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.

Develop an information system for construction methods and materials.

1.1.

Sources of information on traditional, new and emerging construction methods  for BCA classes and types of buildings  are researched and evaluated and processes are put in place to access information and maintain its currency.

1.2.

Sources of information on traditional, new and emerging construction materials  for BCA classes and types of buildings are researched and evaluated and processes are put in place to access information and maintain its currency.

1.3.

Sources of information on traditional, new and emerging systems and components for services  for BCA classes and types of buildings are researched and evaluated and processes are put in place to access information and maintain its currency.

1.4.

Information management system is developed and maintained to ensure accuracy, currency and comprehensiveness of information.

2.

Analyse construction methods information.

2.1.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to the foundations and footings of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

2.2.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to the structural and supporting systems of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

2.3.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to the enclosing systems of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

2.4.

Construction methods are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are recorded.

3.

Analyse construction materials information.

3.1.

Information relating to applying different construction materials to the foundations and footings of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

3.2.

Information relating to applying different construction materials to the structural and supporting systems of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

3.3.

Information relating to applying different construction materials to the enclosing systems of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

3.4.

Construction materials are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted.

4.

Analyse information relating to services.

4.1.

Information relating to energy supply and infrastructure for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.2.

Information relating to heating and cooling systems for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.3.

Information relating to fire protection systems for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.4.

Information relating to gas and hydraulic services supply and infrastructure for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.5.

Information relating to elevator and escalator systems for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.6.

Service systems and components are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted.

5.

Develop processes for the application of information.

5.1.

Information relating to the root cause of building incidents is analysed and methods, materials and service failures are noted.

5.2.

Own analyses and notes on construction methods, materials and services are shared and discussed with relevant internal or external personnel to confirm findings and clarify meaning as required.

5.3.

Advisory notes on the application of construction methods, materials and service systems and components to different classes and types of buildings, are prepared for building surveying team and for clients, as required.

5.4.

Procedures and checklists are developed to facilitate building surveying team members’ thorough assessment of construction methods, materials and services for different classes and types of buildings.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Learning skills to:

• employ systematic approaches to planning and managing sustained activities, recognising the need for flexibility to cover contingencies
• use structured approaches to maintain currency of skills and knowledge as a regular part of routine through, for example, email alerts, conferences, or subscriptions to relevant journals.

Numeracy skills to:

• critically review mathematics used in information relating to construction methods and materials to identify the real-world implications
• extract and analyse a range of mathematical information embedded in complex texts related to the construction industry and gather additional mathematical information from other sources.

Oral communication skills to:

• understand and use specialised construction industry vocabulary in a variety of situations, for example explanations, descriptions and discussions with specialist personnel.

Reading skills to:

• use specialised background knowledge to support interpretation of highly complex texts specific to the construction industry, including research papers and test reports on construction materials and methods
• use structures, layout, features and conventions of complex texts to locate specific information.

Writing skills to:

• use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry vocabulary in emails, letters and reports.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Construction methods  must include:

• enclosing systems
• fire protection
• foundations and footings
• ground preparation
• off-site manufacturing and modular construction
• on-site construction
• public protection
• sequencing of building elements
• structural and supporting systems
• water and moisture proofing.

Types of buildings  must include:

• Type A buildings as defined in the BCA, including buildings that are:

• 3 storeys or more in classes 2, 3 and 9
• 4 storeys or more in classes 5, 6, 7 and 8

• Type B buildings as defined in the BCA
• Type C buildings as defined in the BCA.

Construction materials  must include:

• composite materials
• concrete
• glass
• glass blocks
• masonry
• metals
• new and emerging materials
• stone
• timber and timber products.

Systems and components for services  must include those for:

• energy
• fire suppression
• heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
• telecommunications
• water.