List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Research requirements of applicable legislation. | 1.1. | Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different types of small-scale residential building design projects is researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted. |
| 1.2. | Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different project locations and conditions is researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted. |
| 1.3. | Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. |
2. | Research requirements of applicable codes and standards. | 2.1. | Codes and standards relating to different types of residential building design projects are researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted. |
| 2.2. | Codes and standards relating to different project locations and conditions are researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted. |
| 2.3. | Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. |
3. | Analyse compliance requirements. | 3.1. | Ambiguous or conflicting compliance requirements are clarified with professional experts. |
| 3.2. | Compliance requirements that affect client preferences are identified and communicated to client. |
| 3.3. | Constraints placed on design options by compliance requirements are identified and innovative solutions proposed. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.
The person must also develop a body of current research findings relating to legislation, codes and standards affecting compliance of designs for three different buildings or structures not more than 2000 square metres in floor area in Classes 1 and 10 as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) section of the National Construction Code (NCC), where:
two of the buildings must be in Class 1 and three storeys
each building must be in a different climatic, geographic or planning zone.
In doing the above, the person must:
analyse compliance requirements in relation to a range of different projects and locations
systematically document and store research findings
communicate with clients regarding compliance conflicts and constraints affecting design preferences, including proposing innovative solutions.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
building designers’ duty of care to ensure quality and safety of designs
compliance requirements relating to small-scale residential building design projects, including:
Australian standards
NCC requirements
environmental and sustainability requirements, including:
energy efficiency
fire resistance, including resistance to bushfire attack
legislative requirements
regulatory limitations
organisational scope of business and client demographics, including:
geographic areas of operation
trends in clients’ design preferences
types of building design projects that form the core business of the organisation
sources of reliable information on compliance requirements.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer with internet access and:
building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software
business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice
telephone
materials:
technical reports
working drawings and plans
contingencies:
implications of non-compliance
implications of preparing and submitting to planning authority insufficient or inaccurate documentation
specifications:
NCC and Australian standards
legislation, regulations, codes and other compliance documentation relating to each building design project specified in the performance evidence
project brief for the three building classes and types specified in the performance evidence
relationship with client:
liaison with the client is required.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.