Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Identify and apply scope of legal and ethical responsibilities. | 1.1. | Organisational code of conduct is accessed and individual responsibilities are clarified and followed when engaging in building surveying activities and client communications. |
1.2. | Potential conflicts of interest are identified prior to undertaking building surveying projects, and checked against legislative and regulatory requirements, and industry and organisational codes of practice. |
1.3. | Contractual requirements entered into with clients are identified and confirmed as consistent with legislative and regulatory requirements specified in building control and other relevant legislation. |
1.4. | Individual authority to undertake building surveying activities is researched and confirmed, and appropriate licence to operate is obtained and maintained. |
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2. | Review and undertake building surveying activities in line with relevant legislation, codes and standards. | 2.1. | State or territory building control legislation and regulations for activities being undertaken are researched, confirmed and applied. |
2.2. | Requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian standards referenced by the NCC for the activities being undertaken are confirmed and applied. |
2.3. | State or territory and local authority planning constraints are researched, confirmed and applied to activities. |
2.4. | Legal and ethical standards are applied during building surveying activities, including in client and stakeholder communications. |
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3. | Comply with administrative procedures of relevant authorities. | 3.1. | Timelines, documentation and compliance requirements of relevant authorities are researched and followed according to nature of building surveying task being undertaken. |
3.2. | Exemption requests are submitted according to relevant legislative and regulatory procedures. |
3.3. | Problems, or potential for problems, in meeting administrative requirements of relevant authorities are managed and where necessary referred elsewhere for advice. |
3.4. | Record-keeping processes are implemented and maintained according to legislative and regulatory requirements. |
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4. | Communicate building surveying legal requirements to clients or applicants. | 4.1. | Need for compliant documentation and adherence to legislative and regulatory procedures is explained to clients or applicants. |
4.2. | Availability and scope of internal and external dispute resolution processes are communicated to clients or applicants. |
4.3. | Client or applicant disputes or complaints are managed professionally and ethically to completion according to workplace procedures. |
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5. | Carry out enforcement procedures. | 5.1. | Advice or complaints regarding non-compliant or unsafe building works are received and processed according to workplace standards. |
5.2. | Site inspections of properties and buildings are arranged and conducted to assess extent of non-compliance and risk to public health and safety, and observations are noted on site and documented in detail. |
5.3. | Consultation with specialist consultants is undertaken where necessary to identify and assess the extent of non-compliance or risk to public health and safety. |
5.4. | Building orders or notices are issued to relevant parties in the event of properties or buildings being found to be non-compliant or posing a risk to public health and safety. |
5.5. | Statutory enforcement procedures are followed to ensure required remedies to building works are completed within specified timeframes and to required standards of compliance. |
5.6. | Accurate, detailed and current records and findings are used when representing clients or other stakeholders. |