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.
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. | Interpret project compliance requirements. | 1.1. | Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority. |
1.2. | Compliance requirements for fire resistance are identified and interpreted. |
1.3. | Compliance requirements for access and egress are identified and interpreted. |
1.4. | Compliance requirements for services and equipment are identified and interpreted. |
1.5. | Compliance requirements for health and amenity are identified and interpreted. |
1.6. | Compliance requirements for ancillary provisions are identified and interpreted. |
1.7. | Compliance requirements for energy efficiency are identified and interpreted. |
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2. | Plan inspections. | 2.1. | Building approval documentation is reviewed and requirements for specific additional inspections are interpreted. |
2.2. | Specialist consultants with relevant expertise are identified and engaged, if required, according to workplace procedures. |
2.3. | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and tools and equipment required for inspections are identified and applied to planning. |
2.4. | Inspections are scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required. |
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3. | Inspect compliance of building or structure. | 3.1. | Building or structure is surveyed according to statutory and WHS requirements. |
3.2. | Features of building are assessed against compliance requirements and approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required. |
3.3. | Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements. |
3.4. | Non-compliant features are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities. |
3.5. | Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required. |
3.6. | Certificate of occupancy is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must prepare for, conduct and complete relevant documentation for inspections for the following three different projects at the later stages of construction, including those specified in the building approval documentation for the project and the final inspection required prior to the issuing of occupancy permission. The projects must involve the following class buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), where:
one project must incorporate classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project must incorporate classes 3 or 9c
one project must incorporate classes 7b and 8.
In doing the above, the person must:
identify and interpret relevant compliance requirements
conduct at least two interim inspections and three final inspections for each of the projects outlined above
observe and document non-compliant features of site preparation, foundations and footings, and structural elements
discuss non-compliance with relevant contractors and negotiate remedial work required
reschedule inspections as required
prepare and process required documentation, including:
details of non-compliance and remedial work recommended
contractor's failure to comply with recommended remedial work, if required
missed inspection, if required
certificate of compliance, as authorised.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design specifications, and building permit documentation
range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to 9 in different climatic, geographic and planning zones, including:
building control legislation and regulations
NCC
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the NCC
state, territory or local authority development policies
legislative and regulatory requirements for critical stage inspections relating to buildings included in classes 2 to 9.
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building surveying practices
materials:
tools and equipment for conducting inspections, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
physical conditions:
access to the projects specified in the performance evidence in advanced and final construction stages
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.