Foundation
What do you learn?
The Foundation learning outcome framework (LOF) is one of the core components of the Professional Certification Program.
It contains 5 main learning modules based on international standards. (Modules 1-5)
An additional Module 6 (national content) is available for below Chapters. You may require to have this additional knowledge in your training and exam.
Learning Outcomes
Modules 1-5 (International content)
1. Understand the definition, key terminologies and benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
1.1 Define the drivers that have led to BIM.
1.2 Define BIM.
1.3 Identify the six standards in the ISO 19650 series.
1.4 Identify and Define key BIM terminology.
1.5 Know the information management maturity stages, according to ISO 19650-1.
1.6 Define what constitutes an Information Model.
2. Recognise the advantages of BIM compared to traditional project delivery.
2.1 Know why collaborative and new ways of working are required.
2.2 Identify importance of good information management on 2.3 projects.
2.3 Identify the processes and standards developed to mitigate poor information.
2.4 Identify the benefits of BIM for design and construction professionals.
2.5 Identify the benefits of BIM for facility owners and operators.
3. Understand project information management, with BIM, according to the ISO 19650 series.
3.1 Understand how appointing parties can clearly define their requirements.
3.2 Understand the content and value of a BIM Execution Plan (BEP).
3.3 Know why consistent information exchanges are required.
3.4 Identify the key elements and benefits of using a Common Data Environment (CDE).
3.5 Know why clearly defined information management roles are required.
3.6 Know why assessing potential supply chain members before appointment is required.
4. Recognise the need for open and interoperable solutions.
4.1 Know what buildingSMART is and what it represents.
4.2 Define openBIM® and its benefits compared to using proprietary solutions.
4.3 Understand the purpose of the “Industry Foundation Classes” (IFC) standard.
4.4 Understand the purpose and value of MVDs and the IDS standard.
4.5 Know what Use Case management platform is and its benefit.
4.6 Identify further buildingSMART Standards and Solutions.
5. Understand the importance of asset lifecycle and Owner / Operator perspectives for Information Management.
5.1 Understand the potential benefits and challenges of adopting an Information Management approach.
5.2 Understand the organisational and cultural changes that define asset delivery and operation.
5.3 Identify the key factors supporting the development of digital approaches in regards to asset information management.
5.4 Understand how structured requirements and processes can be used to ensure quality information exchanges.
5.5 Understand data security implications in regards to information management.
Module 6 (National content)
6. Understand the national standards and guidelines regarding information
management on projects in Australasia
6.1 Identify and define regional specific BIM terminology used in national standards and
guidelines
6.2 Recognise the digital asset strategies and plans and the issuing government bodies
and departments
6.3 Recognise the digital engineering frameworks and strategies and the issuing
organisations
6.4 Identify the Open BIM Object Standards (OBOS), their benefits and the participating
organisations
6.5 Understand the potential benefits of using national classification systems to organise
construction information and connect asset information