The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and Range Statement.
What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations applicable to workplace operations.
Application of organisational management policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements where applicable.
Application of building surveying procedures, the production of an accurate proposal outlining status of approval, compliance with regulations, determination of safety procedures and the laws abided with, findings, recommendations and strategies for at least one (1) residential building project or equivalent.
Provision of reports to appropriate body/individual as determined by the project brief and according to workplace procedures.
Application of strategic plans, workplace policies and procedures.
Are there any other units which should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
There are no specified relationships.
Holistic assessment should be applied where appropriate to form a complete work function.
What specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria?
Processes for the interpretation of reports, working drawings and specifications.
Behaviour of structural members undergoing stress, strain, compression or bending.
Nature of materials and effect of performance.
Grading processes and grade markings used to categorise timber and timber products.
Authorities and powers of a building surveyor.
Relevant national, State/Territory legislation, and local government policy and procedures.
Structural, design and construction principles of buildings.
Terminology, definitions and hazard identification.
Codes of conduct and ethics.
Research methods.
Processes for the administration and preparation of documentation.
What specific underpinning skills are required to achieve the performance criteria?
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where (1) working within set conditions and processes, (2) management or facilitation of conditions or processes are exercised, and (3) design and/or development of conditions or process are required.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit?
The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Research, analyse, organise and understand the application of building surveying for residential buildings plus subsequent reporting procedures. Level 2
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate and negotiate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements, legislation and translation of building surveying inspection reports. Level 3
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities including the planning of analytical processes, the establishment of evaluative criteria, the application of building surveying procedures and their impact on residential buildings. Level 3
Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using co-operative approaches to optimise satisfaction and productivity. Level 3
Solve problems
Establish analytical processes, including diagnostic processes, which anticipate and allow for risks, cater for both direct and indirect evidence, avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage. Level 3
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate analytical requirements, establish realistic sample criteria, quantify, survey and present analytical results. Level 2
Use technology
Use workplace technology related to information gathering and analysis, diagnosis, information research, report writing, administration and management procedures. Level 2
In what context should assessment occur?
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope defined by the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Construction Training Package.
What methods of assessment should apply?
Assessment of this competency is most likely to be project related under real or simulated conditions and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process. Direct evidence may include certification of compliance on the final outcome or authorisation for commencement by a competent authority.
Assessment must confirm the inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
A situation, real or realistically simulated, requiring building surveying procedures to be applied to residential buildings.
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and Range Statement.
What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit?
Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations applicable to workplace operations.
Application of organisational management policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements where applicable.
Application of building surveying procedures, the production of an accurate proposal outlining status of approval, compliance with regulations, determination of safety procedures and the laws abided with, findings, recommendations and strategies for at least one (1) residential building project or equivalent.
Provision of reports to appropriate body/individual as determined by the project brief and according to workplace procedures.
Application of strategic plans, workplace policies and procedures.
Are there any other units which should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit?
There are no specified relationships.
Holistic assessment should be applied where appropriate to form a complete work function.
What specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria?
Processes for the interpretation of reports, working drawings and specifications.
Behaviour of structural members undergoing stress, strain, compression or bending.
Nature of materials and effect of performance.
Grading processes and grade markings used to categorise timber and timber products.
Authorities and powers of a building surveyor.
Relevant national, State/Territory legislation, and local government policy and procedures.
Structural, design and construction principles of buildings.
Terminology, definitions and hazard identification.
Codes of conduct and ethics.
Research methods.
Processes for the administration and preparation of documentation.
What specific underpinning skills are required to achieve the performance criteria?
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency unit. The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where (1) working within set conditions and processes, (2) management or facilitation of conditions or processes are exercised, and (3) design and/or development of conditions or process are required.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit?
The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Research, analyse, organise and understand the application of building surveying for residential buildings plus subsequent reporting procedures. Level 2
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate and negotiate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements, legislation and translation of building surveying inspection reports. Level 3
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities including the planning of analytical processes, the establishment of evaluative criteria, the application of building surveying procedures and their impact on residential buildings. Level 3
Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using co-operative approaches to optimise satisfaction and productivity. Level 3
Solve problems
Establish analytical processes, including diagnostic processes, which anticipate and allow for risks, cater for both direct and indirect evidence, avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage. Level 3
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate analytical requirements, establish realistic sample criteria, quantify, survey and present analytical results. Level 2
Use technology
Use workplace technology related to information gathering and analysis, diagnosis, information research, report writing, administration and management procedures. Level 2
In what context should assessment occur?
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria, including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope defined by the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Construction Training Package.
What methods of assessment should apply?
Assessment of this competency is most likely to be project related under real or simulated conditions and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process. Direct evidence may include certification of compliance on the final outcome or authorisation for commencement by a competent authority.
Assessment must confirm the inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies.
What are the specific resource requirements for this unit?
A situation, real or realistically simulated, requiring building surveying procedures to be applied to residential buildings.
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.