This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect various types of property for conditions and compliance with approved building regulations. It requires the ability to communicate with those involved in the inspection process and to have a clear understanding of methods for carrying out and reporting the results of a property inspection.

The unit is applicable to personnel who engage with the broader community as compliance building inspectors. Whilst developed specifically to address public safety compliance frameworks, this unit could be applied to a range of industries and roles.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify inspection requirements

1.1

Purpose and type of inspection is established from property records and client requirements

1.2

Building inspection processes and timelines are negotiated and agreed to with relevant personnel and the client, in accordance with organisational procedures

1.3

Property documentation is gathered and reviewed to identify critical aspects of property/facility requiring inspection

1.4

Building access arrangements are coordinated with relevant personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures

2

Inspect property

2.1

Property is inspected ensuring all aspects of the property are sighted and noted, in accordance with building regulations and organisational procedures

2.2

Building inspection processes are completed within specified timeframes and resources are used, in accordance with organisational procedures

2.3

Appropriate interpersonal techniques are used to access required information from inspection site personnel

2.4

Variations in compliance with building regulations are recognised and noted, in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements

2.5

Situations requiring specialist building advice are identified and assistance is sought, in accordance with organisational procedures

3

Record and report inspection findings

3.1

Building inspection findings are organised in a format suitable for analysis and dissemination, in accordance with organisational procedures and client requirements

3.2

Building inspection conclusions are supported by verifiable evidence and are consistent with legislative requirements and organisational procedures

3.3

Business equipment and/or technology is used to maintain organisational documentation, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines, legislative requirements and organisational procedures

3.4

Building inspection report is distributed to relevant personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures and client requirements

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Public Safety

Operations