Assessor Resource

CPCCBS8008
Conduct and manage the completion of building inspections and audits

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to manage the delivery of building surveying services associated with the construction phase of projects or with auditing the compliance of existing buildings.

The unit supports the work of private or municipal building surveyors who manage and conduct inspection and certification processes at critical stages of construction according to the requirements of building control legislation and the statutory authority, and who manage and conduct building audits to assess the compliance of existing buildings.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

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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.

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.

Prepare for auditing and inspection.

1.1.

Private practice service agreement is negotiated and agreed, or council policy statement on service provision is agreed, with clients.

1.2.

Duty of care responsibilities of building surveyors for audits, inspections and certification of buildings, and individual and organisational liabilities are determined and risk management strategies developed and applied.

1.3.

Documentation required for inspections is obtained from client and specialist consultants and analysed.

1.4.

Building Code of Australia (BCA) classifications and types of buildings to be audited or inspected and applicable compliance requirements are determined.

2.

Conduct critical stage inspections of complex buildings.

2.1.

Own inspection tasks are identified and supplementary inspection support tasks are allocated to team members, as required.

2.2.

National Construction Code (NCC) deemed-to-satisfy provisions are analysed and applied to critical stage inspections.

2.3.

NCC performance requirements for alternative solutions are researched and applied to critical stage inspections.

2.4.

Non-compliance issues are identified and discussed with building or services contractors, and notices or orders are issued as required.

2.5.

Reports detailing work to be completed are prepared and explained to client and stakeholders as required.

3.

Manage critical stage inspections of construction projects.

3.1.

Documentation required for the project is obtained from client and specialist consultants and analysed.

3.2.

Project management strategies are implemented to plan and manage inspections required at different stages of project and to ensure completion within specified timeframes.

3.3.

Tasks are allocated within department or practice, according to expertise and availability of personnel, and specialist consultants are engaged and briefed as required.

3.4.

Inspections are monitored and managed and staff reports detailing work to be completed are reviewed and approved.

3.5.

Inspections are conducted, as required, and reports detailing work to be completed are prepared and explained to and negotiated with client and stakeholders as required.

3.6.

Notices of non-compliance and stop work notices are issued as required, and conflict-resolution strategies are implemented to anticipate and manage stakeholder objections.

4.

Conduct audits of existing buildings.

4.1.

Classifications of buildings and applicable compliance requirements are determined.

4.2.

Relevant documentation relating to building structure, services and management over lifecycle are obtained and analysed.

4.3.

Audits are scheduled and conducted and reports detailing building condition, compliance issues and work to be completed are prepared and explained to client and stakeholders as required.

5.

Manage audits of existing buildings.

5.1.

Nature and scope of audit are determined and appropriate internal or external personnel are allocated to project.

5.2.

Audits are scheduled, monitored and managed and staff reports detailing works to be completed are reviewed and approved.

5.3.

Conflict-resolution strategies are implemented as required to anticipate and manage stakeholder objections to contents of reports on work required.

5.4.

Audit processes are reviewed and opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness are identified and implemented.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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.

Prepare for auditing and inspection.

1.1.

Private practice service agreement is negotiated and agreed, or council policy statement on service provision is agreed, with clients.

1.2.

Duty of care responsibilities of building surveyors for audits, inspections and certification of buildings, and individual and organisational liabilities are determined and risk management strategies developed and applied.

1.3.

Documentation required for inspections is obtained from client and specialist consultants and analysed.

1.4.

Building Code of Australia (BCA) classifications and types of buildings to be audited or inspected and applicable compliance requirements are determined.

2.

Conduct critical stage inspections of complex buildings.

2.1.

Own inspection tasks are identified and supplementary inspection support tasks are allocated to team members, as required.

2.2.

National Construction Code (NCC) deemed-to-satisfy provisions are analysed and applied to critical stage inspections.

2.3.

NCC performance requirements for alternative solutions are researched and applied to critical stage inspections.

2.4.

Non-compliance issues are identified and discussed with building or services contractors, and notices or orders are issued as required.

2.5.

Reports detailing work to be completed are prepared and explained to client and stakeholders as required.

3.

Manage critical stage inspections of construction projects.

3.1.

Documentation required for the project is obtained from client and specialist consultants and analysed.

3.2.

Project management strategies are implemented to plan and manage inspections required at different stages of project and to ensure completion within specified timeframes.

3.3.

Tasks are allocated within department or practice, according to expertise and availability of personnel, and specialist consultants are engaged and briefed as required.

3.4.

Inspections are monitored and managed and staff reports detailing work to be completed are reviewed and approved.

3.5.

Inspections are conducted, as required, and reports detailing work to be completed are prepared and explained to and negotiated with client and stakeholders as required.

3.6.

Notices of non-compliance and stop work notices are issued as required, and conflict-resolution strategies are implemented to anticipate and manage stakeholder objections.

4.

Conduct audits of existing buildings.

4.1.

Classifications of buildings and applicable compliance requirements are determined.

4.2.

Relevant documentation relating to building structure, services and management over lifecycle are obtained and analysed.

4.3.

Audits are scheduled and conducted and reports detailing building condition, compliance issues and work to be completed are prepared and explained to client and stakeholders as required.

5.

Manage audits of existing buildings.

5.1.

Nature and scope of audit are determined and appropriate internal or external personnel are allocated to project.

5.2.

Audits are scheduled, monitored and managed and staff reports detailing works to be completed are reviewed and approved.

5.3.

Conflict-resolution strategies are implemented as required to anticipate and manage stakeholder objections to contents of reports on work required.

5.4.

Audit processes are reviewed and opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness are identified and implemented.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Documentation must include:

architectural drawings:

as-built drawings

detailed drawings

working drawings

building permits and attached conditions or approved variations to compliance requirements

reports from specialist experts

evidence of compliance of materials, components, fixtures and fittings.

Types of buildings must include:

Type A buildings as defined in the BCA, including buildings that are:

3 storeys or more in classes 2, 3 and 9

4 storeys or more in classes 5, 6, 7 and 8

Type B buildings as defined in the BCA

Type C buildings as defined in the BCA.

Compliance requirements must include:

Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the NCC

building control legislation and regulations applicable to the jurisdiction of the construction project or building to be inspected or audited

NCC.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Private practice service agreement is negotiated and agreed, or council policy statement on service provision is agreed, with clients. 
Duty of care responsibilities of building surveyors for audits, inspections and certification of buildings, and individual and organisational liabilities are determined and risk management strategies developed and applied. 
Documentation required for inspections is obtained from client and specialist consultants and analysed. 
Building Code of Australia (BCA) classifications and types of buildings to be audited or inspected and applicable compliance requirements are determined. 
Own inspection tasks are identified and supplementary inspection support tasks are allocated to team members, as required. 
National Construction Code (NCC) deemed-to-satisfy provisions are analysed and applied to critical stage inspections. 
NCC performance requirements for alternative solutions are researched and applied to critical stage inspections. 
Non-compliance issues are identified and discussed with building or services contractors, and notices or orders are issued as required. 
Reports detailing work to be completed are prepared and explained to client and stakeholders as required. 
Documentation required for the project is obtained from client and specialist consultants and analysed. 
Project management strategies are implemented to plan and manage inspections required at different stages of project and to ensure completion within specified timeframes. 
Tasks are allocated within department or practice, according to expertise and availability of personnel, and specialist consultants are engaged and briefed as required. 
Inspections are monitored and managed and staff reports detailing work to be completed are reviewed and approved. 
Inspections are conducted, as required, and reports detailing work to be completed are prepared and explained to and negotiated with client and stakeholders as required. 
Notices of non-compliance and stop work notices are issued as required, and conflict-resolution strategies are implemented to anticipate and manage stakeholder objections. 
Classifications of buildings and applicable compliance requirements are determined. 
Relevant documentation relating to building structure, services and management over lifecycle are obtained and analysed. 
Audits are scheduled and conducted and reports detailing building condition, compliance issues and work to be completed are prepared and explained to client and stakeholders as required. 
Nature and scope of audit are determined and appropriate internal or external personnel are allocated to project. 
Audits are scheduled, monitored and managed and staff reports detailing works to be completed are reviewed and approved. 
Conflict-resolution strategies are implemented as required to anticipate and manage stakeholder objections to contents of reports on work required. 
Audit processes are reviewed and opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness are identified and implemented. 

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