Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research compliance requirements in different locations that apply to all residential building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings.
It covers research into local, state and federal government legislation and policies relating to planning and the environment, including zoning, and analysis of requirements in relation to client preferences and prospective design proposals.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports building designers who analyse and explain compliance requirements for small-scale residential building design projects in relation to design options and client preferences.
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 requirements of applicable legislation. |
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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. |
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Legislation affecting compliance of designs for different project locations and conditions is researched and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted. |
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1.3 |
Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. |
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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. |
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2.3 |
Research is recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures. |
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Analyse compliance requirements |
3.1 |
Ambiguous or conflicting compliance requirements are clarified with relevant professionals. |
3.2 |
Compliance requirements that affect client preferences are identified and communicated to client. |
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3.3 |
Constraints placed on design options by compliance requirements are identified and innovative solutions proposed. |
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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Legislation may include: |
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Small-scale residential building design projects : |
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Project locations may include: |
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Conditions may include: |
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Codes and standards may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Building design
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.