Performance Based Solutions for Building

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Articulate the differences between established deemed-to-satisfy protocols and professional judgement relating to performance based solutions;
2. Justify and document performance based solution decisions and prepare and evaluate appropriate assessment reports;
3. Judge performance based solutions in relation to the impact on building maintenance and refurbishment;
4. Evaluate and justify the potential benefits in using performance based solutions in place of deemed-to-satisfy provisions;
5. Analyse ethical and professional behaviour in practice; and
6. Exemplify effective communication with a range of skilled professionals, including architects, builders and engineers.