NZQA registered unit standard
27148 version 1
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Title
Develop a concept and preliminary architectural design from a given
brief
Level
5
Credits
15
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: develop a
concept from a given design brief; develop a concept into a
preliminary architectural design; and present a preliminary
architectural design.
Classification
Construction > Architectural Technology
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Indicative cost refers to general cost indications that are not exact or defined in detail.
Sustainability means the ability to complete building works using a minimum of the
earth’s resources, and having minimal negative effect on the environment.
2
In this unit standard it is intended that the design project should be of small scale and
limited complexity. An example is a simple residential building.
3
Outcome 3 can be assessed using a simulated scenario.
4
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.
5
Performance of all outcomes should be assessed within constraints normally
applicable to a commercial environment.
6
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.
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Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Develop a concept from a given design brief.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Parameters for the project are established from the design brief and
incorporated into the concept.
Range
1.2
Concept meets requirements and enhances site possibilities.
Range
1.3
time, indicative cost, qualities.
requirements – client, site, regulatory.
Concept sketches are depicted in a format that clearly presents information to
the designer and client for the development of the design.
Range
two of – 3D sketches, freehand sketches, 3D form models, bubble
diagrams, functional diagrams, schematic plans/spatial
relationships, preliminary plans/elevations/sketches.
Outcome 2
Develop a concept into a preliminary architectural design.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Preliminary architectural design demonstrates the principles of design and is in
accordance with the design brief and concept.
Range
2.2
Preliminary architectural design addresses environmental issues.
Range
2.3
proportions, scale, space and its articulation, physical aspects of
spatial boundaries, context.
sustainability, biodiversity, toxicity of materials, energy
conservation, noise.
Preliminary architectural design includes a cost estimate for budget purposes.
Range
square metre rates.
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Organisation
SSB Code 101562
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NZQA registered unit standard
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Outcome 3
Present a preliminary architectural design.
Range
client, Project Information Memorandum application.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Presentation is clear and concise and conveys the appearance of the
architectural design proposal.
3.2
Presentation conveys the function of the architectural design proposal.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 10162.
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
18 March 2011
N/A
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.
Building and Construction Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101562
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
27148 version 1
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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
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