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

CPCCBS6012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCBS6012 - Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to inspect for compliance the site preparation, foundations, footings and framing of class 1 and 10 buildings and structures, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and up to three storeys and not more than 2000 square metres in floor area. The unit supports the work of private or municipal building surveyors or certifiers who conduct mandated inspections of class 1 and 10 buildings and structures at the following initial stages of construction:site preparation, foundations and footingsframing.It applies to planning and conducting inspections, reporting on issues of non-compliance, and preparing certificates of compliance according to legislative and regulatory requirements. The certificate of compliance for each stage must be completed and processed before the next stage of construction may commence.The building surveyor or certifier must be satisfied that remedial work required in cases of non-compliance is understood by the building contractor and completed within required timeframes. This involves developing and maintaining professional and cooperative relationships with building contractors throughout a highly regulated process. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Building surveying
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: Plan and prepare to inspect site preparation and foundations and footings.
  • Site classification is determined according to BCA definitions and compliance requirements for site preparation, foundations and footings are identified and interpreted.
  • Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority.
  • Inspections are scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required.
  • Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for inspections of site preparation, foundations and footings are identified.
       
Element: Inspect and report on site preparation, foundations and footings.
  • Site preparation, foundations and footings are surveyed according to project, statutory and WHS requirements.
  • Features of site preparation, foundations and footings are assessed against compliance requirements, approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required.
  • Inspections undertaken to ensure compliance with waterproofing are validated and documented.
  • Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Non-compliant features are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities.
  • Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required.
  • Certificate of compliance for foundations and footings is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities.
       
Element: Plan and prepare to inspect framing.
  • Climate zone is determined according to BCA definitions and compliance requirements for sub-floor ventilation are identified and interpreted.
  • Yield-stress of steel frame material is determined and compliance requirements for steel framing and structural steel members are identified and interpreted.
  • Extreme weather events for the area are determined and compliance requirements for timber framing are identified and interpreted.
  • Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority.
  • Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required.
  • Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • WHS requirements for inspections of framing are identified.
       
Element: Inspect and report on framing.
  • Framing is inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements.
  • Features of framing are assessed against compliance requirements and approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required.
  • Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Non-compliant features of framing are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities.
  • Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required.
  • Certificate of compliance for framing is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities.
       
Element: Plan and prepare to inspect wet areas.
  • Wall and substrate construction methods and materials are identified.
  • Compliance requirements for waterproofing are identified and interpreted.
  • Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority.
  • Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required.
  • Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • WHS requirements for inspections of wet areas are identified.
       
Element: Inspect and report on wet areas.
  • Wet areas are inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements.
  • Waterproofing installation is assessed against manufacturer specifications, compliance requirements and approved drawings and discussed with on-site personnel as required.
  • Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Non-compliant features of wet areas are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities.
  • Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required.
  • Certificate of compliance for wet areas is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities.
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare to inspect site preparation and foundations and footings.

1.1.

Site classification is determined according to BCA definitions and compliance requirements for site preparation, foundations and footings are identified and interpreted.

1.2.

Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority.

1.3.

Inspections are scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required.

1.4.

Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements.

1.5.

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for inspections of site preparation, foundations and footings are identified.

2.

Inspect and report on site preparation, foundations and footings.

2.1.

Site preparation, foundations and footings are surveyed according to project, statutory and WHS requirements.

2.2.

Features of site preparation, foundations and footings are assessed against compliance requirements, approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required.

2.3.

Inspections undertaken to ensure compliance with waterproofing are validated and documented.

2.4.

Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.

2.5.

Non-compliant features are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities.

2.6.

Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required.

2.7.

Certificate of compliance for foundations and footings is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities.

3.

Plan and prepare to inspect framing.

3.1.

Climate zone is determined according to BCA definitions and compliance requirements for sub-floor ventilation are identified and interpreted.

3.2.

Yield-stress of steel frame material is determined and compliance requirements for steel framing and structural steel members are identified and interpreted.

3.3.

Extreme weather events for the area are determined and compliance requirements for timber framing are identified and interpreted.

3.4.

Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority.

3.5.

Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required.

3.6.

Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements.

3.7.

WHS requirements for inspections of framing are identified.

4.

Inspect and report on framing.

4.1.

Framing is inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements.

4.2.

Features of framing are assessed against compliance requirements and approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required.

4.3.

Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.

4.4.

Non-compliant features of framing are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities.

4.5.

Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required.

4.6.

Certificate of compliance for framing is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities.

5.

Plan and prepare to inspect wet areas.

5.1.

Wall and substrate construction methods and materials are identified.

5.2.

Compliance requirements for waterproofing are identified and interpreted.

5.3.

Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority.

5.4.

Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required.

5.5.

Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements.

5.6.

WHS requirements for inspections of wet areas are identified.

6.

Inspect and report on wet areas.

6.1.

Wet areas are inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements.

6.2.

Waterproofing installation is assessed against manufacturer specifications, compliance requirements and approved drawings and discussed with on-site personnel as required.

6.3.

Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.

6.4.

Non-compliant features of wet areas are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities.

6.5.

Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required.

6.6.

Certificate of compliance for wet areas is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare to inspect site preparation and foundations and footings.

1.1.

Site classification is determined according to BCA definitions and compliance requirements for site preparation, foundations and footings are identified and interpreted.

1.2.

Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority.

1.3.

Inspections are scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required.

1.4.

Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements.

1.5.

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for inspections of site preparation, foundations and footings are identified.

2.

Inspect and report on site preparation, foundations and footings.

2.1.

Site preparation, foundations and footings are surveyed according to project, statutory and WHS requirements.

2.2.

Features of site preparation, foundations and footings are assessed against compliance requirements, approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required.

2.3.

Inspections undertaken to ensure compliance with waterproofing are validated and documented.

2.4.

Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.

2.5.

Non-compliant features are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities.

2.6.

Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required.

2.7.

Certificate of compliance for foundations and footings is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities.

3.

Plan and prepare to inspect framing.

3.1.

Climate zone is determined according to BCA definitions and compliance requirements for sub-floor ventilation are identified and interpreted.

3.2.

Yield-stress of steel frame material is determined and compliance requirements for steel framing and structural steel members are identified and interpreted.

3.3.

Extreme weather events for the area are determined and compliance requirements for timber framing are identified and interpreted.

3.4.

Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority.

3.5.

Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required.

3.6.

Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements.

3.7.

WHS requirements for inspections of framing are identified.

4.

Inspect and report on framing.

4.1.

Framing is inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements.

4.2.

Features of framing are assessed against compliance requirements and approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required.

4.3.

Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.

4.4.

Non-compliant features of framing are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities.

4.5.

Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required.

4.6.

Certificate of compliance for framing is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities.

5.

Plan and prepare to inspect wet areas.

5.1.

Wall and substrate construction methods and materials are identified.

5.2.

Compliance requirements for waterproofing are identified and interpreted.

5.3.

Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority.

5.4.

Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required.

5.5.

Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements.

5.6.

WHS requirements for inspections of wet areas are identified.

6.

Inspect and report on wet areas.

6.1.

Wet areas are inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements.

6.2.

Waterproofing installation is assessed against manufacturer specifications, compliance requirements and approved drawings and discussed with on-site personnel as required.

6.3.

Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements.

6.4.

Non-compliant features of wet areas are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities.

6.5.

Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required.

6.6.

Certificate of compliance for wet areas is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities.

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.

Site classification must include:

advice from relevant authority or experts, especially where site classification is not defined by the BCA

determination of soil type, including arrangements for soil testing as required

identification of soil properties and characteristics and effects on site stability, including potential for:

collapsing soil

ground movement due to moisture change

land slips

mine subsidence

soil erosion.

Compliance requirements for site preparation, foundations and footings must include:

AS2870 Residential slabs and footings

BCA:

deemed-to-satisfy specifications

performance requirements for alternative solutions

building control legislation and regulations

requirements for concrete, steel or timber stumps specified in:

AS3600 Concrete structures

AS4100 Steel structures

AS1684 Timber framing code

requirements for stormwater drainage and connections to street gutter and easements

requirements relating to:

excavations

filling under concrete slabs

pest risk management

requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.

Compliance requirements for sub-floor ventilation must include:

AS1684 Timber framing code

BCA:

deemed-to-satisfy specifications

performance requirements for alternative solutions

building control legislation and regulations

requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.

Compliance requirements for steel framing and structural steel members must include:

AS4100 Steel structures

AS/NZS4600 Cold-formed steel structures

BCA:

deemed-to-satisfy specifications

performance requirements for alternative solutions

building control legislation and regulations

corrosion protection requirements

National Association of Steel-Framed Housing (NASH) standards

service penetration requirements

requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.

Compliance requirements for timber framing must include:

AS1684 Timber framing code

BCA:

deemed-to-satisfy specifications

performance requirements for alternative solutions

building control legislation and regulations

requirements specified by relevant authority or experts

requirements in high wind areas

specific requirements for use in conjunction with:

concrete floors

steel members

timber species scheduled for structural use.

Compliance requirements for waterproofing must include:

AS3740 Waterproofing of wet areas within residential buildings

BCA:

deemed-to-satisfy specifications

performance requirements for alternative solutions

building control legislation and regulations

requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.

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
Site classification is determined according to BCA definitions and compliance requirements for site preparation, foundations and footings are identified and interpreted. 
Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority. 
Inspections are scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required. 
Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements. 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for inspections of site preparation, foundations and footings are identified. 
Site preparation, foundations and footings are surveyed according to project, statutory and WHS requirements. 
Features of site preparation, foundations and footings are assessed against compliance requirements, approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required. 
Inspections undertaken to ensure compliance with waterproofing are validated and documented. 
Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements. 
Non-compliant features are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities. 
Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required. 
Certificate of compliance for foundations and footings is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities. 
Climate zone is determined according to BCA definitions and compliance requirements for sub-floor ventilation are identified and interpreted. 
Yield-stress of steel frame material is determined and compliance requirements for steel framing and structural steel members are identified and interpreted. 
Extreme weather events for the area are determined and compliance requirements for timber framing are identified and interpreted. 
Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority. 
Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required. 
Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements. 
WHS requirements for inspections of framing are identified. 
Framing is inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements. 
Features of framing are assessed against compliance requirements and approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required. 
Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements. 
Non-compliant features of framing are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities. 
Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required. 
Certificate of compliance for framing is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities. 
Wall and substrate construction methods and materials are identified. 
Compliance requirements for waterproofing are identified and interpreted. 
Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority. 
Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required. 
Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements. 
WHS requirements for inspections of wet areas are identified. 
Wet areas are inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements. 
Waterproofing installation is assessed against manufacturer specifications, compliance requirements and approved drawings and discussed with on-site personnel as required. 
Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements. 
Non-compliant features of wet areas are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities. 
Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required. 
Certificate of compliance for wet areas is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities. 

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