CPPBDN8104 — Manage the design of large and complex building design projects

1 Analyse the requirements for buildings of Type A construction.

• 1.1Identify NCC requirements for buildings of Type A construction.
• 1.2Analyse scope and nature of building project to determine whether proposed design solution meets NCC requirements.
• 1.3Assess whether design meets performance requirement of NCC by using an alternative solution, a deemed-to-satisfy (DTS) solution or a blend of solutions.
• 1.4Review performance characteristics of proposed construction materials and methods to ensure NCC compliance and suitability for application.
• 1.5Determine health and safety issues specific to design and construction teams and users.

2 Produce initial design drawings.

• 2.1Confirm design drawings required for planning approval application documentation.
• 2.2Confirm compliance requirements to be addressed in design drawings.
• 2.3Establish and follow methodologies for producing final design drawings according to project timelines.
• 2.4Set up, name and file design drawings according to workplace requirements.

3 Integrate expert input to inform design.

• 3.1Source, brief and commission professionals and technical experts to provide input to the design solution.
• 3.2Facilitate consultations between technical experts and the building design team to ensure cross-impacts of the solution are understood and conform to required performance standards.
• 3.3Integrate technical input, specifications and drawings developed by experts into overall documentation.

4 Refine spatial, structural and technical elements of building design.

• 4.1Incorporate factors contributing to spatial requirements and relationships into building design.
• 4.2Review structural systems for building in consultation with technical experts and incorporate appropriate systems into building design.
• 4.3Review construction and technical elements in consultation with technical experts and incorporate appropriate elements into building design.
• 4.4Visualise, analyse and refine aesthetic fusion of design elements.
• 4.5Ensure relevant standards for the required construction components have been adhered to and documented.

5 Refine sustainable design elements of building design.

• 5.1Incorporate optimum sustainable construction materials and methods into building design.
• 5.2Review systems for sustainable water use and incorporate suitable systems.
• 5.3Review energy-efficient design principles and renewable energy sources and incorporate suitable solutions.

6 Review design for conformance with standards and approval processes.

• 6.1Review design drawings in preparation for their finalisation.
• 6.2Apply appropriate controls to design drawings based on risk analysis of construction and building use.
• 6.3Conduct tests and analyses to ensure design documentation meets assessment methods used by permit authority and ensure conformity with NCC requirements.
• 6.4Assess design drawings against client and compliance requirements and address anomalies.

7 Obtain client approval of final design drawings and supporting information.

• 7.1Compile, check and finalise relevant supporting information for design drawings and specifications.
• 7.2Present design drawings to client and relevant stakeholders.
• 7.3Seek detailed client and stakeholder feedback and negotiate required amendments.
• 7.4Amend design drawings and documentation as required.
• 7.5Document and process client approval according to workplace requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPPBDN8104 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPBDN8104 needs to address all 49 unit components: 7 elements with 29 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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