Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:42 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Prepare design brief for construction works

Prepare design brief for construction works

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC4028
State Code
OCN66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare a construction design brief for a client. It includes negotiating with the client, seeking feedback on the design and preparing a final design brief for client approval.This unit of competency applies to builders, site managers, estimators, forepersons and other construction industry personnel who prepare residential and commercial project design briefs from client requests.This unit of competency is suitable for those using specialised technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspectives and use their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems relating to preparation of design briefs.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Gather client requirements.
  • 1.1 Discuss project requirements with client and design team.
  • 1.2 Confirm financial expectations of the client.
  • 1.3 Discuss preliminary design notions with team members to ensure consistency with client's vision.
  • 1.4 Prepare a draft design brief.
  • 1.5 Clarify and confirm draft with client and team members.
2 Clarify stakeholder requirements.
  • 2.1 Assess input from stakeholders to confirm the responsibilities, requirements and limitations of the design brief.
  • 2.2 Commission site survey analysis and gather and use all relevant information to inform development of the brief.
3 Negotiate engagement with the client.
  • 3.1 Amend and formalise fee proposal and agreement.
  • 3.2 Detail scope of services to be undertaken within the contract and fee proposal with the client, either directly or by delegation to a team member.
  • 3.3 Present draft proposals to the client and use client feedback to modify and improve the proposal.
  • 3.4 Finalise design brief in compliance with client and stakeholder satisfaction.
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9265 CPCCBC4028A Prepare design brief for construction works Unit of competency