This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of traditional, new and emerging construction methods and materials, including systems and components for services, for Class 1 and 10 buildings as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), and up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area. It requires researching and evaluating construction industry information, including research papers, engineering reports, material specifications and performance data; and establishing information management procedures to maintain data currency, classify and store research information.

This unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to provide advisory code-consulting services or authorised statutory services relating to planning or building permit application assessment or building audit and inspection services for Class 1 and 10 buildings.

This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for building surveying in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to clarify these requirements.