Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to inspect sites for commercial, industrial and residential building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings. Site inspections are conducted to determine contours and measurements; existing conditions, structures, features and services; and neighbourhood characteristics.
The unit also covers analysing sites; determining orientation and layout of building, access and egress points, and existing utilities and services infrastructure; and producing measured drawings.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports building designers who gather and correlate field data from small-scale building design project sites and produce accurate measured drawings.
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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Inspect sites for small-scale building design projects |
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Site inspection tasks for small-scale building design projects are planned with reference to relevant site information and workplace procedures . |
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Site is inspected, sketched and where required photographed, and existing characteristics are noted according to workplace procedures. |
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Features of surrounding area that may affect design options are investigated and noted according to workplace procedures. |
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Measure and record site dimensions |
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Linear site dimensions are measured o r calculated, and recorded according to workplace procedures. |
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Levelling devices are set up and adjusted according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures. |
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Horizontal and vertical angles are determined and recorded. |
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Plot contours and cut and fill areas |
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Contour lines are interpolated from spot level values and plotted on site plan. |
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Cut and fill areas are measured or calculated and plotted in plan and section drawings. |
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Analyse site and produce measured drawings |
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Field data is correlated and applied to production of measured drawings according to workplace procedures. |
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Orientation and layout of key design elements are determined, in consultation with technical experts as required, and added to measured drawings. |
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Measured drawings and relevant site analysis documentation are finalised within project timelines and processed 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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Small-scale building design projects : |
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Site information may include: |
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Workplace procedures may include: |
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Existing characteristics of a site may include: |
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Features of surrounding area may include: |
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Key design elements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Building design
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.