Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to ensure the building process complies with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian standards. It applies specifically to buildings up to three storeys and not exceeding a maximum floor area of 2000 square metres. It includes the evaluation and interpretation of building requirements, classification of buildings according to BCA criteria, and identification of various strategies for compliance. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the attainment of the understanding and skills to apply building codes and standards to buildings up to three storeys within the context of the relevant legislation, the BCA and Australian standards. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Analyse the purpose and basic intent of the BCA. |
1.1. Objectives of the BCA are analysed for construction in residential and commercial buildings. 1.2. Conditions of the BCA and the purpose of the respective components are evaluated and documented for relevant building categories and building surveying procedures . 1.3. Deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) concept for construction to meet BCA requirements is evaluated and documented. |
2. Locate and interpret code or standard requirements that are applicable to particular projects. |
2.1. Clauses from the BCA that apply to particular projects are identified and recorded. 2.2. Prescriptive requirements of relevant BCA clauses are determined. 2.3. Standards that are referenced in the BCA are identified and recorded. 2.4. Special requirements that may apply to specific areas are identified and recorded. |
3. Classify buildings. |
3.1. Nature of a building is determined, with regard to use and arrangement. 3.2. BCA criteria are applied to determine the defined classification. 3.3. BCA requirements are interpreted for multiple classifications. |
4. Apply solutions to construction problems for compliance with the BCA. |
4.1. Criteria that will ensure construction methods comply with the BCA are determined. 4.2. Alternative approaches to a construction problem that will comply with the requirements of the BCA are reported. 4.3. Appropriate assessment methods used to determine whether a building solution complies with performance requirements and/or DTS provisions of the BCA are chosen and applied. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Construction in residential and commercial buildings includes: |
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Building categories include: |
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Building surveying procedures include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
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Functional area
Functional area |