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

CPCCSV6016A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply building surveying procedures to buildings up to three storeys

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCCSV6016A - Apply building surveying procedures to buildings up to three storeys
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assess medium rise building projects of up to three storeys and a maximum floor area of 2000 square metres for compliance with building and land use requirements.It includes the evaluation and interpretation of plans, progressive inspection of building work, preparation of reports and compliance with legislative requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports the attainment of the understanding and skills to apply building surveying procedures to buildings up to three storeys within the context of relevant legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian standards.
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: Evaluate documents submitted with an application for building and land use.
  • Plans, specifications and structural drawings for commercial and medium rise residential buildings are evaluated for compliance with building application process and application of building surveying procedures to commercial and residential medium rise buildings.
  • Application/proposal is evaluated against legislative requirements for commercial, industrial and residential medium rise buildings.
  • Components of the application for medium rise building projects requiring building surveying requiring referral to other agencies or departments are identified and forwarded according to building surveying procedures.
  • Common faults with application are identified, noted and reported to relevant parties.
  • Notice of decision, including approval, conditional approval or refusal, is drafted and processed according to workplace procedures.
       
Element: Determine compliance of a new building with approved plans, relevant legislation and standards during its construction.
  • Approved plans are examined and any critical components requiring inspection and compliance checks are identified.
  • Critical components identified are inspected on site for compliance with approved documentation.
  • On-site problems and suggested rectification methods to achieve compliance are reported in writing according to workplace procedures.
  • Rectified work is checked and formally reported to the relevant authorities to confirm compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Installed services in buildings are identified for compliance.
       
Element: Compile report on an existing building of not more than three storeys and with a floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres for compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Classification of an existing building is determined.
  • Requirements of a particular class of building are determined and an inspection report is compiled for breach of requirements of the building.
  • Possible effects to the public of the breach are determined.
  • Inconsistent elements and the extent of rectification required for compliance is compiled in the report.
  • Local and state or territory government legislative requirements for upgrade works are identified and reported.
       


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 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:

comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

apply organisational management policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements where applicable

apply building surveying procedures and the associated reporting of data, findings, recommendations and strategies for at least one commercial or medium rise residential building project or equivalent

produce an accurate proposal outlining status of approval, compliance with regulations, and determination of safety procedures for one commercial, industrial or medium rise residential building project

provide reports to appropriate body/individual as determined by the project brief. and according to workplace procedures.

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:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

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:

ability to respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental and sustainability frameworks or management systems

communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

read and interpret:

drawings

legislation

plans and specifications

other relevant documentation

report faults with application

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication

written skills to:

report on problems and methods to achieve compliance

provide reports to relevant authorities.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

authorities and powers of a building surveyor

nature of materials and effect on performance

processes for the administration and preparation of documentation

processes for the interpretation of reports, working drawings and specifications

relevant federal, state or territory legislation and local government policy and procedures for building surveying

research methods

structural, design and construction principles of buildings.

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.

Application of building surveying procedures to commercial and residential medium rise buildings includes:

evaluation and interpretation of plans, progressive inspection of building work, preparation of reports and adherence to legislative requirements for BCA Class 2 to 9 buildings.

Commercial, industrial and residential medium rise buildings are limited to:

three storeys and a maximum floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres.

Medium rise building projects requiring building surveying include:

processing of applications

project milestones

provision of site access/facilities

work schedules.

Building surveying procedures include:

construction

electrical

mechanical

structural

other services.

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
Plans, specifications and structural drawings for commercial and medium rise residential buildings are evaluated for compliance with building application process and application of building surveying procedures to commercial and residential medium rise buildings. 
Application/proposal is evaluated against legislative requirements for commercial, industrial and residential medium rise buildings. 
Components of the application for medium rise building projects requiring building surveying requiring referral to other agencies or departments are identified and forwarded according to building surveying procedures. 
Common faults with application are identified, noted and reported to relevant parties. 
Notice of decision, including approval, conditional approval or refusal, is drafted and processed according to workplace procedures. 
Approved plans are examined and any critical components requiring inspection and compliance checks are identified. 
Critical components identified are inspected on site for compliance with approved documentation. 
On-site problems and suggested rectification methods to achieve compliance are reported in writing according to workplace procedures. 
Rectified work is checked and formally reported to the relevant authorities to confirm compliance with statutory requirements. 
Installed services in buildings are identified for compliance. 
Classification of an existing building is determined. 
Requirements of a particular class of building are determined and an inspection report is compiled for breach of requirements of the building. 
Possible effects to the public of the breach are determined. 
Inconsistent elements and the extent of rectification required for compliance is compiled in the report. 
Local and state or territory government legislative requirements for upgrade works are identified and reported. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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