DESIGN AND DETAIL ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS

UNIT CODE:CON/OS/ARC/CR/01/6/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes the competencies required to prepare a design brief, conduct site
analysis, conduct literature review, carry out case study, perform activity study,
prepare design brief, produce schematic drawings, prepare presentation drawings,
prepare working drawings, prepare details drawings, revise working drawings and
apply CADD in architectural work

ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make required level of performance for each of the elements.
up workplace function. Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range.

1. Prepare a design brief 1.1 Design requirements are noted as per the client’s
needs
1.2 The client’s requirements are analyzed as per client’s
needs
1.3 Spaces and number of occupants are listed as per the
client’s needs
1.4 Client’s cost expectation is noted
1.5 Compliance with local building regulations are
established
2. Conduct site analysis 2.1 A survey map is acquired as per the site location
2.2 The site is visited as per the survey map
2.3 Site data is collected as observed
2.4 Collected data is analyzed based on design
requirements
2.5 Site analysis report is prepared
2.6 Adjustments are proposed as per the site analysis
3. Conduct literature 3.1 Research on design parameters is done as per spatial
review requirements
3.2 Research on material use is conducted as per spatial
requirement
3.3 Research on historical backgrounds of similar projects
is conducted
4. Carry out case study 4.1 An identical existing project is identified
4.2 The identified project is visited
4.3 Observations are recorded as per workplace

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4.4 Analysis of the observations is done
4.5 Conclusions and recommendations are made as per
the existing project.
4.6 Sound findings are adopted in the proposed project
5. Prepare design 5.1 An emotional/psychological/spiritual attachment is
concept developed to the functionality of the building
5.2 A conceptual model is prepared
6. Prepare spatial brief 6.1 Furniture requirements are established as per the
spatial requirements and number of people
6.2 Anthropometric and ergonomics studies are carried
out based on furniture and users
6.3 Spatial areas are computed as per the anthropometrics
and ergonomics
6.4 A spatial brief (accommodation schedule) is prepared
as per computed areas.
7. Produce schematic 7.1 Bubble diagram is prepared as per the spatial
drawings requirement
7.2 A scaled sketch is formulated based on the bubble
diagram and client’s proposed budget.
7.3 A sketch model is prepared as per the sketch
7.4 An estimated cost is computed based on the sketch
7.5 Drawing and estimated cost is presented to the client
for approval or adjustments
8. Prepare presentation 8.1 Sketches are adopted or adjusted based on the client’s
drawings approval
8.2 Fittings and Furniture layout and human elements
incorporated in the drawing as per spatial requirement
8.3 Major dimensions are indicated as per the spatial
design
8.4 Artistic impressions are incorporated in the drawing
8.5 Drawing is presented to the client for approval or
adjustments
9. Prepare working 9.1 Presentation drawings are adopted or adjusted based
drawings on the client’s approval
9.2 Artistic impressions removed from the working
drawings
9.3 Drawing is fully dimensioned and labelled
9.4 Door and window schedules are prepared as per
working drawing
9.5 Finishing materials and codes are indicated on the
working drawing
9.6 Detailed site plan is prepared observing local

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 government regulations
9.7 Drawing is plotted on a tracing paper
9.8 Drawing is produced on blueprint
9.9 Working drawing is submitted to the local government
authorities for approval
9.10 Bill of quantities is prepared as per the approved
drawings
9.11 Working drawing and bill of quantities presented
to the client.
9.12 A works program is prepared based on the size of
the project
10. Prepare details 10.1 Engineering drawings are integrated into the
drawings details drawings
10.2 Required details are identified based on the
working drawings
10.3 Scaled details are produced
10.4 Details drawings are presented to the contractor
11. Revise working 11.1 Design changes are received from parties in the
drawings design team
11.2 Additions and alterations are incorporated in the
working drawings
11.3 Revised working drawings presented to the
contractor for implementation.
11.4 As built drawings are presented to local authorities
for issuance of Occupational Certificate
12. Apply CADD in 12.1 Sketch is drafted using design software
architectural work 12.2 Sketch is detailed to produce presentation drawing
12.3 Presentation drawing is detailed to produce
working drawing
12.4 Detail drawing is produced using design software
12.5 Detail drawing is plotted on a tracing paper
12.6 Detail drawing is produced on blueprint
12.7 Building Information Management Systems are
applied as per workplace procedures

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variable Range

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 1. Design requirements may  Function
include but not limited to:  Size
 Colour
 Orientation
2. Fittings may include but not  Wash hand basins
limited to:  Bathtubs
 Water closet
 Sinks
3. Furniture may include but  Chairs
not limited to:  Tables
 Wardrobes
4. Engineering drawings may  Structural engineering drawings
include but not limited to:  Civil engineering drawings
 Mechanical engineering drawings
 Electrical engineering drawings
5. Design changes may include  Alterations
but not limited to:  Additions
6. Detailed site plan may  Building location
include but not limited to:  Sewer and storm water drainage
 Plot coverage
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
 Designing
 Scheduling
 Sketching
 Drafting
 Modelling
 Creativity
 Estimation skills
 Observation skills
 Planning and organizing
 Analytical skills

Required knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
 Design software
 History of architecture

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  Design scales
 Anthropometrics and ergonomics
 Environmental regulations
 Architect’s data
 Building standards and regulations
 Building codes
 Statutory regulations
 Safety precautions and regulations
 Fire standards
 Material science
 Mechanical services
 Electrical services
 Drainage systems
 Concept formulation
 Research
 Photography
 Structural design
 Thermal insulation
 Mathematics
 Acoustics
 Green concepts

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

1. Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency 1.1 Prepared a design brief
1.2 Prepared a site analysis report
1.3 Prepared design concept
1.4 Produced schematic drawings
1.5 Prepared presentation drawings
1.6 Prepared working drawings
1.7 Prepared details drawings
1.8 Applied CADD in architectural drawings
2 2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Access to relevant workplace or appropriately
simulated environment where assessment can take place
2.2 Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks
3.Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Direct Observation

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 3.2 Oral Questioning
3.3 Portfolios
3.4 Projects
3.5 Written tests
2 4. Context of Competency may be assessed
Assessment 4.1 On job
4.2 Off job
4.3 During industrial Attachment

3 5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry

information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment

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