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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine construction or renovation requirements.
  2. Organise resources and support processes.
  3. Arrange contractors and consultants.
  4. Monitor construction or renovation process.
  5. Finalise construction or renovation process.

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.

Construction must include at least one of the following:

construct only

cost plus

design and construct

involvement of more than one builder

use of fixed price.

Project must include at least two of the following:

creating an asset

fitting out new structures

modifying existing structures.

Tendering and selection methods must include at least two of the following:

open tendering

request for proposal

request for quotation

restricted tendering

single source

two stage tendering.


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 coordinate the construction or renovation of two different facilities in the property industry, involving two of the following:

creating an asset

fitting out a new structure

modifying an existing structure.

In doing the above, the person must:

arrange inspections and prepare and collate documentation relating to finalisation of contract requirements using business technology

determine construction requirements and develop a construction plan through research and consultation

apply knowledge of organisation’s practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with coordinating the construction or renovation of facilities

make available appropriate resources to support the construction or renovation process

monitor construction processes using project management methodologies, and develop and communicate appropriate contingency plans

negotiate variations and adjustments to work schedules

prepare selection schedule and criteria for contractors and arrange people to be involved in the contract process by following organisational procurement procedures.


Knowledge Evidence

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

common defects in facilities

contract law applied to building contracts

limitations of own work role, responsibilities and professional abilities in relation to coordinating the construction and renovation of facilities

processes and procedures for project planning and scheduling

key features of project management software

regulations and legislation affecting property investments

key provisions of the Building Code of Australia (BCA)

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

anti-discrimination

consumer protection

environmental issues

equal employment opportunity (EEO)

financial probity

franchise and business structures

industrial relations

privacy

property sales, leasing and management

strata community

work health and safety (WHS)

roles and capabilities of contractors and consultants

whole of life costing and price-quality relationship issues

workplace policies and procedures relating to engaging consultants and contractors.