Modification History
New unit
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to consult with clients to identify and clarify parameters, such as their vision for service level and requirements, preferences and budget for new building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings.
It also covers researching and presenting information that may affect the clients’ requirements, preferences and budget; applying knowledge of construction materials and methods; offering and negotiating creative design solutions; and developing a client-approved design brief for the new building design project.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports building designers who consult with clients to prepare finalised and approved design briefs for small-scale commercial, industrial and 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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Prepare for design brief consultations |
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Preliminary data for small-scale building design projects is gathered and documentation and files are created according to workplace procedures. |
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Preliminary data is reviewed to identify broad project parameters . |
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Parameters are considered and information is gathered to assist communications in design brief consultations with client. |
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1.4 |
Individuals to be involved in deciding and approving the project design brief are clarified with client and consultations are scheduled. |
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1.5 |
Strategies to establish and maintain client trust and respect are developed. |
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Files and organisational marketing material for consultations are prepared. |
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Consult clients to develop draft design brief |
2.1 |
Basic understanding of building design project objectives and ability of own organisation to fulfil design role are demonstrated to client. |
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Client is encouraged to give details about vision, preferences and budget for building design projects and notes are taken to inform next stage of consultation. |
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2.3 |
Questioning techniques and sketching skills are used to expand notes and clarify details of client’s design requirements. |
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Budgetary constraints are explored with client and innovative design ideas are proposed. |
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2.5 |
Details of draft design brief are reviewed with client and level of service and associated fees are discussed. |
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Approval to proceed with finalisation of design brief is obtained from client, or deferral or termination of services is confirmed. |
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Finalise design brief |
3.1 |
Design consultation notes are reviewed and requirements challenged in relation to design constraints specific to location of project. |
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Design brief is formally documented according to workplace procedures. |
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3.3 |
Details of design brief are presented to and negotiated with client, and modifications are accurately documented. |
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3.4 |
Approval of final design brief is obtained from client. |
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3.5 |
Fee structure and terms and conditions of service are established 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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Preliminary data may include: |
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Small-scale building design projects : |
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Parameters may include: |
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Information may include basic details of: |
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Clients may be encouraged to give details by: |
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Fee structure and terms and conditions of service may be established by: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Building design
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.