This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to manage the design of large scale and complex building design projects to meet client and compliance requirements. It includes liaising with clients, team members and technical experts, preparing design solutions and drawings, and presenting documentation for approval by planning authorities. It also includes applying creative design skills, knowledge of human lifestyles and cycles, and knowledge of safe and sustainable construction materials and methods. Large scale and complex projects involve any building classification and construction type as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), including Type A buildings.

This unit is suitable for experienced building designers who apply broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge and highly specialised skills to manage building design projects with autonomy and judgement and to deal with sometimes complex and unpredictable contingencies.

This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in building design in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.