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CPCCBC5003A
Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency supports builders, related construction industry professionals and senior managers within building and construction firms responsible for supervising the planning of on-site building or construction work for medium rise building and construction projects.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the planning process and organisation of on-site building or construction work projects up to and including medium rise commercial and wide span buildings (medium rise licensing classification with reference to Class 1 and 10 construction, Class 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys, Class 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction).

Successful supervision of planning and organisation requires effective interpretation of contractual and planning requirements and development of strategies for using human and physical resources effectively in order to comply with contractual obligations.

In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant building and construction planning practices, state or territory building and construction codes, standards and regulations and human resource principles and practices is required.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Co-Requisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by the demonstration of effective supervision of planning on-site building or construction work.

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

translate contract requirements into construction plans and processes

delegate planning tasks

apply construction planning processes that effect desired outcomes

development strategies that effectively maximise resource use

establish and maintain a workplace environment representative of good management practice.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

available in either a building or construction office

relevant codes, standards and regulations

office equipment, including calculators, photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view 2-D CAD drawings, run costing programs and print copies

a technical reference library with current publications on measurement, design, building construction and manufacturers' product literature

a suitable work area appropriate to the process.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

evaluation skills to review and evaluate documentation and processes and recommend changes or improvements

communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

discuss problems with consultants

manage staff

read and interpret:

contracts, project schedule and reports

documentation from a variety of sources

use and interpret non-verbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to:

document project schedule and resource requirements

maintain records

record relevant information

management skills, including the ability to delegate tasks and supervise staff to achieve planning outcomes

planning skills to enable the effective planning of projects, processes and strategies which maximise the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of building or construction contracts and which effectively organise and use available resources on construction sites.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

building and construction industry contracts

building and construction industry subcontracting system

building or construction practices in on and off-site management

construction planning process

contract documentation, quantities establishment, rates and costs related to payments and claims

human resource principles and practices

relevant licensing arrangements

relevant state or territory building and construction codes, standards and government regulations for medium rise building projects

workplace safety requirements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Contracts include:

Australian standard contracts, including the AS2124 and AS4000 series

Construction Industry Contract (CIC) suite

individual organisational contracts

Joint Contracts Committee (JCC) suite

MBA and HIA contracts

Simple Building Works (SBW), including series 1 and series 2 (SBW2 Lump Sum).

Resources include:

human resources, both organisational and subcontracted

on-site facilities

plant and equipment

power, water, telephone and other resources

pre-cut or pre-cast components

raw materials

temporary accommodation.

Project schedule includes:

critical events and milestones

labour supply and availability information

materials supply and availability information

plant and equipment availability information

services provision

subcontractor requirements and availability.

Temporary services include:

offices and crib rooms

on-site communications

portable generators and lighting

power poles

toilets.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Copies of building approvals and conditions relating to the medium rise building or construction project are obtained. 
Contracts are reviewed to determine any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials or penalty provisions. 
Possible design problems are identified and brought to the attention of project consultants. 
Availability of subcontractors and their suitability to meet job requirements specific to medium rise projects is reviewed. 
Availability of materials and conditions of purchase and authorised purchases are reviewed. 
Access to the site is established within requirements and on-site accommodation is located in an appropriate location. 
Contact is established and maintained with relevant statutory authorities controlling construction work. 
Resources supply system for controlling and recording materials entering and leaving the site is implemented and maintained. 
Procedures for recording and paying for the hire of plant equipment and authorising payment are managed. 
OHS and rehabilitation procedures, including hazard and risk management, are established. 
Procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials are planned and implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements. 
Procedures required for the control of multiple projects are established. 
Construction operations are planned and executed in sequence. 
Entering of operations data into an appropriate scheduling system for analysis is managed. 
Project's critical path is established and revision of the project schedule is managed with new projects incorporated and documented as required. 
Strategies for avoiding and overcoming project delays are developed. 
Management is advised of cost-benefits and implications of providing overtime payments. 
Adjustments to the project timeframe to take account of anticipated delays are facilitated. 
Temporary services and site accommodation needs are identified and arranged as required. 
Plant requirements, site location and installation dates are confirmed. 
On-site personnel and labour requirements are determined and documented. 
Condition of existing buildings or structures to be retained, and structures on adjacent site boundaries, are reviewed and recorded. 
Copies of reports are submitted to adjacent building owners prior to commencing construction work. 
Overview of the project site or sites is maintained and staff resources are allocated according to organisational, regulatory and project needs. 
Activities of contract planning personnel are monitored and an effective work environment is maintained. 
Effective human resource practices and policies which maximise performance and productivity are employed. 

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