroelectric energy
solar energy
wind energy.
Assessment methods used by the planning authority to ensure compliance with the BCA may include:
application of A2.2 of the BCA, which allows the following evidence (in some cases subject to conditions) to be submitted in support of a proposal that a material, form of construction or design meets a performance requirement or a deemed-to-satisfy provision:
areport from a registered testing authority
acurrent certificate of accreditation or certificate of conformity
acertificate from a professional engineer
acurrent certificate issued by a product certification body that has been accredited by the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ)
any other form of documentary evidence that adequately demonstrates suitability for use
verification methods that may include:
calculations using analytical methods or mathematical models
tests using a technical operation either on site or in a laboratory to directly measure one or more performance criteria of a given solution.
Supporting information to supplement the plans and specifications may include:
alternative solutions for performance requirements of the BCA
copies of compliance certificates relied upon
copies of other documentary evidence relied upon
fire safety measures and their fire resistance levels and ratings
full details of the assessment methods used to establish compliance with the performance requirements.

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:
plan and organise the production of design drawings to meet planning approval requirements
integrate expert and specialist input from related professionals engaged to inform the development of the drawings
produce sets of building design drawings and supporting information for at least three different Type A projects that meet quality requirements and are completed within given timelines
consult with clients, including:
gaining feedback
negotiating and finalising adjustments.
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.