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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Receive and register building applications
   • Applications are received and clear and comprehensive communication on council process and technical information is undertaken with applicants.
   • Documentation is checked for completeness and applicant is advised of any additional requirements.
   • Application fees are assessed, collected and receipted in accordance with fee structure and council requirements.
   • Building application is recorded and registered according to council procedures.
2. Check building applications
   • Drawings and documentation are analysed for compliance with regulations, codes and principles of neighbourhood design.
   • Non-compliant items are referred to applicant for further information.
   • Team members and professionals in specialist areas are consulted as required for assistance in processing building applications.
3. Issue building permits
   • Complete and compliant applications and documentation are stamped according to council procedures.
   • Building permits are prepared and issued and information is provided to applicant regarding building inspection requirements.
   • Applications and documentation are recorded and filed according to council procedures.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

reading and interpreting plans legislation and relevant information verbal and written communication in a multiculturaldiverse environment administration and records management negotiation and conflict resolution achieving effective working relationships that demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds and across all sections of the organisation analytical and interpretative information gathering monitoring own work and adjusting to meet agreed standards and expectations engaging in activities that promote own ongoing learning requirements which may include maintaining current knowledge of legislation and common law using technology relevant to the jobrole which may include the use of computers and other relevant office technology

Required Knowledge

Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian standards principles of neighbourhood design relevant sections of Local Government Act and regulations relevant environmental legislation council building and development policies practices and codes structural engineering principles fire engineering principles relevant building and planning application requirements building construction practices properties of building materials topographical classification

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Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the elements to the required performance level detailed in the performance criteria The units skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	The demonstrated ability to register building applications communicate effectively with applicants check applications for completeness and compliance consult with team members and specialists as required issue building permits record and file applications
Context of assessment	Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria with particular attention to the critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide and within the scope of the range statement Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package Assessment of the performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations
Resource implications	The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Applications may include:	subdivision of buildings or land planning permits temporary or permanent structures dwellings and dwelling additions or alterations garages, carports, verandas, sheds, fences and swimming pools reblocking and underpinning demolitions.
Applicants may include:	property owners or agents building practitioners architects and builders.
Documentation may include:	soil report engineers' computations specifications title planning permit.
Non-compliant items may include:	footing design not matching soil report computations lacking frame stress rate not specified glazing not specified.
Inspection may include:	statutory follow-up final random council policy change of use stage sewerage drainage plumbing in response to complaint illegal works mechanical ventilation fire services environmental controls hoarding and site access restrictions.
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