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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Research for compliance with building and planning legislation
  2. Record all relevant planning and construction information
  3. Investigate and evaluate a site for establishment, preparation and excavation requirements
  4. Determine trade sequencing
  5. Evaluate and apply cyclone resistant construction to buildings
  6. Evaluate construction standards and practices

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and Range Statement

What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations applicable to workplace operations

Application of organisational management policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements where appropriate

Application of the principles of construction standards and services design and maintenance specifications the associated reporting of data findings recommendations and strategies for at least one domestic scale building project or equivalent in compliance with relevant legislation

Provision of reports to appropriate bodyindividual as determined by the project brief

Application of strategic plans workplace policies and procedures

Are there any other units which should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit

There are no specified relationships

Holistic assessment should be applied where appropriate to form a complete work function

What specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria

Processes for the interpretation of reports working drawings and specifications

Nature of materials and effect of performance

Authorities and powers of a building surveyor

Relevant national StateTerritory legislation and local government policy and procedures

Design and construction principles of buildings

Terminology definitions and hazard identification

Codes of conduct and ethics

Research methods

Processes for the administration and preparation of documentation

What specific underpinning skills are required to achieve the performance criteria

These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life which are required in most jobs Some of these are covered by the national key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency unit The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where working within set conditions and processes management or facilitation of conditions or processes are exercised and design andor development of conditions or process are required

How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit

The candidate will need to

Collect analyse and organise information

Research analyse organise and understand the principles of construction for domestic scale buildings plus subsequent reporting procedures Level

Communicate ideas and information

Communicate and negotiate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and legislation translation of principles of construction for domestic scale buildings Level

Plan and organise activities

Plan and organise activities including the planning of analytical processes the stages of trade sequencing appropriate to different forms of project construction Level

Work with others and in a team

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise satisfaction and productivity Level

Solve problems

Establish analytical processes including diagnostic processes which anticipate and allow for risks cater for both direct and indirect evidence avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage Level

Use mathematical ideas and techniques

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate analytical requirements establish realistic sample criteria quantify survey and present analytical results Level

Use technology

Use workplace technology related to information gathering and analysis diagnosis information research report writing administration and management procedures Level

In what context should assessment occur

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope defined by the Range Statement

Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Construction Training Package

What methods of assessment should apply

Assessment of this competency is most likely to be project related under real or simulated conditions and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process Direct evidence may include certification of compliance on the final outcome or authorisation for commencement by a competent authority

Assessment must confirm the inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit

A situation real or realistically simulated requiring principles of construction to be applied to domestic scale buildings

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competency for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria and Range Statement

What critical aspects of evidence are required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations applicable to workplace operations

Application of organisational management policies and procedures including quality assurance requirements where appropriate

Application of the principles of construction standards and services design and maintenance specifications the associated reporting of data findings recommendations and strategies for at least one domestic scale building project or equivalent in compliance with relevant legislation

Provision of reports to appropriate bodyindividual as determined by the project brief

Application of strategic plans workplace policies and procedures

Are there any other units which should be assessed with this unit or which relate directly to this unit

There are no specified relationships

Holistic assessment should be applied where appropriate to form a complete work function

What specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria

Processes for the interpretation of reports working drawings and specifications

Nature of materials and effect of performance

Authorities and powers of a building surveyor

Relevant national StateTerritory legislation and local government policy and procedures

Design and construction principles of buildings

Terminology definitions and hazard identification

Codes of conduct and ethics

Research methods

Processes for the administration and preparation of documentation

What specific underpinning skills are required to achieve the performance criteria

These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life which are required in most jobs Some of these are covered by the national key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency unit The number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where working within set conditions and processes management or facilitation of conditions or processes are exercised and design andor development of conditions or process are required

How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit

The candidate will need to

Collect analyse and organise information

Research analyse organise and understand the principles of construction for domestic scale buildings plus subsequent reporting procedures Level

Communicate ideas and information

Communicate and negotiate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and legislation translation of principles of construction for domestic scale buildings Level

Plan and organise activities

Plan and organise activities including the planning of analytical processes the stages of trade sequencing appropriate to different forms of project construction Level

Work with others and in a team

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise satisfaction and productivity Level

Solve problems

Establish analytical processes including diagnostic processes which anticipate and allow for risks cater for both direct and indirect evidence avoid or minimise reworking and avoid wastage Level

Use mathematical ideas and techniques

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate analytical requirements establish realistic sample criteria quantify survey and present analytical results Level

Use technology

Use workplace technology related to information gathering and analysis diagnosis information research report writing administration and management procedures Level

In what context should assessment occur

Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including paying particular attention to the critical aspects and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope defined by the Range Statement

Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Construction Training Package

What methods of assessment should apply

Assessment of this competency is most likely to be project related under real or simulated conditions and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process Direct evidence may include certification of compliance on the final outcome or authorisation for commencement by a competent authority

Assessment must confirm the inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies

What are the specific resource requirements for this unit

A situation real or realistically simulated requiring principles of construction to be applied to domestic scale buildings

The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Range Statement

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Unit scope

Construction principles for domestic scale buildings are to include but not be limited to the evaluation and identification of construction methods, standards and services in compliance with relevant legislation, design specifications, maintenance specifications.

Legislative requirements are limited to those relevant to domestic scale buildings (or those similar in characteristics in terms of loading, construction and size and may include small industrial, commercial and public buildings).

Domestic scale building projects requiring applying principles of construction are to include but not be limited to provision of site access/facilities, work schedules, project milestones and the calculation and processing of application or inspection fees.

Reporting systems in accordance with organisational, legislative and quality assurance procedures are to include desk based assessment and may include site-based assessment.

Types, practices and standard construction may include but not be limited to:

footing systems

termite control

structural floor systems

structural wall systems

structural roof systems

openings (floors, walls, ceilings, roofs)

damp proof courses

membranes

flashings

sarking and insulations

wall and floor cladding

floor, wall and ceiling linings including; fire rated systems and acoustic system installations

wet area floor detailing

floor, wall and ceiling finishes and coatings

timber and aluminium framed windows and doors

mouldings

cupboard joinery and finishes

paving

surface drainage

roof water plumbing and drainage

sewerage plumbing and drainage

electricity

gas

telephone

mechanical ventilation

heating and cooling systems

communication systems

Unit context

Competency requires the demonstration of research, analysis, evaluation and reporting skills within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Unit scope

Construction principles for domestic scale buildings are to include but not be limited to the evaluation and identification of construction methods, standards and services in compliance with relevant legislation, design specifications, maintenance specifications.

Legislative requirements are limited to those relevant to domestic scale buildings (or those similar in characteristics in terms of loading, construction and size and may include small industrial, commercial and public buildings).

Domestic scale building projects requiring applying principles of construction are to include but not be limited to provision of site access/facilities, work schedules, project milestones and the calculation and processing of application or inspection fees.

Reporting systems in accordance with organisational, legislative and quality assurance procedures are to include desk based assessment and may include site-based assessment.

Types, practices and standard construction may include but not be limited to:

footing systems

termite control

structural floor systems

structural wall systems

structural roof systems

openings (floors, walls, ceilings, roofs)

damp proof courses

membranes

flashings

sarking and insulations

wall and floor cladding

floor, wall and ceiling linings including; fire rated systems and acoustic system installations

wet area floor detailing

floor, wall and ceiling finishes and coatings

timber and aluminium framed windows and doors

mouldings

cupboard joinery and finishes

paving

surface drainage

roof water plumbing and drainage

sewerage plumbing and drainage

electricity

gas

telephone

mechanical ventilation

heating and cooling systems

communication systems

Unit context

Competency requires the demonstration of research, analysis, evaluation and reporting skills within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.