CPCCBS8002
Manage information on construction methods, materials and services for a building surveying team


Application

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to develop an understanding of traditional, new and emerging construction methods and materials, including systems and components for services, for all Building Code of Australia (BCA) defined classes and types of buildings, including all Type A buildings in classes 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. It involves researching and analysing construction industry information, including research papers, engineering reports, and material specifications and performance data.

The unit also covers developing a knowledge bank and information system for use by the building surveying team, including processes and checklists for ensuring that construction methods and materials used on building projects are evaluated using current and accurate information.

The unit supports the work of private or municipal building surveyors who provide advisory code-consulting services or authorised statutory services relating to planning or building permit application assessment, or building audit and inspection services.

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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Develop an information system for construction methods and materials.

1.1.

Sources of information on traditional, new and emerging construction methods for BCA classes and types of buildings are researched and evaluated and processes are put in place to access information and maintain its currency.

1.2.

Sources of information on traditional, new and emerging construction materials for BCA classes and types of buildings are researched and evaluated and processes are put in place to access information and maintain its currency.

1.3.

Sources of information on traditional, new and emerging systems and componentsfor services for BCA classes and types of buildings are researched and evaluated and processes are put in place to access information and maintain its currency.

1.4.

Information management system is developed and maintained to ensure accuracy, currency and comprehensiveness of information.

2.

Analyse construction methods information.

2.1.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to the foundations and footings of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

2.2.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to the structural and supporting systems of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

2.3.

Information relating to applying different construction methods to the enclosing systems of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

2.4.

Construction methods are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are recorded.

3.

Analyse construction materials information.

3.1.

Information relating to applying different construction materials to the foundations and footings of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

3.2.

Information relating to applying different construction materials to the structural and supporting systems of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

3.3.

Information relating to applying different construction materials to the enclosing systems of each class and type of building is analysed and recorded.

3.4.

Construction materials are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted.

4.

Analyse information relating to services.

4.1.

Information relating to energy supply and infrastructure for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.2.

Information relating to heating and cooling systems for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.3.

Information relating to fire protection systems for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.4.

Information relating to gas and hydraulic services supply and infrastructure for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.5.

Information relating to elevator and escalator systems for different classes and types of buildings is analysed and recorded.

4.6.

Service systems and components are evaluated in relation to different geographical locations and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are noted.

5.

Develop processes for the application of information.

5.1.

Information relating to the root cause of building incidents is analysed and methods, materials and service failures are noted.

5.2.

Own analyses and notes on construction methods, materials and services are shared and discussed with relevant internal or external personnel to confirm findings and clarify meaning as required.

5.3.

Advisory notes on the application of construction methods, materials and service systems and components to different classes and types of buildings, are prepared for building surveying team and for clients, as required.

5.4.

Procedures and checklists are developed to facilitate building surveying team members’ thorough assessment of construction methods, materials and services for different classes and types of buildings.

Foundation Skills

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Performance feature

Learning skills to:

employ systematic approaches to planning and managing sustained activities, recognising the need for flexibility to cover contingencies

use structured approaches to maintain currency of skills and knowledge as a regular part of routine through, for example, email alerts, conferences, or subscriptions to relevant journals.

Numeracy skills to:

critically review mathematics used in information relating to construction methods and materials to identify the real-world implications

extract and analyse a range of mathematical information embedded in complex texts related to the construction industry and gather additional mathematical information from other sources.

Oral communication skills to:

understand and use specialised construction industry vocabulary in a variety of situations, for example explanations, descriptions and discussions with specialist personnel.

Reading skills to:

use specialised background knowledge to support interpretation of highly complex texts specific to the construction industry, including research papers and test reports on construction materials and methods

use structures, layout, features and conventions of complex texts to locate specific information.

Writing skills to:

use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry vocabulary in emails, letters and reports.


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 methods must include:

enclosing systems

fire protection

foundations and footings

ground preparation

off-site manufacturing and modular construction

on-site construction

public protection

sequencing of building elements

structural and supporting systems

water and moisture proofing.

Types of buildings must include:

Type A buildings as defined in the BCA, including buildings that are:

3 storeys or more in classes 2, 3 and 9

4 storeys or more in classes 5, 6, 7 and 8

Type B buildings as defined in the BCA

Type C buildings as defined in the BCA.

Construction materials must include:

composite materials

concrete

glass

glass blocks

masonry

metals

new and emerging materials

stone

timber and timber products.

Systems and components for services must include those for:

energy

fire suppression

heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)

telecommunications

water.


Sectors

Construction


Competency Field

Building surveying