Modification History
New unit
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research and evaluate existing, new and emerging construction materials and methods for all residential building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings.
It also covers the development of an understanding of the range of construction materials and methods available and their application, performance and interaction.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports building designers and other personnel, such as home sustainability assessors, who recommend construction materials and methods to clients for small-scale residential building design projects.
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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Research materials and methods for structural elements |
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Characteristics and applications of materials used for structural elements are researched and evaluated in relation to different types of small-scale residential building design projects . |
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Compliance requirements for materials used for structural elements are researched and interpreted. |
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Construction methods and systems for structural elements are researched and evaluated. |
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Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. |
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Research materials and methods for building envelope |
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Characteristics and applications of materials used for building envelope are researched and evaluated. |
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Compliance requirements for materials used for building envelope are researched and interpreted for different types of small-scale residential building design projects. |
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Construction methods and systems for building envelope are researched and evaluated. |
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Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. |
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Research systems and components for services |
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Components and systems for services are researched and evaluated. |
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Broad compliance requirements for services are researched and interpreted. |
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Installation methods for services are researched in relation to different types of components, systems and small-scale residential building design projects. |
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Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. |
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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Characteristics of materials may include: |
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Applications of materials used for structural elements may include: |
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Materials used for structural elements may include: |
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Structural elements may include: |
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Research may be: |
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Small-scale residential building design projects : |
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Compliance requirements may include: |
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Applications of materials used for building envelope may include: |
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Materials used for building envelope may include: |
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Services may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Building design
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.