Assessor Resource

CPPBDN5014
Contribute to construction and building design project finalisation processes

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to support the construction process and finalise small-scale building design projects covered by the Building Code of Australia (BCA), except construction Type A buildings. It involves conducting defect inspections of buildings and communicating with the builder regarding those defects on behalf of the client. The unit also involves finalising and archiving the design project, and reviewing processes and outcomes to inform improved quality assurance.

The unit supports the work involved in finalising building projects involving alterations and additions, heritage restorations, and new buildings, including houses, factories, motels, offices, restaurants, retail and service outlets, and warehouses. It applies to building designers who assist in the satisfactory completion of small-scale building design projects, and who also contribute to organisational process improvement.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency 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.

Provide professional advice and support to clients and contractors during construction of small-scale building design project.

1.1.

Contractual obligations to act on behalf of client during building design project are determined and clarified according to workplace procedures.

1.2.

Clarification of, and amendments to, construction drawings and specifications are provided to client and contractors according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures.

1.3.

Advice is provided on sourcing professionals to support the construction process according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures.

1.4.

Advice is provided on processes and costings to inform the client during negotiations to vary a contract.

2.

Inspect defects on behalf of clients.

2.1.

Buildings are inspected at stages of building completion according to contractual obligations, and defects are identified, discussed with contractors, and noted.

2.2.

Defect resolution strategies are negotiated with contractors and client, and detailed solutions, including costs, are agreed and noted.

2.3.

Defect resolution is formally documented and processed according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures.

3.

Finalise building design projects.

3.1.

Professional support is provided to client and professionals, as required and within limits of own competence and legal responsibility, to assist in obtaining certificates of completion for building design projects.

3.2.

Project documentation is reviewed, issues that arose and agreed solutions are accurately noted, and documentation is processed according to workplace procedures.

3.3.

Project issues and solutions are discussed with workplace personnel and process improvement strategies are explored.

3.4.

Project planning, methodologies and quality assurance systems are amended to incorporate agreed process improvement strategies.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also contribute to construction and building design project finalisation processes for three different projects, consisting of:

one Class 1 residential building or one residential extension of at least 50 square metres

two non-residential projects (Classes 2-9) of a maximum area of 2000 square metres.

In doing the above, the person must:

provide technical advice and support to clients and contractors according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures

conduct defect inspections and negotiate defect resolutions

finalise project documentation

contribute to building design process improvement strategies.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

architectural styles and terminology that apply to the projects specified in the performance evidence

construction materials and methods applicable to projects specified in the performance evidence

construction project completion processes

defects arising in construction projects and potential solutions

key features of building life cycles

legislation, codes and standards that apply to small-scale building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including:

contract compliance

drawing standards

work health and safety (WHS) duties of designers

organisational scope of business, service levels and fees relating to design project

principles of building design, including sustainable design.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer with internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software

contingencies:

defects identified during building inspection

specifications:

access to information regarding compliance requirements

physical conditions:

three project sites, as specified in the performance evidence, available for construction inspection processes

relationships with team members and supervisor:

interactions with contractors and at least one professional, as specified in the range of conditions, is required

relationship with client:

client liaison is required.

Timeframe:

according to project schedule.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.


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.

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.

Provide professional advice and support to clients and contractors during construction of small-scale building design project.

1.1.

Contractual obligations to act on behalf of client during building design project are determined and clarified according to workplace procedures.

1.2.

Clarification of, and amendments to, construction drawings and specifications are provided to client and contractors according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures.

1.3.

Advice is provided on sourcing professionals to support the construction process according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures.

1.4.

Advice is provided on processes and costings to inform the client during negotiations to vary a contract.

2.

Inspect defects on behalf of clients.

2.1.

Buildings are inspected at stages of building completion according to contractual obligations, and defects are identified, discussed with contractors, and noted.

2.2.

Defect resolution strategies are negotiated with contractors and client, and detailed solutions, including costs, are agreed and noted.

2.3.

Defect resolution is formally documented and processed according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures.

3.

Finalise building design projects.

3.1.

Professional support is provided to client and professionals, as required and within limits of own competence and legal responsibility, to assist in obtaining certificates of completion for building design projects.

3.2.

Project documentation is reviewed, issues that arose and agreed solutions are accurately noted, and documentation is processed according to workplace procedures.

3.3.

Project issues and solutions are discussed with workplace personnel and process improvement strategies are explored.

3.4.

Project planning, methodologies and quality assurance systems are amended to incorporate agreed process improvement strategies.

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.

Professionals must include at least one of the following:

access consultant

building surveyor

certifier

quantity surveyor.

Stages of building completion must include:

practical completion

final completion or handover

end of defect liability period.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also contribute to construction and building design project finalisation processes for three different projects, consisting of:

one Class 1 residential building or one residential extension of at least 50 square metres

two non-residential projects (Classes 2-9) of a maximum area of 2000 square metres.

In doing the above, the person must:

provide technical advice and support to clients and contractors according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures

conduct defect inspections and negotiate defect resolutions

finalise project documentation

contribute to building design process improvement strategies.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

architectural styles and terminology that apply to the projects specified in the performance evidence

construction materials and methods applicable to projects specified in the performance evidence

construction project completion processes

defects arising in construction projects and potential solutions

key features of building life cycles

legislation, codes and standards that apply to small-scale building design projects specified in the performance evidence, including:

contract compliance

drawing standards

work health and safety (WHS) duties of designers

organisational scope of business, service levels and fees relating to design project

principles of building design, including sustainable design.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer with internet access and building information modelling (BIM)-capable building design software

contingencies:

defects identified during building inspection

specifications:

access to information regarding compliance requirements

physical conditions:

three project sites, as specified in the performance evidence, available for construction inspection processes

relationships with team members and supervisor:

interactions with contractors and at least one professional, as specified in the range of conditions, is required

relationship with client:

client liaison is required.

Timeframe:

according to project schedule.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

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
Contractual obligations to act on behalf of client during building design project are determined and clarified according to workplace procedures. 
Clarification of, and amendments to, construction drawings and specifications are provided to client and contractors according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures. 
Advice is provided on sourcing professionals to support the construction process according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures. 
Advice is provided on processes and costings to inform the client during negotiations to vary a contract. 
Buildings are inspected at stages of building completion according to contractual obligations, and defects are identified, discussed with contractors, and noted. 
Defect resolution strategies are negotiated with contractors and client, and detailed solutions, including costs, are agreed and noted. 
Defect resolution is formally documented and processed according to contractual obligations and workplace procedures. 
Professional support is provided to client and professionals, as required and within limits of own competence and legal responsibility, to assist in obtaining certificates of completion for building design projects. 
Project documentation is reviewed, issues that arose and agreed solutions are accurately noted, and documentation is processed according to workplace procedures. 
Project issues and solutions are discussed with workplace personnel and process improvement strategies are explored. 
Project planning, methodologies and quality assurance systems are amended to incorporate agreed process improvement strategies. 

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