This course will deliver outcomes related to the following Competencies from the 2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects:
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
PC 12 Provide independent, culturally responsive, and objective advice in accordance with relevant building codes, standards, technical specifications, and guidelines, and planning regulations, including climate change implications, across all aspects of architectural practice.
PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC26 Be able to undertake site, cultural and contextual analysis as part of preliminary design research.
PC29 Be able to develop and evaluate design options in terms of the heritage, cultural and community values embodied in the site, and in relation to project requirements.
PC30 Be able to explore options for siting a project, including integrating information and analysis of relevant cultural, social and economic factors.
PC32 Be able to apply planning principles and statutory planning requirements to the site and conceptual design of the project.
DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
PC41 Be able to coordinate and integrate input from specialists and consultants into the detailed design and documentation.
PC42 Be able to prepare planning applications that comply with planning regulations.
PC58 Complete documentation – including specifications, drawings, schedules, reports, certification, and approvals – and other project information for issue to the client and relevant authorities, as required under the construction contract and relevant building and planning codes.