NZQA registered unit standard
11286 version 5
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of ethics as they apply to
the architectural process
Level
6
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of principles of ethics and integrity as they relate to
the responsibilities of an architectural practice and demonstrate
knowledge of equity and diversity of interests as they relate to
architectural projects.
Classification
Construction > Architectural Technology
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
In this unit standard the terms equity and diversity of interests refer to the need for
architects to take into consideration all the interests related to a project.
2
Performance of all outcomes is carried out in accordance with enterprise and
organisational standards and procedures unless otherwise stated. Enterprise and
organisational standards and procedures may include: quality assurance,
documentation, security, communication, health and safety, ethics, interpersonal
behaviour, and environmental and sustainability principles. An acceptable standard
would be comparable to ISO 9000 certified enterprises and organisations and those
set by an incorporated professional or trade body. Examples of such bodies are New
Zealand Institute of Architects, Design Association of New Zealand Incorporated, and
Architectural Designers of New Zealand Incorporated.
3
Performance of all outcomes should be assessed within constraints normally
applicable to a commercial environment.
4
All aspects covered by this unit standard must take into account the requirements of
the Treaty of Waitangi, and the considerations of ethnic groups and their cultures.
5
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes: Health and Safety in Employment
Act 1992 and Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995;
Resource Management Act 1991;
Building Act 2004;
Human Rights Act 1993.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
11286 version 5
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of principles of ethics and the concept of integrity as they relate to
the responsibilities of an architectural practice.
Evidence requirements
1.1
A potential project is analysed in terms of ethical principles.
ethical principles – cultural, design, environmental, business,
professional, procurement methods, accountability.
Range
1.2
The concept of integrity is described in terms of marketing and the method of
negotiating with interested parties.
negotiating methods – persuasion, coercion, manipulation,
exploitation.
Range
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of equity and diversity of interests as they relate to architectural
projects.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Description identifies and outlines requirements of interested parties in a
negotiation situation.
requirements include – outline of each party’s position, method of
reaching agreement, process for negotiation.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2015
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 August 1998
31 December 2014
Revision
2
7 June 2000
31 December 2014
Review
3
20 March 2003
31 December 2014
Revision
4
19 July 2004
31 December 2014
Review
5
18 March 2011
N/A
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
11286 version 5
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Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0048
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA, or
an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can
report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading
to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Consent requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation
national.office@bcito.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit
standard.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016