CPP Property Services Training Package

Release 1.0

Contents

CPP Property Services Training Package	4

CPP40115 Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting	5

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry	8

CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry	23

CPPBDN4001 Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for building design projects	40

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4001 Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for building design projects	47

CPPBDN4002 Research and apply compliance requirements to technical construction documentation	49

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4002 Research and apply compliance requirements to technical construction documentation	53

CPPBDN4003 Collect, apply and store building design project information	56

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4003 Collect, apply and store building design project information	60

CPPBDN4004 Set up BIM-capable software and files for building design drafting projects	63

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4004 Set up BIM-capable software and files for building design drafting projects	67

CPPBDN4005 Review and report structural integrity of building designs	69

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4005 Review and report structural integrity of building designs	75

CPPBDN4006 Import and transpose information from external sources into digital building design drawings	77

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4006 Import and transpose information from external sources into digital building design drawings	83

CPPBDN4007 Store and retrieve building design documentation	86

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4007 Store and retrieve building design documentation	90

CPPBDN4008 Produce digital building design concept drawings	92

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4008 Produce digital building design concept drawings	97

CPPBDN4009 Analyse building design drawings and review findings	100

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4009 Analyse building design drawings and review findings	106

CPPBDN4010 Prepare documentation for planning approval	109

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4010 Prepare documentation for planning approval	114

CPPBDN4011 Prepare documentation for building approval	117

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4011 Prepare documentation for building approval	122

CPPBDN4012 Provide support to project building designers	125

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4012 Provide support to project building designers	129

CPPBDN4013 Produce construction detail drawings	132

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4013 Produce construction detail drawings	137

CPPBDN5007A Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for small-scale building design projects	140

CPPBDN5017A Produce 2-D drawings for building design projects using CAD software	149

MSFID5014 Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects	157

Assessment Requirements for MSFID5014 Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects	163

CPP Property Services Training Package	165

CPP Property Services Training Package

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Published by:	Construction & Property Services Industry Skills Council

Release Date:	<4 March 2015>

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPP40115 Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting

Modification History

New qualification.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Qualification Description

This qualification provides building design drafters with the competencies required to support building designers and architects. The building design drafter may work on a wide range of building design projects, including high rise commercial projects, but always under the supervision and instruction of an appropriately licensed or accredited architect or building designer.

The role of the drafter includes using building information modelling (BIM)-capable current industry standard building design software to produce drawings and documentation required by clients and stakeholders, and for the planning and building authorisation processes. It also involves researching and applying relevant information, including drawings and reports from other construction professionals and compliance requirements relevant to specific projects. The drafter also provides administrative support to the design team, including data collection and storage, and file management.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 15 units of competency: 9 core units 6 elective units. The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows: all 6 may be chosen from the elective units listed below up to 2 units may be chosen from other Certificate IV or Diploma qualifications in CPP07, or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
Core units
CPPBDN4001	Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for building design projects
CPPBDN4002	Research and apply compliance requirements to technical construction documentation
CPPBDN4003	Collect, apply and store building design project information
CPPBDN4004	Set up BIM-capable software and files for building design drafting projects
CPPBDN4005	Review and report structural integrity of building designs
CPPBDN4006	Import and transpose information from external sources into digital building design drawings
CPPBDN4007	Store and retrieve building design documentation
CPPBDN4008	Produce digital building design concept drawings
CPPBDN5017A	Produce 2-D building design drawings using CAD software
Elective units
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry
CPCCOHS2001A	Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
CPPBDN4009	Analyse building design drawings and review findings
CPPBDN4010	Prepare documentation for planning approval
CPPBDN4011	Prepare documentation for building approval
CPPBDN4012	Provide support to project building designers
CPPBDN4013	Produce construction detail drawings
CPPBDN5007A	Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for small-scale building design projects
MSFID5014	Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects

Qualification Mapping Information

No equivalent qualification.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) induction training within the construction industry. It requires the ability to demonstrate personal awareness of OHS legislative requirements, and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry. Licensing requirements will apply to this unit of competency depending on the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency supports the attainment of the basic OHS knowledge required prior to undertaking designated work tasks within any of the sectors within the construction industry. The unit relates directly to the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units	Nil

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. Identify OHS legislative requirements.	1.1. Applicable OHS legislative requirements relevant to own work, role and responsibilities are identified and explained. 1.2. Duty of care requirements are identified. 1.3. Own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices are identified and explained.
2. Identify construction hazards and control measures.	2.1. Basic principles of risk management are identified. 2.2. Common construction hazards are identified and discussed. 2.3. Measures for controlling hazards and risks are identified.
3. Identify OHS communication and reporting processes.	3.1. OHS communication processes, information and documentation are identified and discussed. 3.2. Role of designated OHS personnel is identified and explained. 3.3. Safety signs and symbols are identified and explained. 3.4. Procedures and relevant authorities for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries are identified.
4. Identify OHS incident response procedures.	4.1. General procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies are identified and explained. 4.2. Procedures for accessing first aid are identified. 4.3. Requirements for the selection and use of relevant personal protective equipment are identified and demonstrated. 4.4. Fire safety equipment is identified and discussed.

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: communication skills to: clarify OHS legislative requirements verbally report construction hazards and risks ask effective questions relay information to others discuss OHS issues and information comprehension skills to: explain the basic OHS legislative requirements which will be applicable to own work explain the meaning of safety signs and symbols identify common construction hazards discuss the basic principles of risk management.
Required knowledge
Required knowledge for this unit is: applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and industry standards/guidance notes relevant to own work, role and responsibilities basic principles of risk management and assessment for construction work common construction hazards common construction safety signage and its meanings general construction emergency response and evacuation procedures general construction work activities that require licenses, tickets or certificates of competency general first aid response requirements general procedures for raising OHS issues general procedures for reporting OHS hazards, accidents, incidents, emergencies, injuries, near misses and dangerous occurrences general procedures for responding to hazards, incidents and injuries general workers' compensation and injury management requirements OHS hierarchy of controls OHS responsibilities and rights of duty holders, including: persons in control of construction work/projects employers and self-employed persons supervisors employees designers inspectors manufacturers and suppliers own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices relating to: housekeeping identification of hazards preventing bullying or harassment smoking use of amenities use of drugs and alcohol role of OHS committees and representatives types of common personal protective equipment and fire safety equipment types of OHS information and documentation.

Evidence Guide

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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence must confirm personal awareness of the following: applicable OHS legislative and safety requirements for construction work including duty of care the range of common construction hazards and procedures for the assessment of risk and application of the hierarchy of control OHS communication processes, information and documentation including the role of OHS committees and representatives, the meaning of common safety signs and symbols, and procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries general procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies including evacuation, first aid, fire safety equipment and PPE.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Resources must be available to support the program including participant materials and other information or equipment related to the skills and knowledge covered by the program. It is recommended that the assessment tool designed specifically to support this unit of competency will provide consistency in assessment outcomes. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.
Method of assessment	Assessment methods may include more than one of the following: practical assessment oral questioning written test work-based activities simulated project based activity

Range Statement

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.
OHS legislative requirements relate to:	Australian standards construction industry OHS standards and guidelines duty of care health and safety representatives, committees and supervisors licences, tickets or certificates of competency National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work national safety standards OHS and welfare Acts and regulations safety codes of practice.
Duty of care requirements relate to:	legal responsibility under duty of care to do everything reasonably practicable to protect others from harm own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices, including activities that require licences, tickets or certificates of competency relevant state OHS requirements, including employers and self-employed persons, persons in control of the work site, construction supervisors, designers, manufacturers and suppliers, construction workers, subcontractors and inspectors.
Safe work practices include:	access to site amenities, such as drinking water and toilets general requirements for safe use of plant and equipment general requirements for use of personal protective equipment and clothing housekeeping to ensure a clean, tidy and safer work area no drugs and alcohol at work preventing bullying and harassment smoking in designated areas storage and removal of debris.
Risk relates to:	likelihood of a hazard causing injury or harm.
Principles of risk management include:	assessing the risks involved consulting and reporting ensuring the involvement of relevant workers controlling the hazard identifying hazards reviewing to identify change or improvement.
Hazard relates to:	any thing (including an intrinsic property of a thing) or situation with the potential to cause injury or harm.
Common construction hazards include:	confined spaces electrical safety excavations, including trenches falling objects hazardous substances and dangerous goods HIV and other infectious diseases hot and cold working environments manual handling noise plant and equipment traffic and mobile plant unplanned collapse ultraviolet (UV) radiation working at heights.
Measures for controlling risk to eliminate or minimise hazards in accordance with the hierarchy of control include:	elimination substitution isolation engineering control administrative control personal protective equipment.
OHS communication processes include:	discussions with OHS representatives OHS meetings OHS notices, newsletters, bulletins and correspondence OHS participative arrangements processes for raising OHS issues toolbox talks workplace consultation relating to OHS issues and changes.
OHS information and documentation includes:	accident and incident reports Acts and regulations Australian standards codes of practice construction documentation and plans emergency information contact evacuation plans guidance notes job safety analyses labels material safety data sheets (MSDS) proformas for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries reports of near misses and dangerous occurrences risk assessments safe work method statements safety meeting minutes site safety inspection reports.
Designated OHS personnel includes:	first aid officers OHS committee members OHS representatives supervisors.
Safety signs and symbols include:	emergency information signs (e.g. exits, equipment and first aid) fire signs (e.g. location of fire alarms and firefighting equipment) hazard signs (e.g. danger and warning) regulatory signs (e.g. prohibition, mandatory and limitation or restriction) safety tags and lockout (e.g. danger tags, out of service tags).
Relevant authorities include:	emergency services (e.g. police, ambulance, fire brigade and emergency rescue) OHS regulatory authority supervisor.
Incidents include:	accidents resulting in personal injury or damage to property near misses or dangerous occurrences which do not cause injury but may pose an immediate and significant risk to persons or property, and need to be reported so that action can be taken to prevent recurrence, for example: breathing apparatus malfunctioning to the extent that the user's health is in danger collapse of the floor, wall or ceiling of a building being used as a workplace collapse or failure of an excavation more than 1.5 metres deep (including any shoring) collapse or partial collapse of a building or structure collapse, overturning or failure of the load bearing of any scaffolding, lift, crane, hoist or mine-winding equipment damage to or malfunction of any other major plant electric shock. electrical short circuit, malfunction or explosion uncontrolled explosion, fire or escape of gas, hazardous substance or steam any other unintended or uncontrolled incident or event arising from operations carried on at a workplace.
General procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies include:	basic emergency response (keep calm, raise alarm, obtain help) evacuation notification of designated OHS personnel and authorities notification of emergency services (e.g. when and how) referring to site emergency plans and documentation.
Emergencies include:	chemical spill fire injury to personnel structural collapse toxic and/or flammable vapours emission vehicle/mobile plant accident.
Personal protective equipment includes:	aprons arm guards eye protection gloves hard hat hearing protection high visibility retro reflective vests protective, well fitting clothing respiratory protection safety footwear UV protective clothing and sunscreen.
Fire safety equipment includes:	breathing apparatus fire blankets firefighting equipment.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector	Construction

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units	Nil

Functional area

Functional area

CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor	This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out OHS requirements through safe work practices at any on or off-site construction workplace. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.

Application of the Unit

Application of the unit	This unit of competency covers fundamental OHS necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity. The unit relates directly to the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007) required to enter a construction work site. Completion of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite units	Nil

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. Identify and assess risks.	1.1. Hazards in the work area are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel. 1.2. Safety risks in the work area are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel. 1.3. Safe work practices, duty of care requirements and safe work instructions are followed for controlling risks. 1.4. OHS, hazard, accident or incident reports are contributed to according to workplace procedures and Australian government and state or territory OHS legislation and relevant information.
2. Identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites.	2.1. Hazardous materials on a work site are correctly identified and, if appropriate, handled and used according to company and legislated procedures. 2.2. Measures for controlling risks and construction hazards are applied effectively and immediately. 2.3. Hazardous materials that have safety implications for self and other workers are secured immediately they are identified, using appropriate signs and symbols. 2.4. Asbestos-containing materials are identified on a work site and reported to designated personnel.
3. Plan and prepare for safe work practices.	3.1. Correct personal protective equipment and clothing for each area of construction work are identified, worn, correctly fitted, used and stored according to enterprise procedures. 3.2. Selection of tools, equipment and materials, and organisation of tasks are performed in conjunction with other personnel on site and in accordance with enterprise procedures. 3.3. Required barricades and signage are determined and erected at the appropriate site location. 3.4. Material safety data sheets (MSDS), and job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements relevant to the work to be carried out are identified and applied.
4. Apply safe work practices.	4.1. Tasks are performed in a manner that is safe for operators, other personnel and the general community in accordance with legislative requirements, and enterprise policies and procedures. 4.2. Plant and equipment guards are used in accordance with manufacturer specifications, work site regulations and Australian standards where applicable. 4.3. Procedures and relevant authorities for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries are used. 4.4. Prohibited tools and equipment in areas with identified asbestos are recognised and not used. 4.5. Work site safety signs and symbols are identified and followed. 4.6. Work site area is cleared and maintained to prevent and protect self and others from incidents and accidents and to meet environmental requirements.
5. Follow emergency procedures.	5.1. Designated personnel are identified in the event of an emergency for communication purposes. 5.2. Safe workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, various types of fire and other emergencies are followed, including identification or use, if appropriate, of fire equipment within scope of responsibilities. 5.3. Emergency response and evacuation procedures are known, practised and carried out effectively when required. 5.4. Emergency first aid treatment of minor injuries is carried out correctly and details of any treatment administered are reported accurately to designated personnel as soon as possible.

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: ability to accurately recognise OHS hazards, including asbestos and take all opportunities to alleviate safety problems in a variety of construction work sites and environments capacity to deal calmly and effectively with any potential safety problems and work closely with other team members and supervisors to ensure safe working conditions are maintained communication skills to: determine and report hazards and risks enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand follow instructions read and interpret: MSDS, JSA and safe work method statements other relevant documentation use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals written skills to contribute to reports identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities technological skills to: use a range of mobile technology, such as two-way radio and mobile phones voice and hand signals to access and understand site-specific instructions.
Required knowledge
Required knowledge for this unit is: asbestos management code prevention of exposure basic first aid procedures common construction industry terminology common workplace safety hazards and risks and procedures for reporting these to designated personnel construction industry communications equipment and use construction industry health and safety signage emergency response and evacuation procedures JSA and safe work method statements MSDS OHS hierarchy of control and role of OHS committees and representatives relevant legislation, regulations and workplace requirements relating to OHS, including hazard reduction and personal safety, including duty of care responsibilities, workers' compensation and injury management requirements safe manual handling techniques safe work practices in normal working environment safety equipment, policies and requirements for working in confined spaces and at height, including on rooves tools and equipment prohibited for use near identified asbestos-containing materials (ACM) types of fires and basic firefighting equipment types, possible location and risks of ACM, including serpentine and amphibole groups, and their use in common building materials types, purpose and use of construction industry personal protective equipment and clothing workplace and equipment safety requirements.

Evidence Guide

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.
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: correctly locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications comply with a site safety plan, organisational policies, OHS regulations and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations, including quality requirements correctly identify ACM and policies and procedures for reporting this to designated personnel effectively communicate and work safely with others apply general procedures for responding to incidents and reporting hazards and injuries select and use firefighting equipment to extinguish a simulated mechanical fire evacuate a site through simulated response to an emergency, complying with workplace procedures.
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: an induction procedure and requirement realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements relevant specifications and work instructions tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices support materials appropriate to activity workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies material safety data sheets research resources, including industry related systems information. 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: satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments. Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that: competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence. 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
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.
Hazards include:	chemical spills electrical safety work in confined spaces excavations, including trenches falling objects fires gases hazardous materials high or very low temperatures HIV and other infectious diseases liquids under pressure manual handling moving machinery and equipment noise, dust and vapours overhanging beams protrusions sharp equipment traffic ultraviolet (UV) radiation unplanned collapse working at heights.
Designated personnel to be contacted in case of an emergency, accident, fire or to report a risk such as identification of ACM are:	designated safety officers, determined by the enterprise, who have undertaken specific safety response training managers or other senior personnel personnel competent and/or licensed in the safe handling of asbestos supervisors.
Safe work practices:	include: day to day observation of OHS policies and procedures emergency procedures risk assessment use of basic firefighting equipment relate to: access to site amenities, such as drinking water and toilets general requirements for safe use of plant and equipment general requirements for use of personal protective equipment and clothing housekeeping to ensure a clean, tidy and safer work area no drugs and alcohol at work preventing bullying and harassment smoking in designated areas storage and removal of debris.
Duty of care requirements:	relate to: legal responsibility under duty of care to do everything reasonably practicable to protect others from harm relevant state and territory OHS requirements and include employers and self-employed persons, persons in control of the work site, construction supervisors, designers, manufacturers and suppliers, construction workers, subcontractors and inspectors may relate to: own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices, including activities that require licences, tickets or certificates of competency.
Incidents include:	accidents resulting in personal injury or damage to property near misses or dangerous occurrences that do not cause injury but may pose an immediate and significant risk to persons or property, and need to be reported so that action can be taken to prevent recurrence, for example: breathing apparatus malfunctioning to the extent that the user's health is in danger collapse of the floor, wall or ceiling of a building being used as a workplace collapse or failure of an excavation more than 1.5 metres deep (including any shoring) collapse or partial collapse of a building or structure collapse, overturning or failure of the load bearing of any scaffolding, lift, crane, hoist or mine-winding equipment damage to or malfunction of any other major plant electric shock electrical short circuit, malfunction or explosion uncontrolled explosion, fire or escape of gas, hazardous substance or steam any other unintended or uncontrolled incident or event arising from operations carried on at a workplace.
Australian government and state or territory OHS legislative requirements include:	Australian standards construction industry OHS standards and guidelines duty of care health and safety representatives, committees and supervisors JSA and safe work method statements licences, tickets or certificates of competency National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work national safety standards OHS and welfare Acts and regulations safety codes of practice.
Information includes:	diagrams or sketches emergency situation contacts evacuation plans instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel labels manufacturer specifications and instructions memos MSDS organisation work specifications and requirements plans and specifications regulatory and legislative requirements, such as Acts, regulations and codes of practice relevant Australian standards reports of near misses or accidents safe work procedures or equivalent documentation safety meeting minutes signage verbal or written and graphical instructions work bulletins work schedules.
Hazardous materials include:	ACM cleaning chemicals, including those in pressurised containers glues insulation materials solvents treated timber products.
Measures for controlling risk or minimising hazards in accordance with the hierarchy of control include:	elimination substitution isolation engineering control administrative control personal protective equipment.
Signs and symbols include:	emergency information signs (exits, equipment, first aid) fire signs (location of fire alarms and firefighting equipment) hazard identification, facility or location signs regulatory signs (e.g. prohibition, mandatory and limitation or restriction), such as hazard signs (danger and warning) safety tags and lockout (danger tags, out of service tags) site safety, directional, traffic and warning signs and symbols.
Asbestos-containing materials are identified:	includes recognising common types of ACM that may be found in construction materials and buildings covers asbestos rope/fabrics, asbestos cement sheeting, asbestos cement piping and lagging on pipes, bituminous waterproof membrane, fire doors, electrical switchboards, millboard, and sheeting under ceramic or vinyl floor tiles in wet areas.
Asbestos-containing materials are reported to:	person in control of the workplace as set out in the relevant Asbestos Management Code.
Personal protective equipment is to include:	aprons arm guards caps dust mask/respirators ear muffs/plugs gloves hard hats high visibility retro reflective vests jackets overalls safety glasses/goggles steel capped boots UV protective clothing and sunscreen.
Tools and equipment include:	firefighting equipment first aid kit ladders and work platforms personal protective equipment.
Materials include:	first aid materials suitable for emergency first aid treatment of minor injuries.
Prohibited tools and equipment that cannot be used near identified ACM include:	high-speed abrasive power and pneumatic tolls, high pressure water cleaners, compressed air or abrasive blasting any vacuum cleaning equipment not specifically designed for safe work with asbestos.
Environmental requirements are to cover workplace quality management and include:	clean-up protection stormwater protection waste management.
Types of fire includes:	electrical, chemical, gas, mechanical, paper, wood or natural fire.
Fire equipment includes:	breathing apparatus fire extinguishers fire hydrant and hoses fire reel fire truck manual firefighting instruments, such as fire blankets.
Emergency response and evacuation procedures include:	emergencies, such as fire, toxic and/or flammable vapours emission, vehicle/mobile plant accident, structural collapse, chemical spill and injury to personnel extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation.

Unit Sector(s)

Unit sector	Construction

Co-requisite units

Co-requisite units	Nil

Functional area

Functional area

CPPBDN4001 Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for building design projects

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research and evaluate existing and emerging construction materials and methods for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), including for new buildings, additions and renovations to existing structures, and heritage restorations.

Research and evaluation are undertaken to develop an understanding of the range of contemporary construction materials and methods available; and their application, performance and interaction.

The unit supports drafters who work under the supervision and instruction of architects and building designers, ensuring that accurate and current information and data on construction materials and methods are identified and applied across building design projects.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Review project brief and determine requirements.	1.1.	Project brief is reviewed and information relating to work requirements, BCA class, and type of building to be researched is identified.
1.2.	Requirements for research are confirmed, as required, with architect or building designer.
1.3.	Compliance requirements relevant to project building class and type and research scope are identified.
2.	Research materials and methods for structural elements of specified building.	2.1.	Features and applications of materials used for structural elements are researched and evaluated.
2.2.	Compliance requirements for materials used for structural elements are researched and interpreted.
2.3.	Construction methods and systems for structural elements are researched and evaluated.
3.	Research materials and methods for building envelope of specified building.	3.1.	Characteristics and applications of materials used for building envelope are researched and evaluated.
3.2.	Construction methods for building envelope and their compliance requirements are researched and interpreted.
4.	Research systems and components for services of specified building.	4.1.	Features of systems and components for services are evaluated for costs and benefits according to client requirements for the building project.
4.2.	Compliance requirements for services are researched and interpreted.
4.3.	Installation methods for services are researched in relation to different types of systems and components.
5.	Document and maintain research findings.	5.1.	Draft research findings with collated data, recommendations and supporting evidence are produced.
5.2.	Input into draft research findings is sought according to agreed procedures.
5.3.	Research findings are finalised and distributed to appropriate stakeholders.
5.4.	Research findings are updated as required.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	evaluate the validity and reliability of information relating to existing and emerging building materials and methods independently navigate and find specific information in the National Construction Code (NCC) use systems for ordering, classifying and storing familiar reference materials and research information for easy retrieval.
Numeracy skills to:	extract and interpret numerical information relating to building materials and methods, including: fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio, rates and proportions routine formulas and building design mathematical representations and conventions two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, including compound shapes statistical data in complex tables, spreadsheets and graphs measure, estimate and calculate in order to recommend cost-effective solutions for building design projects.
Oral communication skills to:	listen to and clarify instructions and information relating to building materials and methods received from architect, building designer or manufacturer consider audience when arguing for or against specific building materials and methods being used in a building project respond to specific enquiries regarding own research findings, and clarify as necessary.
Reading skills to:	use different reading strategies to locate at times complex information about material characteristics and construction methods understand specialised NCC terminology.
Writing skills to:	record data about building materials in text, table and diagram format integrate information and ideas from a range of sources and document associated recommendations, using support materials such as photographs, diagrams and graphs.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Compliance requirements must include:	ccurrent Australian standards applicable to the building design federal, state or territory, and local authority legislation and regulations applicable to the building design NCC.
Features must include:	acoustic properties aesthetic properties availability cost defects durability energy efficiency fire resistance properties health and safety issues interaction with other materials limitations due to manufacturing process maintenance requirements structural safety sustainability features thermal properties tolerance.
Applications of materials used for structural elements must include:	coatings required compatibility with other elements fixings required structural application substructural application use in specific construction methods or systems.
Materials used for structural elements must include three or more of the following:	existing and emerging materials bricks clay composite materials concrete glass glass blocks metals stone timber and timber products.
Structural elements must include:	footings floors slabs walls roofs.
Materials used for building envelope must include three or more of the following:	existing and emerging materials bricks clay composite materials concrete glass glass blocks metals stone timber and timber products.
Services must include:	energy fire suppression heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) telecommunications water

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4001 Research and evaluate construction materials and methods for building design projects

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also be able to provide evidence of the ability to develop and maintain current research findings to support the building design process for the following three different types of building design projects, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must be three storeys or more.

The person must produce research findings, with recommendations and supporting evidence for each of the above buildings, based on an evaluation of:

features and applications of a range of at least three materials suitable for the structural elements and building envelope of each building project

different construction methods and systems applicable to structural elements and building envelope for each building project

systems and components for services, having considered:

relevant compliance requirements for each building project

installation methods for each building project.

The person must also be able to demonstrate a process for:

seeking feedback on and distributing findings from each of the building projects

maintaining the currency of research findings.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the sections of the BCA relevant to the classes and types of buildings specified in the performance evidence, including knowledge of the following:

performance features of building materials detailed in the range of conditions, and the cost benefits of their application

building construction methods used for different materials that form structural elements and the building envelope

construction and design terminology to describe the features and applications of materials and construction methods used.

In addition, evidence of the following knowledge must be demonstrated relevant to the classes and types of buildings specified in the performance evidence:

sources of reliable information on existing and emerging uses of construction materials and methods

workplace procedures for handling, storing and retrieving research information and outcomes.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and software currently used in architectural and building design practices

telephone

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed as an individual and as a team member, under the direction of an architect, building designer or other relevant person

specifications – access to:

BCA and Australian standards applicable to the buildings specified in the performance evidence

manufacturer specifications relating to construction materials and methods used in the buildings specified in the performance evidence.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4002 Research and apply compliance requirements to technical construction documentation

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research and apply compliance requirements to building design documentation for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

The unit applies to additions and renovations to a range of different types of new buildings and existing structures. It supports drafters who assist, and work under the supervision and instruction of an architect or building designer; and who take responsibility, at the level appropriate to their role, for ensuring that building design documentation complies with current and relevant legislation, codes and standards, including the National Construction Code (NCC) and local authority planning schemes.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Research building design project compliance requirements.	1.1.	Legislation, codes and standards relating to the compliance of specific building design project are accessed, and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.
1.2.	Compliance requirements for designs in different project locations and different conditions are researched, and variations in requirements are interpreted and noted.
1.3.	Research findings are recorded, filed and regularly updated according to workplace procedures.
2.	Analyse and interpret implications of compliance requirements.	2.1.	Ambiguous and conflicting compliance requirements are clarified with relevant professionals.
2.2.	Constraints placed on design options due to compliance requirements are identified and discussed with the designer.
2.3.	Potential exemptions from compliance with relevant codes are investigated and discussed with designer, and appropriate course of action is noted.
2.4.	Processes for obtaining an exemption are identified and actioned as required.
3.	Review and action compliance requirements.	3.1.	Technical construction documentation is reviewed for compliance with relevant legislation, codes and standards according to designer’s instructions.
3.2.	Non-compliance issues are noted and discussed with designer and required amendments are identified.
3.3.	Amendments or modifications to plans and technical documentation are made to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes and standards.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	access a range of resources, information and support, including the BCA, to assist in developing own understanding of compliance requirements relating to construction documentation draw on experience in compliance research and apply to analysis of different building design projects.
Numeracy skills to:	interpret and apply information from technical drawings and reports, including ratios, scales and scale conversions.
Oral communication skills to:	participate in discussions in the workplace and with external specialists using specialised vocabulary relating to compliance.
Reading skills to:	understand specialised vocabulary and acronyms specific to technical documentation used in building design projects use different reading approaches to locate specific compliance requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA.
Writing skills to:	make legible notes of discussions with colleagues and external specialists use specialised vocabulary relating to building design projects.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Legislation must include:	legislation and regulations relating to: building construction materials and methods disability access energy efficiency environment local authority planning schemes work health and safety (WHS).
Codes and standards must include:	Australian standards, including standards for drawing: AS1100.101 Technical drawing - General principles AS1100.301 Technical drawing - Architectural drawing AS1101.1 Graphic symbols for general engineering - Hydraulic and pneumatic systems NCC.
Compliance requirements must include:	current Australian standards applicable to the building design federal, state or territory, and local authority legislation and regulations and planning schemes applicable to the building design NCC.
Constraints must include:	reference to: local authority planning scheme relevant to the applicable building design project brief sections of the BCA relevant to the applicable building design.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4002 Research and apply compliance requirements to technical construction documentation

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence of the ability to apply compliance requirements to technical construction documentation for the following three different building projects, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must be three storeys or more.

In each of the projects, the person must:

develop a body of current research findings relating to the codes and standards affecting compliance of building designs

analyse compliance requirements in relation to client requests

review compliance of drawings, including those from other disciplines such as land surveyors, and hydraulic and fire engineers

amend technical construction documents to ensure compliance with codes and standards

document and store research findings.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the sections of the BCA relevant to the classes and types of buildings specified in the performance evidence, including knowledge of the following:

compliance requirements relating to specific building design projects, including:

Australian standards for drawing applicable to the building projects

local authority planning schemes

National Construction Code (NCC) requirements

state planning policies

state building codes

disability access requirements

environmental and sustainability requirements, including:

energy efficiency

fire resistance, including resistance to bushfire attack

sound

flood

ventilation

building designers’ duty of care to ensure quality and safety of designs

legislation as listed in the range of conditions and as relevant to the building project

work health and safety requirements relevant to the building projects specified in the performance evidence.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software and business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice

telephone

materials:

technical reports

working drawings and plans

contingencies:

implications of non-compliance

implications of preparing and submitting to relevant authority insufficient or inaccurate documentation

specifications – access to:

NCC and Australian standards

legislation, regulations, codes and other relevant compliance documentation relating to each building design project specified in the performance evidence

manufacturer product specifications on building materials and methods

project brief for the three building classes and types specified in the performance evidence, including specifications relating to:

building envelopes

services

structural components

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed as an individual and as a team member, under the direction of an architect, building designer or other relevant person

relationship with client:

limited liaison with the client is required and only under direction of the architect or building designer.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4003 Collect, apply and store building design project information

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to set up project filing systems for documentation relevant to different residential, commercial and industrial building design projects as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

The unit covers setting up digital filing systems for documentation other than the building design project’s design drawings; and hard copy filing systems, for both internal and externally-sourced documents. It also covers collecting and filing relevant documentation required at the initiation of building design projects, reviewing the contents of documentation, and applying the information to the progress of the building design project.

The unit supports the work of drafters who assist and work under the instruction and supervision of architects, building designers and other personnel, such as home sustainability assessors.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Set up project files.	1.1.	Building design project naming and version control system is confirmed and applied to project filing systems for incoming hard copy and digital documents from internal and external sources.
1.2.	Folders are created and named for storage of different types of documentation.
1.3.	Systems for recording file removal from storage and amendments or additions to content are confirmed and applied.
2.	Collect, store and maintain information.	2.1.	Sources of information relating to client requirements for building design projects are identified and information is collected and stored.
2.2.	Sources of information relating to compliance requirements are identified and information is collected and stored.
2.3.	Sources of information relating to site location characteristics are identified and information is collected and stored.
2.4.	Sources of information relating to existing site infrastructure and services are identified and information is collected and stored.
2.5.	Building engineers’ documents are collected and stored in relevant files.
2.6.	Files are reviewed periodically to ensure storage is correct, contents are complete and up-to-date, and files are backed up according to workplace procedures.
3.	Apply building design project information.	3.1.	Information contained in documentation is summarised, with accurate references and discussed with designer and project team, as required.
3.2.	Procedures for ensuring relevant information is incorporated into building design project drawings and documentation are confirmed with project manager and followed.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	access a range of resources, information and support to assist in developing understanding of file management systems use hard copy and digital filing systems to collect, analyse, store, organise and facilitate ongoing access to information.
Numeracy skills to:	apply version control systems to project files use mathematical language to discuss with colleagues information gathered from documentation.
Oral communication skills to:	participate in workplace discussions using specialised technical vocabulary relating to building design projects.
Reading skills to:	interpret building design project information with specialised vocabulary and technical content in graphic form check own understanding of texts and use strategies to clarify meaning.
Writing skills to:	integrate information from a variety of sources to create summary of information gathered use specialised vocabulary relating to building design projects when summarising information.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Compliance requirements must include:	current Australian standards applicable to the building design federal, state or territory, and local authority legislation and regulations applicable to the building design National Construction Code.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4003 Collect, apply and store building design project information

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence of the ability to collect, apply and store information for the following three different types of building design projects, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

The person must provide evidence of:

applying and maintaining project file naming and storage systems, including hard copy and digital drawing files and back-ups

applying systems for monitoring file removals and amendments

collecting, reviewing and filing digital and hard-copy documentation relating to:

client requirements

compliance requirements

site location characteristics

existing site infrastructure and services

providing summarised information to project designer and team

following procedures as directed to ensure relevant information is incorporated into the design process.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of collecting, applying and storing information for three building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including:

construction terminology required to summarise and discuss types and content of internally and externally-sourced information with colleagues and designer

building design project file naming and storing systems for:

digital information, including:

incoming drawing files

internal and external text, database, spreadsheet and presentation files

hard-copy documentation, including:

internal and externally-sourced drawing files

internal and external text, database, spreadsheet and presentation files

file management processes for tracking both digital and hard-copy building design project information

types and sources of information required at the initiation of building design projects, including:

client requirements

site-specific compliance requirements

site location characteristics

existing site infrastructure and services.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software and storage capacity for a range of typical building design project information

electronic file storage devices

hard copy file storage system

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed as an individual and as a team member, under the direction of an architect, building designer or other relevant person

specifications – access to:

project information relating to the three buildings design projects specified in the performance evidence

National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian standards relating to the three building design projects specified in the performance evidence.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4004 Set up BIM-capable software and files for building design drafting projects

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to set up digital project files in building information modelling (BIM)-capable industry-standard building design drawing software for residential, commercial and industrial building design projects as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

It covers installing BIM-capable design software and applying its functions and options to create, name and save project files and templates for different types of building design projects.

The unit supports the work of drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of architects, building designers and other personnel, such as home sustainability assessors.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Prepare to use building design drawing software to set up project files.	1.1.	Building design drawing software is installed and configured following relevant instructions.
1.2.	Information to operate building design drawing software is accessed and interpreted to prepare for setting up project files.
1.3.	Support for software installation and interpretation and application of software functions and operations is obtained as required.
2.	Plan software drawing file requirements.	2.1.	Project brief and designer’s notes are reviewed and scope and nature of building design project are identified.
2.2.	Naming protocols for digital drawing files are determined according to project and workplace requirements and systems.
2.3.	Types of drawings required by client, project and relevant authorities are determined in consultation with designer.
2.4.	Title block information is confirmed with designer.
2.5.	Checklist of drawing files required for project is prepared with file-naming protocols applied.
2.6.	Folder name and location for digital project drawing files are confirmed with designer.
3.	Set up project templates.	3.1.	Building design drawing software support information is accessed to assist in adapting built-in templates to set up project template files.
3.2.	Software support information is accessed to assist in creating original project template files.
3.3.	Project template files are named according to file-naming protocols and saved in project folder in correct location.
3.4.	Files are backed up according to workplace procedures.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	access a range of resources, professional development activities, information and support, including proprietary help tutorials and instructions, to assist in understanding the operation of building design drawing software, especially relating to new versions and functions draw on experience with the functions and operations of building design software and apply to new work.
Numeracy skills to:	interpret numerical information relating to building design project information and software options and functions including measurements of dimensions, scales, scale conversions and version control.
Oral communication skills to:	participate in workplace discussions using specialised vocabulary relevant to building design drawing software and its functionality.
Reading skills to:	interpret software operation manuals and building design project information with specialised vocabulary and technical content, sometimes in graphic form apply strategies to clarify meaning of texts.
Writing skills to:	make accurate notes of technical discussions with colleagues relating to digital building design drawings.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Building design drawing software must include:	BIM-capable current industry-standard software.
Software functions and operations for setting project parameters and templates must include those for:	fundamental project information, including: name number location project settings, including predefined elements view templates groups or families title blocks project views, including: plan views levels schedules legends sheets visibility and graphic settings print settings project and shared parameters.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4004 Set up BIM-capable software and files for building design drafting projects

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence of the ability to set up project template files for the following three different types of building design projects, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

Within the context described above, a person must provide evidence of:

installing and configuring building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design drawing software

accessing and interpreting software operation information when setting up digital building design drawing files

planning project file creation, including confirming project details and preparing a checklist of templates and required elements

applying software functions and options to create project templates for the range of drawings required for the three building design projects, including:

using in-built proformas

creating original templates

using workplace protocols and systems to name, save and back up building design templates and files.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

construction and technical terminology required to discuss digital building design drafting project templates and files with work colleagues, designer and external personnel

functions and options of building design drawing software relevant to creating project templates and files

strategies for developing knowledge of building design drawing software

systems for naming, saving and backing up digital drawing files

types of digital drawing templates and files required for building design projects.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and BIM-capable building design drawing software

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks must be completed individually but may rely on information sourced from team members and supervisor as relevant to the task

specifications:

architect’s or building designer’s notes, sketches and instructions for digital building design project template and file requirements for three building design projects as specified in the performance evidence

building design drawing software specifications and manuals.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4005 Review and report structural integrity of building designs

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to understand and apply principles of structural engineering to analyses of building designs for residential, commercial and industrial buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), including additions and renovations.

The unit supports the work of drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of architects and building designers in preparing design drawings for client, planning and construction approval. The drafter is not responsible for the structural integrity of the building, but contributes to assessing building compliance with specific requirements relating to structural integrity, as specified in relevant codes and standards. The drafter requires the skills and knowledge to recognise and bring to the attention of the designer structural anomalies in the building design drawings.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Review project documentation to identify structural systems.	1.1.	Site conditions and nature of proposed footings are identified from project documentation and noted in project file.
1.2.	Nature and format of floor systems are identified from project documentation and noted.
1.3.	Nature and format of walls and wall sheeting and cladding systems are identified from project documentation and noted.
1.4.	Nature and format of roofs and roof cladding systems are identified from project documentation and noted.
2.	Evaluate effects of loads and forces.	2.1.	Geophysical and climatic conditions at different locations are researched.
2.2.	Types of loads acting on project buildings are identified and noted.
2.3.	Stresses and strains acting on project buildings are identified and noted.
2.4.	Properties of project structural building materials and responses to loads and forces are researched and noted.
3.	Review structural integrity of building designs.	3.1.	Structural integrity of proposed footings is reviewed, under supervision, for compliance with structural engineer’s notes and relevant codes and standards.
3.2.	Proposed floor system components are reviewed for structural integrity and compliance with structural engineer’s notes and relevant codes and standards.
3.3.	Structural integrity of proposed walls and wall sheeting and cladding systems are reviewed for compliance with structural engineer’s notes and relevant codes and standards.
3.4.	Structural integrity of proposed roofs and roof cladding system components are reviewed for compliance with structural engineer’s notes and relevant codes and standards.
3.5.	Anomalies in structural integrity and compliance are noted according to workplace procedures.
4.	Report findings and amend drawings.	4.1.	Review of structural integrity of project building is reported to, and discussed with, designer and consultant engineer according to workplace procedures, and information from discussion is noted.
4.2.	Drawings are amended and notated according to instructions of designer as required.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	access a range of resources, information and support to assist in developing understanding of: compliance requirements relating to structural integrity of buildings, including BCA requirements structural systems, loads and forces standards and conventions for different types of technical drawings draw on experience of drawing analysis and apply to new work.
Numeracy skills to:	interpret and apply ratios for loads and resistance from AS1684 Residential Timber Framed Construction use mathematical language to discuss findings from analysis of plans and drawings with colleagues.
Oral communication skills to:	participate in discussions in the workplace and with external specialists using specialised vocabulary relating to building designs.
Reading skills to:	understand specialised technical vocabulary, abbreviations and acronyms specific to building design work use different reading approaches to locate specific details in complex compliance documentation, including the BCA.
Writing skills to:	make concise and accurate technical notes of findings and discussions with colleagues or external specialists use specialised technical vocabulary, abbreviations and acronyms relating to building design projects in personal notes on review of structural integrity.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Geophysical and climatic conditions must include:	bushfires earthquakes extreme temperatures flooding marine and industrial atmosphere noise snow steep land soil classification wind (cyclones).
Types of loads must include:	environmental loads, including wind events (cyclones) live, dead and combination loads moving loads, including volume of users permanent loads, including weight of building.
Stresses and strains must include:	bearing bending or deflection and long-term creep compression racking shearing tensile torsion yield.
Structural building materials must include:	concrete glass masonry metal plastics wood other materials in common use.
Codes and standards must include:	BCA and referenced Australian standards for structural provisions AS1684 Residential Timber Framed Construction.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4005 Review and report structural integrity of building designs

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. They must also be able to provide evidence of the ability to review complete sets of drawings and then report on the structural integrity of the designs of the following four different types of building design projects, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

two different buildings selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must be three storeys or more.

Within the context described above, a person must provide evidence of:

assessing the structural integrity of footings, floors, walls, wall sheeting and cladding systems, roofs and roof cladding systems covering:

identification of site conditions for projects

analysis of types of construction and materials used

evaluation of loads, forces, stresses and strains that could act on the buildings and effects on materials and construction methods used

compliance with relevant legislation, codes and standards

sourcing and interpreting:

building material compliance certificates

structural data and reports

reporting and discussing findings with designer and consultant engineer, according to workplace procedures

amending drawings according to instructions of designer.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to review and report on the structural integrity of building designs in relation to four different types of building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including:

calculation methods for evaluating loads acting on buildings

compliance requirements relating to the buildings’ structural integrity

construction methods used for the buildings specified in the performance evidence

construction terminology required to discuss structural integrity of building designs with work colleagues, designer and consultant engineer

drawing conventions, formats and standards

drawing software functions

loads and forces acting on buildings in different project locations, including nature of loads

properties of structural building materials and responses to loads, stress and strain.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed as an individual and as a team member, under the direction of an architect, building designer or other relevant person

specifications:

BCA and Australian standards applicable to the four buildings specified in the performance evidence

building design plans and drawings for four buildings as specified in the performance evidence.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4006 Import and transpose information from external sources into digital building design drawings

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to import drawing files and transpose information from drawings prepared by external surveyors, engineers and construction consultants into existing digital building design drawings for residential, commercial and industrial buildings as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), using building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software.

It also covers understanding and applying functions and options of drawing software for different methods of importing files and for managing elements in imported drawings.

The unit supports the work of drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of architects and building designers and who check drawings and reports for accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes and standards before importing or transposing into existing drawings; and who then check the integrity and accuracy of the completed drawings.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Confirm accuracy and compliance of externally-sourced drawings.	1.1.	Land survey drawings are checked for accuracy according to workplace requirements.
1.2.	Structural engineering drawings are checked for accuracy and compliance according to workplace requirements.
1.3.	Drawings and reports from engineers are checked for accuracy and compliance according to workplace requirements.
1.4.	Drawings, reports and drawing notations from consultants are checked for accuracy and compliance according to workplace requirements.
1.5.	Inaccuracies and non-compliance issues relating to drawings and drawing notations are reported to, and discussed with, architect or building designer.
1.6.	Architect’s or building designer’s observations on externally-sourced drawings are noted.
1.7.	Amended drawings are requested, noted details of amendments required are provided, and amended drawings are obtained from relevant engineers or consultants according to workplace requirements.
2.	Import drawings from external sources into digital building design files.	2.1.	Compatibility of digital drawings from external sources for importing into digital building design files is determined and confirmed with architect or building designer.
2.2.	Building design software and work instructions relating to the importing of drawings from external sources are interpreted to determine options to be applied for different building design projects.
2.3.	Method for importing drawings is applied according to work instructions.
2.4.	Import options are applied to incoming files according to work instructions.
2.5.	Files depicting materials and scenery are imported to enhance presentation and conceptual drawings, as required.
2.6.	Digital building design files are re-named and saved according to workplace requirements.
2.7.	Files are checked for integrity, submitted to architect or building designer for approval, and amendments made as directed.
3.	Transpose information from externally-sourced drawings into digital building design files.	3.1.	Work instructions for transposing information from externally-sourced drawings into digital building design files are interpreted and confirmed with architect or building designer.
3.2.	Information is added to drawings according to work instructions and checked for accuracy and completeness of transposition according to workplace requirements.
3.3.	Details of externally-sourced documents are added to the list of supporting documents in the drawing set.
3.4.	Digital building design files are re-named and saved according to workplace requirements.
3.5.	Files are checked for integrity, submitted to architect or building designer for approval, and amendments made as directed.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	access a range of resources, information and support to assist in developing understanding of: building design software functions and options for importing digital drawing file standards and conventions for different types of technical drawings use hard copy and digital filing systems to collect, analyse, store, organise and facilitate ongoing access to information.
Numeracy skills to:	interpret and apply information from technical drawings and reports, including ratios, scales and scale conversions use mathematical language to discuss information gathered from documentation with colleagues.
Oral communication skills to:	participate in discussions in the workplace and with external specialists using specialised vocabulary relating to building design projects.
Reading skills to:	understand specialised vocabulary, abbreviations and acronyms specific to building design work, including functions and operation of BIM-capable software use different reading approaches to locate specific details in sometimes complex drawings and documentation.
Writing skills to:	prepare requests for amended drawings from external consultants, giving technical details of the changes or additions required using specialised vocabulary relating to building design projects.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Drawings must include at least one from each of the following:	consultant engineer land survey structural engineering.
Workplace requirements must include:	building design project procedures, including: communication protocols for liaising with external consultants file naming, storing and saving systems and procedures quality requirements work health and safety requirements roles and responsibilities of building project team, including extent and limitations of drafter’s role.
Compliance must include:	current Australian standards applicable to the building design federal, state or territory, and local authority legislation and regulations applicable to the building design National Construction Code.
Engineers must include one or more of the following:	electrical fire safety geotechnical hydraulic mechanical.
Consultants must include one or more of the following:	access acoustic arborist bushfire energy efficiency flooding lighting traffic.
Building design software must include:	BIM-capable current industry-standard software.
Options to be applied must include:	colours external references layers positioning scale views.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4006 Import and transpose information from external sources into digital building design drawings

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also be able to provide evidence of the ability to import and transpose information from at least five different types of externally-sourced drawings into digital building design drawing files for the following three different types of building design projects, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must be three storeys or more.

Within the context described above, a person must provide evidence of:

identifying consultants’ design discrepancies

checking drawings and notations for accuracy and compliance before importing and transposing files

consulting with architect or building designer to discuss inaccuracies or non-compliance and to obtain designer’s observations

requesting and obtaining amended drawings

checking drawings for compatibility with design software

applying building design software functions and options to import drawings into digital building design drawing files

checking integrity of drawings once import is completed

transposing information and notations from drawings into digital building design drawing files and confirming accuracy and completeness

adding details of externally-sourced documents to supporting documentation list for the project

applying naming conventions and version control protocols to renaming, storing and saving files according to workplace procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to import and transpose information from external sources into digital building design drawings for the three different types of building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including:

compliance requirements relating to the three different types of building design projects

construction terminology required to discuss content of externally-sourced drawings and reports with work colleagues, designers and external consultants

functions and options of building design software relating to importing external digital drawings into project files

protocols for communication and liaison with construction professionals who provide drawings and information for building designs

roles and responsibilities of internal and external contributors to building design projects

systems for naming, saving and storing digital files and ensuring version control

types of drawings from external sources required for building designs, including the extent and level of detailed information required.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access, building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software and storage capacity for a range of typical building design project information

electronic file storage devices

materials:

electronic and hard copy project files for the three projects specified in the performance evidence

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed as an individual and as a team member, under the direction of an architect, building designer or other relevant person

specifications:

a range of project documentation, both hard copy and electronic, from construction professionals and consultants involved in the building design process for the three different building design projects specified in the performance evidence

National Construction Code and Australian standards relevant to building design projects.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4007 Store and retrieve building design documentation

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to ensure documentation relating to building design projects is filed and stored safely and effectively. It addresses managing and archiving files for future retrieval and responding to requests for copies of documentation.

The unit supports drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of an architect or building designer to produce and file a range of documentation as part of the building design and approval process.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Maintain filing system.	1.1.	Project file naming, storing, saving and version control systems are identified and followed when creating, amending and filing documents.
1.2.	Hard copy and digital files are reviewed to identify and remove duplicate, outdated and unnecessary documentation, and archived as required.
2.	Manage file requests.	2.1.	Processes for actioning file requests are identified and followed.
2.2.	File requests are assessed and confirmed according to workplace procedures.
2.3.	Digital documents are made available to others with appropriate file protections in place according to workplace requirements.
2.4.	Hard copy documents are retrieved, logged as removed from file, and provided to others, photocopied or scanned as necessary.
2.5.	Hard copy files are regularly monitored for missing documentation and logging systems are used to locate and replace documentation.
3.	Back up and archive project files.	3.1.	Digital files are backed up periodically and stored in a safe and secure location for emergency access.
3.2.	Hard copy files are collated, scanned where appropriate and saved to relevant electronic project files.
3.3.	Files relating to finalised projects are archived in a safe, secure and accessible manner.
3.4.	Processes allowing for access to archived project files are reviewed and implemented as required.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	access a range of resources, information and support to develop own understanding of file management protocols and their application use hard copy and digital filing systems to ensure the safe storage and retrieval of files.
Numeracy skills to:	use version control protocols when filing and storing documentation.
Oral communication skills to:	review, clarify and respond to requests for files use appropriate file naming conventions when liaising with others in relation to current and archived digital and hard copy project files.
Reading skills to:	interpret and follow workplace file naming protocols and file management processes.
Writing skills to:	use appropriate vocabulary and terminology in relation to file naming and archiving.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
File protections must include:	read only format password-protected portable document format (PDF).
Back-up must include:	computer hard drive external storage devices, including: portable and non-portable hard drives: CD or DVD USB devices off-site location remote, online and managed back-up services.
Archived must include:	online storage of electronic versions of documentation physical offsite storage of hard copy project files.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4007 Store and retrieve building design documentation

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also be able to provide evidence of the ability to maintain current and accurate files of documents for the following three different types of building design projects, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

Within the context described above, a person must provide evidence of:

using file naming, storage, saving and version control systems when managing documentation

forwarding digital and hard copy documents and files to relevant personnel as requested, in relevant formats and according to workplace procedures

reviewing files for missing, duplicate and outdated information and following up or removing as required, according to workplace requirements

backing up project files according to accepted workplace file management procedures

archiving files for the three different projects, with one in hard copy, ensuring safety and security and future accessibility of documentation.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

building construction techniques and processes in order to recognise the relevance of documentation in the project files of those buildings specified in the performance evidence

construction and technical terminology required to discuss appropriate file management processes applicable to the various documentation in files

recognising plans from other disciplines, including land surveys, hydraulics and fire engineering, and determining appropriate file management processes for those plans

workplace protocols addressing file naming, storing, back-up and retrieval.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with:

internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software and business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice

storage capacity for a range of typical building design project information

electronic file saving devices

materials – access to:

electronic and hard copy project files for a range of building projects

lockable filing cabinet

password-protected digital files

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed as an individual and as a team member, under the direction of an architect, building designer or other relevant person

specifications:

access to applicable codes and standards and local planning requirements

timeframe:

completion of required tasks within timeframes specified by the workplace.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4008 Produce digital building design concept drawings

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce building design drawings and documentation with appropriate scale and notations using current industry-standard software packages with building information modelling (BIM) capability.

The unit supports drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of architects and building designers and produce design documentation for all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), up to the stage of client approval of the design concept. It also covers ensuring that the drawings and documentation meet compliance requirements for the type of building and location and are formatted and notated to facilitate understanding by the client.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Produce building design sketches	1.1.	Client brief and designer’s concept drawings and notes are reviewed and requirements confirmed.
1.2.	Existing site information and measured drawings are reviewed and information is applied to the production of sketches.
1.3.	Compliance requirements are confirmed and applied to the production of sketches.
1.4.	Building design software and project templates are used according to workplace requirements to produce and save sketches that illustrate designer’s concept, with accurate proportions and within project timelines.
1.5.	Spatial and dimensional awareness is applied when producing sketches to allow ample space for movement of persons.
1.6.	Rendering techniques are applied to sketches as required by designer.
1.7.	Sketches are reviewed in consultation with designer to check that compliance requirements have been addressed, and adjustments are made and saved as required.
1.8.	Scaled renditions of design concept sketches are produced as required.
2.	Review and apply designer’s instructions in response to client feedback on building design concept sketches.	2.1.	Designer’s instructions, notes and notations to drawings following client consultations are reviewed and client’s required changes to sketches are confirmed.
2.2.	Sketches are adjusted and cross-checked to confirm that client requirements are incorporated.
2.3.	Impacts of changes on compliance requirements are identified and confirmed through consultation with relevant personnel and according to workplace requirements.
2.4.	Adjusted drawings and identified impacts on compliance requirements are reviewed with designer.
2.5.	Final adjustments to sketches are made according to instructions and following designer’s final consultations with client and other relevant personnel.
2.6.	Sketches are stored and saved according to workplace requirements.
3.	Produce building design drawings.	3.1.	Building design software and project templates are used to set up design drawings based on client-approved concept sketches.
3.2.	Details of spatial, structural and technical elements of the building’s design are confirmed with designer and incorporated into building design drawings.
3.3.	Details of strategies to address work health and safety (WHS) issues in the building’s design are confirmed with designer and incorporated into design drawings.
3.4.	Details of sustainable building design for the project are confirmed with designer and incorporated into building design drawings.
3.5.	Readability of drawings is reviewed and drawings are adjusted to ensure clarity of detail, consistency and ease of understanding by clients.
3.6.	Design drawings are saved and stored according to workplace requirements.
3.7.	Design drawings are reviewed in consultation with designers to ensure client and compliance requirements and anomalies are addressed, and drawings are adjusted as required.
3.8.	Design drawings are rendered to watercolour wash or photo-realistic finish as required.
4.	Review and apply client feedback to building design drawings.	4.1.	Designer’s instructions, notes and notations to drawings following client consultations are reviewed and client’s required changes to design drawings are confirmed.
4.2.	Design drawings are adjusted and cross-checked to confirm that client requirements are incorporated.
4.3.	Impacts of changes on compliance of building are identified and confirmed according to workplace requirements.
4.4.	Adjusted drawings and identified impacts on compliance requirements are reviewed in consultation with designer.
4.5.	Final adjustments to drawings are made according to instructions and following designer’s final consultations with client and other relevant personnel.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	develop an understanding of compliance requirements and the constraints they may place on client’s requested changes to design concepts seek advice and respond to feedback from designer.
Numeracy skills to:	interpret and convert ratios and scales on drawings use and apply knowledge about space and shape to draw accurate two-dimensional and three-dimensional scale plans and drawings.
Oral communication skills to:	consult with external professional personnel regarding interpretation of compliance requirements discuss adjustments to drawings with designer using construction and design terminology.
Reading skills to:	interpret designer margin notes and simple diagrams to make connections between information and design requirements interpret specialised vocabulary and acronyms used in compliance requirement documents, including the BCA.
Writing skills to:	consider the audience for design drawings and represent technical information in notations using language suitable for clients with limited or no technical knowledge.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Compliance requirements must include:	current Australian standards applicable to the building design federal, state or territory, and local authority legislation and regulations applicable to the building design National Construction Code.
Building design software must include:	BIM-capable current industry-standard software.
Workplace requirements must include:	application of drawing conventions according to: AS1100.101 Technical drawing - General principles AS1100.301 Technical drawing - Architectural drawing building design project procedures relating to: communication protocols for liaising with external consultants file naming, storing and saving systems and procedures quality requirements WHS requirements roles and responsibilities of building project team, including extent and limitations of drafter’s role.
Rendering techniques must ensure:	depiction of light and shade range of material finishes readability.
Review must include:	labelling and notation of drawings layout scale white space.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4008 Produce digital building design concept drawings

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also be able to provide evidence of the ability to produce digital building design sketches and concept drawings and documentation under the supervision and direction of an architect or building designer for the following three different types of building design projects, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must be three storeys or more.

Each project must be in a different locality where local compliance requirements vary.

A person should provide evidence of:

researching and applying compliance requirements relating to the nature and location of each building design project

applying drawing conventions according to:

AS1100.101 Technical drawing - General principles

AS1100.301 Technical drawing - Architectural drawing

applying dimensional awareness to designs to ensure ample space is allowed for movement of persons

producing digital building design sketch drawings and documentation using building information modelling (BIM)-capable current industry-standard software, of the required quality standard and within project timelines, based on client specifications and designer’s instructions

incorporating client feedback into sketches and checking compliance of documentation

consulting with designer on finalisation of sketches and discussing and implementing strategies to resolve compliance issues

producing digital design drawings, documentation and building information models using BIM-capable current industry-standard software based on finalised sketches and according to designer instructions

incorporating client feedback into design drawings, models and documentation and checking whether these meet compliance requirements

consulting with designer on finalisation of design drawings, models and documentation and discussing and implementing strategies to resolve compliance issues.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to produce digital building design concept drawings and documentation for the three different types of building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including:

compliance requirements relating to the three building design projects

drawing conventions relevant to the sketch and design concept drawings

construction and design terminology required to discuss aspects of digital design documentation with designer

functions and options of BIM-capable building design software that enable the production of digital building design drawings for residential, commercial and industrial building design projects

principles of BIM and its use by building and construction professions

protocols for communication and liaison with construction professionals who provide information for building designs

roles and responsibilities of internal and external contributors to building design projects

systems for naming, saving and storing digital files and ensuring version control

types of drawings, documentation and models required for client consultations regarding building design concepts.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace. Unit outputs must be completed to full industry and workplace standards and procedures.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and BIM-capable building design software

materials:

project site information

reports from technical experts

specifications – access to:

legislation, regulations, codes, standards and other relevant compliance documentation relating to each building design project

client’s design brief

designer’s sketches and notes.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4009 Analyse building design drawings and review findings

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to analyse drawings relating to building designs for residential, commercial and industrial buildings, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

It covers interpreting construction industry conventions for drawings, and analysing drawings for different projects to identify design and technical features. It also covers presenting findings and discussing these with the architect or building designer to inform the design process.

The unit supports the work of drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of architects, building designers and other personnel, such as home sustainability assessors.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Interpret drawing conventions.	1.1.	Industry standard formats and content for technical drawings are interpreted.
1.2.	General technical drawing conventions used in all types of construction drawings are interpreted.
1.3.	Architectural conventions used in building design drawings are interpreted.
1.4.	Notations used in general technical and architectural drawings are interpreted.
2.	Analyse architectural drawings.	2.1.	Key features of site plans for different projects are identified in drawings and analysed.
2.2.	Key features of floor plans and sub-floor plans are identified in drawings and analysed.
2.3.	Key features of elevations of each aspect of building are identified in drawings and analysed.
2.4.	Sections of buildings are analysed to determine construction methods and features of internal design and finishes.
2.5.	Unknown elements of, or anomalies in, architectural drawings are noted for discussion with architect or building designer.
3.	Analyse drawings from other construction disciplines.	3.1.	Land survey drawings are analysed to identify topographical features of site for building design projects and requirements for cutting and filling.
3.2.	Structural engineering drawings are analysed to determine construction methods and load considerations for building design project.
3.3.	Drawings and reports from electrical, hydraulic, fire and mechanical engineers are analysed to determine layout of services for building design project.
3.4.	Drawings and drawing notations from consultants are analysed to identify recommendations for building design project.
3.5.	Unknown elements of, or anomalies in, drawings from other disciplines are noted for discussion with architect or building designer.
4.	Present and discuss findings.	4.1.	Advice is sought where required from architect or building designer to assist in identifying and analysing unknown elements of drawings.
4.2.	Findings from analysis of architectural drawings are presented to, and discussed with, architect or building designer to inform building design process.
4.3.	Findings from analysis of drawings from other construction disciplines are presented to, and discussed with, architect or building designer to inform building design process.
4.4.	Strategies for producing corrections to drawings are developed in consultation with architect or building designer and followed up as required.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	access Australian standards to assist in developing understanding of different types of drawings and drawing standards and conventions draw on experience in drawing analysis and apply to new work.
Numeracy skills to:	interpret and check the accuracy of numerical information in technical drawings and reports, including dimensions, ratios, scales and scale conversions use mathematical language to discuss with colleagues findings from analysis of drawings, such as anomalies in dimensions or inaccuracies in scale conversions.
Oral communication skills to:	participate in discussions in the workplace and with external specialists using specialised vocabulary relating to building designs, including the names used for different types of drawings and the names for different building elements and fixtures.
Reading skills to:	understand specialised vocabulary, abbreviations and acronyms specific to building design work, including terms used by external consultants use different reading strategies to locate specific and sometimes complex details in drawings and reports.
Writing skills to:	make concise and technically accurate personal notes on findings from analysis of drawings and reports and discussions with designer.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Industry standard formats and content for technical drawings must include:	drawing types project identification version control.
General technical drawing conventions must include:	those specified in: AS1100.101 Technical drawing - General principles AS1100.301 Technical drawing - Architectural drawing AS1101.1 Graphic symbols for general engineering - Hydraulic and pneumatic systems abbreviations components dimensioning lines gradients layout levels scales spaces symbols.
Architectural conventions must include:	dimensioning orientation representations of: doors fittings fixtures materials natural light shadow windows.
Key features of site plans must include:	site boundaries and dimensions locations and orientations of buildings locations of: utility services retaining walls fences driveways walkways setback requirements easements topographical data.
Key features of floor and sub-floor plans must include:	access construction methods dimensions locations of services plan-level fittings, fixtures and features, including representations of overhead features room and wall layouts.
Key features of elevations must include:	dimensions of buildings exterior finishes fence locations features of exterior design.
Consultants must include one or more of those contributing to the design drawings:	land surveyors structural, electrical, hydraulic, fire and mechanical engineers access, acoustic, arborist, energy efficiency, lighting, traffic and other relevant consultants required to contribute to building design projects.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4009 Analyse building design drawings and review findings

Modification History

Release 1.New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence of the ability to analyse complete sets of drawings for the following three different types of building design projects, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must be three storeys or more.

The person must present and discuss with the project architect or building designer:

an analysis of relevant information, features and details included on architectural drawings, including:

details

elevations

plans:

footings and slab setout

roof framing layout

wall framing layout

sections

site plans

sub-floor and floor plans

analysis of information, features and details included on drawings specifically required for the project from consultants as listed in the range of conditions

clarification of unknown elements of drawings through consultation, as required

anomalies in drawings, including strategies for producing corrections to drawings

strategies for correcting drawings, as required.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to analyse building design drawings for the building projects specified in the performance evidence, including:

principles of structural engineering sufficient to recognise structural anomalies in building design drawings for the building projects and report them to the designer

basic principles of the work of those construction professionals who are required to contribute to the building designs of the projects, including:

consultants

engineers

surveyors

building construction techniques and processes applied to the construction of the buildings

building materials used in the construction of the buildings, and their application

building designers’ duty of care to ensure quality and safety of designs

construction terminology required to discuss content of internally and externally sourced drawings with work colleagues and designer

conventions and formats used for:

architectural drawings

general technical drawings

drawing standards:

AS1100.101 Technical drawing - General principles

AS1100.301 Technical drawing - Architectural drawing

AS1101.1 Graphic symbols for general engineering - Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

types of drawings relevant to building design projects.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software materials

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed as an individual and as a team member, under the direction of an architect, building designer or other relevant person

specifications:

Australian standards for drawing

design drawings for building projects specified in the performance evidence.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4010 Prepare documentation for planning approval

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare documentation that complies with planning approval requirements for residential, commercial and industrial buildings as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The documentation is required as part of the process for preparing a planning application, which if successful will result in the issuing of a planning permit.

The unit supports drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of architects and building designers to prepare a range of documentation as part of the planning approval process.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Plan and produce planning approval support documentation.	1.1.	Documentation requirements for planning approval applications are confirmed with relevant authorities.
1.2.	Design drawings required in applications for planning approval are confirmed with architect, building designer or relevant authorities.
1.3.	Compliance requirements for design drawings are confirmed with architect, building designer and relevant authorities.
1.4.	Timelines and methodologies for producing final design drawings are confirmed with architect or building designer.
1.5.	Drawings and documentation required from electrical, hydraulic, geotechnical, fire and mechanical engineers are specified and requested in consultation with architect or building designer.
1.6.	Drawings and documentation required from access, traffic, lighting, arborist, acoustic, energy efficiency and other relevant consultants are specified and requested in consultation with architect or building designer.
2.	Prepare and submit planning approval application.	2.1.	Design drawings are checked for planning approval compliance and required additions or changes are made.
2.2.	Drawings and documentation required from technical experts are obtained within required timeframes and checked for completeness and compliance.
2.3.	Documentation for planning approval application is prepared, checked for compliance with requirements, and confirmed with client.
2.4.	Completeness of planning approval application is confirmed in consultation with architect or building designer and submitted to relevant authority according to workplace procedures.
2.5.	Notifications and advertisements are arranged as required.
3.	Obtain feedback and amend documentation as required.	3.1.	Local authority, client and stakeholder feedback to planning application design drawings and documentation is obtained and discussed with architect or building designer to identify required amendments.
3.2.	Design drawings and documentation are amended as required, and client approval is obtained, documented and processed according to workplace procedures.
4.	Support and finalise the application through approval process.	4.1.	Progress of application through planning approval processes is monitored and requests for information are responded to according to workplace procedures.
4.2.	Requirements for changes to planning approval drawings and documentation are completed on time and in consultation with architect or building designer as requested.
4.3.	Planning approval is obtained and filed with final design project documentation according to workplace procedures.
4.4.	Client is notified of planning approval and any conditions, and copies of relevant documentation are provided according to workplace procedures.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	develop a sequenced plan for tasks required in the planning approval process draw on experience in preparing planning documentation to ensure that processes and requirements meet the requirements of authorities within required timeframes.
Numeracy skills to:	apply measurements prescribed in compliance requirements to sketches and drawings apply scale accurately to working drawings calculate and confirm measurements in drawings.
Oral communication skills to:	consult with client and a range of external stakeholders regarding compliance requirements discuss required changes to planning documentation as required.
Reading skills to:	interpret and adhere to documentation compliance requirements of the BCA and relevant authorities interpret specialised vocabulary and acronyms used in planning documentation.
Writing skills to:	prepare forms and other documentation required for planning approval use appropriate vocabulary and technical terminology when compiling planning documentation and liaising with clients.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Design drawings must include:	drawings produced by building designers or technical experts elevations: contour demolition floor framing roof sections shadow drawings site analyses landscape designs services layout.
Compliance requirements must include:	current Australian standards applicable to the building design federal, state or territory and local authority legislation and regulations applicable to the building design National Construction Code.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4010 Prepare documentation for planning approval

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also be able to provide evidence of the ability to prepare documentation to meet planning approval requirements for the following three different building projects, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must be three storeys or more.

For each of the three projects, the person must provide evidence of:

confirming documentation and compliance requirements with the relevant authority for each of the building projects specified

identifying and collecting relevant documentation and drawings from technical experts for each of the building projects specified and confirming that documents received are accurate and compliant

preparing and finalising relevant planning approval documentation specified by the approving authority for each of the building projects

amending relevant documentation to incorporate feedback from client and relevant approval authorities while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards

submitting final, complete and accurate planning documentation to the relevant authority within specified timeframes and monitoring its progress, responding to feedback or questions as instructed by the architect or building designer

processing planning approval and notifying client of the outcome.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate documentation required for planning approval relevant to the three classes and types of building projects specified in the performance evidence, including knowledge of :

architectural styles and building construction terminology relevant to working with building plans specified in the planning approval process

principles of energy efficiency and sustainable design sufficient to be able to communicate with others in relation to the designs and planning approval applications

design drawings gathered and used in the planning approval process for each of the specified building projects

duty of care required to ensure quality and safety of designs

implications of changes to design throughout the planning approval process

legislation, codes and standards relevant to sustainable design requirements required to ensure compliance with planning approval requirements

processes that must be confirmed and satisfied for each of the building projects, including:

documentation requirements for planning approval applications

types of drawings required for planning approval applications.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace. Unit outputs must be completed to full industry and workplace standards and procedures.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software and business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice

materials:

planning application forms and documentation

technical reports prepared by external consultants and relevant to the planning approval process for each of the building projects specified in the performance evidence

working drawings and plans relevant to the planning approval process for each of the building projects specified in the performance evidence

contingencies:

impact of variations to plans as directed by client or other stakeholders

implications of submitting non-compliant documentation to relevant authorities

types of documentation supplied by technical experts and their purpose in overall submission for planning approval

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks must be completed individually but may rely on information sourced from team members and supervisor as relevant to the task

relationship with client:

liaison with the client as directed by architect or building designer

specifications – access to:

BCA

client briefs

state and local council planning regulations

National Construction Code (NCC).

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4011 Prepare documentation for building approval

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to gather and prepare documentation that complies with building approval requirements, including detailed working drawings of designs for all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). The documentation is required as part of the building approval process which, if successful, results in the issuing of a building permit.

The unit supports drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of an architect or building designer to gather and produce a range of documentation as part of the building approval process.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Plan documentation production.	1.1.	Documentation required for building approval applications for building design projects is confirmed with design project manager and other relevant personnel.
1.2.	Compliance requirements to be addressed in working drawings are confirmed with relevant personnel.
1.3.	Timelines and methodologies for producing working drawings are confirmed and followed.
1.4.	Drawings and documentation required from construction contractors, engineers and consultants, are confirmed and obtained.
2.	Prepare and gather documentation.	2.1.	Project design drawings and documentation are reviewed in consultation with design project manager and information relevant to different types of working drawings is identified.
2.2.	Construction details requiring clarification are resolved through research and consultation.
2.3.	Draft working drawings are prepared and notations added according to project and workplace requirements.
2.4.	Working drawings are checked and finalised, in consultation with design project manager.
2.5.	Required documentation is completed or obtained, and checked and confirmed as correct or referred for amendment in consultation with design project manager.
3.	Submit and support building approval application.	3.1.	Documentation for building approval application is prepared, checked for compliance with requirements, and submitted to design project manager.
3.2.	Progress of application through building approval process is monitored and requests for clarification or changes are addressed in consultation with design project manager.
3.3.	Building approval is obtained and filed with final design project documentation according to workplace procedures.
3.4.	Client is notified of building approval and copies of relevant documentation are provided in consultation with design project manager, as required.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	develop a sequenced plan for tasks required in the building approval process draw on experience in preparing building documentation to ensure that documentation prepared and submitted meets the requirements of authorities within required timeframes.
Numeracy skills to:	apply measurements prescribed in compliance requirements to sketches and drawings, for example distance of building from boundary apply scale accurately to working drawings calculate and confirm measurements in drawings.
Oral communication skills to:	ask questions relating to design drawings and compliance requirements consult with external professional personnel regarding compliance requirements.
Reading skills to:	interpret and adhere to documentation compliance requirements of relevant authorities interpret specialised vocabulary and acronyms used in building documentation.
Writing skills to:	prepare forms and other documentation required for building approval communicate with clients and prepare building documentation using appropriate vocabulary and technical terminology.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Documentation must include:	contract administration documentation items specified in relevant authorities’ requirements for building approval, including: localised pest management details relevant authority forms requests for exemptions risk assessments specifications for materials, fixtures and fittings technical reports, such as: access conservation energy rating fire safety soil analysis two- and three-dimensional working drawings sub-floor ventilation details waterproofing details.
Compliance requirements must include:	current Australian standards applicable to the building design federal, state or territory, and local authority legislation and regulations applicable to the building design National Construction Code.
Working drawings must include:	detail drawings elevations location of neighbouring buildings plans sections site plans.
Checking of working drawings must include:	accuracy completeness compliance with relevant requirements, including building approval requirements consistency of presentation cross-referencing titles and reference numbers version control.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4011 Prepare documentation for building approval

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence of the ability to prepare drawings and documentation for the following three different building projects, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must be three storeys or more.

For each of the building projects, the person must provide evidence of:

confirming documentation and compliance requirements with the relevant authority, for each of the building projects specified

preparing complete sets of compliant working drawings and documentation as required for the submission of the building application for each of the building projects specified in the performance evidence

identifying and collecting supporting documentation from other construction professionals for each of the building projects specified in the performance evidence, and confirming that documents received are accurate and compliant

submitting final, complete and accurate building approval application to the relevant authority within specified timeframe and monitoring its progress, responding to feedback or questions as instructed by the architect or building designer

processing building approval permit and notifying the client.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of documentation required for building approval relevant to the three classes and types of building projects specified in the performance evidence, including knowledge of:

processes of the relevant approving authority that must be confirmed and satisfied for each of the building projects specified in the performance evidence, including:

range of documentation and types of drawings required for building approval applications relating to specified types of building design projects in specified locations

technical knowledge of plans required for building approval, including knowledge of:

bracing

ceilings

concrete slabs

floor finishes

floor footings

lighting

timber framing

services

sites

sustainability requirements

ventilation

sections of the BCA relevant to the classes and types of buildings specified in the performance evidence, including:

architectural styles and building construction terminology relevant to working with building plans specified in the building approval process

principles of energy efficiency and sustainable design sufficient to be able to communicate with others in relation to the designs and approval applications

duty of care required to ensure quality and safety of designs submitted for building approval

potential cost implications of changes to design at each stage of the building approval process

legislation, codes and standards relevant to sustainable building design required to ensure compliance with building approval requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software and business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practices

materials:

building application forms and related documentation

reports from technical experts and external consultants, relevant to the building approval process for each of the building projects specified in the performance evidence

working drawings relevant to the building approval process for each of the building projects specified in the performance evidence

contingencies:

impact of variations to plans as directed by client or other stakeholders

implications of preparing and submitting to relevant authority insufficient or non-compliant documentation

specifications – access to:

current Australian standards applicable to the building design and as required in the building approval process

local council planning regulations

National Construction Code

state codes and planning policies

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed individually but may rely on information sourced from team members and supervisor as relevant to the task

relationship with client:

liaison with the client is limited and only as directed by the architect or building designer

timeframe:

according to the requirements for preparing and lodging documentation for building approval processes.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4012 Provide support to project building designers

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to provide a range of support to project building designers.

It covers attending and supporting client and stakeholder meetings, undertaking site visits, using industry-approved software, and liaising with relevant authorities on behalf of the architect or building designer responsible for the overall project design.

The unit supports drafters who assist and work under the supervision and instruction of architects or building designers and engage in a range of consultation processes as part of the building design process.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Participate in client communications.	1.1.	Client consultations are attended and detailed notes are taken to support the role of the designer or architect according to workplace requirements.
1.2.	Client preferences and proposed building outcomes are represented in line with designer’s instructions using building design software.
1.3.	Clients are consulted independently according to designer’s instructions, as required.
1.4.	Records of written and verbal correspondence with clients are checked for accuracy, kept up-to-date, filed and stored for access by designer or architect in compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
2.	Assist designer with project tasks.	2.1.	Concept plans are drafted under the supervision and instruction of the designer and according to client brief.
2.2.	Research into materials, mechanical systems and construction methods is conducted and documented as required, to assist in developing appropriate and compliant building design solutions.
2.3.	Accurate drawings are completed in line with compliance requirements to reflect client specifications and any requested variations.
2.4.	Project cost estimates and material quantities are identified and calculated with reference to plans and drawings as required.
3.	Liaise with others to support the project.	3.1.	Consultation meetings with building design project contractors are attended and detailed notes are taken to support the designer.
3.2.	Relevant authorities are consulted and information is obtained to support the timely completion and compliance of the project.
3.3.	Technical experts are consulted for specialist advice, and information is noted and provided to the designer to assist in design development.
3.4.	Sales representatives and manufacturers are consulted regarding products, specifications and costings, and information is collated and filed according to workplace procedures.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	independently access a range of information sources to assist in providing accurate and relevant support to the building designer interpret research information relating to materials and products.
Numeracy skills to:	interpret and apply numerical information from technical documentation estimate project costs and material quantities.
Oral communication skills to:	ask technical questions concerning materials, systems and construction methods consult with manufacturers and make enquiries that assist with providing support to the building designer.
Reading skills to:	use different reading strategies to identify relevant information located through research into materials and systems.
Writing skills to:	make legible notes of discussions with colleagues and external specialists in a range of agreed formats use specialised vocabulary relating to building design projects.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Notes must cover:	agreed actions variations to drawings.
Building design software must include:	current industry-standard building information modelling (BIM)-capable software.
Compliance requirements must include:	current Australian standards applicable to the building design federal, state or territory, and local authority legislation and regulations applicable to the building design National Construction Code.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4012 Provide support to project building designers

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence of the ability to provide support to the architect or building designer for the following three different building projects, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must be three storeys or more.

For each of the building projects, the person must provide evidence of:

using industry-approved software to vary drawings and specifications during client consultations as support to the designer

maintaining accurate and up-to-date client communications in an agreed format

consulting with a range of technical experts to gather data and reports for the designer to assist in building design decisions

liaising with sales representatives and manufacturers to gather relevant product information and costings

documenting and storing accurate notes from meetings between the architect or building designer, clients, construction contractors and other relevant personnel.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following, as they relate to the three classes and types of building projects specified in the performance evidence:

building construction techniques and processes

building materials and their application in the different building projects specified in the performance evidence

compliance requirements and regulatory limitations relating to building design projects, including:

Australian standards

National Construction Code

state building codes

design terminology used by architects and building designers when liaising with clients and other personnel

environmental and sustainability requirements, including:

energy efficiency

fire resistance, including resistance to bushfire attack

structural principles relevant to the construction of buildings specified in the performance evidence

techniques for reading plans and drawings including those from other disciplines, such as land surveys, hydraulics and fire engineering.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software and business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practice

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed as an individual and as a team member, under the direction of an architect, building designer or other relevant person

relationship with client:

liaison with the client is limited and only as directed by the architect or building designer

specifications – access to:

applicable codes and standards

design drawings and specifications.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN4013 Produce construction detail drawings

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce construction detail drawings and specifications for all types of residential, commercial and industrial buildings as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). Construction detail drawings will provide construction contractors with information required to select, cost and apply construction materials and methods according to the client’s design brief and relevant development approvals.

It also covers the production of drawings where variations are required during the construction process.

The unit supports drafters who assist and work under the instruction and supervision of an architect or building designer to produce drawings relied upon throughout the various construction phases of a building development.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building design drafting in some states. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Drafting

Unit Sector

Building design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1.	Gather and interpret project information.	1.1.	Current documentation and project information are reviewed to identify components of drawings requiring construction detail and scope of detail drawings required.
1.2.	Approved changes in building design requirements that have occurred since approval to build was received are identified and their impact on existing documentation is confirmed with architect or building designer.
1.3.	Client specifications for materials, systems and fixtures are determined and clarified throughout the detail drawing process.
1.4.	Research into relevant materials, systems and fixtures is undertaken and noted for application to construction detail drawings.
2.	Prepare for production of construction detail drawings.	2.1.	Digital files are set up and prepared according to workplace procedures.
2.2.	Amendments to original working drawings are made where required, to reflect agreed changes to the building project.
2.3.	Design methodology for areas and elements of the building to be drawn in detail are confirmed in consultation with architect or building designer.
2.4.	Specific requirements for construction detail drawings are confirmed based on marked-up drawings received from architect or building designer.
3.	Create initial construction views and details.	3.1.	Existing library of objects is reviewed and relevant objects are imported and manipulated where appropriate for the production of construction detail drawings.
3.2.	Views of building elements are created according to requirements for the production of construction detail drawings.
3.3.	Callouts are used or created as necessary to show required detail in plans.
3.4.	Initial detail construction drawings and specifications are produced and submitted to the architect or building designer for feedback.
4.	Modify and update detail drawings.	4.1.	Modifications to construction detail drawings are undertaken in response to architect or building designer feedback and instructions.
4.2.	Final construction detail drawings are provided to client and construction practitioners as directed and in an approved format.
4.3.	Approved variations to drawings received during construction are actioned and revised drawings are submitted to architect or building designer for sign-off.
5.	Finalise construction detail drawing.	5.1.	Design personnel are consulted to ensure iterations of the construction detail drawings adhere to project design brief.
5.2.	Builder and other construction personnel are consulted where necessary to confirm construction methodologies and to inform finalisation of construction detail drawings.
5.3.	External consultant’s documentation and expertise are sought as directed to ensure accuracy of drawings.
5.4.	Relevant approval authorities are consulted as required to undertake final cross-checking and confirmation of approval conditions and to resolve unforeseen conflicts.

Foundation Skills

This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill	Performance feature
Learning skills to:	assess nature and scope of construction detail drawings required across a range of different building types independently access a range of information and resources to support the production of construction detail drawings required.
Numeracy skills to:	interpret and convert ratios and scales on drawings use and apply knowledge about space and shape when drawing accurate two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) scale plans and construction detail drawings.
Oral communication skills to:	liaise with external consultants regarding interpretation of specialist documentation and plans discuss required modifications to drawings with architect or building designer using construction and design terminology.
Reading skills to:	interpret margin notes on plans, drawings and simple diagrams.
Writing skills to:	represent technical information in notations using language suitable for clients with no technical knowledge.

Range of Conditions

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Documentation must include:	building plans and permits, including: approval conditions comments and notations on drawings services related approvals 2-D and 3-D digital design drawings and models.
Elements of the building must include one or more of:	architraves balustrades box gutters ceiling finishes connections between floor and wall and wall and ceiling doors, including trims flashings kitchen or bathroom interior, including wall finishes, fixtures, fittings parapets roof details, including fascias skirting boards stair construction details timber reveals vermin proofing wall design windows, including trims and rebates.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Assessment Requirements for CPPBDN4013 Produce construction detail drawings

Modification History

Release 1. New unit.

This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence of the ability to produce construction detail drawings under the supervision and instruction of an architect or building designer for the following three building design projects, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA). At least one of the building design projects must include a Class 10 component:

one Class 1 building

one Class 2 building

one building selected from Classes 3 to 9.

At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one must be three storeys or more.

For each of the building design projects, the person must provide evidence of:

producing three construction detail drawings in 1:20 or 1:10 scale for elements of the building required by the building design project as listed in the range of conditions

applying drawing conventions according to:

AS1100.101 Technical drawing - General principles

AS1100.301 Technical drawing - Architectural drawing

current industry best practice

making at least one modification to the construction detail drawings in response to feedback received from client, architect or building designer or other relevant specialist consultant.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following, as they relate to the three classes and types of building projects specified in the performance evidence:

construction terminology required to discuss construction detail drawings with colleagues, architect or building designer and specialist external consultants

current industry drawing standards and conventions appropriate to the production of construction detail drawings, including:

appropriate use of dimensions, scale, layout, white space and notations on drawings to ensure ease of interpretation by client and others

current Australian standards relating to drawings

functions of building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software used for producing construction detail drawings

line styles and conventions used in technical and detail drawings for construction purposes

principles of architectural conventions used in detail drawings

types of drawings, documentation and models required for client consultations regarding construction detail drawings

methods of construction, including the sequencing of construction work and potential challenges experienced onsite during construction

principles and qualities of construction materials used in the range of building classes and types.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access, BIM-capable building design software and business software currently used in drafting, architectural and building design practices

telephone

materials – access to:

building design plans and drawings for building design plans and drawings for building projects specified in the performance evidence

legislation, regulations, codes, standards and other relevant compliance documentation relating to each building design project specified in the performance evidence

reports from technical experts

working drawings and plans

specifications – access to:

technical drawings and plans

client design brief

relationships with team members and supervisor:

tasks may be completed individually but may rely on information sourced from team members and supervisor as relevant to the task.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy SNR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au

CPPBDN5007A Inspect and analyse sites and produce measured drawings for small-scale building design projects

Modification History

New unit

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

1	Inspect sites for small-scale building design projects	1.1	Site inspection tasks for small-scale building design projects are planned with reference to relevant site information and workplace procedures.
1.2	Site is inspected, sketched and where required photographed, and existing characteristics are noted according to workplace procedures.
1.3	Features of surrounding area that may affect design options are investigated and noted according to workplace procedures.

2	Measure and record site dimensions	2.1	Linear site dimensions are measured or calculated, and recorded according to workplace procedures.
2.2	Levelling devices are set up and adjusted according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures.
2.3	Horizontal and vertical angles are determined and recorded.

3	Plot contours and cut and fill areas	3.1	Contour lines are interpolated from spot level values and plotted on site plan.
3.2	Cut and fill areas are measured or calculated and plotted in plan and section drawings.

4	Analyse site and produce measured drawings	4.1	Field data is correlated and applied to production of measured drawings according to workplace procedures.
4.2	Orientation and layout of key design elements are determined, in consultation with technical experts as required, and added to measured drawings.
4.3	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
administration and management skills to: manage documents manage time, including planning and prioritising work analytical and problem-solving skills to: apply design principles and theories within regulatory requirements correlate site information from different sources respond to the challenges of irregularly shaped sites language, literacy and numeracy skills to: calculate measurements communicate with clients and colleagues interpret complex documents, including: client briefs compliance requirements land titles reports site plans technical skills to: apply on-site OHS procedures apply drawing skills, including: drawing to scale field sketching producing measured drawings based on field data take accurate measurements using basic surveying equipment, including: chains and tapes global positioning systems (GPS) automatic, dumpy and tilting levels theodolites technology skills to use information technology and relevant software
Required knowledge
architectural styles and terminology construction materials and methods to accurately assess materials and methods used in existing on-site and neighbouring buildings contextual and site constraints design development processes and uses of on-site measured drawings in these processes key features of building life cycles to accurately assess potential for re-use of existing buildings legislation, codes and standards relevant to small-scale building design projects, including: drawing standards OHS organisational scope of business, service levels and fees principles of building design, including sustainable design safe operating procedures for basic levelling and surveying equipment

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	A person should demonstrate the ability to: safely and thoroughly inspect at least three sites for small-scale building design projects, each site having significantly different features and characteristics observe and document relevant features and characteristics of sites and neighbouring areas accurately measure or calculate relevant angles, contours and dimensions produce sets of accurate and scaled measured site drawings.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment of this unit: must be in the context of the work environment may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills must meet relevant compliance requirements. Resource implications for assessment include: access to: suitable assessment venue and equipment suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence assessment instruments.
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: written and/or oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge for the unit observed, documented and/or firsthand testimonial evidence of the candidates implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes.
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.
Small-scale building design projects:	include buildings covered by the BCA, except construction Type A buildings may be residential projects, such as: additions and renovations heritage restoration new buildings may be commercial or industrial projects, such as: factories motels offices restaurants retail and service outlets warehouses.
Site information may include:	compliance requirements environmental reports, including: climate flora and fauna soil water catchment maps overlays service and utility layouts site plans titles.
Workplace procedures may include:	access arrangements drawing production systems and procedures equipment operation and maintenance procedures hazard and risk assessment and control OHS requirements project management procedures.
Existing characteristics of a site may include:	access boundaries buildings, including: materials and methods structural integrity contours easements features fences flora, especially significant trees relationship to adjoining properties services, including power, telecommunications and water supply structures views water and drainage, including: absorption and transpiration areas ground water rainwater tanks roof water sewerage treatment plant stormwater.
Features of surrounding area may include:	architectural styles of buildings and structures dimensions, locations and uses of adjacent buildings and structures, including: aesthetics noise produced shade cast on site traffic landscaping, including significant trees street features and furniture, such as poles and cables.
Key design elements may include:	access and egress points buildings existing utilities and services infrastructure.

Unit Sector(s)

Building design

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

CPPBDN5017A Produce 2-D drawings for building design projects using CAD software

Modification History

Release 2 - minor editorial correction removal of duplicate Element 7 Import files

This version first released with CPP07 Property Services Training Package Version 14.

Unit Descriptor

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to produce two-dimensional (2-D) drawings for residential, commercial and industrial building design projects using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Work in this area must be completed according to relevant legislative, industry and organisational requirements, including work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures.

Application of the Unit

This unit of competency supports the needs of industry personnel responsible for preparing 2-D building design drawings from instructions, sketches, drawings and plans for residential, commercial and industrial building design projects. The drawings produced and notations included should conform to Australian standards and drawing protocols.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Different States and Territories may have regulatory mechanisms that apply to this unit. Users are advised to consult with the relevant regulatory authorities.

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

1	Create drawing template files.	1.1	Basic drawing environment is set up according to organisational standards and industry protocols.
1.2	Layering strategy is created as needed to meet standard drawing requirements.
1.3	Architectural library is created to meet standard drawing requirements.
1.4	Text and dimension styles are created to meet standard drawing requirements.
1.5	Line types of different thicknesses are created to meet standard drawing requirements.
1.6	Hatch patterns and types are created to meet standard drawing requirements.
1.7	Title blocks are set up for different drawing sizes.
1.8	Reference schedules are set up according to workplace and statutory requirements.

2	Create 2-D drawings.	2.1	Drawing requirements are identified and confirmed with relevant project personnel.
2.2	2-D CAD software programs and functions are used to produce different types of 2-D drawings using appropriate layers if required.
2.3	Notations, compliant with Australian standards and drawing protocols, are added to drawings as required.
2.4	Dimensions are added to drawings as required, and scales are applied according to Australian standards and drawing protocols.

3	Import files.	3.1	Digital text and drawing files from other software applications are imported into 2-D CAD drawings.
3.2	External 2-D drawing files are inserted into 2-D CAD drawings.
3.3	Hard copy documents are scanned and saved as correct file types to import into 2-D CAD drawings.

4	Edit drawing components.	4.1	Elements that are not required are deleted or purged from drawings.
4.2	Editing commands are used to modify drawing elements and text.

5	Print CAD drawings.	5.1	Page layout for the drawing file is set to suit printing requirements.
5.2	Print parameters for the printer are set.
5.3	Drawings are printed on the correct media.

6	Save and back up files.	6.1	Suitable file directories are created for the drawing project.
6.2	Drawing files are saved for later retrieval and backed up to specified drives or directories according to workplace procedures.

7	Export files.	7.1	Drawing files are created and sent to external personnel for use in different software applications.
7.2	PDF files are created for relevant personnel to view completed drawings without using CAD software packages.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
communication skills to: enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand seek clarification creative design, drawing and drafting skills, including: identifying and applying characteristics, decorative styles and text styles using: drafting technologies drafting equipment numeracy skills to apply measurements and make calculations relating to scales and ratios in drawings planning and organising skills to ensure coordinated development of drawings reading skills to read and interpret: plans, drawings, specifications and design briefs documentation from a variety of sources technology skills to use information technology and 2-D CAD software writing skills to add notations to drawings
Required knowledge
architectural styles and terminology building materials used in building design projects, and their representation in drawings drafting and drawing protocols construction technology relating to building design projects functions and operation of 2-D CAD software programs general WHS principles and responsibilities relating to the production of 2-D CAD drawings hard copy and digital file management procedures relevant industry standards and codes of practice relating to the production of 2-D CAD drawings structural systems used in building design projects types and uses of architectural drawings

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.
Overview of assessment	This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques replicate workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. It may be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving preparation of CAD drawings, including construction detailing and material identification, for a range of typical National Construction Code (NCC) structures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit should provide evidence of the ability to: use two different types of 2-D CAD software according to manufacturer specifications and organisational standards to produce at least five different types of 2-D building design drawings selected from the following: bracing plans electrical power and lighting plans floor framing plans floor plans house drainage plans (sewerage) lot plans roof drainage plans roof framing plans site plans slab or footing layout plans stormwater layout plans. A person should also provide evidence of: identifying and applying drawing protocols identifying and applying styles, characteristics, technologies and decorative styles sound understanding of the structural function of building elements importing and exporting information.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment of this unit: must be in the context of the work environment may be conducted in an off-site context, provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills must meet relevant compliance requirements. Resource implications for assessment include access to: suitable assessment venue and equipment, including computers with 2-D CAD software, printers, and building codes and standards suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence.
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: written and/or oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge for the unit observed, documented and/or firsthand testimonial evidence of the candidates implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes.
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.
Drawing requirements include:	details: area analysis construction notes general notes location of neighbouring buildings services plans structural information types of drawings, such as: isometric drawings plans: bracing plans electrical power and lighting plans floor framing plans floor plans house drainage plans (sewerage) lot plans roof drainage plans roof framing plans site plans slab or footing layout plans stormwater layout plans perspective drawings elevations or projections sections structural detail.
Drawing protocols include:	abbreviations commonly used symbols dimensioning drawing titles hatched regions legends lettering standards line types numbering paper size scale schedules standard units of measurement.

Unit Sector(s)

Building design

Custom Content Section

Not applicable.

MSFID5014 Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Application

This unit of competency covers using computer-aided design (CAD) applications to produce models and documentation for interior decoration and design projects to meet client and project brief requirements. It applies to the development of 2-D and 3-D drawings that incorporate all standard practice notations and drawing protocols.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Competency Field

Unit Sector

Interior Decoration and Design

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Determine project requirements	1.1	Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to designing with CAD applications are verified and complied with
1.2	Project brief is reviewed and confirmed
1.3	Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed
1.4	Design concepts and details of design solution are examined to determine drawing requirements
1.5	Sketches, drawings and materials board are analysed
1.6	Calculations and measurements are confirmed
1.7	Documentation requirements for the design are clarified and confirmed
1.8	Computing equipment and suitable software is selected and prepared for use
1.9	Customised template created for individual workplace
2	Use CAD applications to produce 3-D model and documentation	2.1	Layering strategy for project is designed, created and applied
2.2	Architectural library is developed to acquire relevant design components
2.3	Custom designed library parts are created
2.4	Text, line, font and dimension styles are applied
2.5	Pan, zoom and orbit tools are used to navigate in the 2-D and 3-D windows within the model
2.6	Text and notations are added to the drawing in accordance with drawing protocols
2.7	Dimensions are added to the drawing in accordance with drawing protocols
2.8	3-D detailed suite of rooms, complete with fenestration and doors is produced on appropriate layers
2.9	Advanced features of drawing tools are used to generate 3-D form
3	Edit drawing components	3.1	Editing tools are used to modify drawing elements and text
3.2	Object properties are modified changed or transferred to a different layer
4	Render surfaces	4.1	Library is used to assign materials to surfaces and objects of the model
4.2	New material creations are explored
4.3	Texture, transparency, luminescence and patterns are edited to achieve desired surface effects using shader settings
4.4	Light fixtures are included in model and parameters adjusted to achieve desired effects
5	Create 3-D views of the model	5.1	Isometric, two and three point perspective views are created using a range of camera settings and rendering techniques
5.2	Camera or target is repositioned to provide alternate views using a variety of camera techniques
5.3	Effect of natural and artificial lighting are created in 3-D space to achieve photo realistic awareness of the 3-D model and the effect of light on surfaces
5.4	Rending time considerations are examined to achieve specific output
6	Plot and print for final presentations	6.1	Perspective views are saved and are appropriate for final media presentation
6.2	Appropriate views are saved to meet requirements of brief
6.3	Page layout is created for plotting and printing
6.4	Page layout is prepared using saved views and documentation
6.5	2-D documentation is plotted with appropriate line weights
6.6	Slide show presentation is prepared using saved views and documentation
7	Save and back up files	7.1	Folders and files are created to store drawing projects
7.2	Drawings are saved and filed to allow easy access according to workplace documentation system
7.3	Appropriate techniques for reducing file size are identified and compared
7.4	Copies of files are backed up

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.

Range of Conditions

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures, Liveable and Accessible Housing Design guidelines, and organisation insurance requirements work requires individual to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving, plus self-management and learning skills
Parameters include:	scope of brief approval to make changes (legislative and planning) effect or feel trying to be achieved functionality (short and long term) budget restrictions established timelines
Details of design solution include:	products materials fixtures and finishes dimensions features openings furnishings and accessories colour effects and lighting electrical sources
Documentation requirements include:	site plans floor plans sections elevations projections general notes construction notes area analysis services structures location neighbouring buildings any other space or area addressed by interior designers
Layering includes:	the use of different overlays to portray a range of applications, including: architectural civil electrical fire protection general landscaping mechanical plumbing equipment or furnishings structural telecommunications
Architectural library includes:	a catalogued reference of interior decoration and design components which can be uploaded into a model
Pan, zoom and orbit tools include:	procedures for moving around the window and the ability to look closer or more broadly at certain components
Drawing protocols include:	commonly used symbols lettering standards standard units of measurement paper size scale numbering legends abbreviations
Editing tools include:	tools which enable changing of: components sections text measurements on a model
Rending time considerations include:	global settings quality settings and impact on rendering times specific rendering quality issues
Appropriate views include:	sectional views internal and external elevations removal of wire frames and hidden lines use of desired output settings
Information and procedures include:	work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFID5014A Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects.

Links

MSA Training Package Companion Volumes - http://mskills.com.au/training-packages/info/

Assessment Requirements for MSFID5014 Use CAD applications to complete models and documentation for interior design projects

Modification History

Release 1 - New unit of competency

Performance Evidence

Interpret work orders and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Design and produce at least two (2) 2-D CAD drawings and two (2) 3-D CAD drawings that document the requirements of the design brief applying drafting and drawing protocols in accordance with Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia (BCA)

Apply design elements and principles to designing with CAD applications

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area/volume and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, presentation of design/colour concepts, the reporting of work outcomes and problems

Apply design concepts to drawings

Initiate new ideas and work techniques

Avoid backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

Knowledge Evidence

State or territory WHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for using CAD applications

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for using CAD applications

Elements and principles of design, including liveability and accessibility

Types of CAD equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Relevant computer programs and CAD applications

Drafting and drawing codes and practices relevant to interior design

2-D and 3-D drawing techniques

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Documentation control procedures

Relevant problem identification and resolution techniques

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

Assessment must occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process, equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Access is required to materials, equipment and specifications relevant to designing with CAD applications.

Links

MSA Training Package Companion Volumes - http://mskills.com.au/training-packages/info/

CPP Property Services Training Package

Modification History

Version 1 - Initial release

Credit Arrangements

Links

An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website - http://www.cpsisc.com.au