Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

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

communicate with subcontractors on all matters regarding selection and management

read and interpret

industrial legislation and contract legal matters that impact on operations

subcontractor records and information

review tender responses

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to

correspond with subcontractors

develop a management plan

record relevant information

developing and managing subcontract tender and selection processes

evaluation skills to undertake and manage subcontractor evaluations for the organisation and review subcontractor performance

managing subcontractor resources in an equitable and nondiscriminatory manner

numeracy skills to apply calculations and estimate timeframes

organisation and management skills to manage the development of job profiles and competency statements for subcontractor appointments

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

contracts and workplace agreements

industrial relations structures and processes

industry subcontracting system and industry benchmarks for subcontract personnel

relevant licensing arrangements

subcontractor administration and performance management systems

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 by effective selection and management of building and construction contractors for medium rise projects against projected organisational activities and the business plan

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased 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

identify the subcontractor needs of the organisation based on an evaluation of organisations projected work load and forward contractual commitments

assess the extent of effective systems introduced to review subcontractor performance and competency

implement an effective and efficient appointments process

implement an effective and efficient management of the system of subcontractor appointments to meet project timeframes

demonstrate remedial or disciplinary action for below standard subcontractor performance

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 offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office

relevant codes standards and regulations

office equipment including calculators photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view D CAD drawings run costing programs and print copies

a technical reference library with current publications on measurement design building construction and manufacturers product literature

copies of appropriate awards and workplace agreements

a suitable work area appropriate to this process

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 persons 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

Subcontractor requirements include:

Reviewing subcontractor performance includes:

Selection and engagement of subcontractors include:

Subcontractor performance and compliance with contract requirements include: