Assessor Resource

CPCCSV5002A
Evaluate materials for construction of domestic scale buildings

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency supports the attainment of the understanding and skills to evaluate materials for construction of domestic scale buildings, requiring the demonstration of research, analysis and evaluation for the choice and application of building materials and subsequent reporting skills within the context of relevant legislation, the BCA and Australian standards.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to evaluate and select materials for domestic scale buildings.

It relates to a range of building materials, including concrete, glass, timber, plastic and plasterboard in accordance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

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 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:

comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

apply organisational management policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements where appropriate

evaluate, choose and apply various building materials; their subsequent maintenance; and associated reporting of data, findings, recommendations and strategies for at least one domestic scale building project or equivalent in compliance with relevant legislation

provide reports to appropriate body/individual as determined by the project brief.

apply strategic plans, workplace policies and procedures.

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:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

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

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Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

ability to respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems

communication skills to:

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

written skills to:

produce detailed specification notes

provide notations and dimensions on drawings

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

innovation skills to select suitable materials for building, taking into account a range of factors such as cost and environmental issues

numeracy skills to produce drawings for residential buildings

planning and organisational skills to collect, organise and analyse information

problem solving skills to carry out tests on materials and to use and apply data for decision making

technological skills to:

complete documentation and calculations

enable information gathering and analysis.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

authorities and powers of a building surveyor

behaviour of structural members undergoing stress, strain, compression, bending or combined actions

environmental issues impacting on material selection

grading processes and grade markings used to categorise timber and timber products

nature of materials and effect on performance

processes for the administration and preparation of documentation

processes for the interpretation of reports, working drawings and specifications

relevant federal, state or territory legislation and local government policy and procedures

research methods

structural and design principles for buildings

terminology, definitions and hazard identification.

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.

Properties of materials include:

environmental considerations

adherence to legislative requirements for the BCA.

Domestic scale building projects requiring evaluation include:

domestic scale buildings, including existing and proposed structures

provision of site access/facilities, work schedules and project milestones.

Adherence to legislative requirements is limited to:

domestic scale buildings (similar in characteristics to those of residential dwellings in terms of loading, construction and size and may include small industrial, commercial and public buildings).

Types of structures include:

residential structures with concrete skeleton and slabs

residential structures with steel and metallic column and member construction

residential structures with timber and other composite material construction

residential structures constructed from non-metallic materials.

Materials include:

adhesives and sealants

admixtures

clay products

concrete and concrete products

glass

masonry

metal

mortar for load bearing walls

new relevant proprietary materials

plaster and plasterboard

plastic

pre-stressed structural concrete components

protective and fire-rated protective coatings

timber and timber products.

Standard specifications include industry standard specifications and may be:

preliminary or outline specifications

developed specifications

detailed specifications addressing specific components such as structural or other requirements.

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
Properties of materials are analysed and selected for performance in domestic scale building projects requiring evaluation. 
Quality standards and performance of materials are identified according to BCA, adherence to legislative requirements and types of structures. 
Methods of testing materials are recorded. 
Visual characteristics of materials are identified and recorded. 
Compatibility between materials and their performance are identified and documented. 
Samples of commonly used construction materials are identified and selected for investigation according to their purpose and standard work practices. 
Materials identified as structurally adequate and meeting standard specifications are selected in accordance with BCA. 
Materials of a required fire resistance are selected in accordance with BCA. 
Materials are selected based on cost-effectiveness and in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 
Alternative materials for a given application are selected according to BCA. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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