Modification History
New unit
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify new technologies that support building design practices.
The capacity to manage new technologies, such as building information modelling (BIM), that support three-dimensional (3-D) modelling and visualisation is also addressed. This includes use of the technology to enhance collaboration of different professionals during the life cycle management of a building (planning through to maintenance stages) and its services.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports senior managers and business owners who manage the application of new technologies applied in building design practices.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Work in this area must be completed according to relevant legislative, industry and organisational requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
Different states and territories may have regulatory mechanisms that apply to this unit. Users are advised to check for regulatory limitations.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Analyse the availability of new technologies |
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Research is conducted to identify and analyse the range of new technologies that are available to the building design sector. |
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Applications of the new technologies and the potential benefits to the business are assessed. |
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Costs of acquiring and using new technologies are evaluated to inform purchase decision. |
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Decisions are made about the optimum software and hardware solutions to meet the immediate and medium-terms needs of the practice. |
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Introduce technology to the practice |
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Purchase, installation and commissioning of new technologies are planned and managed. |
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Staff training in the use of new technologies is organised and undertaken. |
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Potential benefits and uses of the technology are communicated to client. |
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Documentation to support efficient and effective usage is completed. |
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Manage the use of BIM |
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Benefits of using BIM to work collaboratively in the design, modelling, documentation and management of buildings during their life cycle are communicated to related professionals . |
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Protocols and the specification of input and output parameters are developed and communicated to related professionals. |
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Processes to monitor BIM usage are developed and put in place. |
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Processes to manage the creation, labelling, storage and sharing of files and materials are developed and put in place. |
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Resourcing and budgeting to manage the ongoing use of the system are identified and put in place. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of this unit:
Resource implications for assessment include:
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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:
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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. |
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, 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. |
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Range of new technologies while focussed on BIM may also include: |
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BIM may be defined as: |
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Benefits of using BIM may include: |
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Related professionals may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Building design
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.