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

liaise with subcontractors staff and clients as well as with local or regulatory authorities on matters relating to site conditions or approvals

notify personnel of meetings

read and interpret

documentation from a variety of sources

plans specifications and drawings

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to

complete site communication requirements

record and report relevant information

establishing implementing and maintaining a safe working environment

financial management skills to ensure that progress payments are made on time and on the basis of work successfully completed

management skills in order to manage personnel and resources to effectively achieve contract or project objectives

negotiation skills to enable effective negotiation on industrial relations issues

numeracy skills to apply calculations

problem solving skills to effectively resolve problems relating to construction methodologies or practices

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

environmental management procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

hazard management processes

nature and style of building and construction industry contracts

OHS frameworks and obligations under federal state or territory legislation and regulations

quality management processes and procedures as they apply to the building and construction industry

relevant licensing arrangements

relevant state or territory building and construction codes standards and regulations

risk management processes and practices

workplace safety requirements

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 the effective management of construction work or projects

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

effectively and efficiently procure resources

communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with suppliers and subcontractors

complete documentation to organisational standards

deal with variations to contracts

implement effective processes for maintaining site safety and managing risks

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

a suitable work area appropriate to the construction 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

Site communication includes:

OHS, welfare and risk management includes:

Supply of materials and installation of equipment include:

On-site operations include: