This presentation is equivalent to 2 hour/point of formal CPD and will deliver outcomes related to the following Competencies from the National Standard of Competency for Architects:
2015 Competencies
Design: Conceptual Design
3.4 Design response incorporates assessment of relevant legislation, codes and industry standards.
3.7 Assessment and integration of construction systems and materials consistent with project brief.
Design: Schematic Design
4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design.
Documentation: Detailed Design
5.4 Integration of structural and construction systems in resolved project design.
Documentation: Documentation
6.1 Identification and adoption of a strategy, program and process of documentation integrated through all project stages to enable project delivery.
6.2 Continuing coordination and integration of information and project material from relevant consultants, specialists and suppliers.
6.5 Nomination of quality and performance standards with regard to selected materials, finishes, fittings components and systems.
Practice Management
9.3 Identification and application of practice systems and quality management systems to facilitate efficient and timely delivery of architectural services in accordance with project objectives.
2021 Competencies
Practice Management and Professional Conduct
PC 4: Be able to apply principles of project and staff planning and resource costs to establish realistic and achievable timeframe. PC 32 Be able to apply planning principles and statutory planning requirements to the site and conceptual design of the project.
PC 13: Be able to identify and apply strategies, programming and processes for documentation through all project stages to facilitate project delivery, as appropriate to selected procurement processes.
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation
PC 39: Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation.
PC 41: Be able to coordinate and integrate input from specialists and consultants into the detailed design and documentation.
PC 44: Maintain effective and clear communication in the coordination of relevant consultants, manufacturers and suppliers as required under the terms of engagement.
PC 45: Be able to nominate and integrate quality and performance standards with regard to selected materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems, considering the impact on Country and the environment, and the whole life carbon impact of the project. This includes integrating life cycle assessments and other expertise and advice from consultants.
Design Delivery and Construction Phase Services
PC 48: Be able to select and implement project administration systems, based upon an assessment of the selected procurement method and its implications on project delivery.
PC 55: Be able to apply appropriate and consistent systems for record keeping, document control and revision status during the construction phase.
PC 56: Be able to apply appropriate and consistent systems for identification of defects, rectifications and approval of substitutions
PC 57 Be able to apply relevant processes required for certification of monetary progress claims, project variations, extensions of time, project instructions, and requests for information, practical completion or other administrative functions explicit in the selected procurement method and associated construction contract.