Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPCCBC4007A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan building or construction work

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCBC4007A - Plan building or construction work
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan on-site activities, including the employment of physical and human resources and the development of documentation and advice for relevant authorities concerning residential and commercial projects. The ability to identify appropriate resources and suppliers, and assess the availability of and requirements for skilled labour are essential.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the needs of builders, site managers, forepersons and other professionals in the construction industry who have a responsibility to plan on-site construction work.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil Nil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Appraise contract documentation to identify operational requirements.
  • Contract documentation is reviewed to identify any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials or penalties.
  • Availability of selected subcontractors to suit the job requirements is determined.
  • Availability of materials is assessed and confirmed with suppliers.
  • Site access requirements and limitations are identified and actions taken to facilitate entry.
  • Documentation for authorities controlling construction work is prepared and project commencement date is determined.
  • Procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries are implemented.
       
Element: Implement strategies for construction operations.
  • Organisational strategies for implementing construction operations are identified.
  • Procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment are implemented.
  • Organisational OHS policy and procedures, including hazard and risk management, are implemented.
  • Procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials are implemented in accordance with Environment Protection Agency requirements.
  • Procedures for the control of multiple projects are followed.
       
Element: Prepare project schedule.
  • Construction operations are sequenced.
  • Operations details are entered into a manually prepared project schedule or computer-based software package.
  • Critical path of the project is defined and revised as required.
  • Project timeframes are adjusted to account for anticipated delays.
       
Element: Determine required resources.
  • Temporary services and site accommodation requirements are determined and documented.
  • Plant requirements and availability dates are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation.
  • On-site labour requirements are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation.
       
Element: Prepare and submit condition reports.
  • Reports on the condition of existing buildings and structures on adjacent site boundaries are completed.
  • Copies of condition reports are forwarded to the owners of adjacent buildings prior to commencing construction.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 preparing a project schedule and the associated documentation for a construction project.

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based 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 supplier alternatives and gather supply information effectively

plan and allocate human resources effectively

produce documentation that meets the timeframes and quality standards established by the organisation

communicate information effectively within the organisation and to external agencies and the client, as required

identify and communicate with the appropriate regulatory authorities to gain the necessary approvals.

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 off-site 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 government regulations

office equipment, including calculators, photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view 2-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 person's 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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 by telephone, facsimile, email and in writing

identify availability of subcontractors

liaise with suppliers

read and interpret:

contract documentation

organisational policies

other relevant workplace documentation

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

written skills to:

document required resources

prepare documentation for authorities

prepare reports

record site deliveries

numeracy skills to apply calculations.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

application of project management and critical path techniques to the organisation of materials, plant and people

building and construction industry subcontractor system

building, construction or civil construction practices in on-site project management

internal documentation systems

processes and timeframes for regulatory approvals

relevant state or territory building and construction codes, standards and government regulations

types of building and construction industry contracts

types of plant and equipment employed in the undertaking of the organisation's projects.

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Contract documentation relevant to the sector and organisation may include:

Australian standard contracts, including the AS2124 and AS4000 series

Construction Industry Contract (CIC) suite

individual organisational contracts

Joint Contracts Committee (JCC) suite

Master Builders Association (MBA) and Housing Industry Association (HIA) contracts

Simple Building Works (SBW), including series 1 and series 2 (SBW2 Lump Sum).

Documentation includes:

applications for permits and service connections

copies of plans, drawings and specifications

environmental applications

parking restriction applications.

Organisational strategies include:

advertising for tradespersons and other employees

appointing project managers and construction supervisors

briefing organisational personnel

calling for tenders for subcontract operations

purchasing processes for building supplies or construction materials

refining project critical path information.

Project schedule includes:

human resource schedules

materials delivery schedules

project critical path

project timeframes

schedules of plant and equipment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Contract documentation is reviewed to identify any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials or penalties. 
Availability of selected subcontractors to suit the job requirements is determined. 
Availability of materials is assessed and confirmed with suppliers. 
Site access requirements and limitations are identified and actions taken to facilitate entry. 
Documentation for authorities controlling construction work is prepared and project commencement date is determined. 
Procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries are implemented. 
Organisational strategies for implementing construction operations are identified. 
Procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment are implemented. 
Organisational OHS policy and procedures, including hazard and risk management, are implemented. 
Procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials are implemented in accordance with Environment Protection Agency requirements. 
Procedures for the control of multiple projects are followed. 
Construction operations are sequenced. 
Operations details are entered into a manually prepared project schedule or computer-based software package. 
Critical path of the project is defined and revised as required. 
Project timeframes are adjusted to account for anticipated delays. 
Temporary services and site accommodation requirements are determined and documented. 
Plant requirements and availability dates are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation. 
On-site labour requirements are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation. 
Reports on the condition of existing buildings and structures on adjacent site boundaries are completed. 
Copies of condition reports are forwarded to the owners of adjacent buildings prior to commencing construction. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPCCBC4007A - Plan building or construction work
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Assessment Record Sheet

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