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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine construction contract requirements.
  2. Monitor construction contract.
  3. Check and record completed works according to contract conditions.

Range Statement

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.

Consultative processes must include:

face-to-face meetings

telephone, facsimile and written communication.

Site access and specific site requirements must include:

access and egress points

access codes

building codes and regulations

heritage listings

keys, passes and security clearances

noise control

time of access

union requirements

work health and safety (WHS) requirements.


Performance Evidence

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

The person must also implement and monitor a construction contract for two of the following:

new building construction

renovation of existing building

fitout of existing building

new building facility installation

upgrade or replacement of existing building

equipment installation.

In doing the above, the person must:

administer the contracts for the above construction work in normal industry conditions

determine appropriate work schedules with contracted parties

identify and organise appropriate documentation

apply knowledge of organisation’s practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with implementing and monitoring the contracts

negotiate variations and adjustments to construction schedules.


Knowledge Evidence

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

building codes and Australian standards relating to construction contracts

purpose, contents, and process for preparing building contracts

building construction practices, principles and processes

building control legislation

common building defects

key features of construction plans, drawings and specifications

limitations of own work role, responsibilities and professional abilities

local zoning requirements

methods and techniques for monitoring project outcomes

project planning methods and techniques

range of contracted parties and their roles and capabilities

key requirements of federal, state or territory legislation and local government regulations relating to:

anti-discrimination

consumer protection

environmental issues

financial probity

franchise and business structures

industrial relations

privacy

property sales, leasing and management

work health and safety (WHS).