ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare comprehensive checklist schedule to investigate, plan and set up sites.

1.1. Relevant factors for project scheduling, investigation, planning and site establishment for buildings are analysed and determined.

1.2. Capabilities of builder's plant and equipment for single and multi-building projects are identified and documented in compliance with construction principles for buildings.

1.3. Authorities' requirements and procedures to connect temporary services are identified and documented.

1.4. OHS requirements for site amenities/services and emergency safety procedures are established and documented.

1.5. Effects of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regarding access for people with a disability are researched and documented.

2. Research and comply with relevant state or territory legislation and local government requirements.

2.1. Effects of relevant state or territory building and planning legislation and local government planning and building requirements are investigated, interpreted and communicated to others throughout design and construction of the specified building project.

2.2. Planning and construction effects of the BCA and the construction requirements of the various relevant Australian standards are researched and documented.

2.3. Effects of state or territory, local government and service supply authorities' regulations on design and construction are researched and documented.

2.4. Environmental issues and controls relating to the construction site are evaluated and recorded.

3. Investigate and evaluate building site establishment.

3.1. Available site services and records of the salient features of a building site are appraised and recorded.

3.2. Soil engineer assessment of foundations, test bore results and sketches of footing systems used, suited to various foundation designs, selection and behaviour in wet, dry and earthquake conditions, are interpreted.

3.3. Types, principles and construction practices of shoring, underpinning, rock anchors used in rock and soil foundations, de-watering, ground stabilisation, footing systems, basements, tanking and retaining wall construction are identified, documented and sketched.

3.4. Principles and practices of site establishment and different types and uses of builders' plant and equipment are identified and evaluated.

3.5. Demolition procedures, standards and safety requirements for site preparation, including marking locations of services, providing se access and general site clearing, are identified and evaluated as appropriate.

4. Determine stages and sequencing practices for structural systems.

4.1. Stages and sequencing appropriate to the different forms of project construction are identified and described, including characteristics, uses, maintenance and selection of materials.

4.2. Structural systems commonly used in different forms of project construction are identified and described.

4.3. Types, principles and relevant regulations, including BCA, construction standards and practices are identified in accordance with relevant design and construction of structural systems.

4.4. Sub-structure of different forms of project construction from the foundation up to ground level are detailed and documented.

4.5. Options available for fenestration design, based on bracing design, are investigated and described.

4.6. Tilt-up construction process, application, standards and practices are identified and described in accordance with relevant design and construction of structural systems.

4.7. Drawings of service core layouts are prepared in accordance with relevant design and construction of structural systems.

4.8. Purposes for dimensional coordination and its benefits to the planning and construction of buildings are evaluated.

4.9. Shop drawings used for the manufacturing of various, most commonly used structural systems are reviewed.

5. Determine requirements for scaffolding systems.

5.1. Various scaffolding systems are identified and selected in accordance with relevant legislation and Australian standards.

6. Select suitable methods for rubbish removal from building sites.

6.1. Rubbish removal methods suitable for a specified medium/high rise building in accordance with relevant legislation and Australian standards are identified and selected.

7. Select suitable cranes and other modes of material handling.

7.1. Correct and safe methods of material handling systems are identified and selected in accordance with relevant legislation and Australian standards.

8. Identify and apply earthquake resistant construction to building.

8.1. Major building elements designed to resist earthquakes are defined.

8.2. Major structural concepts used to resist earthquakes are identified.

8.3. Applications are sketched of structural and cladding details to resist earthquakes using appropriate drawing protocol.

8.4. Factors effecting material selection and installation are nominated.

9. Evaluate construction standards and practices.

9.1. Types, construction standards and practices for the installation/application used for claddings, linings, finishes and coatings are identified and evaluated.

9.2. Detail drawings of the various types of cladding systems and their fixings are prepared in accordance with relevant design specifications.

9.3. Suitability of various partition systems for use in office landscaping and layouts are evaluated and deemed appropriate to the function of the office.

9.4. Preparation of drawings of typical office layouts and selection criteria with specific emphasis on materials choice and functional office design are investigated and deemed appropriate.

9.5. Types, principles, construction standards and practices of window, door and joinery fabrication and installation are identified and evaluated in accordance with relevant design and construction of structural systems.

9.6. Basic principles and integration of building services into the building are identified and evaluated in accordance with standard practices and service supply authority legislation.

9.7. Structural principles and the use of these principles are identified.

9.8. Types, standards and practices for the installation of the services are identified and described in accordance with different forms of project construction.

10. Plan for continuing maintenance on a construction project.

10.1. Design principles required for consideration to accommodate and facilitate ongoing maintenance are identified and documented.

10.2. Key services areas of a building project requiring ongoing maintenance are nominated and described.

10.3. Approaches for entering into maintenance agreements for the provision of subsequent services are identified and documented.

10.4. Responsibilities of the various parties involved in a building project during the construction, defects liability and service life periods are identified and documented.