CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
Training Package
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CONTENTS
CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package ................................................ 5 CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying .............................................................. 6 CPC80115 Graduate Certificate in Fire Systems Design Management ................................ 10 CPC80215 Graduate Diploma of Building Surveying ............................................................ 12 CPCCBS6001 Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for residential
buildings to three storeys ................................................................................................... 15 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6001 Research and evaluate construction methods
and materials for residential buildings to three storeys .................................................. 23 CPCCBS6002 Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for commercial
buildings to three storeys ................................................................................................... 26 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6002 Research and evaluate construction methods
and materials for commercial buildings to three storeys ................................................ 34 CPCCBS6003 Apply legal and ethical requirements to building surveying functions ........ 38 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6003 Apply legal and ethical requirements to
building surveying functions .............................................................................................. 44 CPCCBS6004 Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for residential
buildings to three storeys ................................................................................................... 47 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6004 Assess and advise on compliance of design
documentation for residential buildings to three storeys ................................................ 54 CPCCBS6005 Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for commercial
buildings to three storeys ................................................................................................... 57 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6005 Assess and advise on compliance of design
documentation for commercial buildings to three storeys .............................................. 63 CPCCBS6006 Process planning applications for residential buildings up to three storeys 67 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6006 Process planning applications for residential
buildings up to three storeys .............................................................................................. 72 CPCCBS6007 Process planning applications for commercial buildings up to three storeys75 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6007 Process planning applications for commercial
buildings up to three storeys .............................................................................................. 80 CPCCBS6008 Process building applications for residential buildings up to three storeys . 83 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6008 Process building applications for residential
buildings up to three storeys .............................................................................................. 88 CPCCBS6009 Process building applications for commercial buildings up to three storeys91 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6009 Process building applications for commercial
buildings up to three storeys .............................................................................................. 96 CPCCBS6010 Conduct and report on building surveying audits of residential buildings up
to three storeys .................................................................................................................... 99 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6010 Conduct and report on building surveying
audits of residential buildings up to three storeys ......................................................... 105 CPCCBS6011 Conduct and report on building surveying audits of commercial buildings
up to three storeys ............................................................................................................. 108 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6011 Conduct and report on building surveying
audits of commercial buildings up to three storeys ....................................................... 114 CPCCBS6012 Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of residential
buildings up to three storeys ............................................................................................ 117 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6012 Conduct and report on initial construction
inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys ................................................. 126 CPCCBS6013 Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of commercial
buildings up to three storeys ............................................................................................ 129
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6013 Conduct and report on initial construction
inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys ............................................... 138 CPCCBS6014 Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of residential
buildings up to three storeys ............................................................................................ 142 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6014 Conduct and report on advanced and final
inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys ................................................. 149 CPCCBS6015 Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of commercial
buildings up to three storeys ............................................................................................ 152 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6015 Conduct and report on advanced and final
inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys ............................................... 159 CPCCBS6016 Assess and advise on performance-based solutions for buildings up to three
storeys ................................................................................................................................ 162 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6016 Assess and advise on performance-based
solutions for buildings up to three storeys ...................................................................... 168 CPCCBS6017 Monitor and advise on construction and compliance upgrade work on
buildings up to three storeys ............................................................................................ 171 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6017 Monitor and advise on construction and
compliance upgrade work on buildings up to three storeys ......................................... 177 CPCCBS8001 Manage building surveying risks and ensure compliance with ethical and
professional standards ...................................................................................................... 180 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8001 Manage building surveying risks and ensure
compliance with ethical and professional standards ..................................................... 185 CPCCBS8002 Manage information on construction methods, materials and services for a
building surveying team ................................................................................................... 188 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8002 Manage information on construction
methods, materials and services for a building surveying team ................................... 195 CPCCBS8003 Manage information on compliance requirements for a building surveying
team .................................................................................................................................... 197 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8003 Manage information on compliance
requirements for a building surveying team .................................................................. 203 CPCCBS8004 Advise on compliance of building design documentation ............................ 205 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8004 Advise on compliance of building design
documentation ................................................................................................................... 211 CPCCBS8005 Manage planning approval processes for all building types ....................... 214 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8005 Manage planning approval processes for all
building types .................................................................................................................... 219 CPCCBS8006 Manage building approval processes for all building types ........................ 222 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8006 Manage building approval processes for all
building types .................................................................................................................... 229 CPCCBS8007 Monitor building work and advise on compliance issues ............................ 232 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8007 Monitor building work and advise on
compliance issues .............................................................................................................. 237 CPCCBS8008 Conduct and manage the completion of building inspections and audits .. 240 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8008 Conduct and manage the completion of
building inspections and audits ....................................................................................... 245 CPCCBS8009 Lead a building surveying team ..................................................................... 248 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8009 Lead a building surveying team ................. 255 CPCCBS8010 Liaise and coordinate with head contractors on building projects ............. 257 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8010 Liaise and coordinate with head contractors
on building projects .......................................................................................................... 262 CPCCBS8011 Assess and advise on performance-based solutions for all types of buildings264 Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8011 Assess and advise on performance-based
solutions for all types of buildings ................................................................................... 271
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CPCCLBM3001 Licence to operate a concrete placing boom ............................................. 273 Assessment Requirements for CPCCLBM3001 Licence to operate a concrete placing
boom ................................................................................................................................... 283 CPCMCM8001 Plan and manage complex projects ............................................................. 288 Assessment Requirements for CPCMCM8001 Plan and manage complex projects ......... 293 CPCMCM8002 Manage the quality of projects and processes ............................................ 296 Assessment Requirements for CPCMCM8002 Manage the quality of projects and
processes ............................................................................................................................ 302 CPCSFS8001 Define scope of and initiate special hazard fire systems design projects .... 304 Assessment Requirements for CPCSFS8001 Define scope of and initiate special hazard fire
systems design projects ..................................................................................................... 311 CPCSFS8002 Analyse, design and evaluate complex special hazard fire systems ............. 318 Assessment Requirements for CPCSFS8002 Analyse, design and evaluate complex special
hazard fire systems ........................................................................................................... 326 CPCSFS8003 Develop and submit tenders for fire systems design solutions ..................... 331 Assessment Requirements for CPCSFS8003 Develop and submit tenders for fire systems
design solutions ................................................................................................................. 337 CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package ............................................ 340 CPCSS00004 Provide building surveying services for residential buildings up to three
storeys ................................................................................................................................ 341
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CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded non-equivalent CPC60108 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying.
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Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of building surveyors or certifiers who apply knowledge of
compliance requirements and construction methods and materials to the implementation of
statutory building surveying requirements or to the provision of advisory building surveying
services.
The scope of work undertaken by building surveyors varies across jurisdictions and can
include:
providing code-consulting advice to clients on the compliance requirements for proposed
building developments
processing planning and building applications
conducting mandatory construction inspections
auditing buildings and following up on areas of non-compliance
issuing certificates of occupancy.
Building surveyors require an understanding of relevant compliance requirements as well as
of traditional, new and emerging construction methods and materials. They make a significant
contribution to the development and construction of the built environment, often working in
collaboration with specialist consultants to assess and verify that proposed and actual building
works are compliant and to ensure the safety of building occupants.
Building surveyors work in a highly regulated environment and must carry out their role
ethically and according to legislative and regulatory requirements.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building surveying in
some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm
those requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
17 units of competency:
14 core units
3 elective units.
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid,
industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
all 3 units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
up to 2 units may be chosen from other Advanced Diploma or Graduate Diploma
qualifications in CPC or another current Training Package or accredited course, provided
they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
Core units
CPCCBS6001 Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for
residential buildings to three storeys
CPCCBS6002 Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for
commercial buildings to three storeys
CPCCBS6003 Apply legal and ethical requirements to building surveying functions
CPCCBS6004 Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for
residential buildings to three storeys
CPCCBS6005 Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for
commercial buildings to three storeys
CPCCBS6006 Process planning applications for residential buildings up to three
storeys
CPCCBS6008 Process building applications for residential buildings up to three
storeys
CPCCBS6009 Process building applications for commercial buildings up to three
storeys
CPCCBS6010 Conduct and report on building surveying audits of residential
buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6012 Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of residential
buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6013 Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of commercial
buildings up to three storeys
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CPCCBS6014 Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of residential
buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6015 Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of commercial
buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6016 Assess and advise on performance-based solutions for buildings up to
three storeys
Elective units
CPCCBS6007 Process planning applications for commercial buildings up to three
storeys
CPCCBS6011 Conduct and report on building surveying audits of commercial
buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6017 Monitor and advise on construction and compliance upgrade work on
buildings up to three storeys
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
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CPC80115 Graduate Certificate in Fire Systems Design
Management
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPC70109 Graduate Certificate in Fire Systems Design
Management from CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version 9.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of senior managers in the fire systems design sector who
perform wide-ranging tasks while also exercising in-depth technical skills and knowledge,
particularly in managing special hazard fire detection and suppression systems.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, accreditation or certification requirements apply to this
qualification at the time of endorsement.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in four units drawn from
the units below.
Elective units
CPCMCM8001 Plan and manage complex projects
CPCMCM8002 Manage the quality of projects and processes
CPCSFS8001 Define scope of and initiate special hazard fire systems design
projects
CPCSFS8002 Analyse, design and evaluate complex special hazard fire systems
CPCSFS8003 Develop and submit tenders for fire systems design solutions
Qualification Mapping Information
CPC70109 Graduate Certificate in Fire Systems Design Management
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CPC80215 Graduate Diploma of Building Surveying
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of senior building surveyors and principals of private
building surveying practices who:
manage building surveying processes and teams
advise on a range of compliance requirements for residential, commercial and industrial
building projects
work with a range of specialist consultants to develop workable solutions to identified
areas of non-compliance in building developments.
Senior building surveyors and principals work in a highly regulated environment and must
carry out their tasks ethically and according to legislative and regulatory requirements.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building surveying in
some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm
those requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
8 units of competency:
6 core units
2 elective units.
The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid,
industry-supported vocational outcome and are to be chosen as follows:
both units may be chosen from the elective units listed below
up to 1 unit may be chosen from other Graduate Diploma qualifications in CPC or another
current Training Package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome
of another unit chosen for the qualification.
Core units
CPCCBS8001 Manage building surveying risks and ensure compliance with ethical
and professional standards
CPCCBS8004 Advise on compliance of building design documentation
CPCCBS8006 Manage building approval processes for all building types
CPCCBS8007 Monitor building work and advise on compliance issues
CPCCBS8008 Conduct and manage the completion of building inspections and
audits
CPCCBS8011 Assess and advise on performance-based solutions for all types of
buildings
Elective units
CPCCBS8002 Manage information on construction methods, materials and services
for a building surveying team
CPCCBS8003 Manage information on compliance requirements for a building
surveying team
CPCCBS8005 Manage planning approval processes for all building types
CPCCBS8009 Lead a building surveying team
CPCCBS8010 Liaise and coordinate with head contractors on building projects
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Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
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CPCCBS6001 Research and evaluate construction methods and
materials for residential buildings to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop an understanding of
traditional, new and emerging construction methods and materials, including systems and
components for services, for class 1 and 10 buildings as defined in the Building Code of
Australia (BCA) and up to three storeys and not more than 2000 square metres in floor area. It
involves researching and analysing construction industry information, including research
papers, engineering reports, material specifications and performance data; and following
information management procedures to ensure that construction methods and materials are
evaluated using current and accurate information.
This unit supports the work of 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 for class 1 and 10 residential buildings.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Analyse
construction
methods for class
1 and 10
residential
buildings and
structures.
1.1. Sources of information relating to traditional, new and
emerging construction methods for class 1 and 10
buildings and structures are identified and evaluated, and
information is gathered, stored and updated according to
workplace procedures.
1.2. Information relating to methods for site investigation
and preparation is analysed and recorded.
1.3. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to foundations and footings is analysed and
recorded.
1.4. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to structural and supporting systems is
analysed and recorded.
1.5. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to enclosing systems is analysed and recorded.
1.6. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to fire safety is analysed and recorded.
1.7. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to health and amenity is analysed and
recorded.
1.8. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to safe movement and access is analysed and
recorded.
1.9. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to energy efficiency is analysed and recorded.
1.10. Construction process and trade sequencing for different
forms of buildings are analysed and recorded.
1.11 Construction methods are evaluated in relation to
different geographical locations and climatic conditions,
and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are
noted.
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2. Analyse
construction
materials for class
1 and 10
residential
buildings and
structures.
2.1. Information relating to applying different construction
materials to foundations and footings is analysed and
recorded.
2.2. Information relating to applying different construction
materials to structural and supporting systems is
analysed and recorded.
2.3. Information relating to applying different construction
materials to enclosing systems is analysed and recorded.
2.4. Construction materials are evaluated in relation to
different geographical locations and climatic conditions,
and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are
noted.
3. Analyse
information
relating to service
provision for class
1 and 10
residential
buildings and
structures.
3.1. Information relating to options for energy supply and
infrastructure is analysed and recorded.
3.2. Information relating to options for heating and cooling
systems is analysed and recorded.
3.3. Information relating to options for fire protection is
analysed and recorded.
3.4. Information relating to options for gas and hydraulic
service supply and infrastructure is analysed and
recorded.
3.5. Service systems and components are evaluated in
relation to different user groups, geographical locations
and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses
for particular contexts are noted.
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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: critically evaluate the validity and reliability of information
relating to construction methods and materials based on the source
and author of the information, the research methodology used to
develop the data, and the currency of information
independently source, access and navigate construction industry
information, including the National Construction Code (NCC), to
find information relating to construction methods, materials and
service provision for class 1 and 10 buildings
use systems for ordering, classifying and storing reference
materials and research information for easy retrieval.
Numeracy skills to: extract and analyse a broad range of mathematical information
from laboratory test reports or research papers relating to the
performance and characteristics of construction materials,
including:
fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, rates and proportions
statistical data in complex tables, spreadsheets and graphs
interpret 2-D and 3-D shapes, including:
compound shapes representing the structure of construction
materials
examples of how materials are used for different construction
methods
use mathematical language relating to properties of materials
when discussing findings from research, including fire ratings and
load bearing capacities.
Oral communication
skills to:
ask technical questions to clarify information concerning the
scope and limitations of different construction methods
consult with manufacturers and make enquiries to extend or
clarify research into construction materials and service provision.
Reading skills to: locate and interpret complex information about construction
methods and material characteristics and properties
understand specialised NCC terminology.
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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
Writing skills to: record research findings and add to research over time
record data about construction materials in text, table and diagram
format.
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Range of Conditions
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 investigation and
preparation must
include:
principles and practices of site establishment, including:
drainage
earthworks
pest risk management
soil investigation, assessment and clarification.
Structural and
supporting systems
must include:
masonry systems:
earthwall construction
reinforced and unreinforced masonry
weatherproofing
systems for:
floors
roofs
sub-floor ventilation
walls
steel framing
systems for cyclone category areas
timber framing.
Enclosing systems must include:
glazing
gutters and downpipes
roof cladding
wall cladding.
Fire safety must
include:
clearances and protection from heating appliances
fire separation
requirements for bushfire areas
smoke alarms.
Health and amenity
must include:
facilities
light
room heights
sound insulation
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ventilation
wet areas.
Safe movement and
access must include:
balustrades
stair construction
swimming pool access, if required.
Energy efficiency
must include:
air movement
building fabric
building sealing and insulation
external glazing
services.
Information relating
to applying different
construction
materials must
include four subsets
from each of the
following two main
areas:
range of construction materials in common use, including:
adhesives and sealants
admixtures
clay products
concrete and concrete products
glass
masonry
metal
mortar for load bearing walls
new relevant proprietary materials
plaster and plasterboard
plastic
pre-stressed structural concrete components
protective and fire-rated protective coatings
timber and timber products
waterproofing
suitability of materials for different applications, including:
behaviour under stress
compatibility with other materials in use
cost-effectiveness
durability
energy efficiency
environmental impact
fire resistance
standards
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structural suitability
sustainability
visual characteristics.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6001 Research and
evaluate construction methods and materials for residential
buildings to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must develop and maintain current
research findings to support building surveying services for three different buildings or
structures not more than 2000 square metres in floor area in classes 1 and 10 as defined in the
Building Code of Australia (BCA), where:
two of the buildings must be in class 1 and three storeys
one building must be in class I and less than three storeys, or in class 10
each building must be in a different climatic, geographic or planning zone.
In doing the above, the person must also produce a research report containing research
findings, recommendations and supporting evidence for each of the above building projects,
based on an evaluation of:
characteristics and applications of a range of materials suitable for the structural elements
and building envelope
different construction methods and systems applicable to the structural elements and
building envelope
components and systems for services that consider:
relevant compliance requirements
installation methods.
The person must also be able to demonstrate a process for:
seeking feedback on and distributing findings from each of the three research reports
maintaining the currency of research findings in each report.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
characteristics and applications of materials suitable for structural elements and building
envelope
compliance requirements relating to construction materials and methods for class 1 and 10
buildings and structures, including:
Australian standards
National Construction Code (NCC) requirements
construction methods and systems applicable to:
site preparation
structural elements
building envelope
components and systems for services, including:
compliance requirements
installation methods
sources of reliable information on traditional, new and emerging uses of construction
materials and methods
structural engineering principles sufficient to interpret and apply the requirements of the
BCA.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for the three projects specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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CPCCBS6002 Research and evaluate construction methods and
materials for commercial buildings to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6002 Research and evaluate construction
methods and materials for commercial buildings to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop an understanding of
traditional, new and emerging construction methods and materials, including systems and
components for services, for those buildings included in classes 2 to 9 as defined in the
Building Code of Australia (BCA) and up to three storeys. It applies to researching and
analysing construction industry information, including research papers, engineering reports,
material specifications and performance data, including fire performance of construction
materials; and following information management procedures to ensure that construction
methods and materials are evaluated using current and accurate information.
This unit supports the work of 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 for class 2 to 9 commercial buildings.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
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Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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. Analyse
construction
methods for
commercial
buildings included
in classes 2 to 9.
1.1. Sources of information relating to traditional, new and
emerging construction methods for classes 2 to 9
buildings are identified and evaluated, and information
is gathered, stored and updated according to workplace
procedures.
1.2. Information relating to methods for site investigation
and preparation is analysed and recorded.
1.3. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to foundations and footings is analysed and
recorded.
1.4. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to structural and supporting systems is
analysed and recorded.
1.5. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to enclosing systems is analysed and recorded.
1.6. Information relating to applying different construction
methods to the installation of services is analysed and
recorded.
1.7. Construction process and trade sequencing for different
forms of buildings are analysed and recorded.
1.8. Construction methods are evaluated in relation to
different geographical locations and climatic conditions,
and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are
noted.
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2. Analyse
construction
materials for
commercial
buildings included
in classes 2 to 9.
2.1. Information relating to applying different construction
materials to foundations and footings is analysed and
recorded.
2.2. Information relating to applying different construction
materials to structural and supporting systems is
analysed and recorded.
2.3. Information relating to applying different construction
materials to enclosing systems is analysed and recorded.
2.4. Construction materials are evaluated in relation to
different geographical locations and climatic conditions,
and strengths and weaknesses for particular contexts are
noted.
2.5. Construction materials are evaluated for fire resistance
and performance for particular building occupancies and
usage.
3. Analyse
information relating
to service provision
for commercial
buildings included
in classes 2 to 9.
3.1. Information relating to options for energy supply and
infrastructure is analysed and recorded.
3.2. Information relating to options for heating and cooling
systems is analysed and recorded.
3.3. Information relating to options for fire protection is
analysed and recorded.
3.4. Information relating to options for gas and hydraulic
service supply and infrastructure is analysed and
recorded.
3.5. Service systems and components are evaluated in
relation to different user groups, geographical locations
and climatic conditions, and strengths and weaknesses
for particular contexts are noted.
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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: critically evaluate the validity and reliability of information
relating to construction methods and materials based on the source
and author of the information, the research methodology used to
develop the data, and the currency of information
independently source, access and navigate construction industry
information, including the National Construction Code (NCC), to
find information relating to construction methods, materials and
service provision for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
use systems for ordering, classifying and storing reference
materials and research information for easy retrieval.
Numeracy skills to: extract and analyse a broad range of mathematical information
from laboratory test reports or research papers relating to the
performance and characteristics of construction materials,
including:
fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, rates and proportions
statistical data in complex tables, spreadsheets and graphs
interpret 2-D and 3-D shapes, including:
compound shapes representing the structure of construction
materials
examples of how materials are used for different construction
methods
use mathematical language relating to properties of materials
when discussing findings from research, including fire ratings and
load bearing capacities.
Oral communication
skills to:
ask technical questions to clarify information concerning the
scope and limitations of different construction methods
consult with manufacturers and make enquiries to extend or
clarify research into construction materials and service provision.
Reading skills to: locate and interpret complex information about construction
methods and material characteristics and properties
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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
understand specialised NCC terminology.
Writing skills to: record research findings and add to research over time
record data about construction materials in text, table and diagram
format.
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Range of Conditions
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 investigation and
preparation must
include:
principles and practices of site establishment, including:
underpinning
de-watering
ground stabilisation
demolition procedures
soil investigation, assessment and clarification.
Foundations and
footings must include
at least four of the
following:
anchors, including grouted, mechanical or rock
basements
damp proof courses
footing systems
grillage
ground stabilisation
membranes
pest control
retaining walls
shoring
systems for earthquake zones
tanking
underpinning
water exclusion.
Structural and
supporting systems
must include at least
four of the following
main areas, including
any associated
subsets:
forces
loads
openings
spatial relationships
stresses and strains applied to:
arches
beams
braces
columns
concrete floor slabs
load-bearing walls
masonry ties and anchors
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roof frames, including trusses
structural footings
structural materials and systems for:
floors
roofs
sub-floors
walls
systems for:
cyclonic areas
earthquake zones.
Enclosing systems must include at least
four of the following
materials, systems
and fixings for:
claddings and linings
coatings
finishes
flashings
linings, including acoustic system installations and fire-rated
systems
partitioning
sarking and insulations
wet areas.
Services must include
at least four of the
following:
communication lines, telephones and ICT networks
energy supply: gas, electricity and renewable sources
escalators and lifts
fire detection and protection
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
lightning protection
natural lighting and artificial lighting, and building facades
security and alarm systems
ventilation and refrigeration
water, drainage and plumbing.
Unit Mapping Information
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6002 Research and
evaluate construction methods and materials for commercial
buildings to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6002 Research and evaluate construction
methods and materials for commercial buildings to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must develop and maintain current
research findings to support building surveying services for three different projects, each
involving a different class of commercial building (classes 2 to 9 as defined in the Building
Code of Australia [BCA]), where:
one project must incorporate classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project must incorporate classes 3 or 9c
one project must incorporate classes 7b and 8.
In doing the above, the person must produce a research report containing research findings,
recommendations and supporting evidence for each of the above building projects, based on
an evaluation of:
characteristics and applications of a range of materials suitable for the structural elements
and building envelope, including the fire resistance of materials appropriate to the class of
building
different construction methods and systems applicable to structural elements and building
envelope
components and systems for services that consider:
relevant compliance requirements
installation methods.
The person must also be able to demonstrate a process for:
seeking feedback on and distributing findings from each of the three research reports
maintaining the currency of research findings in each report.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
characteristics, including fire resistance and applications of materials suitable for
structural elements and building envelope
compliance requirements relating to construction materials and methods for buildings
included in classes 2 to 9 of the BCA, including:
Australian standards
National Construction Code (NCC) requirements
construction methods and systems applicable to:
site preparation
structural elements
building envelope
components and systems for services, including:
compliance requirements
installation methods
sources of reliable information on traditional, new and emerging uses of construction
materials and methods
structural engineering principles sufficient to interpret and apply the requirements of the
BCA.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for the three projects specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6003 Apply legal and ethical requirements to building
surveying functions
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply
building control legislation, as well as industry and organisational codes of practice, to
building surveying activities and communications. The unit supports identifying and applying
the requirements of particular geographic and climatic areas, local planning schemes and
codes. It also involves carrying out the building surveying function with consideration for the
legal and ethical responsibilities of the role.
The unit supports the work of municipal and private building surveyors who operate in a
highly regulated environment.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Identify and apply
scope of legal and
ethical
responsibilities.
1.1. Organisational code of conduct is accessed and
individual responsibilities are clarified and followed
when engaging in building surveying activities and
client communications.
1.2. Potential conflicts of interest are identified prior to
undertaking building surveying projects, and checked
against legislative and regulatory requirements, and
industry and organisational codes of practice.
1.3. Contractual requirements entered into with clients are
identified and confirmed as consistent with legislative
and regulatory requirements specified in building
control and other relevant legislation.
1.4. Individual authority to undertake building surveying
activities is researched and confirmed, and appropriate
licence to operate is obtained and maintained.
2. Review and
undertake building
surveying activities
in line with relevant
legislation, codes
and standards.
2.1. State or territory building control legislation and
regulations for activities being undertaken are
researched, confirmed and applied.
2.2. Requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC)
and Australian standards referenced by the NCC for the
activities being undertaken are confirmed and applied.
2.3. State or territory and local authority planning constraints
are researched, confirmed and applied to activities.
2.4. Legal and ethical standards are applied during building
surveying activities, including in client and stakeholder
communications.
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3. Comply with
administrative
procedures of
relevant authorities.
3.1. Timelines, documentation and compliance requirements
of relevant authorities are researched and followed
according to nature of building surveying task being
undertaken.
3.2. Exemption requests are submitted according to relevant
legislative and regulatory procedures.
3.3. Problems, or potential for problems, in meeting
administrative requirements of relevant authorities are
managed and where necessary referred elsewhere for
advice.
3.4. Record-keeping processes are implemented and
maintained according to legislative and regulatory
requirements.
4. Communicate
building surveying
legal requirements
to clients or
applicants.
4.1. Need for compliant documentation and adherence to
legislative and regulatory procedures is explained to
clients or applicants.
4.2. Availability and scope of internal and external dispute
resolution processes are communicated to clients or
applicants.
4.3. Client or applicant disputes or complaints are managed
professionally and ethically to completion according to
workplace procedures.
5. Carry out
enforcement
procedures.
5.1. Advice or complaints regarding non-compliant or unsafe
building works are received and processed according to
workplace standards.
5.2. Site inspections of properties and buildings are arranged
and conducted to assess extent of non-compliance and
risk to public health and safety, and observations are
noted on site and documented in detail.
5.3. Consultation with specialist consultants is undertaken
where necessary to identify and assess the extent of
non-compliance or risk to public health and safety.
5.4. Building orders or notices are issued to relevant parties
in the event of properties or buildings being found to be
non-compliant or posing a risk to public health and
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safety.
5.5. Statutory enforcement procedures are followed to ensure
required remedies to building works are completed
within specified timeframes and to required standards of
compliance.
5.6. Accurate, detailed and current records and findings are
used when representing clients or other stakeholders.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to building compliance requirements,
including planning schemes and codes for different states and
territories and local authorities
maintain current knowledge of legal requirements applicable to
the building surveying role through, for example, email alerts,
conferences or subscriptions to relevant journals.
Numeracy skills to: identify, interpret and apply timelines specified in legal
documents and associated administrative procedures.
Oral communication
skills to:
determine client requirements through open-ended questioning,
active listening, paraphrasing and summarising
provide clear explanations to clients of legal requirements in
different situations, using appropriate construction industry
vocabulary
understand and use vocabulary used in building control legislation
and regulations.
Reading skills to: understand sometimes complex vocabulary used in building
control legislation and regulations
synthesise relevant compliance requirements, information and
procedures from several sources
use different reading approaches to locate compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the National
Construction Code (NCC)
monitor own understanding of texts and apply a range of
strategies to ensure correct interpretation of compliance
requirements, including re-reading or obtaining clarification from
another source.
Writing skills to: use specialised construction industry vocabulary in written
communications with clients and specialist personnel
take legible notes describing observations of buildings during
on-site visits.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Legislative and
regulatory
requirements must
include:
checking and verifying that building contractor holds appropriate
licence, insurances and registration for the building class and type
exercising a duty of care to client and subsequent building owners
holding and maintaining current and sufficient professional
liability insurance cover.
Noted on site must
include:
details of inspection conducted, including:
date, location and time
names of those who conducted and participated in the
inspection, including other specialist experts or consultants
property identification details
documents sighted or provided at the inspection
interviews or discussions held on site
observations made during inspection.
Unit Mapping Information
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Links
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Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must perform building surveying tasks
according to relevant legal requirements and ethical standards on three different building
surveying projects. Projects must involve buildings up to three storeys and include the
following class buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA):
one building must be from class 1
two buildings must be from classes 2 to 9.
For each building surveying project, the person must:
identify and access relevant codes, regulations and legislation applicable to each building
project, documenting the applicable sections of each and providing written evidence of
how the principles of the organisational or industry code of practice were applied to each
project
research and document the administrative procedures required to ensure completion of
each project
provide evidence of having handled a minimum of three disputes or complaints from
different clients, using relevant dispute-handling procedures and according to
organisational or industry code of conduct.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
dispute-resolution procedures available to property owners and community members in
relevant jurisdictions
nature of admissible evidence that may be presented in arbitration hearings or court
proceedings relating to building disputes
principles of contract law that apply to building surveying contractual agreements with
clients or applicants
principles of negotiation and conflict resolution applicable to professional relationships
processes for representing clients in arbitration hearings and court proceedings relating to
building disputes
relevant compliance requirements for buildings in different climatic, geographic and
planning zones, including:
building control legislation and regulations
National Construction Code (NCC)
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
state, territory or local authority planning policies
scope and limitations of the statutory enforcement authority regulating building surveyors
in relevant states or territories
legislative and regulatory requirements for professional conduct in communications with
building contractors.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
access to organisational and industry codes of conduct and, where appropriate,
building surveying professional standards
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6004 Assess and advise on compliance of design
documentation for residential buildings to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to review proposed building design
documentation during the design process for buildings and structures included in Building
Code of Australia (BCA) definitions for class 1 and 10 up to three storeys and not more than
2000 square metres in floor area. It applies to providing advice on the preparation of planning
and building approval applications and on the compliance of proposed design documentation
with the requirements of building and planning legislation, regulations, codes and standards
that apply to the nature and location of each project.
The unit supports the work of building surveyors providing advisory code-consulting services
to building and construction professionals involved in developing building design
documentation up to the building approval application stage. The building surveyor may
provide advice concurrently on a range of building design projects in different locations.
Building surveyors must operate within the regulatory constraints that govern the relationship
between their advisory and statutory roles and ensure that no conflict of interest arises.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Plan and manage
code-consulting
services.
1.1. Scope and nature of advice required by clients are
determined and details of services to be offered at
different stages of projects, timelines and fees are
identified and confirmed.
1.2. External personnel required to provide advice at
different stages of projects, or on specialist areas of
expertise, are identified, engaged and briefed.
1.3. Project management processes are implemented and
monitored to ensure accurate and timely advice is
provided within the scope of specified service levels.
1.4. File management processes are implemented and
monitored according to workplace requirements.
2. Confirm
compliance
requirements for
different projects
and inform clients
2.1. State or territory building control legislation and
regulations for the building or structure, and location of
each project, are researched and confirmed.
2.2. Requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC)
and Australian standards referenced by the NCC for the
building or structure, and location of each project, are
confirmed.
2.3. State or territory and local authority planning constraints
are researched and confirmed.
2.4. Professional network is consulted, where required, on
technically accurate interpretation and application of
compliance requirements in relation to alternative
solutions.
2.5. Compliance requirements for specific projects and
locations are explained to clients, and questions are
invited and addressed.
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3. Advise on
architectural
drawings and
documentation
prepared for
planning approval.
3.1. Clients are advised of drawings and documentation
required for the planning approval process for each
project.
3.2. Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for
planning approval applications are checked for
completeness and examined at the agreed service level,
and compliance issues are identified and recorded.
3.3. Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where
required, and compliance issues are identified and
recorded.
3.4. Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet
compliance requirements are identified as required and
explained to clients.
3.5. Solutions to compliance issues are developed in
consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as
required, and are documented.
3.6. Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and
explained to clients; and questions are invited and
addressed.
4. Advise on
architectural
drawings and
documentation
prepared for
building approval.
4.1. Clients are advised of drawings and documentation
required for the building approval process for each
project.
4.2. Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for
building approval applications are checked for
completeness and examined at the agreed service level,
and compliance issues are identified and recorded.
4.3. Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where
required, and compliance issues are identified and
recorded.
4.4. Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet
compliance requirements are identified as required and
explained to clients.
4.5. Solutions to compliance issues are developed in
consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as
required, and are documented.
4.6. Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and
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explained to clients; and questions are invited and
addressed.
5. Respond to client
enquiries regarding
compliance issues.
5.1. Client requests for information regarding compliance
issues are assessed as either within or outside scope of
service, and when outside scope additional fees are
negotiated and agreed as required.
5.2. Details of requests for information are determined and
response is researched, in consultation with specialist
experts as required.
5.3. Advice on compliance issues is presented to clients in
required format, and questions are invited and addressed.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to compliance requirements for class 1 and
10 buildings and structures, including specific requirements for
particular geographic and climatic areas and different planning
schemes and codes
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: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to the design of
class 1 and 10 buildings and structures, including:
ratios, rates and proportions
detailed plans
perform complex calculations and computations in the process of
determining compliance as it relates to structural integrity and
wind bracing.
Oral communication
skills to:
determine client requirements regarding nature and scope of
advice sought, through open-ended questioning, active listening,
paraphrasing and summarising
understand and use specialised construction industry vocabulary
in a variety of situations, for example explanations, descriptions
and discussions with architects, building designers and specialist
personnel.
Reading skills to: use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the NCC
understand technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to plans and
compliance requirements for class 1 and 10 buildings
monitor own understanding of technical compliance information
and apply a range of strategies to ensure correct interpretation of
compliance requirements, including re-reading or obtaining
clarification from another source.
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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
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry
vocabulary in emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist
personnel.
Range of Conditions
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.
Specialist areas of
expertise must
include at least three
of the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Solutions to
compliance issues must include:
alternative solutions that meet the performance requirements of
the NCC
deemed-to-satisfy NCC solutions
solutions that meet the requirements of:
insurers
state or territory and local government legislation and
regulations
statutory authorities governing:
environment
fire protection
services.
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6004 Assess and advise on
compliance of design documentation for residential buildings to
three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must:
determine and confirm service level agreements with clients for four different projects
involving the following class 1 and 10 buildings and structures as defined in the Building
Code of Australia (BCA):
two types of class 1a buildings in different locations
one class 1b building
one class 10 building or structure: one bushfire shelter, swimming pool or retaining
wall
liaise with specialist experts to ensure timely provision of advice within terms of service
level agreement
determine compliance requirements for the four different projects and provide advice to
clients on how compliance requirements apply to each project
advise clients of the documentation required for planning and building permit applications
for the four projects
analyse complete sets of building design documentation for two planning and two
building approval applications relating to the four projects and:
provide advice on two cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet
compliance requirements
provide written advice on the compliance of design documentation with the
requirements of building and planning legislation, regulations, codes and standards
applicable to the project location, including possible solutions to compliance issues
invite questions from clients regarding compliance advice and explain requirements in
detail
provide responses to six different requests from clients for specific information regarding
different types of compliance issues.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures
construction methods and materials suitable for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures
regulatory constraints that govern the relationship between the advisory and statutory roles
of building surveyors
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
project management strategies that ensure thorough and timely advice is delivered
according to service level agreement
range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for class 1 and 10 buildings and
structures in different climatic, geographic and planning zones, including:
building control legislation and regulations
NCC
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for the four projects specified in the performance evidence, including
documentation for two planning and two building permit applications
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6005 Assess and advise on compliance of design
documentation for commercial buildings to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6005 Assess and advise on compliance
of design documentation for commercial buildings to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to review proposed building design
documentation for buildings included in Building Code of Australia (BCA) definitions for
classes 2 to 9 (up to three storeys), during the design process. It applies to providing advice on
the preparation of planning and building approval applications and on the compliance of
proposed design documentation with the requirements of the building and planning
legislation, regulations, codes and standards that apply to the nature and location of each
project.
The unit supports the work of building surveyors providing advisory code-consulting services
to building and construction professionals involved in developing building design
documentation up to the building approval application stage. The building surveyor may
provide advice concurrently on a range of building design projects in different locations.
Building surveyors must operate within the regulatory constraints that govern the relationship
between their advisory and statutory roles and ensure that no conflict of interest arises.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
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Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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. Plan and manage
code consulting
services.
1.1. Scope and nature of advice required by clients are
determined and details of services to be offered at
different stages of projects, timelines and fees are
identified and confirmed.
1.2. External personnel required to provide advice at
different stages of projects, or on specialist areas of
expertise, are identified, engaged and briefed.
1.3. Project management processes are implemented and
monitored to ensure accurate and timely advice is
provided within the scope of specified service levels.
1.4. File management processes are implemented and
monitored according to workplace requirements.
2. Confirm
compliance
requirements for
different projects
and inform clients.
2.1. State or territory building control legislation and
regulations for the building or structure, and location of
each project, are researched and confirmed.
2.2. Requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC)
and Australian standards referenced by the NCC for the
building or structure, and location of each project, are
confirmed.
2.3. State or territory and local authority planning constraints
are researched and confirmed.
2.4. Professional network is consulted, where required, on
technically accurate interpretation and application of
compliance requirements in relation to alternative
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solutions.
2.5. Compliance requirements for specific projects and
locations are explained to clients, and questions are
invited and addressed.
3. Advise on
architectural
drawings and
documentation
prepared for
planning approval.
3.1. Clients are advised of drawings and documentation
required for the planning approval process for each
project.
3.2. Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for
planning approval applications are checked for
completeness and examined at the agreed service level,
and compliance issues are identified and recorded.
3.3. Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where
required, and compliance issues are identified and
recorded.
3.4. Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet
compliance requirements are identified as required and
explained to clients.
3.5. Solutions to compliance issues are developed in
consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as
required, and are documented.
3.6. Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and
explained to clients, and questions are invited and
addressed.
4. Advise on
architectural
drawings and
documentation
prepared for
building approval.
4.1. Clients are advised of drawings and documentation
required for the building approval process for each
project.
4.2. Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for
building approval applications are checked for
completeness and examined at the agreed service level,
and compliance issues are identified and recorded.
4.3. Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where
required, and compliance issues are identified and
recorded.
4.4. Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet
compliance requirements are identified as required and
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explained to clients.
4.5. Solutions to compliance issues are developed in
consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as
required, and are documented.
4.6. Compliance advisory report is prepared, presented and
explained to clients, and questions are invited and
addressed.
5. Respond to client
enquiries regarding
compliance issues.
5.1. Client requests for information regarding compliance
issues are assessed as either within or outside scope of
service, and when outside scope additional fees are
negotiated and agreed as required.
5.2. Details of requests for information are determined and
response is researched, in consultation with specialist
experts as required.
5.3. Advice on compliance issues is presented to clients in
required format, and questions are invited and addressed.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to compliance requirements for buildings
included in classes 2 to 9, including specific requirements for
particular geographic and climatic areas and different planning
schemes and codes
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: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to the design of
buildings included in classes 2 to 9, including:
ratios, rates and proportions
detailed plans
perform complex calculations and computations in the process of
determining compliance as it relates to structural integrity and
wind bracing.
Oral communication
skills to:
determine client requirements regarding nature and scope of
advice sought, through open-ended questioning, active listening,
paraphrasing and summarising
understand and use specialised construction industry vocabulary
in a variety of situations, for example explanations, descriptions
and discussions with architects, building designers and specialist
personnel.
Reading skills to: use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the NCC
understand technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to plans and
compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to 9.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry
vocabulary in emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist
personnel.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Specialist areas of
expertise must
include at least three
of the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Solutions to
compliance issues must include:
alternative solutions that meet the performance requirements of
the NCC
deemed-to-satisfy NCC solutions
solutions that meet the requirements of:
insurers
state or territory and local government legislation and
regulations
statutory authorities governing:
environment
fire protection
services.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6005 Assess and advise on
compliance of design documentation for commercial buildings to
three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6005 Assess and advise on compliance
of design documentation for commercial buildings to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must:
determine and confirm service level agreements with clients for three different projects
involving the following class buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia
(BCA), where:
one project must incorporate classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project must incorporate classes 3 or 9c
one project must incorporate classes 7b and 8
liaise with specialist experts to ensure timely provision of advice within terms of service
level agreement
determine compliance requirements for the three different projects and provide advice to
clients on how compliance requirements apply to each project
advise clients of the documentation required for planning and building permit applications
for each project
analyse complete sets of building design documentation for two planning applications and
one building approval application relating to the projects listed above and:
provide advice on two cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet
compliance requirements
provide written advice on the compliance of design documentation with the
requirements of building and planning legislation, regulations, codes and standards
applicable to the project location, including possible solutions to compliance issues
invite questions from clients regarding compliance advice and explain requirements in
detail
provide responses to six different requests from clients for specific information regarding
different types of compliance issues.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
regulatory constraints that govern the relationship between the advisory and statutory roles
of building surveyors
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
project management strategies that ensure thorough and timely advice is delivered
according to service level agreement
range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to
9 in different climatic, geographic and planning zones, including:
building control legislation and regulations
NCC
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for the three projects specified in the performance evidence, including
documentation for two planning applications and one building permit application
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6006 Process planning applications for residential
buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to process planning applications for
residential buildings in classes 1 and 10 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 covers gathering and assessing documentation that supports the planning application
process required to obtain planning permission.
The unit supports the work of private and municipal building surveyors carrying out the
statutory role of ensuring that proposed residential building projects meet relevant compliance
requirements prior to issuing planning permits.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Plan and prepare to
assess planning
application.
1.1. Nature and scope of planning application are reviewed
and relevant legislation, codes and local planning
policies are accessed.
1.2. Specific timelines and administrative requirements of
the relevant local authority are identified and clarified.
1.3. Proposed development site is inspected to determine
suitability for proposed works.
1.4. Need for advice from external consultants with
specialist expertise is identified and relevant consultants
are engaged to provide advice throughout the planning
application process.
2. Assess planning
application
documentation.
2.1. Documentation received in support of planning
application is reviewed for accuracy, currency and
completeness according to local authority requirements,
and further information is requested from client where
necessary.
2.2. Property ownership is confirmed with reference to titles
and other relevant documentation.
2.3. Documentation submitted is assessed for compliance
with current and relevant local planning scheme, codes
and legislation, and areas of non-compliance are
documented for discussion with client.
2.4. Site of proposed planning application is reviewed for
possible environmental protection laws and exclusions,
and compliance requirements are noted and documented
for discussion with client.
2.5. Design plans are assessed for compliance with relevant
legislation, codes and regulations, and areas of
non-compliance are documented for discussion with
client, architect or building designer.
2.6. Required amendments to plans to ensure compliance and
proposed alternative solutions are documented and
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communicated to client.
3. Assess revised
design plans.
3.1. Revised plans and documentation re-submitted for
planning approval are assessed for compliance.
3.2. Design features requiring clarification are discussed with
client, architect or building designer as necessary to
ensure plans meet compliance requirements.
3.3. Client is updated on progress of the planning application
process as necessary.
4. Finalise planning
permits.
4.1. Public notices are arranged according to planning
requirements, and objections are documented and
handled according to regulations and workplace
procedures.
4.2. Final planning permit is processed, including relevant
conditions that ensure protection of the environment,
adjacent structures and where appropriate, heritage listed
structures.
4.3. Copy of planning permit is submitted to local authority
and client.
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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: independently access a range of resources required to support the
planning application process
maintain currency of knowledge required to process planning
approval applications across a range of jurisdictions through, for
example, email alerts, conferences, or subscriptions to relevant
journals.
Numeracy skills to: understand a range of mathematical information contained in
building design drawings and assessed as part of the planning
approval process.
Oral communication
skills to:
select and use appropriate vocabulary when providing information
or explanations to clients, or seeking additional information to
support the planning approval process
use effective strategies to confirm or clarify instructions received
from colleagues or clients.
Reading skills to: understand technical documentation used in building projects and
planning application documentation
use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA.
Writing skills to: complete planning permits using appropriate vocabulary and
clearly stating any approval conditions.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Consultants must
include at least one of
the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Documentation must
include:
concept drawings to scale, with relevant calculations, levels, notes
and specifications
planning approval application form
proof of building site ownership.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6006 Process planning
applications for residential buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must process planning applications for
four different projects, involving the following class 1 and 10 buildings or structures as
defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), where:
two projects must be for class 1a buildings in different locations
one project must be for a class 1b building
one project must be for a class 10 building or structure: bushfire shelter, swimming pool
or retaining wall.
At least two of the buildings must be three storeys.
In doing the above, the person must also provide evidence of the ability to:
identify relevant approving authority requirements for assessing and issuing planning
permissions and ensure adherence to relevant administrative processes
gather relevant planning application documentation, including drawings, for each building
project and assess each application for compliance with relevant legislation, codes,
regulations and local planning authority requirements
analyse documentation supplied by at least one external consultant for each planning
application, to ensure information is accurate and complete and to determine compliance
of the planning application
identify and note areas of non-compliance and produce a range of alternative solutions for
client consideration
document final planning permission for each building project, noting specific conditions
and validity of each permit
lodge final planning approval with the relevant authorities and notify the client.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 1 and 10
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings in classes 1 and 10
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, and building design
specifications
legislative and local planning and building requirements governing the issuing of planning
approval permits in the jurisdictions relevant to each building specified in the performance
evidence
legislative roles and responsibilities of those issuing planning permits in the relevant
jurisdiction.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation to support planning applications specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority
relationship with client:
access to a range of clients who may include owner builders, developers, architects
and building designers.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
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CPCCBS6007 Process planning applications for commercial
buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6007 Process planning applications for
commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to process planning applications for
buildings included in Building Code of Australia (BCA) definitions for:
classes 2 to 9 (up to three storeys), and
three-storey class 1 buildings.
The unit covers gathering and assessing documentation that supports the planning application
process required to obtain planning permission.
It supports the work of private and municipal building surveyors carrying out the statutory
role of ensuring that proposed commercial building projects meet relevant compliance
requirements prior to issuing planning permits.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
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Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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. Plan and prepare to
assess planning
application.
1.1. Nature and scope of planning application are reviewed
and relevant legislation, codes and local planning
policies are accessed.
1.2. Specific timelines and administrative requirements of
the relevant local authority are identified and clarified.
1.3. Proposed development site is inspected to determine
suitability for proposed works.
1.4. Need for advice from external consultants with
specialist expertise is identified and relevant consultants
are engaged to provide advice throughout the planning
application process.
2. Assess planning
application
documentation.
2.1. Documentation received in support of planning
application is reviewed for accuracy, currency and
completeness according to local authority requirements,
and further information is requested from client where
necessary.
2.2. Property ownership is confirmed with reference to titles
and other relevant documentation.
2.3. Documentation submitted is assessed for compliance
with current and relevant local planning scheme, codes
and legislation, and areas of non-compliance are
documented for discussion with client.
2.4. Site of proposed planning application is reviewed for
possible environmental protection laws and exclusions,
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and compliance requirements are noted and documented
for discussion with client.
2.5. Design plans are assessed for compliance with relevant
legislation, codes and regulations, and areas of
non-compliance are documented for discussion with
client, architect or building designer.
2.6. Required amendments to plans to ensure compliance and
proposed alternative solutions are documented and
communicated to client.
3. Assess revised
design plans.
3.1. Revised plans and documentation re-submitted for
planning approval are assessed for compliance.
3.2. Design features requiring clarification are discussed with
client, architect or building designer as necessary to
ensure plans meet compliance requirements.
3.3. Client is updated on progress of the planning application
process as necessary.
4. Finalise planning
permits.
4.1. Public notices are arranged according to planning
requirements, and objections are documented and
handled according to regulations and workplace
procedures.
4.2. Final planning permit is processed, including relevant
permission conditions that ensure protection of the
environment, adjacent structures and where appropriate,
heritage listed structures.
4.3. Copy of planning permit is submitted to local authority
and client.
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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: independently access a range of resources required to support the
planning application process
maintain currency of knowledge required to process planning
approval applications across a range of jurisdictions through, for
example, email alerts, conferences, or subscriptions to relevant
journals.
Numeracy skills to: understand a range of mathematical information contained in
building design drawings and assessed as part of the planning
approval process.
Oral communication
skills to:
select and use appropriate vocabulary when providing information
or explanations to clients, or seeking additional information to
support the planning approval process
use effective strategies to confirm or clarify instructions received
from colleagues or clients.
Reading skills to: use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA
understand technical documentation used in building projects and
planning application documentation.
Writing skills to: complete planning permits using appropriate vocabulary and
clearly stating any approval conditions.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Consultants must
include at least one of
the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Documentation must
include:
concept drawings to scale, with relevant calculations, levels, notes
and specifications
planning approval application form
proof of building site ownership.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6007 Process planning
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Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6007 Process planning applications for
commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must process planning applications for
three different projects involving the following class buildings as defined in the Building
Code of Australia (BCA), where:
one project must incorporate classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project must incorporate classes 3 or 9c
one project must incorporate classes 7b and 8.
Each of the above buildings must be no more than three storeys.
In doing the above, the person must:
identify relevant approving authority requirements for assessing and issuing planning
permissions and ensure adherence to relevant administrative processes
gather relevant planning application documentation, including drawings, for each building
project and assess each application for compliance with relevant legislation, codes,
regulations and local planning authority requirements
analyse documentation supplied by at least one external consultant for each planning
application, to ensure information is accurate and complete and to determine compliance
of the planning application
identify and note areas of non-compliance and produce a range of alternative solutions for
client consideration
document final planning permission for each building project, noting specific conditions
and validity of each permit
lodge final planning approval with the relevant authorities and notify the client.
Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings in classes 2 to 9
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, and building design
specifications
legislative and local planning and building requirements governing the issuing of planning
approval permits in the jurisdictions relevant to each building specified in the performance
evidence
legislative roles and responsibilities of those issuing planning permits in the relevant
jurisdiction.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation to support planning applications specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority
relationship with client:
access to a range of clients who may include owner builders, developers, architects
and building designers.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6008 Process building applications for residential
buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to process building applications for
residential buildings in classes 1 and 10 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 covers gathering and assessing documentation that supports the building application
process which, if successful, results in the issuing of a building permit.
It supports the work of private and municipal building surveyors carrying out the statutory
role of ensuring that proposed residential building projects meet relevant compliance
requirements prior to commencement of construction.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Plan and prepare to
assess building
application.
1.1. Nature and scope of building application are reviewed
and relevant legislation, codes and local planning
policies are accessed.
1.2. Specific building approval timelines and administrative
requirements of the relevant local authority are identified
and clarified.
1.3. Proposed development site is inspected where necessary,
to assist in understanding the nature of the development
and potential impact on surrounding environment and
structures.
1.4. Need for advice from external consultants with
specialist expertise is identified and relevant consultants
are liaised with to provide advice throughout the
building application process.
1.5. Aspects of the application requiring consents or
approvals from service authorities are identified and
initiated.
2. Assess building
application
documentation.
2.1. Documentation received in support of building
application is reviewed for accuracy, currency and
completeness according to local authority requirements,
and further information is requested from client where
necessary.
2.2. Property ownership is confirmed with reference to titles
and other relevant documentation.
2.3. Documentation submitted is assessed for compliance
with current and relevant local planning scheme, codes
and legislation, and areas of non-compliance are
documented for discussion with client.
2.4. Site of proposed building application is reviewed for
possible environmental protection laws and exclusions,
and compliance requirements are noted and documented
for discussion with client.
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2.5. Design plans are assessed for compliance with relevant
legislation, codes and regulations, and areas of
non-compliance are documented for discussion with
client, architect or building designer.
2.6. Required amendments to plans to ensure compliance and
proposed alternative solutions are documented and
communicated to client
3. Assess revised
design plans.
3.1. Revised plans and documentation re-submitted for
building approval are assessed for compliance.
3.2. Design features requiring clarification are discussed with
client, architect or building designer as necessary to
ensure plans meet compliance requirements.
3.3. Client is updated on progress of the building application
process as necessary.
4. Finalise building
permission.
4.1. Public notices are arranged according to local authority
requirements, and objections are documented and
handled according to regulations and workplace
procedures.
4.2. Final building permit is processed, including relevant
permission conditions that ensure protection of the
environment, adjacent structures and where appropriate,
heritage listed structures.
4.3. Copy of building permit is submitted to local authority
and client where appropriate.
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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: independently access a range of resources required to support the
building application process
maintain currency of knowledge required to process building
approval applications across a range of jurisdictions through, for
example, email alerts, conferences, or subscriptions to relevant
journals.
Numeracy skills to: understand a range of mathematical information contained in
building design drawings and assessed as part of the building
approval process.
Oral communication
skills to:
select and use appropriate vocabulary when providing information
or explanations to clients, or seeking additional information to
support the building approval process
use effective strategies to confirm or clarify instructions received
from colleagues or clients.
Reading skills to: understand specialised vocabulary and acronyms specific to
technical documentation used in building projects and building
application documentation
use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA.
Writing skills to: complete building permits using appropriate vocabulary and
clearly stating any approval conditions.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Consultants must
include at least one of
the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Service authorities must include:
drainage authority
electricity supply authority
gas supply authority
relevant municipal council
sewerage authority
water supply authority.
Documentation must
include:
building approval application form
concept drawings to scale, with relevant calculations, levels, notes
and specifications
documentation applicable to or as specified by the local authority
proof of building site ownership.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6008 Process building
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Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must process building applications for
four different projects involving the following class 1 and 10 buildings or structures as
defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA):
two types of class 1a buildings in different locations
one class 1b building
one class 10 building or structure: bushfire shelter, swimming pool or retaining wall.
In doing the above, the person must:
identify relevant approving authority requirements for assessing and issuing building
permissions and ensure adherence to relevant administrative processes
identify all codes, legislation and planning provisions applicable to the building
application
gather relevant building application documentation, including drawings, for each building
project and assess each application for compliance with relevant legislation, codes,
regulations and local building authority requirements
analyse documentation supplied by at least one external consultant for each building
application to ensure information is accurate and complete and to determine compliance
of the building application
seek and obtain approval or consent from at least one service authority for each building
approval application
identify and note areas of non-compliance and produce a range of alternative solutions for
client consideration
document final building permission for each building approval, noting specific conditions
and validity of each permit
lodge final building approval with the relevant authorities and notify the client.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 1 and 10
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings in classes 1 and 10
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, and building design
specifications
legislative and local planning and building requirements governing the issuing of building
approval permits in the jurisdictions relevant to each building specified in the performance
evidence
legislative roles and responsibilities of those issuing building permits in the relevant
jurisdiction.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation to support building applications specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority development policies
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority
relationship with client:
access to a range of clients who may include owner builders, developers, architects
and building designers.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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Links
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http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6009 Process building applications for commercial
buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6009 Process building applications for
commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to process building applications for
buildings included in Building Code of Australia (BCA) definitions for:
classes 2 to 9 (up to three storeys), and
three-storey class 1 buildings.
The unit covers gathering and assessing documentation that supports the building application
process, which if successful, results in the issuing of a building permit.
The unit supports the work of private and municipal building surveyors carrying out the
statutory role of ensuring that proposed commercial building projects meet relevant
compliance requirements prior to commencement of construction.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
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Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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. Plan and prepare to
assess building
application.
1.1. Nature and scope of building application are reviewed
and relevant legislation, codes and local planning
policies are accessed.
1.2. Specific building approval timelines and administrative
requirements of the relevant local authority are identified
and clarified.
1.3. Proposed development site is inspected where necessary,
to assist in understanding the nature of the development
and potential impact on surrounding environment and
structures.
1.4. Need for advice from external consultants with
specialist expertise is identified and relevant consultants
are liaised with to provide advice throughout the
building application process.
1.5. Aspects of the application requiring consents or
approvals from service authorities are identified and
initiated.
2. Assess building
application
documentation.
2.1. Documentation received in support of building
application is reviewed for accuracy, currency and
completeness according to local authority requirements,
and further information is requested from client where
necessary.
2.2. Property ownership is confirmed with reference to titles
and other relevant documentation.
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2.3. Documentation submitted is assessed for compliance
with current and relevant local planning scheme, codes
and legislation, and areas of non-compliance are
documented for discussion with client.
2.4. Site of proposed building application is reviewed for
possible environmental protection laws and exclusions,
and compliance requirements are noted and documented
for discussion with client.
2.5. Design plans are assessed for compliance with relevant
legislation, codes and regulations, and areas of
non-compliance are documented for discussion with
client, architect or building designer.
2.6. Required amendments to plans to ensure compliance and
proposed alternative solutions are documented and
communicated to client.
3. Assess revised
design plans.
3.1. Revised plans and documentation re-submitted for
building approval are assessed for compliance.
3.2. Design features requiring clarification are discussed with
client, architect or building designer as necessary to
ensure plans meet compliance requirements.
3.3. Client is updated on progress of the building application
process as necessary.
4. Finalise building
permission.
4.1. Public notices are arranged according to local authority
requirements, and objections are documented and
handled according to regulations and workplace
procedures.
4.2. Final building permit is processed, including relevant
permission conditions that ensure protection of the
environment, adjacent structures and where appropriate,
heritage listed structures.
4.3. Copy of building permit is submitted to local authority
and client as required.
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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: independently access a range of resources required to support the
building application process
maintain currency of knowledge required to process building
approval applications across a range of jurisdictions through, for
example, email alerts, conferences, or subscriptions to relevant
journals.
Numeracy skills to: understand a range of mathematical information contained in
building design drawings and assessed as part of the building
approval process.
Oral communication
skills to:
select and use appropriate vocabulary when providing information
or explanations to clients, or seeking additional information to
support the building approval process
use effective strategies to confirm or clarify instructions received
from colleagues or clients.
Reading skills to: understand specialised vocabulary and acronyms specific to
technical documentation used in building projects and building
application documentation
use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA.
Writing skills to: complete building permits using appropriate vocabulary and
clearly stating any approval conditions.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Consultants must
include at least one of
the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Service authorities must include:
drainage authority
electricity supply authority
gas supply authority
relevant municipal council
sewerage authority
water supply authority.
Documentation must
include:
building approval application form
concept drawings to scale, with relevant calculations, levels, notes
and specifications
documentation from specialist consultants
proof of building site ownership.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6009 Process building
applications for commercial buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6009 Process building applications for
commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must process building applications for
three different projects involving the following class buildings as defined in the Building
Code of Australia (BCA), where:
one project must incorporate classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project must incorporate classes 3 or 9c
one project must incorporate classes 7b and 8.
Each of the above buildings must be no more than three storeys.
In doing the above, the person must:
identify relevant approving authority administrative requirements for assessing and
issuing building permissions and ensure adherence to relevant administrative processes
identify all codes, legislation and planning provisions applicable to the proposed building
application
gather relevant building application documentation, including drawings, for each building
project and assess each application for compliance with relevant legislation, codes,
regulations and local building authority requirements
analyse documentation supplied by at least one external consultant for each building
application to ensure information is accurate and complete and to determine compliance
of the building application
seek and obtain approval or consent from at least one service authority for each building
approval application
identify and note areas of non-compliance and produce a range of alternative solutions for
client consideration
document final building permission for each building approval, noting specific conditions
and validity of each permit
lodge final building approval with the relevant authorities and notify the client.
Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings in classes 2 to 9
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, and building design
specifications
legislative and local planning and building requirements governing the issuing of building
approval permits in the jurisdictions relevant to each building specified in the performance
evidence
legislative roles and responsibilities of those issuing building permits in the relevant
jurisdiction.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices or departments
materials:
documentation to support building applications specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority development policies
access to relevant external consultants
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority
relationship with client:
access to a range of clients who may include owner builders, developers, architects
and building designers.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6010 Conduct and report on building surveying audits of
residential buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to audit residential class 1 and 10
buildings and structures against current requirements of the Building Code of Australia
(BCA) and local planning policies. These class 1 and 10 buildings and structures are as
defined in the BCA and up to three storeys and not more than 2000 square metres in floor
area.
The unit supports the work of private and municipal building surveyors providing advisory
code-consulting services, who carry out building surveying audits and advise on building
compliance. The unit supports the conduct of residential building surveying audits required as
part of a sales process to inform planned works, including demolishing existing structures, or
to inform planned upgrades to existing buildings.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Scope and plan the
building surveying
audit.
1.1. Application and related documentation requesting
building surveying audit are reviewed for property
details and purpose of building surveying audit is
clarified.
1.2. Scope and limitations of building surveying audit are
determined and agreed criteria of the audit are
negotiated with client and other relevant stakeholders.
1.3. Building plans and documentation are obtained where
possible and reviewed prior to and during building
surveying audit.
1.4. Building ownership and classification are confirmed and
owner or owner’s corporation are contacted to arrange
access to the building.
1.5. Compliance requirements for the building are identified
and researched according to building classification,
location, and potential change of use.
1.6. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are
identified and applied to the planning process.
1.7. Specialist consultants with relevant expertise are
identified and engaged where appropriate.
1.8. Liaison with relevant stakeholders, including local
planning authorities, is undertaken as required to
confirm compliance requirements and relevant planning
permissions.
2. Conduct building
surveying audit.
2.1. Visual inspections of the building interior and exterior
are undertaken, construction elements of the building are
noted and documented, and photographic evidence of
the building is obtained according to workplace
procedures.
2.2. Actual use of the building is confirmed, checked against
compliance requirements, and documented.
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2.3. Agreed elements of the building are evaluated against
agreed criteria according to audit scope and limitations,
and areas of non-compliance are documented.
2.4. Elements of the building that comply with
deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the BCA are noted and
documented.
2.5. Construction materials that may pose a risk to health and
safety are documented and specialist consultants are
engaged where appropriate to investigate and report on
findings.
3. Produce building
surveying audit
report for client.
3.1. Audit scope, purpose, limitations and assumptions are
specified in report.
3.2. Findings of building surveying audit are documented in
an approved format with sufficient detail according to
workplace procedures.
3.3. Findings and recommendations of specialist consultants
are included in audit report.
3.4. Areas of non-compliance and strategies for upgrade
works to ensure compliance or other requirements are
documented according to workplace procedures, and
estimated costings for recommended works are included
where required.
3.5. Compliance strategies are prioritised and suggested
timeframes to achieve compliance are provided
according to workplace procedures.
3.6. Final audit report is provided to client and other relevant
stakeholders according to workplace procedures.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to compliance requirements for class 1 and
10 buildings and structures, including specific requirements for
different planning schemes and codes
maintain currency of skills and knowledge relating to audit
requirements through, for example, email alerts, conferences, or
subscriptions to relevant journals.
Numeracy skills to: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to the design of
class 1 and 10 buildings and structures, including ratios, rates and
proportions.
Oral communication
skills to:
determine client requirements regarding purpose of audit through
open-ended questioning, active listening, paraphrasing and
summarising
select and use specialised construction industry vocabulary in a
variety of situations, for example when providing explanations,
and in discussions with architects, building designers and
specialist personnel.
Reading skills to: understand technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to plans and
compliance requirements for class 1 and 10 buildings
use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the National
Construction Code (NCC).
Writing skills to: complete audit checklists using appropriate construction industry
vocabulary.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Scope and limitations must specify whether
the audit will include:
access
asbestos and other hazardous materials
egress
energy efficiency
fire services
NCC compliance.
WHS requirements must include:
camera
ladder
personal protective equipment (PPE):
goggles
mask
overalls
tape measure
torch.
Specialist
consultants must
include one or more
of the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
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Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6010 Conduct and report
on building surveying audits of residential buildings up to three
storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must plan for, conduct and report on
building surveying audits for four different projects involving the following class 1 and 10
buildings or structures as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA):
two types of class 1a buildings in different locations
one class 1b building
one class 10 building or structure: bushfire shelter, swimming pool or retaining wall.
Each of the building surveying audits must include:
a documented plan outlining the schedule of the building surveying audit, its scope and
limitations, and the compliance criteria to be audited
evidence of research undertaken to identify the relevant compliance requirements of the
building to be audited, including additional local planning policies that are to be included
in the audit
liaison with relevant specialist consultants to obtain expert advice and recommendations
on aspects of the building systems and materials, construction materials or methods or
other relevant components of the building
a written report on the completed building surveying audit specifying:
inclusions and exclusions of the building surveying audit conducted
items of the building which were compliant or which met deemed-to-satisfy provisions
of the BCA
items of the building that did not meet compliance requirements
findings and recommendations of specialist consultants
strategies for achieving compliance in areas where non-compliance was observed,
including the level of priority for each area of non-compliance.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
audit methodology
audit report inclusions
BCA classification and definitions for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures
construction methods and materials suitable for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
roles and responsibilities of specialist consultants
processes for writing building surveying audit reports, including use of assumptions.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
camera or other equipment to obtain photographic evidence
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
equipment and personal protective equipment as listed in the range of conditions
materials:
application documentation for building surveying audit
audit checklists
relevant plans and documentation for each building to be audited
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority development policies
access to the report findings produced by relevant specialist consultants
physical conditions:
access to class of buildings as listed in the performance evidence and as required to
conduct audits.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6011 Conduct and report on building surveying audits of
commercial buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6011 Conduct and report on building
surveying audits of commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to audit commercial buildings in
classes 2 to 9, up to three storeys, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), against
current requirements of the BCA and local planning policies.
The unit supports the work of private and municipal building surveyors providing advisory
code-consulting services, who carry out building surveying audits and advise on building
compliance. The unit supports the conduct of commercial building surveying audits required
as part of a sales process to inform planned works or upgrades to existing commercial
buildings, where advice on compliance requirements related to the proposed change of use of
a commercial building or as part of an insurance assessment is required. The audit is primarily
concerned with the compliance implications of the building.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
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Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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. Scope and plan the
building surveying
audit.
1.1. Application and related documentation requesting
building surveying audit are reviewed for property
details and purpose of building surveying audit is
clarified.
1.2. Scope and limitations of building surveying audit are
determined and agreed criteria of the audit are
negotiated with client and other relevant stakeholders.
1.3. Building plans and documentation are obtained where
possible and reviewed prior to and during building
surveying audit.
1.4. Building ownership, classification and current building
use are confirmed and owner or owner’s corporation are
contacted to arrange access to the building.
1.5. Compliance requirements for the building are identified
and researched according to building classification,
location, and potential change of use.
1.6. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are
identified and applied to the planning process.
1.7. Specialist consultants with relevant expertise are
identified and engaged where appropriate.
1.8. Liaison with relevant stakeholders, including local
planning authorities, is undertaken as required to
confirm compliance requirements and relevant planning
permissions.
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2. Conduct building
surveying audit.
2.1. Visual inspections of building interior and exterior are
undertaken, construction elements of the building are
noted and documented, and photographic evidence of
the building is obtained according to workplace
procedures.
2.2. Actual use of the building is confirmed, checked against
compliance requirements, and documented.
2.3. Agreed elements of the building are evaluated against
agreed criteria according to audit scope and limitations,
and areas of non-compliance are documented.
2.4. Elements of the building that comply with
deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the BCA are noted and
documented.
2.5. Construction materials that may pose a risk to health and
safety are documented and specialist consultants are
engaged where appropriate to investigate and report on
findings.
3. Produce building
surveying audit
report for client.
3.1. Audit scope, purpose, limitations and assumptions are
specified in report.
3.2. Findings of building surveying audit are documented in
an approved format with sufficient detail according to
workplace procedures.
3.3. Findings and recommendations of specialist consultants
are included in audit report.
3.4. Areas of non-compliance and strategies for upgrade
works to ensure compliance or other requirements are
documented according to workplace procedures, and
estimated costings for recommended works are included
where required.
3.5. Compliance strategies are prioritised and suggested
timeframes to achieve compliance are provided
according to workplace procedures.
3.6. Final audit report is provided to client and other relevant
stakeholders according to workplace procedures.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to compliance requirements for buildings
included in classes 2 to 9, including specific requirements for
different planning schemes and codes
maintain currency of skills and knowledge relating to audit
requirements through, for example, email alerts, conferences, or
subscriptions to relevant journals.
Numeracy skills to: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to the design of
buildings included in classes 2 to 9, including ratios, rates and
proportions.
Oral communication
skills to:
determine client requirements regarding the purpose of audit
through open-ended questioning, active listening, paraphrasing
and summarising
select and use specialised construction industry vocabulary in a
variety of situations for example when providing explanations and
in discussions with architects, building designers and specialist
personnel.
Reading skills to: understand technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to plans and
compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the National
Construction Code (NCC).
Writing skills to: complete audit checklists using appropriate construction industry
vocabulary.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Scope and limitations must specify whether
the audit will include:
access
asbestos and other hazardous materials
egress
energy efficiency
fire services
NCC compliance.
WHS requirements must include:
camera
ladder
personal protective equipment (PPE):
goggles
mask
overalls
tape measure
torch.
Specialist
consultants must
include one or more
of the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
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Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6011 Conduct and report
on building surveying audits of commercial buildings up to three
storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6011 Conduct and report on building
surveying audits of commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must plan for, conduct and report on
building surveying audits for three different projects involving the following class buildings
as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), each building up to three storeys, where:
one project must incorporate classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project must incorporate classes 3 or 9c
one project must incorporate classes 7b and 8.
Each of the building surveying audits must include:
a documented plan outlining the schedule of the building surveying audit, its scope and
limitations, and the compliance criteria to be audited
evidence of research undertaken to identify the relevant compliance requirements of the
building to be audited, including additional local planning policies that are to be included
in the audit
liaison with relevant specialist consultants to obtain expert advice and recommendations
on aspects of the building systems and materials, construction materials or methods or
other relevant components of the building
a written report on the completed building surveying audit specifying:
inclusions and exclusions of the building surveying audit conducted
items of the building which were compliant or which met deemed-to-satisfy provisions
of the BCA
items of the building that did not meet compliance requirements
findings and recommendations of specialist consultants
strategies for achieving compliance in areas where non-compliance was observed,
including the level of priority for each area of non-compliance.
Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
audit methodology
audit report inclusions
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings in classes 2 to 9
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications and building permit documentation
roles and responsibilities of specialist consultants
processes for writing building surveying audit reports, including use of assumptions.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
camera or other equipment to obtain photographic evidence
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
equipment and personal protective equipment as listed in the range of conditions
materials:
application documentation for building surveying audit
audit checklists
relevant plans and documentation for each building to be audited
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority development policies
access to the report findings produced by relevant specialist consultants
physical conditions:
access to class of buildings as listed in the performance evidence and as required to
conduct audits.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6012 Conduct and report on initial construction
inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
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 footings
framing.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
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Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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. 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to compliance requirements for features of
foundations, footings and framing for class 1 and 10 buildings and
structures, including specific requirements for particular
geographic and climatic areas and different planning schemes and
codes.
Numeracy skills to: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to foundations,
footings and framing of class 1 and 10 buildings and structures
measure and calculate dimensions, including bearer spans, floor
areas and sub-floor clearances.
Oral communication
skills to:
use communication style and technical construction vocabulary to
develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationship
with building contractors and exchange technical information
monitor the effectiveness of interactions with on-site personnel
when negotiating remedial work and adjust communication style
to facilitate a positive outcome.
Reading skills to: use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA
understand technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to plans and
compliance requirements for features of foundations, footings and
framing for class 1 and 10 buildings.
Writing skills to: integrate and document information gathered from a range of
sources, including on-site inspections and communications with
builders
use accurately-spelled technical vocabulary specific to
compliance of features of foundations, footing and framing when
compiling detailed non-compliance reports.
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Range of Conditions
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
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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.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6012 Conduct and report
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three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must prepare for and conduct inspections
of:
foundations and footings for the following class 1 and 10 buildings or structures as
defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA):
two types of class 1a buildings in different climatic, geographic or planning zones
one class 1b building
one swimming pool or other class 10 structure
framing and wet areas for:
two types of class 1a buildings in different climatic, geographic or planning zones
two types of class 1b buildings in different climatic, geographic or planning zones.
In doing the above, the person must:
identify and interpret relevant compliance requirements, including differences in
requirements for:
types of building or structure
particular geographic, climatic or planning zones
interpret working drawings, specifications and building permit conditions for each
inspection
identify and apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements for site visits
develop and maintain professional and cooperative relationships with building contractors
throughout a highly regulated process
observe and document all non-compliant features of:
site preparation, foundations and footings
framing
wet areas
prepare and process compliance documentation according to scope of personal
responsibilities and legislative and regulatory requirements.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures
legislative and regulatory requirements for inspecting class 1 and 10 buildings and
structures at initial construction stages:
foundations and footings
framing
wet areas
legislative and regulatory requirements for professional conduct in communications with
building contractors in highly regulated building inspection and reporting processes
principles and purpose of report in the context of conducting and reporting on initial
construction inspections
principles of negotiation and conflict resolution applicable to professional relationships in
highly regulated building inspection and reporting processes
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
constructions methods and materials used in class 1 and 10 buildings and structures
range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for class 1 and 10 buildings and
structures in different climatic, geographic and planning zones.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
tools and equipment for conducting inspections, including personal protective
equipment (PPE)
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority development policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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CPCCBS6013 Conduct and report on initial construction
inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6013 Conduct and report on initial
construction inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to inspect for compliance the site
preparation, foundations, footings and structural provisions of buildings included in classes 2
to 9, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), up to three storeys.
The unit supports the work of private or municipal building surveyors or certifiers who
conduct mandated inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys at the initial stages
of construction.
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.
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Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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. 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. Inspection is 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 preparations, 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
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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 structural
provisions.
3.1. Extreme weather events for the area are determined and
compliance requirements for structural provisions are
identified and interpreted.
3.2. 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.
3.3. Inspection is scheduled according to project and
legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders
are notified as required.
3.4. Missed inspections are recorded and reported according
to legislative and regulatory requirements.
3.5. WHS requirements for inspections of structural
provisions are identified.
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4. Inspect and report
on structural
provisions.
4.1. Structural provisions are inspected according to project,
statutory and WHS requirements.
4.2. Features of structural provisions 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 structural provisions 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 structural provisions 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.
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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.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to compliance requirements for features of
foundations, footings and structural provisions for buildings
included in classes 2 to 9, including specific requirements for
particular geographic and climatic areas and different planning
schemes and codes.
Numeracy skills to: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to foundations,
footings and structural provisions of buildings included in classes
2 to 9, including:
ratios, rates and proportions
detailed plans.
Oral communication
skills to:
use communication style and technical construction vocabulary to
develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationship
with building contractors and exchange technical information
use a range of questioning techniques to inform inspection
activities
monitor the effectiveness of interactions with on-site personnel
when negotiating remedial work and adjust communication style
to facilitate a positive outcome.
Reading skills to: use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA
understand technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to plans and
compliance requirements for features of foundations, footings and
structural provisions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9.
Writing skills to: integrate and document information gathered from a range of
sources, including on-site inspections and communications with
builders
use accurately-spelled technical vocabulary specific to
compliance of features of foundations, footing and structural
provisions when compiling detailed non-compliance reports.
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Range of Conditions
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
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:
AS/NZS1170 Structural design actions
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
building control legislation and regulations
requirements relating to:
excavations
filling under concrete slabs
pest risk management
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for
structural provisions must include:
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
building control legislation and regulations
requirements for:
aluminium
composite steel and concrete
concrete, including tilt-up panel construction
glazed assemblies
masonry
roofs
steel
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timber.
Compliance
requirements for
waterproofing must
include:
AS3740 Waterproofing of wet areas within residential buildings,
as referenced in the BCA for wet areas of commercial buildings
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
building control legislation and regulations
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6013 Conduct and report
on initial construction inspections of commercial buildings up to
three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6013 Conduct and report on initial
construction inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must prepare for, conduct and complete
relevant documentation for inspections of 1) site preparation, foundations and footings, 2)
structural provisions, and 3) wet areas for the following class buildings as defined in the
Building Code of Australia (BCA):
one project incorporating classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project incorporating classes 3 or 9c
one project incorporating classes 7b and 8.
In doing the above, the person must:
interpret working drawings, specifications and building permit conditions for each
inspection
identify and interpret relevant compliance requirements
inspect site preparation, foundations and footings and structural provisions for the projects
outlined above
observe and document all non-compliant features of site preparation, foundations and
footings, structural provisions and wet areas
discuss non-compliance with relevant contractors and negotiate remedial work required
reschedule inspections as required
prepare and process required documentation, including:
details of non-compliance and remedial work recommended
contractor’s failure to comply with recommended remedial work, if required
missed inspection, if required
certificate of compliance, as authorised.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings included in classes 2 to 9 at the
following stages:
site preparation
foundations and footings
structural provisions
wet areas
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
principles and purpose of report in the context of conducting and reporting on initial
construction inspections
range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to
9 in different climatic, geographic and planning zones, including:
building control legislation and regulations
NCC
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
state, territory or local authority development policies
legislative and regulatory requirements for critical stage inspections relating to buildings
included in classes 2 to 9 at the following stages of construction:
bounding construction of class 2 and 3 buildings
site preparation
foundations and footings
structural provisions.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
tools and equipment for conducting inspections, including personal protective
equipment (PPE)
physical conditions:
access to the projects specified in the performance evidence during construction stages
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority development policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6014 Conduct and report on advanced and final
inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct advanced and final
inspections that occur after constructing the structural elements of class 1 and 10 buildings
and structures. These class 1 and 10 buildings and structures are as defined in the Building
Code of Australia (BCA) and are 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 advanced and
final stages of construction. Inspections include those specified in the building approval
documentation for the project, including the final inspection required prior to the issuing of
occupancy permission.
It applies to planning and conducting inspections, reporting on issues of non-compliance,
preparing certificates of compliance, and issuing occupancy permissions according to
legislative and regulatory requirements.
The building surveyor or certifier must be satisfied that remedial work required in cases of
non-compliance is understood by the building contractor and is 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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
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Unit Sector
Construction
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. Interpret project
compliance
requirements.
1.1. Design wind speed for the location is determined.
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. Compliance requirements for roof and wall cladding are identified and interpreted.
1.4. Compliance requirements for glazing are identified and
interpreted.
1.5. Compliance requirements for fire safety are identified
and interpreted.
1.6. Compliance requirements for health and amenity are
identified and interpreted.
1.7. Compliance requirements for safe movement and
access are identified and interpreted.
1.8. Compliance requirements for energy efficiency are
identified and interpreted.
2. Plan inspections. 2.1. Building approval documentation is reviewed and
requirements for specific additional inspections are
interpreted.
2.2. Specialist consultants with relevant expertise are
identified and engaged, if required, according to
workplace procedures.
2.3. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and tools
and equipment required for inspections are identified
and applied to planning.
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2.4. Inspections are scheduled according to project and
legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders
are notified as required.
3. Inspect compliance
of building or
structure.
3.1. Building or structure is surveyed according to statutory
and WHS requirements.
3.2. Features of the building are assessed against compliance
requirements and approved drawings, and discussed with
on-site personnel as required.
3.3. Details of non-compliant features are documented and
reported according to workplace procedures and
legislative and regulatory requirements.
3.4. Non-compliant features are discussed with relevant
contractors and work required to remedy
non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of
personal responsibilities.
3.5. 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.
3.6. Certificate of occupancy is prepared and processed
according to legislative and regulatory requirements and
scope of personal responsibilities.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to compliance requirements for features of
class 1 and 10 buildings and structures, including specific
requirements for particular geographic and climatic areas and
different planning schemes and codes.
Numeracy skills to: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to class 1 and 10
buildings and structures
interpret information relating to the relationship between stair
riser, going and slope
measure and calculate dimensions, including:
anti-capillary breaks in flashings
fire separation requirements.
Oral communication
skills to:
use communication style and technical construction vocabulary to
develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationship
with building contractors and exchange technical information
monitor the effectiveness of interactions with on-site personnel
when negotiating remedial work and adjust communication style
to facilitate a positive outcome.
Reading skills to: use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA
understand technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to plans and
compliance requirements for class 1 and 10 buildings and
structures.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled technical vocabulary specific to
compliance of class 1 and 10 buildings and structures when
compiling detailed non-compliance reports.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Compliance
requirements for roof
and wall cladding must include:
Australian standards referenced in the BCA for different types of
cladding
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for gutters and downpipes
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for
glazing must include:
Australian standards referenced in the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for fire
safety must include:
Australian standards referenced in the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for:
alpine locations
bushfire locations
fire separation
heating appliances
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for
health and amenity must include:
Australian standards referenced in the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for:
facilities
light
room heights
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sound insulation
ventilation
waterproofing of wet areas
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for safe
movement and access must include:
Australian standards referenced in the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for:
balustrades
stair construction
swimming pool access
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for
energy efficiency must include:
Australian standards referenced in the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for:
air movement
building:
fabric
sealing
external glazing
services
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
WHS requirements must include:
personal protective equipment (PPE), including:
boots
hard hat
high visibility vest
special protective equipment mandated for specific inspection
tasks.
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
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Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must conduct advanced and final
inspections of the following class 1 and 10 buildings or structures as defined in the Building
Code of Australia (BCA):
two types of class 1a buildings in different climatic, geographic or planning zones
one class 1b building
one class 10 building or structure: bushfire shelter, swimming pool or retaining wall.
In doing the above, the person must:
identify and interpret relevant compliance requirements, including differences in
requirements for:
types of building or structure
particular geographic, climatic or planning zones
interpret working drawings, specifications and building permit conditions for each
inspection
identify and apply WHS requirements for site visits
develop and maintain professional and cooperative relationships with building contractors
throughout a highly regulated process
observe and document non-compliant features of:
roof and wall cladding
glazing
fire safety
health and amenity
safe movement and access
energy efficiency
prepare and process compliance documentation according to scope of personal
responsibilities and legislative and regulatory requirements.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for class 1 and 10 buildings and structures
legislative and regulatory requirements for inspecting class 1 and 10 buildings and
structures at the advanced and final stages of construction
legislative and regulatory requirements for professional conduct in communications with
building contractors in highly regulated building inspection and reporting processes
principles of negotiation and conflict resolution applicable to professional relationships in
highly regulated building inspection and reporting processes
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
construction methods and materials used in class 1 and 10 buildings and structures
range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for class 1 and 10 buildings and
structures in different climatic, geographic and planning zones.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
tools and equipment for conducting inspections, including personal protective
equipment (PPE)
physical conditions:
access to the projects specified in the performance evidence in advanced and final
construction stages
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority development policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6015 Conduct and report on advanced and final
inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6015 Conduct and report on advanced
and final inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct inspections that occur
after constructing the structural elements of buildings included in classes 2 to 9, as defined in
the Building Code of Australia (BCA), limited to buildings up to three storeys.
The unit supports the work of private or municipal building surveyors or certifiers who
conduct mandated inspections of buildings included in classes 2 to 9 at the advanced and final
stages of construction. Inspections include those specified in the building approval
documentation for the project, including the final inspection required prior to the issuing of
occupancy permission.
It applies to planning and conducting inspections, reporting on issues of non-compliance,
preparing certificates of compliance, and issuing occupancy permissions according to
legislative and regulatory requirements.
The building surveyor or certifier must be satisfied that remedial work required in cases of
non-compliance is understood by the building contractor and is 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.
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Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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. Interpret project
compliance
requirements.
1.1. 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.
1.2. Compliance requirements for fire resistance are
identified and interpreted.
1.3. Compliance requirements for access and egress are
identified and interpreted.
1.4. Compliance requirements for services and equipment are identified and interpreted.
1.5. Compliance requirements for health and amenity are
identified and interpreted.
1.6. Compliance requirements for ancillary provisions are
identified and interpreted.
1.7. Compliance requirements for energy efficiency are
identified and interpreted.
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2. Plan inspections. 2.1. Building approval documentation is reviewed and
requirements for specific additional inspections are
interpreted.
2.2. Specialist consultants with relevant expertise are
identified and engaged, if required, according to
workplace procedures.
2.3. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and tools
and equipment required for inspections are identified
and applied to planning.
2.4. Inspections are scheduled according to project and
legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders
are notified as required.
3. Inspect compliance
of building or
structure.
3.1. Building or structure is surveyed according to statutory
and WHS requirements.
3.2. Features of building are assessed against compliance
requirements and approved drawings, and discussed with
on-site personnel as required.
3.3. Details of non-compliant features are documented and
reported according to workplace procedures and
legislative and regulatory requirements.
3.4. Non-compliant features are discussed with relevant
contractors and work required to remedy
non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of
personal responsibilities.
3.5. 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.
3.6. Certificate of occupancy is prepared and processed
according to legislative and regulatory requirements and
scope of personal responsibilities.
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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: independently access and interpret approved building plans and a
range of information relating to compliance requirements for
features of buildings included in classes 2 to 9, including specific
requirements for particular geographic and climatic areas and
different planning schemes and codes.
Numeracy skills to: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to buildings
included in classes 2 to 9
interpret information relating to the relationship between stair
riser, going and slope
measure and calculate dimensions, including:
anti-capillary breaks in flashings
fire separation requirements.
Oral communication
skills to:
use communication style and technical construction vocabulary to
develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationship
with building contractors and exchange technical information
monitor the effectiveness of interactions with on-site personnel
when negotiating remedial work and adjust communication style
to facilitate a positive outcome.
Reading skills to: use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA
understand technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to plans and
compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to 9.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled technical vocabulary specific to
compliance of buildings included in classes 2 to 9 when
compiling detailed non-compliance reports.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Compliance
requirements for fire
resistance must
include:
Australian standards referenced by the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
evidence of suitability according to the BCA
requirements for:
fire resistance and stability
compartmentation and separation
protection of openings
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for
access and egress must include:
Australian standards referenced by the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for:
provisions for escape
construction of exits
access for people with disabilities
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for
services and
equipment must
include:
Australian standards referenced by the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for:
emergency lighting, exit signs and warning systems
fire suppression and detection equipment
lift installations
smoke hazard management
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance Australian standards referenced by the BCA
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requirements for
health and amenity must include:
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for:
damp and weather proofing
light and ventilation
room sizes
sanitary or other facilities
sound transmission and insulation
waterproofing of wet areas
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for
ancillary provisions must include:
Australian standards referenced by the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for:
construction in bushfire prone areas
heating appliances, fireplaces, chimneys and flues
minor structures and components
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
Compliance
requirements for
energy efficiency must include:
Australian standards referenced in the BCA
BCA:
deemed-to-satisfy specifications
performance requirements for alternative solutions
requirements for:
access for maintenance
air movement
air conditioning and ventilation systems
artificial lighting and power
building:
fabric
sealing
external glazing
hot water supply
requirements specified by relevant authority or experts.
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WHS requirements must include:
personal protective equipment (PPE), including:
boots
hard hat
high visibility vest
special protective equipment mandated for specific inspection
tasks.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6015 Conduct and report
on advanced and final inspections of commercial buildings up to
three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6015 Conduct and report on advanced
and final inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must prepare for, conduct and complete
relevant documentation for inspections for the following three different projects at the later
stages of construction, including those specified in the building approval documentation for
the project and the final inspection required prior to the issuing of occupancy permission. The
projects must involve the following class buildings as defined in the Building Code of
Australia (BCA), where:
one project must incorporate classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project must incorporate classes 3 or 9c
one project must incorporate classes 7b and 8.
In doing the above, the person must:
identify and interpret relevant compliance requirements
conduct at least two interim inspections and three final inspections for each of the projects
outlined above
observe and document non-compliant features of site preparation, foundations and
footings, and structural elements
discuss non-compliance with relevant contractors and negotiate remedial work required
reschedule inspections as required
prepare and process required documentation, including:
details of non-compliance and remedial work recommended
contractor's failure to comply with recommended remedial work, if required
missed inspection, if required
certificate of compliance, as authorised.
Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to
9 in different climatic, geographic and planning zones, including:
building control legislation and regulations
NCC
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
state, territory or local authority development policies
legislative and regulatory requirements for critical stage inspections relating to buildings
included in classes 2 to 9.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
tools and equipment for conducting inspections, including personal protective
equipment (PPE)
physical conditions:
access to the projects specified in the performance evidence in advanced and final
construction stages
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6016 Assess and advise on performance-based solutions
for buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to advise on the application of
National Construction Code (NCC) performance requirements for performance-based
solutions for buildings up to three storeys, and to apply approved assessment methods to
determine whether a proposed solution is compliant.
The unit applies to assessing architectural drawings and specifications for performance-based
solutions and analysing them in relation to the relevant sections of the Building Code of
Australia (BCA) and the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
The unit supports the work of building surveyors who:
provide advice to architects and building designers on compliance requirements and
options for performance-based solutions, or
act in the statutory role with responsibility for assessing the compliance of
performance-based solutions and certifying those that are compliant.
Under legislation the building surveyor is responsible for ensuring that there is no conflict of
interest between the two roles. The building surveyor cannot advise on, and then certify, the
same performance-based solution.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
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Unit Sector
Construction
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. Determine building
surveying service
requirements.
1.1. Scope and limitations of building surveyor role in
relation to advising on or certifying performance-based
solutions are determined.
1.2. Architectural drawings and specifications are obtained
and performance-based solutions to be advised on or
certified are identified.
1.3. Requirement for performance-based solution is clarified
and discussed with development team, as required.
1.4. Service level agreements and budgets are negotiated
with clients in the case of building surveyors providing
an advisory service.
1.5. Process for applying for assessment of
performance-based solutions is clarified with clients in
the case of building surveyors acting in a statutory role.
2. Analyse
performance
requirements for
performance- based
solutions.
2.1. Regulatory intent of performance-based solutions is
determined.
2.2. Methods for identifying performance requirements
relevant to proposed performance-based solutions are
determined and applied.
2.3. Level of performance applied to the development of
performance-based solutions is determined.
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3. Determine
assessment
requirements for
performance- based
solutions.
3.1. NCC performance requirements and specifications for
the material, form of construction or design of
performance-based solution are interpreted and
confirmed.
3.2. NCC assessment methods that may be applied to
performance-based solution are determined.
3.3. Requirements for services of technical experts qualified
to provide evidence or expert judgement in relation to
the performance-based solution are determined and
negotiated with clients.
4. Analyse
performance-based
solutions.
4.1. Analysis of performance-based solution is discussed
with relevant stakeholders and technical experts.
4.2. Principles of fire safety engineering are applied to
analysis of compliance of performance-based solution
for fire safety.
4.3. Design principles are applied to analysis of compliance
of performance-based solution for structural safety,
health, amenity and sustainability.
4.4. Strengths and weaknesses of performance-based solution
are determined.
5. Advise on
performance-based
solutions.
5.1. Assessment requirements for performance-based
solution are explained to, and discussed with, clients.
5.2. Strengths and weaknesses of proposed
performance-based solutions are evaluated and discussed
with clients.
5.3. Optional performance-based solutions are developed and
discussed with clients.
5.4. Client is advised and assisted in selecting preferred
performance-based solution.
5.5. Verification methods and evidence or expert judgment to
support performance-based solutions are evaluated and
explained to clients.
5.6. Documentation for performance-based solution is
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gathered and prepared for submission for assessment.
6. Assess compliance
of
performance-based
solutions.
6.1. Documentation for performance-based solution is
reviewed for completeness and requests are made for
further information, as required.
6.2. Verification information supplied to support
performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated.
6.3. Evidence or expert judgment to support
performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated.
6.4. Compliance of performance-based solution is
determined and documented according to regulatory
requirements.
6.5. Documentation is processed and client is notified
according to legislative and regulatory requirements.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to performance requirements for buildings up
to three storeys
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: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to the design of
buildings up to three storeys, including:
ratios, rates and proportions
detailed plans.
Oral communication
skills to:
determine client requirements regarding nature and scope of
services sought, through open-ended questioning, active listening,
paraphrasing and summarising
understand and use specialised construction industry vocabulary
in a variety of situations, for example explanations, descriptions
and discussions with architects, building designers and specialist
personnel.
Reading skills to: use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the NCC
understand technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to plans and
performance requirements for buildings up to three storeys
monitor own understanding of technical language and texts and
apply a range of strategies to ensure correct interpretation of
performance requirements, including re-reading or obtaining
clarification from another source.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry
vocabulary in emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist
personnel.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies essential operating conditions and any other factors essential to the
work environment. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed
below.
Assessment methods must include:
calculations
inspections
tests
other method recommended by appropriate technical experts in
relation to the material, construction method or design.
Analysis of
compliance must
include:
comparison with deemed-to-satisfy specifications
evaluation against NCC assessment methods.
Structural safety,
health, amenity and
sustainability must
include two of the
following:
access and egress, including access for people with a disability
damp and weatherproofing
energy efficiency
light and ventilation
room heights
sanitary and other facilities
services and equipment
sound transmission and insulation
structural safety.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must provide advice on three
performance-based solutions for the following buildings up to three storeys:
one performance-based fire safety solution
two performance-based solutions for structural safety, health, amenity and sustainability.
In doing the above, the person must:
determine service levels required by the client or clarify assessment processes with the
applicant
determine the performance requirements applicable to the solutions
analyse performance-based solutions against performance requirements
advise on compliance of performance-based solutions, including optional solutions
advise clients on the documentation required to verify solutions
assess performance-based solutions and certify those that are compliant.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
construction methods and materials applicable to performance-based solutions
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
international standards and guidelines relevant to performance-based solutions
performance requirements for performance-based solutions specified in the NCC
principles of fire safety engineering:
International Fire Engineering Guidelines, Part 1
characteristics of building materials in relation to fire
fire-modelling
fire science:
fire behaviour and dynamics
impact of fire on structures and materials
products of combustion
fire control strategies
fire retardants
fire detection technologies
fire suppression technologies
fire containment
human response to fire
interconnection of fire systems, including cause and effect matrix
interaction with other services
project management strategies that ensure thorough and timely advice is delivered
according to service level agreement
regulatory intent of performance-based solutions.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for the three performance-based solutions specified in the performance
evidence
specifications:
access to the NCC and associated standards.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS6017 Monitor and advise on construction and
compliance upgrade work on buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
1.1 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6017 Monitor and advise on construction
and compliance upgrade work on buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.1.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to monitor construction work and
provide advice to clients, including architects, buildings designers and construction
contractors, on meeting compliance requirements for construction work on both new and
existing buildings of all classes, defined by the Building Code of Australia, and up to three
storeys. It involves arranging and conducting site visits during construction.
The unit supports the work of private building surveyors who provide consultancy services
during the construction phase of a project and who assist in finding solutions to problems,
including construction faults and compliance issues.
Building surveyors must operate within the regulatory constraints that govern the relationship
between their advisory and statutory roles and ensure that no conflict of interest arises.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
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Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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. Plan and manage
construction
monitoring and
advisory services.
1.1. Scope and nature of construction monitoring services
and advice required by clients are determined and details
of services to be offered at different stages of projects,
timelines and fees are identified and confirmed.
1.2. External personnel required to provide advice at
different stages of projects, or on specialist areas of
expertise, are identified, engaged and briefed.
1.3. Site visits are scheduled and work health and safety
(WHS) requirements are identified and confirmed with
client and other relevant project personnel according to
project and workplace requirements.
1.4. Project management processes are implemented and
monitored to ensure accurate and timely advice is
provided within the scope of specified service levels.
1.5. Project documentation is obtained and approved designs,
compliance requirements, construction methods and
materials specified are analysed.
1.6. File management processes are implemented and
monitored according to workplace requirements.
2. Identify and advise
on construction
faults.
2.1. Construction work is monitored according to agreed
schedule and assessed against approved designs,
specifications and compliance requirements.
2.2. Faults in construction work are identified, documented
and discussed with relevant on-site personnel according
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to project and workplace requirements.
2.3. Options for rectifying construction faults are developed
and evaluated in consultation with client and relevant
on-site personnel.
2.4. Rectification work is assessed to ensure it meets
compliance requirements and assessment documentation
is completed and provided to client according to project
and workplace requirements.
3. Advise on
construction
problems.
3.1. Advice on interpretation of compliance requirements,
working drawings and specifications is provided to
on-site personnel according to agreed service levels.
3.2. Problems arising during construction work are analysed
and discussed with client and on-site personnel
according to project and workplace requirements.
3.3. Solutions to construction problems are developed and
evaluated in consultation with client and relevant on-site
personnel.
3.4. Detailed sketches and notes relating to solutions to
construction problems are developed and provided to
client and relevant on-site personnel according to project
and workplace requirements.
4. Prepare reports. 4.1. Drawings and documentation from different site visits to
construction project are collated and reviewed.
4.2. Details of monitoring and advisory services to the
construction project are reported, including faults and
problems addressed.
4.3. Report is submitted to and discussed with client, and
questions are invited and addressed.
4.4. Solutions to construction faults and problems relevant to
future workplace projects are reported and processed
according to workplace procedures.
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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: independently access and interpret a range of complex technical
information relating to compliance requirements for all classes of
buildings, including specific requirements for particular
geographic and climatic areas and different planning schemes and
codes.
Numeracy skills to: extract and interpret a range of mathematical information
contained in technical documentation relating to construction
work, including:
ratios, rates and proportions
detailed plans.
Oral communication
skills to:
determine client requirements regarding nature and scope of
advice sought, through open-ended questioning, active listening,
paraphrasing and summarising
understand and use specialised construction industry vocabulary
in a variety of situations, for example explanations, descriptions
and discussions with architects, building designers and specialist
personnel
use communication style and technical construction vocabulary to
develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships
with building contractors.
Reading skills to: use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the National
Construction Code (NCC)
interpret technical texts with complex structures, specialised
vocabulary, acronyms and diagrams specific to design drawings,
specifications and compliance requirements for all classes of
buildings
monitor own understanding of technical texts and apply a range of
strategies to ensure correct interpretation of compliance
requirements.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled technical construction vocabulary relating
to solutions to construction problems in notes, diagrams and
specifications.
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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
Problem-solving
skills to:
identify and analyse construction faults and problems and develop
a range of possible solutions that comply with NCC performance
requirements.
Range of Conditions
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.
Options for rectifying
construction faults must include:
alternative solutions that meet the performance requirements of
the NCC
deemed-to-satisfy NCC solutions
solutions that meet the requirements of:
state or territory and local government legislation and
regulations
statutory authorities governing:
environment
fire protection
services.
Solutions to
construction
problems must
include:
alternative solutions that meet the performance requirements of
the NCC
deemed-to-satisfy NCC solutions
solutions that meet the requirements of:
state or territory and local government legislation and
regulations
statutory authorities governing:
environment
fire protection
services.
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS6017 Monitor and advise
on construction and compliance upgrade work on buildings up to
three storeys
Modification History
Release Comments
2 Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6017 Monitor and advise on construction
and compliance upgrade work on buildings up to three storeys.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 2.
1 New unit of competency.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training
Package Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must monitor and advise on construction
faults and problems in the following three different buildings as defined in the Building Code
of Australia (BCA), up to three storeys:
one class 1 building
two projects selected from:
a project incorporating classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
a project incorporating classes 3 or 9c
a project incorporating classes 7b and 8.
For each of the above buildings, the person must:
scope and plan construction monitoring and advisory services
engage external personnel as required
analyse project documentation
schedule and conduct site inspections
identify faults and negotiate solutions with on-site personnel
re-assess resolved construction faults
advise on construction problems and interpretation of compliance requirements
report to client on monitoring and advisory services.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for all classes of buildings
construction methods and materials suitable for all classes of buildings up to three storeys
regulatory constraints that govern the relationship between the advisory and statutory roles
of building surveyors
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for buildings and structures in
different climatic, geographic and planning zones, including:
building control legislation and regulations
NCC
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
state, territory or local authority planning policies
legislative and regulatory requirements for critical stage inspections relating to buildings
and structures at the following stages of construction:
site preparation
foundations and footings
framing.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for the three projects specified in the performance evidence
personal protective equipment (PPE)
physical conditions:
access to the projects specified in the performance evidence
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS8001 Manage building surveying risks and ensure
compliance with ethical and professional standards
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to oversee building surveying works
to ensure risks are identified and mitigated, and works are undertaken in a manner consistent
with professional standards and ethical principles.
The unit covers identifying risks, including potential conflicts of interest that could arise when
providing building surveying services - either when providing advice or fulfilling a statutory
role.
The unit supports the work of senior private and municipal building surveyors who conduct
and manage projects in complex and potentially high risk environments.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Evaluate
requirements of
ethical conduct.
1.1. Organisational or industry codes of practice are
accessed, professional responsibility to uphold
community and public interest is reviewed, and
implications for work practice are considered.
1.2. Internal processes for ensuring that conflicts of interest
are identified, reported and avoided are evaluated and
recorded.
1.3. Own understanding of appropriate and ethical business
dealings is reviewed.
1.4. Own professional capacity and competency to perform
work to be undertaken are reviewed.
1.5. Strategies are planned and put in place to ensure
professional competency is maintained and upgraded to
meet required professional work standards.
2. Evaluate
operational risks to
the organisation.
2.1. Scope and range of risks that may threaten the standing
and operation of the organisation are identified.
2.2. Organisational business planning tools and work
procedures are evaluated to identify points of potential
risks.
2.3. Regulatory and licensing requirements underpinning
building surveying conduct are accessed and applied to
the review of organisational practices and policies.
3. Lead organisational
performance in
managing risk and
ethical practice.
3.1. Organisational practices and policies for ensuring
quality control of work and protection of client rights are
reviewed and evaluated.
3.2. Review of staff education and training levels relevant to
the work undertaken is conducted.
3.3. Organisational practices and policies are tested to ensure
they support ethical conduct.
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3.4. Organisational practices and policies that evaluate,
monitor and report on risks are tested and reviewed.
4. Conduct
project-based risk
assessment.
4.1. Range and nature of the services required by the client
are determined and details of the service levels to be
provided are specified in order to scope exposure to risk.
4.2. Capacity of internal and external personnel to meet
organisational and regulatory standards is assessed.
4.3. Regulatory requirements and standards applicable to the
work are determined and implementation is monitored.
4.4. Insurance requirements are determined and steps taken
to ensure appropriate cover is in place.
4.5. Risk assessment is documented to identify potential
risks and confirm the risk mitigation and management
strategies that will be used.
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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 managing risks and ensuring
compliance, recognising the need for flexibility to cover
contingencies
identify risk management and compliance issues and use formal
techniques to develop solutions that mitigate risk and ensure
compliance.
Numeracy skills to: critically review risks and their impact on project design, costing
and viability
extract and analyse a range of mathematical information
contained in complex texts related to the construction industry and
gather additional mathematical information from other sources.
Oral communication
skills to:
determine client requirements regarding nature and scope of
advice sought, through open-ended questioning, active listening,
paraphrasing and summarising
understand and use specialised vocabulary when evaluating and
reporting on risk.
Reading skills to: use structures, layout, features and conventions of complex legal
and regulatory texts to assist in locating specific information.
Writing skills to: prepare and communicate reports and assessments
integrate information relating to organisational risks from a range
of sources into emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist
construction industry personnel.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Ethical business
dealings must
include:
acting impartially
dealing fairly with subcontractors and related professionals
ensuring privacy of client information and transactions, within
legal framework
not engaging in unethical conduct
supporting transparency of costing information and work
processes, including timelines for completion of work.
Scope and range of
risks must include:
legal action from dissatisfied client
non-compliance with building surveying licensing requirements
non-compliance with statutory and planning requirements
poor or unethical business practices
poor work planning
staff without appropriate skills or knowledge to undertake
delegated role
unrealistic client expectations of services to be performed.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8001 Manage building
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professional standards
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must scope and evaluate the
organisation’s exposure to risks associated with it fulfilling building surveying services across
four different building surveying projects undertaken by the practice, and document the
process and outcomes of the risk assessment.
The risk assessment must include:
an outline of the range and type of building surveying services rendered to clients across
the four projects, the types of building projects covered in the range of services, and the
inherent risks contained in the range of services provided, giving consideration to the size
and scope of the projects
details of insurances required and held by the organisation and relevant staff, including
identification of any gaps in insurance levels
a review of the skills, knowledge and experience levels of internal staff who provide client
services, including any relevant licensing authorities and a critical assessment of risk
exposure.
In support of the risk assessment, the person must:
review an existing or develop an organisational code of conduct
or
identify and determine the industry’s standards for ethical behaviour and document how
the code of conduct or ethical standards are applied to the work of the building surveying
practice or office.
The person must then:
conduct a review of the competency of two staff members and the appropriateness of their
skills and knowledge to enable them to operate ethically, while minimising organisational
risk
document a management plan for monitoring and mitigating risks that ensures internal
policies and processes are regularly reviewed for alignment with current regulatory and
licensing requirements.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
recognised industry codes of practice applicable to building surveyors
business ethics and their application to the building surveying profession
classifications of buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia
compliance requirements of:
building control legislation and regulations
National Construction Code (NCC)
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
state, territory or local authority planning policies
project management strategies to ensure quality, timely and professional conduct of work
according to service level agreement.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
industry codes of practice applicable to building surveying
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS8002 Manage information on construction methods,
materials and services for a building surveying team
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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 components for 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Range of Conditions
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.
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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surveying team
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must develop, maintain and share with
colleagues, a knowledge bank of current and accurate information and details of reliable
sources of information sufficient to enable a team of building surveyors to research and
provide advice on 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.
In doing the above, the person must:
develop an information management system that ensures the information stored in the
knowledge bank is maintained for accuracy and currency
analyse different construction methods for various types and classifications of buildings
and project locations
analyse different construction materials for various types and classifications of buildings
and project locations
analyse at least three services and related components for various types and classifications
of buildings
develop processes and checklists to assist team members in their research into
construction methods, materials and services for building surveying projects.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA definitions of types and classes of buildings
building control legislation and regulations in different jurisdictions
frameworks and processes for keeping informed and up-to-date on construction methods,
materials and systems in use in various types and classifications of buildings in different
project locations
information management systems and how they can be used effectively to ensure access to
accurate and current information
sources of information on product recalls or faults in materials or systems and their
associated components
sources of information on new and emerging construction methods and materials.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
specifications:
access to the BCA and relevant building control legislation, codes and standards
access to manufacturer specifications and documentation on construction materials and
methods of use
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS8003 Manage information on compliance requirements
for a building surveying team
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to
develop an in-depth knowledge of the frameworks governing compliance requirements 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 requires an understanding of the range of
legislation, regulations, codes and standards that must be applied to construction projects of
differing BCA types and classes and in different geographic locations. It involves researching
and interpreting compliance requirements relating to building surveying work and developing
a knowledge bank and information system for use by the building surveying team that
includes processes and checklists.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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 compliance
requirements
1.1. Frameworks governing building control legislation,
regulations and policies in different jurisdictions are
researched and processes are put in place to access
information regarding changes, and maintain its
currency.
1.2. Frameworks for developing and reviewing building
codes and standards are researched and processes are put
in place to access information regarding changes, and
maintain its currency.
1.3. Sources of information on the interpretation of
legislation, regulations, codes and standards are
researched and evaluated and processes are put in place
to maintain currency of information.
1.4. Sources of information on compliance requirements
relating to specialist areas of expertise are researched,
evaluated and recorded.
1.5. Information management system is developed and
maintained to ensure accuracy, currency and
comprehensiveness of information.
2. Analyse building
control legislation,
regulations and
policies.
2.1. Content of federal building control legislation and
regulations and its application to the compliance of
different classes and types of buildings and project
locations is analysed and recorded.
2.2. Content of state and territory building control legislation
and regulations and its application to the compliance of
different classes and types of buildings and project
locations is analysed and recorded.
2.3. Content of state, territory and local authority planning
policies and its application to the compliance of different
classes and types of buildings and project locations is
analysed and recorded.
2.4. Conflicting compliance requirements are identified and
the hierarchy of application is confirmed in consultation
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with relevant experts and recorded.
2.5. Information is shared and discussed with relevant
internal or external personnel as required to clarify
meaning and intent of relevant building control
legislation.
3. Analyse building
control codes and
standards.
3.1. Deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the National
Construction Code (NCC) are reviewed and their
application to the compliance of different classes and
types of buildings and project locations is analysed and
recorded.
3.2. Performance requirements underpinning the
deemed-to-satisfy provisions of the NCC are reviewed
and their application to examples of alternative solutions
are analysed and recorded.
3.3. Australian standards referenced by the NCC are
reviewed and their application to the compliance of
different classes and types of buildings and project
locations is analysed and recorded.
3.4. Information is shared and discussed with relevant
internal or external personnel as required to clarify
meaning.
4. Develop processes
for the application
of compliance
requirements.
4.1. Suitable experts are identified to provide advice and
consultancy to the building surveying team, and
relationships with them are established and developed.
4.2. Notes and guidelines relating to applying compliance
requirements to different types and classes of buildings
and different project locations are prepared and
systematically updated for use by the building surveying
team.
4.3. Procedures and checklists are developed to facilitate
thorough and accurate application of legislation,
regulations, codes and standards to building surveying
tasks.
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5. Contribute to
professional forums
on compliance
requirements.
5.1. Information relating to the root cause of building
incidents is analysed, and compliance issues or the need
for improved compliance specifications are noted and
discussed in appropriate forums.
5.2. Compliance requirement information is evaluated and
suggestions for improvement in the content or quality of
information are shared with professional networks.
5.3. Advisory notes on the interpretation and application of
compliance requirements are prepared in consultation
with professional networks.
5.4. Professional colleagues are consulted to share
information and assess the efficacy and efficiency of
potential solutions to compliance issues.
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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 compliance specifications 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
facilitate workplace discussions relating to the interpretation and
application of compliance requirements.
Reading skills to: use specialised background knowledge to support interpretation of
highly complex texts specific to the construction industry
use structures, layout, features and conventions of complex legal
and regulatory texts to locate specific information.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry
vocabulary in emails, letters and reports.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Specialist areas of
expertise must
include at least two
from the subsets of
each of the following
main areas:
consulting:
access
acoustic
arborist
bushfire
energy efficiency
flooding
lighting
traffic
water proofing
engineering:
electrical
fire safety
geotechnical
hydraulic
mechanical.
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.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must develop, maintain and share with
colleagues a knowledge bank of current and accurate information and details of reliable
sources of information sufficient to enable a team of building surveyors to:
research and provide advice on the compliance of project documentation for planning and
building approval permit applications for all building types and classes
research information for responses to client requests for detailed information regarding
compliance issues for all building types and classes.
In doing the above, the person must:
develop an information management system that ensures information stored in the
knowledge bank is maintained for accuracy and currency
analyse compliance requirements in building control legislation, regulations and policies
and building control codes and standards, and prepare sets of notes on their application to
various types and classifications of buildings and project locations, including Type A
buildings of four or more storeys for class 5, 6, 7 and 8 buildings as specified in the
Building Code of Australia (BCA)
analyse compliance issues leading to building incidents
develop processes and checklists to assist team members in accurately applying
compliance requirements to building surveying tasks
contribute to professional forums relating to discussion and improvement of compliance
requirements.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
building codes and standards that apply to all types and classes of buildings
building control legislation and regulations that apply to all types and classes of buildings
in different jurisdictions
frameworks and processes governing the development of and amendments to compliance
requirements
key features of and procedures for using information management systems effectively to
ensure access to accurate and current information
sources of information on the interpretation of legislation, regulations, codes and
standards.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
specifications:
access to the BCA and relevant building control legislation, codes and standards
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS8004 Advise on compliance of building design
documentation
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to
review building design documentation during the design process 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. The unit includes the preparation of planning and building
approval applications, and providing advice on compliance with the requirements of building
and planning legislation, regulations, codes and standards that apply to the nature and location
of each project.
The unit supports the work of private building surveyors providing advisory code-consulting
services to building and construction professionals involved in developing building design
documentation up to the building approval application stage. The building surveyor may
provide advice concurrently on a range of building design projects in different locations.
Building surveyors must operate within the regulatory constraints that govern the relationship
between their advisory and statutory roles and ensure that no conflict of interest arises.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Determine and
manage scope of
projects.
1.1. Scope and nature of advice required by clients are
determined and details of services to be offered at
different stages of projects are specified, including
timelines and fees.
1.2. Internal and external personnel with specialist areas of
expertise who are required to provide advice at different
stages of projects are identified, engaged and briefed.
1.3. Project management processes are implemented and
monitored to ensure accurate and timely advice is
provided within the scope of specified service levels.
1.4. File management processes are developed, implemented
and monitored.
2. Confirm
compliance
requirements for
different projects
and inform clients.
2.1. State or territory building control legislation and
regulations for the type and class of building and
location of each project are researched and confirmed.
2.2. Requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC)
and Australian standards referenced by the NCC for the
class and type of building, and location of each project,
are confirmed.
2.3. State or territory and local authority planning constraints
are researched and confirmed.
2.4. Professional network is consulted, where required, on
technically accurate interpretation and application of
compliance requirements, particularly in relation to
unique and complex designs.
2.5. Compliance requirements for specific project locations
are communicated and explained to clients, and
questions are invited and addressed.
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3. Advise on
architectural
drawings and
documentation
prepared for
planning approval.
3.1. Clients are advised of drawings and documentation
required for the planning approval process for each
project.
3.2. Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for
planning approval applications are checked for
completeness and examined at the agreed service level,
and compliance issues are identified and recorded.
3.3. Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where
required, and compliance issues are identified and
recorded.
3.4. Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet
compliance requirements are identified as required and
explained to clients.
3.5. Solutions to compliance issues are developed in
consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as
required, and are documented.
3.6. Compliance advisory report relating to planning
approval application is prepared, presented and
explained to clients, and questions are invited and
addressed.
4. Advise on
architectural
drawings and
documentation
prepared for
building approval.
4.1. Clients are advised of drawings and documentation
required for the building approval process for each
project.
4.2. Architectural drawings and documentation prepared for
planning approval applications are checked for
completeness and examined at the agreed service level,
and compliance issues are identified and recorded.
4.3. Advice on specialist areas of expertise is sought, where
required, and compliance issues are identified and
recorded.
4.4. Cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet
compliance requirements are identified as required and
explained to clients.
4.5. Solutions to compliance issues are developed in
consultation with colleagues and specialist experts as
required, and are documented.
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4.6. Compliance advisory report relating to building approval
application is prepared, presented and explained to
clients, and questions are invited and addressed.
5. Respond to client
enquiries regarding
compliance issues.
5.1. Client requests for information regarding compliance
issues are assessed as either within or outside scope of
service, and when outside scope additional fees are
negotiated and agreed as required.
5.2. Details of requests for information are determined and
response is researched, in consultation with specialist
experts as required.
5.3. Advice on compliance issues is presented to clients in
required format, and questions are invited and addressed.
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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 building design
documentation 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:
determine client requirements regarding nature and scope of
advice sought, through open-ended questioning, active listening,
paraphrasing and summarising
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
use structures, layout, features and conventions of complex legal
and regulatory texts to locate specific information.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry
vocabulary in emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist
personnel.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Specialist areas of
expertise must
include:
access
energy efficiency
fire protection
services.
Type of building 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.
Solutions to
compliance issues
must include:
alternative solutions that meet the performance requirements of
the NCC
deemed-to-satisfy NCC solutions
solutions that meet the requirements of:
insurers
state or territory and local government legislation and
regulations
statutory authorities governing:
environment
fire protection
services.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must analyse complete sets of building
design documentation for two planning and two building approval applications relating to
four different classes of buildings, including at least one Type A building as defined in the
Building Code of Australia (BCA).
In doing the above, the person must:
determine and confirm service level agreements with clients
manage staff and liaise with specialist experts to ensure timely provision of advice with
terms of service level agreement
determine compliance requirements and apply them to the provision of advice, including
compliance requirements of different jurisdictions for different classes and types of
buildings
advise clients of the documentation required for planning and building permit applications
for different:
classes and types of buildings
regulatory jurisdictions
climatic and geographic conditions at specific project locations
provide advice on cost-effective and efficient design alternatives that meet compliance
requirements
determine the limits of personal and in-house expertise, and assess authenticity of
specialist experts and their expertise and engage their services to provide specific types of
advice outside the scope of the organisation
provide written advice on the compliance of all aspects of the designs and documentation
with the requirements of building and planning legislation, regulations, codes and
standards applicable to the project location, including possible solutions to compliance
issues
invite questions from clients regarding compliance advice and explain requirements in
detail
provide responses to six different requests from clients for specific information regarding
different types of compliance issues.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
architectural drawing conventions and symbols and notations
building surveyors’ duty of care and code of conduct requirements
BCA definitions of classes and types of buildings
compliance requirements of:
building control legislation and regulations
National Construction Code (NCC)
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
state, territory or local authority planning policies
construction methods and materials suitable for different classifications of buildings
regulatory constraints that govern the relationship between the advisory and statutory roles
of building surveyors
project management strategies that ensure thorough and timely advice is delivered
according to service level agreement.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for two planning and two building permit applications
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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CPCCBS8005 Manage planning approval processes for all
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Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to
manage the assessment of planning approval applications 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.
The unit supports researching and applying compliance requirements specified in building and
planning legislation, regulations, codes and standards applicable to the proposed building
project, and analysing advice provided by specialist consultants. It involves overseeing the
work undertaken by other building surveyors who may contribute to gathering and assessing
planning approval documentation but who do not have the authority to issue planning permits.
The unit supports the work of senior private and municipal building surveyors carrying out
the statutory role of ensuring that proposed building projects meet relevant compliance
requirements prior to issuing planning permits.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Prepare for planning
approval processes.
1.1. Service agreements or council policy statement on
service provision relating to the assessment of planning
approval application are discussed and agreed with
clients and scope of service is confirmed.
1.2. Nature and scope of planning approval application are
reviewed and delegated to appropriately qualified staff
where necessary.
1.3. Staff are guided where necessary to ensure relevant
legislation, codes and regulations are accessed and
researched for compliance requirements relevant to
proposed planning application.
2. Assess planning
application
documentation for
compliance.
2.1. Documentation prepared by external consultants is
obtained, analysed and applied through the planning
approval process.
2.2. Planning application documentation is reviewed for
accuracy, currency and completeness according to local
authority requirements, and further information is
requested from client where necessary.
2.3. Compliance requirements for BCA classes and types of
buildings are identified, researched and recorded.
2.4. Documentation submitted is assessed for compliance
with current and relevant local planning scheme, codes
and legislation, and areas of non-compliance are
documented.
2.5. Design plans are assessed for compliance with relevant
legislation, codes and regulations, and areas of
non-compliance are raised for discussion with client,
architect or building designer.
2.6. Public notices are arranged according to planning
requirements, and objections to proposed development
are managed according to regulations and workplace
procedures.
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2.7. Areas of non-compliance are identified, alternative
solutions communicated to client, and revised plans
assessed.
3. Manage stakeholder
communications.
3.1. Clients are updated on progress of planning approval
application and the need for further information when
necessary.
3.2. Consultations with architect or building designer are
undertaken where necessary to clarify features and
elements of proposed building project.
3.3. Potential for disputes between clients and other
stakeholders during the planning approval application
process is identified, monitored and mitigated to avoid
escalation.
4. Document and
finalise planning
decisions.
4.1. Approved planning permits are reviewed for
thoroughness and legislative compliance prior to
providing final sign-off.
4.2. Planning permission conditions that ensure protection of
environment, adjacent structures and, where appropriate,
heritage listed structures are written and reviewed to
ensure clarity and compliance with relevant planning
schemes, regulations, legislation and the BCA.
4.3. Copy of planning permit is submitted to local authority
and client.
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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: draw on past experience of assessing and managing planning
applications to assist in different and more complex planning
applications
maintain currency of knowledge in processes required to manage
planning approval applications across a range of jurisdictions
through, for example, email alerts, conferences, or subscriptions
to relevant journals.
Numeracy skills to: extract and analyse a range of mathematical information
contained in building design drawings analysed as part of the
planning approval process.
Oral communication
skills to:
select and use appropriate vocabulary when giving instructions to
clients, providing explanations, or seeking additional information
to support the planning approval process
use effective strategies to confirm, clarify or correct the
understanding of others when delegating and monitoring work.
Reading skills to: understand specialised vocabulary and acronyms specific to
technical documentation used in building projects and planning
application documentation
use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised vocabulary in the
documentation supporting planning approval applications,
including when clearly stating any approval conditions.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Consultants must
include at least one of
the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Planning application
documentation must
include:
concept drawings to scale, with relevant calculations, levels,
notes and specifications
planning approval application form
proof of building site ownership.
Type of building 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.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8005 Manage planning
approval processes for all building types
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must manage the planning approval
process for five different planning applications covering the following building classes as
defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA):
two class 1 buildings
two class 2 buildings
one building selected from classes 3 to 9.
At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must
be four storeys or more.
For each of the above projects, the person must:
identify relevant approving authority requirements for assessing and issuing planning
permissions and ensure adherence to relevant administrative processes
gather relevant planning application documentation, including drawings, and assess each
application for compliance with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and local planning
authority requirements
analyse documentation supplied by external consultants to ensure information is accurate
and complete and to determine compliance of the planning application
identify and note areas of non-compliance and produce a range of alternative solutions for
client consideration
document final planning permission, noting specific conditions and validity of each permit
check and asses the research and work of building surveyors who contribute to the
planning approval process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information
lodge final planning approval with the relevant authorities and notify the client.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
construction methods and materials suitable for the classes and types of buildings
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, and building design
specifications
legislative and local planning and building requirements governing the issuing of planning
approval permits in the jurisdictions relevant to each building specified in the performance
evidence
legislative roles and responsibilities of those issuing planning permits in the relevant
jurisdiction
roles and responsibilities of external consultants who provide input into the planning
approval process
sections of the BCA relevant to the classes and types of buildings specified in the
performance evidence
strategies for handling objections to planning applications.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
planning application documentation specified in the range of conditions
specifications:
access to the BCA
access to legislation, regulations, codes, standards and other relevant compliance
documentation relating to each building type specified in the performance evidence
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority
relationship with client:
access to a range of clients who may include owner builders, developers, architects
and building designers.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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CPCCBS8006 Manage building approval processes for all
building types
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to
manage the assessment of building approval applications 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.
The unit supports researching and applying compliance requirements specified in building and
planning legislation, regulations, codes and standards applicable to the proposed building
project, including analysing advice provided by specialist consultants. It involves overseeing
the work undertaken by other building surveyors who may contribute to gathering and
assessing building approval documentation but who do not have the authority to issue
building permits.
The unit supports the work of senior private and municipal building surveyors carrying out
the statutory role of ensuring that proposed building projects meet relevant compliance
requirements prior to issuing permits.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Prepare for building
approval processes.
1.1. Service agreements or council policy statement on
service provision relating to the assessment of building
approval application are discussed and agreed with
clients and scope of service is confirmed.
1.2. Nature and scope of building approval application are
reviewed and delegated to appropriately qualified staff
where necessary.
1.3. Proposed development site is inspected, where
necessary, to assist in understanding the nature of the
development and potential impact on surrounding
environment and structures.
1.4. Staff are guided where necessary to ensure relevant
legislation, codes and regulations are accessed and
researched for compliance requirements relevant to
proposed building application.
2. Monitor adherence
of building
application to
administrative
requirements.
2.1. Building application documentation is reviewed for
accuracy, currency and completeness according to
legislative and regulatory requirements.
2.2. Documentation is assessed for compliance, and requests
for additional information are managed in a timely
manner.
2.3. Objections to building works from affected stakeholders
are handled professionally and ethically according to
workplace procedures and as required.
2.4. Work undertaken by support staff is monitored for
accuracy and completion within required timeframes
according to statutory and workplace requirements.
3. Collate and analyse
building approval
application
3.1. Original planning permit is obtained and assessed for
relevant planning conditions and validity.
3.2. Documentation is assessed for compliance with building
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documentation. codes and legislation, and areas of non-compliance are
documented for further investigation.
3.3. Compliance requirements for BCA class and type of
building are identified, researched and recorded.
3.4. Specialist consultants are liaised with where necessary
to provide expert advice on compliance across relevant
areas of technical expertise.
3.5. Reports provided by specialist consultants, including
proposed alternative solutions to address areas of
non-compliance, are reviewed.
3.6. Service authorities are consulted where necessary to
obtain relevant consent to undertake proposed works.
3.7. Court orders are obtained, where necessary, providing
permission to build.
4. Manage areas of
non-compliance
4.1. Areas of non-compliance are reported to client and
alternative solutions are provided to ensure building
application is compliant and meets client requirements.
4.2. Applications for report and consent dispensations are
completed and managed on behalf of client where
necessary.
5. Manage stakeholder
communications.
5.1. Liaison with other relevant building surveyors is
established and the potential impact of any building
permit decisions are shared and communicated with
relevant building surveyors where necessary.
5.2. Objections to proposed variations received from client or
other stakeholders are managed according to workplace
procedures.
5.3. Client sign-off against proposed building approval and
any conditions is obtained and filed for audit purposes.
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6. Manage finalisation
of the building
approval
application.
6.1. Final review and cross-check of all documentation and
consents received are conducted to ensure accuracy of
building approval.
6.2. Building permit conditions are written and reviewed to
ensure clarity and compliance with relevant planning
schemes, regulations, legislation and the BCA.
6.3. Building permit is lodged with relevant statutory
authorities and is monitored to ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements.
6.4. Documentation in support of the building permit
application and final building permit is stored and filed
according to workplace procedures, and copy is sent to
client.
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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: draw on past experience of assessing and managing building
approval applications to assist in different and more complex
building applications
maintain currency of knowledge in processes required to manage
building approval applications across a range of jurisdictions
through, for example, email alerts, conferences, or subscriptions
to relevant journals.
Numeracy skills to: extract and analyse a range of mathematical information
contained in building design drawings analysed as part of the
building approval process.
Oral communication
skills to:
select and use appropriate vocabulary when giving instructions to
clients, providing explanations or seeking additional information
to support the planning approval process
use effective strategies to confirm, clarify or repair understanding
of others when delegating work.
Reading skills to: understand specialised vocabulary and acronyms specific to
technical documentation used in building projects and building
application documentation
use different reading strategies to locate specific compliance
requirements in a range of resources, including the BCA.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised vocabulary in the
documentation supporting building approval applications,
including when clearly stating any approval conditions.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Compliance
requirements must
include:
current Australian standards applicable to the building design
federal, state or territory and local authority legislation and
regulations applicable to the building design
National Construction Code (NCC).
Building application
documentation must
include:
building approval application form
concept and architectural plans and drawings to scale, with
relevant calculations, levels, notes and specifications
proof of builder’s registration
proof of building site ownership.
Planning conditions must include:
approved concept plans
expiry date of permit
use of property.
Type of building 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.
Consultants must
include at least one of
the following:
access consultants
energy efficiency assessors
fire services engineers
geotechnical engineers
heritage consultants
hydraulic engineers
mechanical engineers
structural engineers
waterproofing specialists.
Service authorities drainage authority
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must include: electricity supply authority
gas supply authority
relevant municipal council
sewerage authority
water supply authority.
Building permit conditions must
include:
time validity of building permit
whether the permit applies to whole or a stage of the proposed
building work.
Unit Mapping Information
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8006 Manage building
approval processes for all building types
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must manage the building approval
process for five different building applications covering the following building classes as
defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA):
two class 1 buildings
two class 2 buildings
one building selected from classes 3 to 9.
At least one of the above building projects must be two storeys and one building project must
be four storeys or more.
For each of the above building projects, the person must:
gather relevant building application documentation and assess each application for
compliance with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and local building authority
requirements
gather and analyse advice provided by at least one specialist consultant specified in the
range of conditions
identify and note areas of non-compliance and produce a range of alternative solutions for
client consideration
consult with relevant service authorities and obtain necessary approvals for proposed
building works
ensure the administrative process defined by the relevant regulatory authorities and
building control legislation are followed through all stages of the application
finalise and document the building permissions according to legislative and regulatory
requirements and workplace procedures.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
legislative and local planning and building requirements governing the issuing of building
approval permits in the jurisdictions relevant to each building specified in the performance
evidence
legislative roles and responsibilities of those issuing building approvals in the relevant
jurisdiction
processes for obtaining exemptions and consents from relevant authorities
roles and responsibilities of external consultants who provide input into the building
approval process
sections of the BCA relevant to the classes and types of buildings specified in the
performance evidence
strategies for handling objections to building approvals.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
building approval documentation for each of the building projects specified in the
performance evidence
building application documentation specified in the range of conditions
specifications:
access to the BCA
access to legislation, regulations, codes, standards and other relevant compliance
documentation relating to each building type specified in the performance evidence
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority
relationship with client:
access to a range of clients who may include owner builders, developers, architects and
building designers.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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CPCCBS8007 Monitor building work and advise on compliance
issues
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to
provide building surveying advisory services to clients during construction or building
upgrade works 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. The unit supports the
work of private building surveyors who offer building inspection services in a consultative
capacity for both new construction projects and for building compliance upgrade works. The
unit covers managing the tendering process and the selection of contractors, inspecting the
building during the progress of construction or building work, and liaising and negotiating on
behalf of the client with the building contractor on compliance issues.
Building surveyors must operate within the regulatory constraints that govern the relationship
between their advisory and statutory roles and ensure that no conflict of interest arises.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Prepare for
monitoring building
work.
1.1. Private practice service agreement for monitoring
building work and advising on compliance is negotiated
and agreed with clients.
1.2. Duty of care responsibilities of building surveyors for
monitoring building work and advising on compliance
issues, and individual and organisational liabilities are
determined and risk management strategies developed
and applied.
1.3. Documentation required for monitoring building work
is obtained from client and specialist consultants and
analysed.
1.4. BCA classes and types of buildings to be monitored and
applicable compliance requirements are determined.
1.5. Resource requirements, including external specialist
expertise, are determined and engaged on project.
1.6. Processes and checklists are prepared to facilitate on-site
inspections and the identification and recording of
compliance issues.
1.7. Schedule of inspections of building work is negotiated
and confirmed with building contractor and client for
specific stages of the project according to service level
agreement.
2. Monitor new
construction work.
2.1. Inspection team is briefed and inspection tasks are
allocated to team members and external specialists, as
required.
2.2. National Construction Code (NCC) deemed-to-satisfy
provisions are analysed and applied to inspections.
2.3. NCC performance requirements for alternative solutions
are analysed and applied to inspections.
2.4. Compliance issues are identified, discussed with
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building or services contractors, and recorded.
2.5. Reports detailing work to be completed are prepared and
explained to client and stakeholders as required.
3. Manage compliance
upgrade work.
3.1. Scope of work is analysed and request for tender
documentation is prepared and processed in consultation
with client and relevant stakeholders.
3.2. Tenders are assessed in consultation with client and
relevant stakeholders and contracts are developed and
awarded.
3.3. Schedule of inspections of compliance upgrade work is
prepared and negotiated with contractor.
3.4. Inspection team is briefed and inspection tasks are
allocated to team members and external specialists, as
required.
3.5. Inspections are managed and inspection reports
reviewed and approved as required.
3.6. Remedial work, in the case of defects, is negotiated with
contractor and monitored to satisfactory completion.
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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 building
monitoring activities, recognising the need for flexibility to cover
contingencies.
Numeracy skills to: critically review mathematics used in compliance specifications 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
use structures, layout, features and conventions of complex legal
and regulatory texts to locate specific information.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry
vocabulary in emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist
construction industry personnel.
Planning and
organising skills to:
lead work groups or teams facilitating the achievement of
outcomes through highly developed interpersonal, planning and
time management skills and leadership.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Documentation must
include:
architectural drawings:
as-built drawings
detailed drawings
working drawings
building permits and attached conditions or approved variations
to compliance requirements
compliance audit report
reports from specialist experts
evidence of compliance of materials, components, fixtures and
fittings.
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.
Compliance
requirements must
include:
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation
and regulations and the NCC
building control legislation and regulations applicable to the
jurisdiction of the construction project or building
NCC.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8007 Monitor building
work and advise on compliance issues
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must:
monitor building work and advise on compliance issues for three construction projects of
three storeys or more, and:
develop service level agreements for each project
assess individual and organisational risks and liabilities associated with each project
develop and implement risk management strategies with each project
confirm the classifications of buildings and determine the applicable compliance
requirements for all building types, including Type A buildings with each project
develop procedures and checklists for on-site building work inspections
manage staff conducting inspection procedures for two projects of three storeys or
more, ensuring that inspections are scheduled and completed according to the terms of
the service level agreement
review, evaluate and approve staff advice and reports on works to be completed with
each project
conduct and lead inspections for one project and prepare and explain reports on works
to be completed to stakeholders
manage compliance upgrade work for three projects of three storeys or more, and:
develop service level agreements for each project
assess individual and organisational risks and liabilities associated with each project
develop and implement risk management strategies with each project
confirm the classifications of buildings and determine the applicable compliance
requirements with each project
monitor staff managing compliance upgrades for two projects of three storeys or more,
ensuring that work is scheduled and completed according to the terms of the service
level agreement or policy statement
review, evaluate and approve staff reports on works to be completed with each project
conduct and manage compliance upgrade work for one project and prepare and explain
reports on works to be completed to stakeholders.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
architectural drawing conventions and symbols and notations used in:
as-built drawings
detailed drawings
working drawings
Building Code of Australia (BCA) definitions of classes and types of buildings
building surveyors’ duty of care requirements
compliance requirements of:
building control legislation and regulations
National Construction Code (NCC)
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
construction methods and materials suitable for different classifications of buildings
regulatory constraints that govern the relationship between the advisory and statutory roles
of building surveyors
negotiation techniques that facilitate discussions with construction industry professionals,
clients and other stakeholders
project management strategies for planning and implementing inspections and audits
risk management strategies for limiting liability for inspection and auditing reports and
certification.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for three new construction works and three compliance upgrade works
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS8008 Conduct and manage the completion of building
inspections and audits
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to
manage the delivery of building surveying services associated with the construction phase of
projects or with auditing the compliance of existing buildings.
The unit supports the work of private or municipal building surveyors who manage and
conduct inspection and certification processes at critical stages of construction according to
the requirements of building control legislation and the statutory authority, and who manage
and conduct building audits to assess the compliance of existing buildings.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Prepare for auditing
and inspection.
1.1. Private practice service agreement is negotiated and
agreed, or council policy statement on service provision
is agreed, with clients.
1.2. Duty of care responsibilities of building surveyors for
audits, inspections and certification of buildings, and
individual and organisational liabilities are determined
and risk management strategies developed and applied.
1.3. Documentation required for inspections is obtained
from client and specialist consultants and analysed.
1.4. Building Code of Australia (BCA) classifications and
types of buildings to be audited or inspected and
applicable compliance requirements are determined.
2. Conduct critical
stage inspections of
complex buildings.
2.1. Own inspection tasks are identified and supplementary
inspection support tasks are allocated to team members,
as required.
2.2. National Construction Code (NCC) deemed-to-satisfy
provisions are analysed and applied to critical stage
inspections.
2.3. NCC performance requirements for alternative solutions
are researched and applied to critical stage inspections.
2.4. Non-compliance issues are identified and discussed with
building or services contractors, and notices or orders
are issued as required.
2.5. Reports detailing work to be completed are prepared and
explained to client and stakeholders as required.
3. Manage critical
stage inspections of
construction
projects.
3.1. Documentation required for the project is obtained from
client and specialist consultants and analysed.
3.2. Project management strategies are implemented to plan
and manage inspections required at different stages of
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project and to ensure completion within specified
timeframes.
3.3. Tasks are allocated within department or practice,
according to expertise and availability of personnel, and
specialist consultants are engaged and briefed as
required.
3.4. Inspections are monitored and managed and staff reports
detailing work to be completed are reviewed and
approved.
3.5. Inspections are conducted, as required, and reports
detailing work to be completed are prepared and
explained to and negotiated with client and stakeholders
as required.
3.6. Notices of non-compliance and stop work notices are
issued as required, and conflict-resolution strategies are
implemented to anticipate and manage stakeholder
objections.
4. Conduct audits of
existing buildings.
4.1. Classifications of buildings and applicable compliance
requirements are determined.
4.2. Relevant documentation relating to building structure,
services and management over lifecycle are obtained and
analysed.
4.3. Audits are scheduled and conducted and reports
detailing building condition, compliance issues and work
to be completed are prepared and explained to client and
stakeholders as required.
5. Manage audits of
existing buildings.
5.1. Nature and scope of audit are determined and
appropriate internal or external personnel are allocated
to project.
5.2. Audits are scheduled, monitored and managed and staff
reports detailing works to be completed are reviewed
and approved.
5.3. Conflict-resolution strategies are implemented as
required to anticipate and manage stakeholder objections
to contents of reports on work required.
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5.4. Audit processes are reviewed and opportunities for
improving efficiency and effectiveness are identified and
implemented.
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.
Numeracy skills to: critically review mathematics used in compliance specifications 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 construction industry personnel.
Reading skills to: use specialised background knowledge to support interpretation of
highly complex texts specific to the construction industry
use structures, layout, features and conventions of complex legal
and regulatory texts to locate specific information.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry
vocabulary in emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist
construction industry personnel.
Planning and
organising skills to:
lead work groups or teams facilitating the achievement of
outcomes through highly developed interpersonal, planning and
time-management skills and leadership.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Documentation must
include:
architectural drawings:
as-built drawings
detailed drawings
working drawings
building permits and attached conditions or approved variations
to compliance requirements
reports from specialist experts
evidence of compliance of materials, components, fixtures and
fittings.
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.
Compliance
requirements must
include:
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation
and regulations and the NCC
building control legislation and regulations applicable to the
jurisdiction of the construction project or building to be
inspected or audited
NCC.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8008 Conduct and manage
the completion of building inspections and audits
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must:
manage the critical stage inspections for three construction projects of three storeys or
more, including one complex project, and:
develop service level agreements or council policy statements for each project
assess individual and organisational risks and liabilities associated with each project
develop and implement risk management strategies for each project
confirm the classifications of buildings and determine the applicable compliance
requirements for each project
manage staff conducting inspection procedures for two projects of three storeys or
more, ensuring that inspections are scheduled and completed according to the terms of
the service level agreement or policy statement
review, evaluate and approve staff reports on works to be completed for each project
conduct and lead critical stage inspections for one complex project and prepare and
explain reports on works to be completed to stakeholders
manage compliance audits for three projects of three storeys or more, including one
complex project, and:
develop service level agreements or council policy statements for each project
assess individual and organisational risks and liabilities associated with each project
develop and implement risk management strategies for each project
confirm the classifications of buildings and determine the applicable compliance
requirements for each project
manage staff conducting compliance audits for two projects of three storeys or more,
ensuring that audits are scheduled and completed according to the terms of the service
level agreement or policy statement
review, evaluate and approve staff reports on works to be completed for each project
conduct and lead a compliance audit for one complex project and prepare and explain
reports on works to be completed to stakeholders.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
architectural drawing conventions and symbols and notations used in:
as-built drawings
detailed drawings
working drawings
Building Code of Australia (BCA) definitions of classes and types of buildings
building surveyors’ duty of care requirements
compliance requirements of:
building control legislation and regulations
National Construction Code (NCC)
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
conflict-resolution strategies to manage stakeholder responses to inspection and audit
findings
construction methods and materials suitable for different classifications of buildings
project management strategies for planning and implementing inspections and audits
risk management strategies for limiting liability for inspection and auditing reports and
certification.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for three inspection and three compliance auditing projects
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
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Links
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CPCCBS8009 Lead a building surveying team
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to lead
a team of building surveyors in the performance of a range of advisory and statutory
responsibilities. The unit supports taking steps to ensure adequate resources are available to
complete specified work, developing and implementing operational and performance
objectives, providing strategies that assist staff to carry out their duties professionally and
ethically, and developing a culture that services clients in a regulated environment.
The unit supports the work of senior private and municipal building surveyors who oversee
and manage the performance of others, whilst ensuring the work of the team complies with
regulatory constraints.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Manage resource
requirements of a
building surveying
team.
1.1. Scope and nature of work undertaken by the practice are
reviewed and range of expertise required is identified
and analysed to ensure sufficient resourcing.
1.2. Competence of existing staff to perform tasks is
assessed and gaps in competence required by the
practice are identified.
1.3. Strategies to address skill and knowledge gaps,
including the planned recruitment of staff with
additional expertise, are formulated and implemented.
1.4. Development and implementation of human resource
policies are managed to ensure effective resourcing of
the practice.
1.5. Practice workload is assessed and work is allocated to
building surveyors according to level of competence and
relevant licensing requirements.
2. Develop and
implement service
standards.
2.1. Operational policies and processes are developed and
implemented to ensure work complies with legal and
organisational requirements.
2.2. Professional standards are sourced or developed and
communicated to staff.
2.3. Service levels consistent with statutory guidelines are
established and monitored to ensure work is undertaken
in line with agreed service levels and legislative and
regulatory requirements where appropriate.
2.4. Internal complaints resolution process is developed and
details provided to staff to ensure consistent access to
the process when required.
2.5. Service standards are communicated to staff, and
training is conducted or arranged where necessary to
develop shared knowledge of organisational
requirements.
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3.
Monitor and
manage staff
performance.
3.1. Performance objectives are developed, negotiated and
agreed to by individual staff.
3.2. Work undertaken by staff is monitored to identify areas
for improvement and used to formulate targeted
professional development activities.
3.3. Annual performance reviews are conducted, and
structured feedback aligned to job role and performance
objectives is provided to individuals according to
organisational procedures.
3.4. Strategies to improve underperformance are developed
in conjunction with relevant individuals and monitored
according to workplace procedures.
3.5. Reward and recognition processes are implemented
according to workplace procedures.
4. Respond to staff
professional
development needs.
4.1. Individual staff development plans are formulated and
implemented to encourage ongoing learning and
professional development.
4.2. Staff meetings, feedback sessions and mentoring
opportunities are developed and implemented to
promote knowledge sharing and consistent application
of policies and processes.
4.3. Opportunities for staff to develop new skills and
knowledge are identified and managed.
4.4. Skills and competencies of junior staff are monitored to
identify opportunities for extending the range of work
undertaken, within licensing limitations.
5. Manage team
effectiveness.
5.1. Strategies to facilitate effective communication within
and across teams are developed and implemented.
5.2. Regular feedback and direction are provided to the team
to reinforce successful work and to correct
underperformance.
5.3. Teams are equipped with required human and technical
resources to ensure effective performance.
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5.4. Conflict within or between teams is identified and
addressed according to organisational procedures.
5.5. Own leadership style is monitored and revised where
appropriate to suit different workplace and staff
management challenges.
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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
Numeracy skills to: use a variety of methods to estimate the number of staff and
business hours required to complete projects.
Oral communication
skills to:
engage in complex oral negotiations, such as exploring issues
related to client feedback and problem solving to improve internal
work processes
use specialised vocabulary readily understood by a team of
building surveyors to explain or describe standards and role
expectations.
Reading skills to: understand specialised vocabulary found in building legislation,
codes and regulations as relevant to building surveying tasks and
processes.
Writing skills to: organise content appropriately in policies, standards and internal
procedures
use a variety of strategies for planning, drafting, reviewing and
proofreading the policies and procedures developed for the
building surveying team.
Planning and
organising skills to:
lead teams, facilitating the achievement of outcomes through
highly developed interpersonal, planning and time-management
skills and team leadership.
Self-management
skills to:
contribute to effective team interactions by clarifying tasks and
expectations and negotiating roles.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Competence of
existing staff must
include consideration
of:
experience
licence status
qualifications
skills and knowledge.
Operational policies
and processes must
include:
customer service standards
dispute resolution
privacy and confidentiality
records management, including planning and building approvals
received
risk management
safe work practices.
Professional
standards must
include:
code of conduct
conflict of interest
ethical standards
privacy and confidentiality agreements
quality standards
service standards.
Service levels must
include:
accuracy
timeliness
responsiveness to enquiries.
Development plans must include:
a range of on-the-job and off-the-job activities designed to
develop the skills or knowledge required
actions to be taken by the manager and the staff member
identification of the skill or knowledge to be developed
timeframe for skill or knowledge development.
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8009 Lead a building
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Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must lead a team of building surveyors
in:
identifying the staff resourcing needs for three building surveying projects of varying
complexity:
range of skills and expertise required to complete the projects
approximate number of staff required to complete the projects
report that identifies and explains two strategies that could be employed to address any
identified gaps in skill and knowledge requirements and the expected timeframe to
implement one preferred strategy in order to meet staffing requirements
developing the following professional standards and related policies and processes that
address building surveying practice requirements and are consistent with relevant
legislative and regulatory requirements set out in building control legislation:
privacy and confidentiality policy and procedure for managing project-related
documentation
minimum service standards for assessing and issuing planning or building approval
permits, as appropriate to the scope of work undertaken by the building surveying
team
complaints-handling procedure for receiving, investigating and responding to
complaints
code of conduct that covers the ethical and professional standards to be demonstrated
by the team of building surveyors
participating in the implementation of performance reviews for at least three building
surveyors with a mix of licensing authorities, including:
establishing and implementing a methodology for monitoring and recording feedback
on staff performance
formulating individual development plans that respond to the professional
development needs of the staff and which outline:
a method for identifying their skill and knowledge needs
a range of measures that may be used to redress skill and knowledge gaps
a plan for monitoring the effectiveness of the identified performance improvement
measures over an agreed timeframe.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
building control legislation, codes and regulations relevant to the scope of work
undertaken by the building surveying practice or team
leadership styles and practices appropriate to leading a team of building surveyors
methods for providing feedback to individuals and managing team performance
methods used to identify and address skill and knowledge gaps across individuals and
teams
policy formulation required for the effective operation of a team of building surveyors
methods of performance review practices applicable to leading a team of building
surveyors
communication techniques that facilitate the provision of evidence-based feedback to
individuals in a professional services context.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, codes and standards
HR and operational policies applicable to leading a building surveying team
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval
authority.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
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CPCCBS8010 Liaise and coordinate with head contractors on
building projects
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required by senior building surveyors to
award contracts and manage the performance of contractors engaged to undertake a range of
construction work on behalf of clients.
The unit supports the awarding of contracts to appropriate contractors, and establishing and
participating in formal communication processes throughout the life of the contract. It covers
monitoring and managing performance outcomes against agreed deliverables within
organisational and legislative constraints.
The unit supports the work of private and municipal building surveyors who manage business
relationships with external contractors and ensure the performance of requirements specified
in a commercial agreement.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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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. Determine service
requirements.
1.1. Organisational processes for developing, selecting and
awarding contracts are identified and implemented.
1.2. Service requirements, proposed budget, and timeframe
for the project or work being undertaken are identified
and documented.
1.3. Parameters for awarding the contract, including
anticipated expense levels and process for securing the
contractors, are identified according to organisational
practices and policies.
2. Contract is let. 2.1. Tender objectives are clearly defined and documented.
2.2. Processes for letting of contract, including selective or
open tender, are put in place in line with organisational
practices and policies.
2.3. Selection processes that comply with organisational
practices and policies and legislative requirements are
applied.
2.4. Selection of preferred contractor is justified and
validated against defined criteria, agreed upon and
recorded according to organisational practices and
policies.
2.5. Contract is negotiated and agreement reached to
maximise benefits for the client, following appropriate
legal scrutiny and advice.
2.6. Contract is drafted and signed according to legislative
and organisational requirements and reflecting agreed
outcomes.
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3. Manage contractual
relationship.
3.1. Clear expectations regarding contractual and reporting
requirements are communicated to contractors according
to legal requirements and organisational practices and
policies.
3.2. Regular and formalised communication processes with
contractors are established and applied.
3.3. Business relationships with contractors are established
and maintained in line with professional and
organisational standards to ensure effective
communication and the early identification of potential
service delivery problems.
3.4. Contractual disputes that arise are managed according to
contractual requirements and using established
mediation mechanisms.
4. Measure and
monitor contractual
performance.
4.1. Performance assessments are conducted according to
organisational needs and contract requirements, and
using a structured feedback system.
4.2. Results of performance assessments are analysed to
ensure contract milestones, resourcing levels and budget
are in line with contract and project requirements.
4.3. Feedback is provided to contractors to enhance
performance and achievement of organisational goals,
and effective completion of projects.
4.4. Poor performance is managed in line with organisational
and contractual requirements.
4.5. Reports of project progress and outcomes are prepared
and presented according to organisational practices and
policies.
4.6. Contracts are concluded in line with organisational and
contractual requirements.
5. Plan for improved
contract
management and
service delivery
processes.
5.1. Effectiveness and benefits of contracting process and
related service delivery are analysed.
5.2. Opportunities for process and service delivery
improvements are identified and communicated to
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appropriate staff in the organisation.
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: refine contract management and service delivery processes over
time
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 risks and their real-world impact on project
design, costing and viability
extract and analyse a range of mathematical information
contained in contracts and service agreements, and gather
additional mathematical information from other sources.
Oral communication
skills to:
negotiate nature and scope of services provided by contractors
through open-ended questioning, active listening, paraphrasing
and summarising
understand and use specialised construction industry vocabulary
when liaising with specialist construction industry personnel.
Reading skills to: draw on an extensive construction vocabulary, including
specialised terms, to interpret complex legal and regulatory
documentation.
Writing skills to: document feedback and performance appraisals of relevant
contractors
use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry
vocabulary in emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist
construction industry personnel.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Contractors must
include two or more
of the following:
asbestos removalists
builders
carpenters
concreters
demolition providers
electricians
heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) specialists
plumbers, including roof plumbers
project managers.
Tender objectives must include:
location
price limits
quality
quantity
timeframe requirements.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8010 Liaise and
coordinate with head contractors on building projects
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must coordinate contractual agreements
with a minimum of two different contractors from the list specified in the range of conditions
over four building contracts.
For each of the above contracts, the person must:
plan and manage the contracting of services
work in line with organisational and legislative requirements to frame a valid and
workable commercial contract that includes agreed outcomes, costings, timeframes, and
processes and mechanisms for communication throughout the duration of the contract
through to completion
develop and manage processes for the oversight of contracted services ensuring
performance meets contracted requirements
provide effective feedback to contractors, regarding their performance against the agreed
deliverables using agreed communication mechanisms.
The person must also assess the practices and policies of the building surveying practice or
team to determine and document the capacity for service delivery and contract improvement,
highlighting practices which, if improved, would result in a measurable benefit to the client or
the building surveying practice or team.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
organisational policy relating to the letting of a commercial contract
Building Code of Australia (BCA) definitions of classes and types of buildings
business ethics and their application to the letting of tenders and contracts
tender and contract management requirements and legal constraints
compliance requirements of:
building control legislation and regulations
National Construction Code (NCC)
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the
NCC
state, territory or local authority planning policies
project management strategies to ensure quality, timely and professional conduct of work
according to service level agreement.
Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
industry codes of practice applicable to building surveying
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and
standards and state, territory or local authority planning policies
relationships with team members and supervisor:
access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCBS8011 Assess and advise on performance-based solutions
for all types of buildings
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to advise on the application of
National Construction Code (NCC) performance requirements for performance-based
solutions for all types of buildings, and to apply assessment methods to determine whether a
proposed solution is compliant.
The unit applies to assessing architectural drawings and specifications for performance-based
solutions and analysing them in relation to the relevant sections of the Building Code of
Australia (BCA) and the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
The unit also covers supporting and supervising building surveyors limited by licensing
restrictions to assessing and advising on performance-based solutions for buildings up to three
storeys.
The unit supports the work of senior building surveyors who:
manage a practice or a team of building surveyors,
provide advice to architects and building designers on compliance requirements and
options for performance-based solutions, or
act in the statutory role with responsibility for assessing the compliance of
performance-based solutions and certifying those that are compliant.
Under legislation the building surveyor is responsible for ensuring that there is no conflict of
interest between the two roles. The building surveyor cannot advise on, and then certify, the
same performance-based solution.
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
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Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
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 a
performance-based
solutions
information system.
1.1. Regulatory intent of performance-based solutions is
interpreted and documented.
1.2. Sources of information on the interpretation of NCC
performance requirements are researched and evaluated
and processes are put in place to maintain currency of
information.
1.3. Network of technical experts qualified to advise on
performance-based solutions for different aspects of
construction and types of buildings is developed and
contact details are maintained.
1.4. Detailed information on innovative performance-based
solutions for different aspects of construction and types
of buildings, and the documentation required for
certification, are gathered, analysed and documented.
1.5. Information system is maintained to ensure accuracy and
currency of data.
2. Determine building
surveying service
requirements.
2.1. Scope and limitations of building surveyor role in
relation to advising on or certifying performance-based
solutions are determined.
2.2. Architectural drawings and specifications are obtained
and performance-based solutions to be advised on or
certified are identified.
2.3. Requirement for performance-based solution is clarified
and discussed with development team, as required.
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2.4. Service level agreements and budgets are negotiated
with clients in the case of building surveyors providing
an advisory service.
2.5. Process for applying for assessment of
performance-based solutions is clarified with clients in
the case of building surveyors acting in a statutory role.
3. Manage building
surveyors assessing
or advising on
performance-based
solutions for
buildings up to
three storeys.
3.1. Project management strategies are implemented to plan
and manage services involving assessing or advising on
performance-based solutions to ensure completion
within specified timeframes.
3.2. Tasks are allocated in the department or practice
according to expertise and availability of personnel, and
specialist consultants are engaged and briefed as
required.
3.3. Advice on interpretation of NCC performance
requirements or selection of verification methods is
provided to building surveying team as required.
3.4. Verification documentation is reviewed and analysed as
required.
3.5. Information updates on performance-based solutions are
prepared and presented to the building surveying team.
4. Determine
assessment
requirements for
performance- based
solutions for
buildings over three
storeys.
4.1. NCC performance requirements and specifications for
the material, form of construction or design of
performance-based solution are interpreted and
confirmed.
4.2. NCC assessment methods that may be applied to
performance-based solution are determined and
evaluated.
4.3. Requirements for services of technical experts qualified
to provide evidence or expert judgement in relation to
the performance-based solution are determined and
negotiated with clients, as required.
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5. Analyse
performance-based
solutions for
buildings over three
storeys.
5.1. Analysis of performance-based solution is discussed
with colleagues and relevant technical experts.
5.2. Principles of fire safety engineering are applied to
analysis of compliance of performance-based solution
for fire safety.
5.3. Design principles are applied to analysis of compliance
of performance-based solutions for structural safety,
health, amenity and sustainability.
5.4. Strengths and weaknesses of performance-based solution
are determined.
5.5. Assessment methods required to verify
performance-based solution are determined.
6. Advise on
performance-based
solutions for
buildings over three
storeys.
6.1. Assessment requirements for performance-based
solution are explained to, and discussed with, clients.
6.2. Strengths and weaknesses of proposed
performance-based solutions are evaluated and discussed
with clients.
6.3. Optional performance-based solutions are developed and
discussed with clients.
6.4. Client is advised and assisted in selecting preferred
performance-based solution.
6.5. Verification requirements and evidence or expert
judgment to support performance-based solutions are
evaluated and explained to clients.
6.6. Documentation for performance-based solution is
gathered and prepared for submission for assessment.
7. Assess compliance
of
performance-based
solutions for
buildings over three
storeys.
7.1. Documentation for performance-based solution is
reviewed for completeness and requests are made for
further information, as required.
7.2. Verification information supplied to support
performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated.
7.3. Evidence or expert judgment to support
performance-based solution is analysed and evaluated.
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7.4. Compliance of performance-based solution is
determined and documented according to regulatory
requirements.
7.5. Documentation is processed and client is notified
according to legislative and regulatory requirements.
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: critically evaluate the logic and reliability of information from a
wide range of sources
use sophisticated methods for storing and accessing information.
Numeracy skills to: 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 architects, building designers and specialist
construction industry personnel.
Reading skills to: use structures, layout, features and conventions of complex legal
and regulatory texts to locate specific information.
Writing skills to: use accurately-spelled specialised construction industry
vocabulary in emails, letters and reports to clients and specialist
construction industry personnel.
Planning and
organising skills to:
lead a team of building surveyors ensuring project deliverables are
met, through highly developed interpersonal, planning and
time-management skills and team leadership.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies essential operating conditions and any other factors essential to the
work environment. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed
below.
NCC assessment
methods must
include:
calculations
inspections
tests
other method recommended by appropriate technical experts in
relation to the material, construction method or design.
Principles of fire
safety engineering must include:
International Fire Engineering Guidelines, Part 1
characteristics of building materials in relation to fire
fire-modelling
fire science, including:
fire behaviour and dynamics
impact of fire on structures and materials
products of combustion
fire control strategies
fire retardants
fire detection technologies
fire suppression technologies
fire containment
human response to fire
interconnection of fire systems, including cause and effect matrix
interaction with other services.
Analysis of
compliance must
include:
comparison with deemed-to-satisfy specifications
evaluation against one or more of the NCC assessment methods
evaluation of the level of performance applied to the development
of performance-based solutions.
Structural safety,
health, amenity and
sustainability must
include two or more
of the following:
access and egress, including access for people with a disability
damp and weatherproofing
energy efficiency
light and ventilation
room heights
sanitary and other facilities
services and equipment
sound transmission and insulation
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structural safety.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8011 Assess and advise on
performance-based solutions for all types of buildings
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must provide advice on three
performance-based solutions:
one performance-based fire safety solution for a building over four storeys in height
two performance-based solutions for structural safety, health, amenity and sustainability.
In doing the above, the person must:
develop and maintain an information system relating to performance-based solutions,
including a network of relevant technical experts
determine service levels required by the client or clarify assessment processes with the
applicant
determine the performance requirements applicable to the solutions
analyse performance-based solutions against performance requirements
advise on compliance of performance-based solutions, including optional solutions
advise clients on the documentation required to verify solutions
assess performance-based solutions and certify those that are compliant.
Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
construction methods and materials applicable to performance-based solutions
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National
Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design
specifications, and building permit documentation
international standards and guidelines relevant to performance-based solutions
performance requirements specified in the NCC and associated Australian standards
relevant to performance-based solutions
project management strategies that ensure thorough and timely advice is delivered
according to service level agreement
regulatory intent of performance-based solutions.
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Assessment Conditions
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building
surveying practices
materials:
documentation for three performance-based solutions specified in the performance
evidence
specifications:
access to the NCC and associated standards.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry
association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in
the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCCLBM3001 Licence to operate a concrete placing boom
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Revised unit of competency replacing superseded non-equivalent CPCCLBM3001A Licence
to operate a concrete placing boom.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to operate concrete placing booms
safely. It supports the work of concrete placement workers who are responsible for locating
concrete placing booms at the workplace and for setting up and operating the boom to deliver
concrete safely and accurately as required.
The concrete placing boom includes a knuckle boom capable of power-operated slewing and
luffing to place concrete by way of pumping through a pipeline attached to, or forming part
of, the boom of the plant.
The unit includes planning the work, conducting routine plant and equipment checks, setting
up and preparing for operation, receiving concrete from the manufacturer, placing concrete,
and shutting down and securing the concrete placing boom.
This unit is based on the licensing requirements of Part 4.5 of the Model Work Health and
Safety (WHS) Regulations, High Risk Work, and meets commonwealth, state and territory
high risk work licensing requirements. Any alteration to unit content or outcomes would
result in a unit that is not acceptable to WHS/OHS regulators for the purpose of licensing.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Nil
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Unit Sector
Construction
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. Plan concrete
placement work.
1.1. Concrete placement workplace is confirmed, potential
hazards and emergencies are identified, and risk
controls are selected according to applicable regulations,
the hierarchy of controls, and site and workplace
procedures.
1.2. Type of required concrete placing boom and types,
volumes and schedule of concrete delivery to the
workplace are confirmed with relevant contractors and
suppliers.
1.3. Tools and equipment, including personal protective
equipment, are selected to meet work requirements and
checked according to workplace procedures.
1.4. Workplace methods for communicating between
concrete placing boom operator and other workplace
personnel are identified and confirmed.
1.5. Proposed location for setting up concrete placing boom
is identified, and access to location and ground
suitability are confirmed with relevant personnel.
2. Set up boom and
prepare for
operation.
2.1. Location and ground are inspected and checked against
advice received from reports and drawings and
confirmed as suitable according to workplace
procedures.
2.2. Concrete placing boom is located at workplace,
positioned for work application, and outriggers are
extended and adjusted to ensure stability according to
manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
2.3. Pre-start operator checks are conducted according to
manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
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2.4. Concrete placing boom is partially extended to test
operation and check function according to manufacturer
specifications and workplace procedures.
2.5. Plant safety devices are tested according to manufacturer
specifications and workplace procedures.
2.6. Post-start operational checks are carried out according to
manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
2.7. Concrete delivery system components are positioned
securely and safely according to workplace procedures.
2.8. Appropriate risk control measures are applied to the
concrete placing boom location according to
manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
2.9. Pumping system is tested and prepared for use according
to manufacturer specifications and workplace
procedures.
3. Deliver concrete. 3.1. Supply of bulk concrete to the hopper is coordinated
with supply vehicle operators to ensure safe hopper
levels, and hose hand and concreters are advised of
pauses and changes in supply as required.
3.2. Concrete placing boom is safely and efficiently operated
through the full range of movements using remote
control or control panel to deliver the concrete as
required.
3.3. Risk of collision with other fixed structures and moving
plant is monitored and suitable risk control measures are
implemented.
3.4. Pump is operated using remote control or control panel
to ensure a safe optimum output according to
requirements of concreters and to minimise damage to
the engine and gears.
3.5. Hand signals are correctly made and interpreted, or
instructions over the radio are correctly given and
received, according to any workplace procedures.
3.6. Boom operation is constantly monitored to ensure
stability of boom and safety of personnel, delivery hose
and workplace equipment and structures.
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3.7. Strategies for managing emergencies arising during
concrete placement are implemented as required and
according to manufacturer specifications, and
emergencies are reported in line with workplace
procedures.
3.8. Concrete placing boom is safely withdrawn from the
work area at completion of delivery task.
4. Shut down and
secure concrete
placing boom and
components.
4.1. Delivery lines and hopper are cleaned out according to
manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures.
4.2. Concrete placing boom is stowed according to
manufacturer specifications and secured for travel
according to plant operation and workplace procedures.
4.3. Outriggers are retracted, stowed and secured for travel
according to manufacturer specifications and workplace
procedures.
4.4. Plates or packing are stowed and secured for travel
according to manufacturer specifications and workplace
procedures.
4.5. Concrete placing boom is relocated as required and shut
down according to manufacturer specifications and
workplace procedures.
4.6. Routine post-operational equipment checks are carried
out and recorded according to manufacturer
specifications and workplace procedures.
4.7. Defects and damage are reported and recorded and
appropriate action is taken according to manufacturer
specifications and workplace procedures.
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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: operate concrete placing booms in different types of workplaces
transferring key principles of safe operation to different contexts
improve own performance in the safe and efficient operation of
concrete placing booms by incorporating learning from
experiences in different workplaces and different conditions.
Numeracy skills to: interpret numerical information, including:
information regarding concrete supply:
schedule of delivery
strength and volume of concrete
readings on control and monitoring instruments.
Oral communication
skills to:
use and interpret vocabulary specific to the construction industry
at a level sufficient to communicate with other workplace
personnel
use non-verbal feedback to support effective communication
use relevant conventions for the use of mobile communication
devices, such as two-way radios.
Reading skills to: interpret documentation that includes technical specificity,
including:
engineering drawings
geotechnical reports
plant operation manuals and manufacturer specifications
workplace procedures.
Writing skills to: accurately record and maintain information relating to the
operation of concrete placing booms, including:
incident reports
vehicle and equipment checking and maintenance records.
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Self-management
skills to:
implement risk control measures
initiate emergency management strategies.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Identification of
potential hazards
and emergencies
must include
consideration of:
environmental conditions, including:
lightning
storms
wind
ground stability, including:
compaction, especially recently filled trenches
condition and structure, including presence of underground
spaces
slopes
hazardous materials
inadequate extension of outriggers
insufficient lighting
overhead or underground electrical assets and service pipes,
including:
identification of overhead electric line hazards and risks
relevant limits of approach
safety observer zone
whether the work requires a permit from the electricity
supply authority
pressurised pipes, hoses and equipment
risk of collision with other fixed structures and moving plant,
including cranes, tower cranes and other concrete placing booms
workplace visit if insufficient information available from
building contractor or other workplace personnel
traffic, including:
pedestrians
vehicles
plant.
Workplace
procedures must:
include:
compliance with applicable:
commonwealth, state and territory health and safety
legislation
approved codes of practice
manufacturer specifications and recommendations for the
operation of the concrete placing boom
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safe work method statements (SWMS)
workplace-specific instructions
consideration of relevant standards:
Australian standards
international technical standards (ISO)
industry standards.
Methods for
communicating must
comply with
appropriate
workplace protocols
and must include:
making and interpreting hand signals, including:
boom up
boom down
slew left
slew right
open or extend boom
close or retract boom
stop boom
start pump speed up
slow pump down
little bit
add water
all finished
using fixed channel mobile communication devices, including
selecting transmitting frequencies
verbal:
speaking, including questioning to confirm understanding
listening
written, including signage and symbols.
Other workplace
personnel must
include:
concrete placing and supply personnel:
concreter
form worker
hose hand
operator of other construction plant and equipment
other personnel working on or visiting the workplace
workplace supervisor.
Confirmation of
ground suitability must include:
checking that there is no evidence of:
backfilled ground
soft soils
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underground cavities
uneven ground
evidence that the ground is stable and can withstand the weight
of the fully loaded concrete placing boom and concrete delivery
vehicles
evidence that the ground is relatively level and there is ample
space for extension of outriggers to ensure the security of the
boom when fully extended and operational
identifying the type of ground, including:
bitumen
concrete
hard compacted soil
rock.
Relevant personnel
must include one or
more of the
following:
geotechnical engineer
principal contractor
structural engineer
workplace manager.
Reports and
drawings must
include one or more
the following:
engineering drawings
geotechnical reports.
Risk control
measures must
include:
adequate lighting
complying with requirements of permit conditions from
electrical supply authority, including:
observing the limits of approach
maintaining the safety observer zone
disconnecting electricity or compliance with electrical supply
authority requirements
locking pins, including R clips and lynch pins
minimising the risk of collision with other operational plant
moving obstructions
properly securing load-rated chain to secure the hose to the
boom
setting up concrete placing boom an adequate distance from
excavations
using pedestrian barricades
using personal protective equipment
using safety tags on electrical switches or isolators
using traffic barricades and controlling traffic.
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Full range of
movements must
include:
folding and unfolding
raising and lowering
slewing left and slewing right
stopping boom.
Monitoring boom
operation must
include:
checking:
operation of safety devices
readings on control panels
boom location and movement
concrete flow
hopper level
checking stability of concrete placing boom
listening for abnormal noises.
Strategies for
managing
emergencies must
involve:
complying with workplace evacuation procedures
contacting emergency services
notifying other workplace personnel
shutting down equipment.
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Assessment Requirements for CPCCLBM3001 Licence to operate
a concrete placing boom
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1
Revised unit of competency replacing superseded non-equivalent CPCCLBM3001A Licence
to operate a concrete placing boom.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must also be able to provide evidence of
the ability to locate, set up, operate and shut down a concrete placing boom for two different
concrete placements:
one of which must involve delivery of concrete where the placement area is not visible to
the boom operator and radio communication with the hose hand is essential
using two types of concrete with different slumps.
For each concrete placement, the person must provide evidence of the ability to:
comply with commonwealth, state and territory health and safety legislation and
regulations
plan and prepare for concrete placement work, including:
conducting a risk assessment of the workplace
selecting risk controls according to the hierarchy of control for positioning and safely
operating the concrete placing boom
check location suitability and then position and stabilise the concrete placing boom using
outriggers and packing according to plant operation and workplace procedures
conduct pre-operational checks of plant, boom, pump, safety devices, and control panels
according to plant operation and workplace procedures
operate and control the concrete placing boom, including all functions to the maximum
extension, in communication with workplace personnel to deliver concrete as required and
according to plant operation and workplace procedures
monitor concrete supply and pump and boom operation to ensure safe concrete delivery
according to workplace procedures
identify faults and problems with concrete placing boom, including emergencies, and
apply appropriate strategies in response according to manufacturer recommendations and
workplace procedures
demonstrate strategies in place for managing the following emergencies that may arise
during concrete placement:
contact with electric lines
failure or loss of control of the boom
instability of concrete placing unit
pipe or hose blockage or blow-out
failure of equipment, including hydraulic system
severe environmental conditions, including wind, lightning and storms
shut down concrete placing boom in line with established safety procedures:
idle engine to stabilise temperature
disengage pump
turn off engine
remove key from ignition
secure plant according to manufacturer specifications
secure boom according to relevant manufacturer specifications and workplace
procedures.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
commonwealth, state and territory health and safety legislation and approved codes of
practice relevant to operating a concrete placing boom
Australian and industry standards relevant to operating a concrete placing boom
characteristics and properties of concrete required for different elements of buildings
concreting placing procedures, which must include requirements for priming material,
volume of concrete required, and consistency and amount of concrete in the delivery line
features and functions of concrete delivery system components:
adaptors
boom
couplings
hose
lines
locking pins, including R clips and lynch pins
hand signals used in concrete placement operations
manufacturer specifications, site and workplace procedures relevant to operating concrete
placing booms
essential safety procedures for ensuring stability of concrete placing boom:
deploying outriggers according to manufacturer specifications
establishing correct size plates or packing
correctly positioning plates or packing
checking plant is level and well-supported
procedures for maintaining workplace records and information
protocols for using mobile communication devices on construction workplaces
routine problems, hazards and emergencies that could arise during concrete placing boom
operations and strategies for managing them, including application of the hierarchy of
controls
types of ground and ground conditions at workplace that are:
suitable for set-up and operation of concrete placing boom
unsuitable for set-up and operation of concrete placing boom.
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Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in the English language.
Assessment of performance must be undertaken in the workplace and/or under realistic
workplace conditions that typically reflect:
the use of full-scale equipment,
performing tasks/activities within the same timelines expected in the workplace, and
standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental
constraints.
All practical assessment must be undertaken on a mobile concrete placing boom.
The use of simulators in the assessment of this unit of competency is not acceptable.
Accredited assessors are responsible for ensuring that candidates have access to operational
workplaces with personnel to undertake hose hand and concreting responsibilities, and access
to:
equipment in safe operating condition:
mobile communication devices, including two-way radios
concrete placing boom and associated controls and equipment, including outriggers
and packing
personal protective equipment
plant safety devices with the following features:
audible and visual reversing devices
horns and sirens
lights
safety interlocks
tools and equipment required for pre-start and post-operational equipment checking,
cleaning and maintenance
materials:
concrete
workplace documentation to be completed
contingencies:
other plant, including cranes, working at the workplace
specifications:
manufacturer specifications
work instructions
workplace procedures
specifications for concrete delivery
relevant workplace technical reports and drawings
physical conditions:
suitable terrain and weather for concrete placement operations.
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Assessor requirements As a minimum assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include
requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the
time of assessment.
In addition, assessment must be conducted by an assessor accredited for this high risk work
(HRW) licence class in the commonwealth, state or territory jurisdiction where the licence
application will be made (i.e. an accredited assessor authorised by a commonwealth, state or
territory WHS/OHS regulator).
Links
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CPCMCM8001 Plan and manage complex projects
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCMCM7001A Plan and manage complex projects.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify, plan, control and finalise
complex projects.
The unit addresses the management of projects of significant scope and duration, for example
developing and implementing a major new program or service, or constructing or designing a
significant new piece of infrastructure.
The environment in which the project is managed is also complex and involves managing a
project team which typically includes staff with diverse skill sets. Managing complex projects
also involves significant reporting requirements.
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace
performance in organisations of all sizes. It will support senior managers in all sectors of the
construction industry who must exercise the skills needed to ensure projects are planned and
managed effectively in order to deliver the required outcomes on time and within budget.
The unit may be contextualised to suit the strategic context in which the unit is applied, which
may be across all sectors in the construction industry provided the essential outcomes of the
unit are not changed.
No licensing, legislative, accreditation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this
unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Management
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Unit Sector
Common
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. Identify strategic
and operational
needs of the
project during
planning phase.
1.1. Project’s strategic context and operational requirements
are identified and analysed.
1.2. Organisation’s strategic and business plans and their
output requirements are identified and analysed.
1.3. Client requirements and impact of legislation and
industry codes and standards are identified and fully
explored.
1.4. Risk management analysis is conducted and risk
management plan is developed and documented.
2. Prepare project
plan.
2.1. Precise specifications and terms of reference for the
project are defined and documented.
2.2. Project budget is developed, specified to a level that can
be used for managing sub-tasks, and documented.
2.3. Skills needed for successful completion of project are
defined.
2.4. Physical and other resources required to support project
are defined and documented and processes to secure
them are commenced.
2.5. Timelines, schedules and critical path for the project are
developed and documented, taking into consideration
contingencies and time slippages.
2.6. Reporting and communication strategy or process is
defined and documented.
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3. Assemble project
team and
commence work.
3.1. Appropriate project team members are secured and
briefed regarding the project, their roles, levels of
delegated responsibility, and outcomes to be achieved.
3.2. Communication processes are put in place to coordinate
work and inform team members of progress.
3.3. Clear reporting processes for team members are
communicated.
4. Manage project. 4.1. Project progress is monitored according to project plan
requirements, using appropriate project management
tools and methodologies.
4.2. Team members are supported and their output is
managed against key performance indicators identified
in project plan.
4.3. Corrections, changes and additions are made to project
plan in light of changing circumstances to ensure project
aims and outcomes are met.
4.4. Resourcing to support project is monitored and
corrections are made to reflect changing circumstances.
4.5. Reporting of overall project progress is made to senior
management or client as required and in line with project
plan.
5. Finalise project. 5.1. Required handover to staff members responsible for
ongoing implementation or maintenance of project
products or services is conducted efficiently, effectively
and in line with organisational procedures.
5.2. Project team members and relevant stakeholders are
debriefed about conduct of project and outcomes
achieved.
5.3. Report is prepared analysing strengths and weaknesses
of project plan and conduct of project.
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6. Use project to
improve future
processes.
6.1. Learning outcomes are identified and analysed to inform
future complex projects.
6.2. Strategic impact of project is considered and fed into the
organisation’s ongoing strategic planning processes.
Foundation Skills
This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the
performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the
performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill Performance feature
Learning skills to: engage in processes designed to research and update own
knowledge of products, software systems and technology used in
managing complex projects
reflect on and critically analyse experiences of planning and
managing complex projects to determine training and
development required to improve future performance of self,
others and the organisation.
Numeracy skills to: represent and monitor projected resource costs in the form of
budgets over the life of a complex project
estimate, monitor and manage the allocation of own time on
project tasks and supervise the use of others’ time to allocated
project tasks.
Oral communication
skills to:
liaise with clients and other stakeholders on project progress using
appropriate vocabulary and technical terminology.
Reading skills to: interpret and engage in analysis of documentation, including
legislation, drawings, plans and specifications.
Writing skills to: organise and present data in reports and strategy documents that
respond to complex project requirements and include project plans
and communication strategies involving analysis and
recommendations.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Legislation and
industry codes and
standards must
include:
Australian and international standards applicable to the project
building Acts and regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
National Construction Code.
Risk management
analysis must
include:
analysing potential for workers’ compensation claims
assessing public liability requirements
establishing or confirming business continuity plans
considering changing government policy or funding arrangements
identifying environmental obligations
identifying and mitigating work health and safety risks
identifying property development and maintenance requirements.
Specifications and
terms of reference must include:
defining project aims
describing outcomes to be achieved using clear metrics
describing all stakeholders
describing project parameters and scope of operations.
Project management
tools must include:
critical path analysis
Gantt or PERT charts or other industry-accepted project
management tools
in-house or proprietary software
scheduling and reporting templates.
Unit Mapping Information
CPCMCM7001A Plan and manage complex projects
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Assessment Requirements for CPCMCM8001 Plan and manage
complex projects
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCMCM7001A Plan and manage complex projects.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must successfully design, implement,
manage and finalise two complex projects.
For each project, the person must produce a detailed project plan outlining a process and
methodology for the planning, scheduling and sourcing of human and other resources. Each
plan must also:
specify how the project team members will be resourced, assembled and briefed on roles,
responsibilities and deliverables
outline processes for managing and communicating with a team of diverse skills and roles,
including:
architects
lead contractors
mechanical engineers
hydraulic engineers
electrical engineers
specify a process for project reporting that details frequency and format of reports
ensure the project aligns to and supports organisational strategies and requirements.
For each project, the person must identify:
at least one key learning outcome from the project
where this learning could refine and improve future complex project management
processes.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
processes and practices involved in developing budgets
principles of team leadership and human resource management relating to managing
others working on a complex project
processes involved in risk management, risk analysis and planning
legislation, codes and standards relevant to the specific project:
Australian standards
building Acts and regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
international standards
the National Construction Code
reporting mechanisms relevant to updating and informing clients and other stakeholders of
project progress
roles and responsibilities of relevant building project personnel
sustainability requirements relevant to the project:
energy conservation
water conservation
tools and models of project management used in managing complex construction projects.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.
Suitable assessment of performance would require:
equipment:
computer with internet and email access
proprietary software with spreadsheet and word processing functionality and project
management capabilities
materials:
current legislation, codes and standards relevant to the specific project and the
jurisdiction in which the project work is taking place, including:
building Acts and regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
Australian standards
international standards
project documentation, including design or project briefs, drawings, specifications,
construction schedules and other supporting documents
research resources, including product information and data.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
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CPCMCM8002 Manage the quality of projects and processes
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCMCM7002A Manage the quality of projects and
processes.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to establish performance measures of
projects and processes, and review and improve their management and accountability.
The unit covers the need for quality control and responsibility for providing service outcomes
to customers. Managing organisational change is a major focus of the unit.
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace
performance in organisations of all sizes. It will support senior managers with responsibility
in all sectors.
The unit may be contextualised to the specific needs and knowledge and skill requirements of
all industries, provided the essential outcomes of the unit are not changed.
No licensing, legislative, accreditation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this
unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Management
Unit Sector
Common
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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. Establish
parameters for
delivery of a
quality project or
process.
1.1. Concepts, principles and tools of quality management
and continuous improvement are researched and
analysed.
1.2. Extensive research is undertaken to determine current
and future service requirements of customers.
1.3. Recommended or anticipated changes to services and
their processes are communicated to senior management
for review and negotiated with stakeholders.
2. Establish and
implement
performance
measurement
strategies.
2.1. Financial and non-financial performance indicators and
evaluation criteria for specific project are established and
agreed upon with relevant stakeholders and
communicated to relevant staff and service providers.
2.2. Appropriate financial and non-financial benchmarks are
determined and agreed to with relevant stakeholders.
2.3. Project and services are monitored to ensure they meet
identified needs and service expectations.
2.4. Feedback from customers is communicated to relevant
areas in the organisation and incorporated into
performance reviews.
2.5. Trends in customer or stakeholder satisfaction and
service use are monitored to identify opportunities for
improvements to services or processes.
2.6. Issues of responsiveness and accessibility are reviewed
and reported.
3. Facilitate
accountability for
project and service
outcomes.
3.1. Project management systems, reporting mechanisms
and processes are established and communicated to staff
and service providers.
3.2. Results of service reviews against desired targets are
reported according to standard organisational
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procedures.
3.3. Tenders and contracted works are regularly monitored
and adverse variations in established performance targets
are immediately addressed.
3.4. Quality and efficiency of operational processes are
measured and documented.
3.5. Service shortfalls are analysed and resolved in line with
organisational policies and procedures, including
customer service standards.
4. Develop and
implement change
management
processes.
4.1. Need for change in organisational processes and work
culture to support project or service delivery is
identified.
4.2. Change process to address the need is identified,
developed and implemented.
4.3. Staff members are informed of implemented changes and
provided with training, coaching and other assistance as
required.
4.4. Appropriate methods are employed to gain commitment
for change.
4.5. Effectiveness and benefits of implemented changes are
monitored and reported.
4.6. Outcomes of improvements are reviewed and shared
across the organisation to support further learning and
continuous improvement.
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Foundation Skills
This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the
performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the
performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill Performance feature
Learning skills to: attempt complex tasks requiring sophisticated conceptualisation
and analysis and employ lateral thinking and problem solving
strategies
use formal approaches to critically reflect, gain insights and learn
from project outcomes, refine and improve future processes, and
consider and respond to performance feedback from stakeholders.
Numeracy skills to: extract, interpret and comprehend a range of mathematical
information to calculate benchmarks, analyse financial reports,
and monitor the performance of the project or process.
Oral communication
skills to:
liaise with management and other stakeholders on project progress
using appropriate vocabulary.
Reading skills to: synthesise and critically evaluate information from a range of
sometimes complex sources, including organisational systems,
processes and activities to support the implementation of a quality
project or process.
Writing skills to: collate and organise data to produce reports on customer service
review and implementation success.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Concepts, principles
and tools of quality
management and
continuous
improvement must
include at least one of
the following:
benchmarking
continuous improvement methodologies
failure mode and effects analysis
ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems and processes for
certification
lean transformation processes
total quality management.
Non-financial
performance
indicators must
include at least two of
the following:
completion times for projects measured against project plans
customer satisfaction ratings
demonstrated compliance of work with codes and standards
industry awards received
number of business referrals
performance in industry benchmarking studies
volume of repeat business.
Methods of measuring
customer or
stakeholder
satisfaction must
include:
gap analysis approach
customer satisfaction monitoring approach, such as:
questionnaires
face-to-face interviews
customer-focused key performance indicators.
Reporting
mechanisms must
include:
financial and non-financial system reports, including budgets
informal reporting methods, including:
regular team meetings
departmental meetings.
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Unit Mapping Information
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Assessment Requirements for CPCMCM8002 Manage the quality
of projects and processes
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCMCM7002A Manage the quality of projects and
processes.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must manage the development and
delivery of two projects:
one project requiring the person to review a proposed new process in an organisation or
department
one project requiring the person to oversee the development and delivery of quality
outcomes.
For each project, the person must:
provide a detailed overview of the project and identify a set of performance measures and
evaluation criteria for the project
select or develop appropriate reporting mechanisms which will assist in identifying project
progress against agreed quality and service levels
develop strategies to communicate the change to stakeholders
monitor project progress against agreed performance measures and evaluation criteria
outline key learning outcomes from the project that will enhance or contribute to the
implementation of future projects.
For each project the person must also develop a change management process that identifies:
changes to be introduced
key stakeholders who will be affected by the change
a communication strategy for informing all stakeholders throughout the implementation
phases of the project
strategies for training or mentoring stakeholders during the implementation phases of the
project.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
principles of change management processes and their application
principles of quality management and continuous improvement processes
organisational policies and procedures:
customer service standards
procedures for reporting on review of services
functions and limitations of relevant project management software.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.
Suitable assessment of performance would require:
equipment:
computer with internet and email access
software that enables the development of spreadsheets and word processing
materials:
project documentation, including project briefs, drawings, specifications, construction
schedules and other relevant supporting documentation.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Links
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CPCSFS8001 Define scope of and initiate special hazard fire
systems design projects
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCSFS7001A Define scope of and initiate special hazard
fire systems design projects.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to define the scope of a project that
designs a complex special hazard fire system, and put in place mechanisms to support the
design work.
The unit addresses the careful clarification of the scope of a special hazard fire system project,
including assessing the level of risk attached to the equipment or facility for which the fire
system is being designed, and developing fire risk solutions. The unit covers the conduct of a
thorough analysis of any relevant standards as well as of the project brief itself.
Processes to guide and manage the special hazard fire systems design (SHFSD) project are
also covered in this unit.
Special hazard fire systems are not referenced in the National Construction Code (NCC).
They include gaseous, foam, and water spray solutions that offer protection for life safety and
to facilities and equipment vital to business operation and success.
This unit of competency supports the attainment of skills and knowledge necessary for the
effective and efficient scoping of special hazard fire detection and suppression systems in
preparation for the technical development of the design.
No licensing, legislative, accreditation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this
unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
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Competency Field
Fire system design
Unit Sector
Plumbing and services
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. Establish relevant
project
management
details and
protocols.
1.1. Nature and purpose of the special hazard fire systems
design project are determined.
1.2. Project management roles, responsibilities and lines of
communication are established.
1.3. Required project outcomes are consulted, clarified and
finalised with the client.
1.4. Relevant project scheduling and sequencing information
is established.
1.5. Tasks in the design process are assigned to relevant
personnel, and mechanisms to coordinate their input are
established and communicated.
1.6. Project file storage, sharing and communication systems
and tools are determined.
1.7. Workplace quality assurance checks are determined and
procedures to ensure that they are conducted are
established.
1.8. Stages where regulatory or other approval is required for
the design are determined and procedures to ensure that
approvals are obtained are established.
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2. Interpret fire
systems design
concepts, briefs
and specifications.
2.1. Project documentation is gathered, analysed, assessed
for completeness, and stored and shared for use in the
design of effective special hazard fire systems.
2.2. Structural characteristics of special hazard site are
identified and analysed.
2.3. Functions and occupancies of building or facility are
determined from initial project documentation.
2.4. Clarification of specific building details is sought from
client or relevant contractors and consultants.
2.5. Appropriate hazard classification for building or facility
is researched and confirmed.
3. Complete risk
assessment of the
project.
3.1. Regulatory requirements and applicable standards for
the special hazard fire system are determined.
3.2. Insurance requirements impacting on applicable codes
and standards for the special hazard fire system project
are determined.
3.3. Prior to commencing design work, risk assessment report
is documented that identifies or confirms the type or
types of special hazard detection and suppression system
that will be used.
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Foundation Skills
This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the
performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the
performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill Performance feature
Learning skills to: attempt complex tasks requiring sophisticated conceptualisation
and analysis over an extended period and employ lateral thinking
and problem solving strategies
manage detailed input into concurrent fire systems design projects
at different stages of the process and with diverse sets of
regulatory requirements
select and use a range of ICT tools for file and project
management and research.
Numeracy skills to: interpret and apply complex mathematical principles, equations
and calculation methods to the design of special hazard fire
systems
read, measure and interpret dimensions, ratios and scales on
drawings.
Oral communication
skills to:
lead and participate in project meetings and consultations with a
range of service contractors
listen to and communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and
contractors using specialised vocabulary specific to fire systems.
Reading skills to: recognise distinguishing structures, layout, features and
conventions of a range of complex texts and use them to locate
information
use a range of reading strategies to maintain comprehension and
integrate concepts relating to SHFSD projects.
Writing skills to: prepare risk assessment reports with content organised in a clear
and logical structure, using technical vocabulary and explanations
where required
write to construction and fire safety specialists about such things
as notifications of incompleteness, and conflicts and errors in
drawings supplied by other service contractors.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Special hazard fire
systems design
projects must
include:
at least one of the following systems:
foam systems
gaseous agent systems
water spray systems
projects developed as a fire risk solution preventing business
interruption by providing fire protection to specific equipment
or a special facility, where the performance-based principles are
not covered by the NCC
compliance with the requirements specified by the client or the
client’s insuring body, including the application of Australian
and international standards for fire systems.
File storage must
include:
accurate naming and filing of drawings
formal document control and amendments, including:
history
transmittal notices.
Project
documentation must
include:
construction drawings and plans detailing the specific
equipment or special facility requiring the special hazard fire
system
fire engineer’s design concepts and recommendations
specific layout plans for other services, including plumbing,
electrical and air conditioning.
Structural
characteristics of
building or facility must include:
fabrication materials and methods used
size and layout of building or facility.
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Special hazard site must include at least
two different sites
from the following
list:
aeroplane hangars
computer rooms
chemical factories
data centres
documents and other collections in buildings, including
libraries, archives storage, art galleries and museums
electrical substations
fuel and gas storage and refineries
warehouses containing highly volatile materials
any other storage facility for very high value individual items
that would be destroyed by water-based fire suppression
systems.
Regulatory
requirements and
applicable standards must include at least
one standard from the
following list:
Australian standards:
AS ISO 14520.1 Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems -
Physical properties and system design - General
requirements
AS1670 Fire detection, warning control and intercom
systems - System design, installation and commissioning
AS1940 The storage and handling of flammable and
combustible liquids
AS2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Parts 1 to 6
AS2941 Fixed fire protection installations - Pumpset
systems
AS4360 Risk management
AS4487 Condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems -
Requirements for system design, installation and
commissioning and test methods for components
AS4587 Water mist fire protection systems
United States National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
standards:
NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 11 Low, Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 13 The Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 15 Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
NFPA 16 Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water
Spray Systems
NFPA 750 Water Mist Fire Protection Systems.
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Documentation for
risk assessment must
include drawings that
detail:
layout
section
detail
external references
freezing layers.
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initiate special hazard fire systems design projects
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCSFS7001A Define scope of and initiate special hazard
fire systems design projects.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must define the scope of and initiate two
special hazard fire systems design (SHFSD) projects for special hazard sites as outlined in the
range of conditions.
For each project, the person must:
establish and communicate project parameters and task allocation, coordination and
scheduling
ensure systems are in place for project communication, file management, quality
assurance and regulatory approvals
define the requirements for the SHFSD
gather and conduct a detailed analysis of project documentation relating to:
structural characteristics
functions and occupancies
read and interpret notations and measure and interpret dimensions, ratios and scales on
drawings, including:
architectural
electrical
hydraulic
mechanical
structural
confirm the hazard classification for the special hazard site and determine applicable
compliance and requirements, including those specified by insurers
produce a risk assessment confirming the type or types of special hazard detection and
suppression system that will be designed for the special hazard site, ensuring that the
systems are compliant and effective and address the specific conditions of the project.
In particular the person should demonstrate:
project management skills to coordinate, schedule, resource and oversee the initiation of
two SHFSD projects
the ability to read and interpret a range of design documents, including concept briefs,
design briefs, drawings, plans and specifications
the ability to apply legislation, codes, standards, and regulatory and insurance
requirements that may apply to SHFSD projects, including Australian and United States
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
the ability to conduct risk assessment processes.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
electrics and electronics theory, including:
units used to measure current (AC and DC), power, capacitance, inductance and sound
attenuation
effects of AC and DC current in series and parallel circuit paths that include resistive,
inductive and capacitive loads
relationship between voltage drops around a circuit and applied voltage
definition of voltage ratings as defined in communication and electrical safety
regulations, including extra low voltage, low voltage and hazardous voltages
layout of electrical wiring systems to meet communication and electrical safety
regulations applicable to fire detection and warning systems
basic operation of common electronic and electrical components used in fire detection
and warning systems
basic operation of communication protocols on addressable systems, peripheral
devices (printers) and high-level interfaces to other communication devices used in
fire detection and warning systems
acoustics and speech intelligibility for occupant warning systems
basic principles of structural engineering
construction industry terminology used in project documentation and relevant standards
contractual processes
current legislation, regulations, codes and standards applicable to SHFSD, including:
building Acts and regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
Australian standards for fire systems
National Construction Code (NCC)
other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers, including NFPA
standards and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards
financial processes and calculations required to support commercially sound SHFSD
projects, including:
budgeting
cost-effectiveness
level of accuracy required in detailed design drawings
mathematical principles, equations and calculation methods required for SHFSD,
including:
trigonometry to amend dimensions of pipe allowing for fittings
flow calculations, including:
area of operations
discharge rates and quantities
discharge times
pressure gain and loss
K-factors
pressure, temperature and volume relationship
Hazen-Williams equation
Darcy-Weisbach equation
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computational fluid dynamics
electrical calculations for alarm systems, including:
voltage drops
battery sizes
battery back-up
power supplies
cabling range
system calculations for gas or special hazard fire systems
other calculations, including:
motor output
piping friction loss
pump capacity
naming conventions for design drawings and drawing register
organisational frameworks and functions, including:
industry associations
enterprises
government bodies
principles of basic physics, including:
Boyle’s Law
Charles’ Law
Dalton’s Law
Henry’s Law
principles of fire engineering, including:
engineered solutions
innovative fire systems
fire modelling
principles of fire science, including:
fire behaviour and dynamics
impact of fire on structures and materials
products of combustion
fire control strategies
fire retardants
fire detection technologies
fire suppression technologies
fire containment
human psychology especially fire avoidance behaviour
range of fire protection technologies suitable for SHFSD projects, including:
passive fire safety elements:
identification of passive elements
impact of fire systems design on passive elements
specifications required to safeguard integrity of passive fire element performance
where penetrations are necessitated by the fire systems design
water-based systems, including:
deluge and drencher
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dry pipe sprinkler
early suppression fast response (ESFR)
fire pumpsets
hydrants, hose reels and monitors
pre-action sprinkler
water supply tanks
wet pipe sprinkler
water supplies, including:
booster configurations
common water sources
conservation requirements
in-ground reticulation
fluid mechanics and hydraulics relating to:
pipe range
pressure
pressure vessels
pump selection
tank selection
water supply
detection and warning systems, including:
emergency lighting systems
emergency warning and intercommunication systems (EWIS)
fire detection and alarm systems
smoke control systems
chemical systems, including:
powder
wet chemical
purpose and operation of fire systems, including:
characteristics and limitations of products and materials used in fire systems and
issues relating to material capability
layout
maintenance standards
performance requirements
special products and hazards
system activation and operation
system operation
pipe fabrication methods and constraints
interconnection of fire systems, including:
cause and effect matrix
interface with other services
sustainability requirements relevant to the project:
energy conservation
water conservation
principles of organic and inorganic chemistry, including basic chemical reactions and
substances
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principles of thermodynamics, including:
effects of heat
stratification of gases
smoke and heat dynamics
protection requirements for different buildings, including:
consideration of construction materials used
egress requirements of occupants
existence of special zones
risk management processes
requirements for installation:
access requirements
work health and safety requirements
roles and responsibilities of relevant building project personnel
types of workplace design and project management tools, and processes suitable for
scoping and initiating SHFSD projects, including:
proprietary fire engineering and modelling programs
parametric modelling of services coordination using proprietary software, such as
Navis-Works or MEP-REVIT.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.
Suitable assessment of performance would require:
equipment:
computer with internet and email access
software: word processing and spreadsheet functionality; parametric modelling; and
proprietary estimating, hydraulic calculation, and project management
materials:
access to current legislation, codes and standards relevant to the jurisdiction in which
the work is taking place, including:
building Acts and regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
Australian standards for fire systems
NCC
other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers, including
NFPA standards and ISO standards
project documentation, including design briefs, design drawings, specifications,
construction schedules and other supporting documents.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
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CPCSFS8002 Analyse, design and evaluate complex special
hazard fire systems
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCSFS7002A Analyse, design and evaluate complex
special hazard fire systems.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to analyse options for the design of
special hazard fire systems, design their components, and evaluate the designs prior to client
sign-off.
Special hazard fire systems are not referenced in the National Construction Code. They
include gaseous, foam and water spray solutions that offer protection for life safety and to
facilities and equipment vital to business operation and success.
The development of a fire systems design project is subject to significant complexities due to
the typical requirement to integrate multiple fire detection and suppression systems.
This unit of competency supports senior fire systems designers who design effective and
efficient special hazard fire detection and suppression systems.
No licensing, legislative, accreditation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this
unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Fire system design
Unit Sector
Plumbing and services
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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. Select appropriate
special hazard fire
suppression
solutions
1.1. Research is conducted to determine appropriate fire
suppression solutions that address building or facility’s
risk profile and special hazard standards that have been
identified for use.
1.2. Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of fire
suppression systems are conducted.
1.3. Recommendations for selection of preferred solutions
are reported to appropriate personnel.
2. Select appropriate
special hazard fire
detection and
occupant warning
solutions.
2.1. Research is conducted to determine appropriate fire
detection and occupant warning solutions that address
building or facility’s risk profile, ambient conditions and
the selected fire suppression solution.
2.2. Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of fire
detection and occupant warning systems are conducted.
2.3. Recommendations for selection of preferred solutions
are made to appropriate personnel.
3. Set up special
hazard fire
systems design
drawing.
3.1. Relevant project drawings and documentation are
requested, received, named and filed according to
workplace procedures.
3.2. Drawings are cleaned to leave minimal essential
information.
3.3. Layers showing designs of other services are imported
into clean architectural or structural drawings.
3.4. Details from drawings of floor or building adjacent to the
areas under design consideration are added if these affect
the design.
3.5. Detailed design drawing is named, filed and backed up
according to workplace procedures.
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4. Lay out the special
hazard fire
systems design.
4.1. Site visit is conducted where possible to confirm
dimensions and assess installation risks and constraints.
4.2. Interactions between various systems are identified and
planned.
4.3. Exact locations of sprinklers and other fittings are
determined and notated on the drawing according to
relevant codes and standards.
4.4. Most efficient and workable layout and location of
system components are determined and notated on the
drawing.
4.5. Dimensions are calculated, checked and notated on the
drawing.
5. Calculate the
requirements for
the special hazard
fire system
solutions.
5.1. Calculations to identify and confirm required capacity of
the special hazard fire systems are undertaken.
5.2. Infrastructure to support special hazard fire system
solution is identified and quantified.
5.3. Shortfalls in water pressure are determined and sizes of
pumps and tanks required for water spray systems are
calculated.
6. Evaluate and
implement special
hazard fire system
solutions.
6.1. Components of special hazard fire system solution are
gathered from relevant expert personnel as required.
6.2. Special hazard system design drawings are evaluated for
efficiency and effectiveness.
6.3. Design drawings are submitted to relevant personnel
within scheduled timeframe.
6.4. Required amendments to design drawings are made or
negotiated as required.
6.5. Final approved design drawings are processed and
distributed according to project and workplace
requirements.
6.6. Fittings and components are selected and ordered.
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Foundation Skills
This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the
performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the
performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill Performance feature
Learning skills to: attempt complex tasks requiring sophisticated conceptualisation
and analysis over an extended period and employ lateral thinking
and problem solving strategies
select and use a range of ICT tools for fire systems design, file and
project management and research
organise own work, including creating personal systems and
checklists for planning, managing and checking work
manage detailed input to concurrent fire systems design projects at
different stages of the process and with diverse sets of regulatory
requirements.
Numeracy skills to: interpret and apply mathematical principles, equations and
calculation methods to special hazard fire systems design,
including performing calculations for electrical systems
read, measure and interpret dimensions, ratios and scales on
drawings.
Oral communication
skills to:
listen to and communicate clearly with colleagues, fitters,
suppliers and contractors
lead and participate in project meetings and consultations with a
range of service contractors.
Reading skills to: access, interpret and apply current relevant legislation, codes and
standards to the design and evaluation of complex special hazard
fire systems
recognise conflicts and errors on drawings supplied by other
service contractors.
Writing skills to: write to construction and fire safety specialists using technical
vocabulary about such things as notifications of incompleteness,
and conflicts and errors in drawings supplied by other service
contractors.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Fire suppression
solutions must
include two of the
following:
chemical systems
detection and warning systems
special hazard foam systems
special hazard gaseous agent systems
water-based deluge or pre-action sprinkler systems.
Risk profile of the
building or facility
will reflect its use and
must include details
of:
users of and visitors to the site and the need to protect them
value of the equipment, facility or goods stored
susceptibility of the stored goods to water or other forms of
damage resulting from the use of different types of system.
Special hazard
standards must
include at least one
standard from the
following list:
relevant Australian standards, including:
AS ISO 14520.1 Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems - Physical
properties and system design - General requirements
AS4487 Condensed aerosol fire extinguishing systems -
Requirements for system design, installation and
commissioning and test methods for components
United States National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
standards, including:
NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 11 Low, Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 11A Medium and High Expansion Foam Systems
NFPA 13 The Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 16 Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water
Spray Systems.
Fire detection and
occupant warning
solutions must
include:
fire alarms
fire gas detectors
flame detectors
heat-sensing detectors
smoke-sensing detectors.
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File naming must
include:
accurate naming and filing of drawings, including formal
document control and amendments:
history
transmittal notices
naming conventions for design drawings and drawing registers.
Interactions between
multiple systems on a
complex site must be
analysed to:
ensure most effective selection of systems to protect different
assets
maximise effectiveness of systems
maximise efficiency of installation process.
Efficient and
workable layout and
location must
consider:
access constraints
aesthetic requirements
conflict with other services
efficiencies to facilitate work on site
installation problems
penetrations
reduction of labour costing
work health and safety risks.
System components must include:
brackets
discharge nozzles
fire panels
pipework
system valves
zone valves.
Calculations that
relate to the special
hazard fire systems
must include:
foam system calculations.
gaseous system calculations
hydraulic calculations to assess pressure requirements and confirm
pipe sizes
water-spray system calculations.
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Infrastructure for
special hazard fire
system solutions must
include:
delivery systems for the suppression agent
pipework
storage containers
tanks.
Negotiated change
must include one
made due to:
impact on cost-effectiveness
impact on installation risks and constraints
non-compliance with applicable legislation, codes and standards.
Fittings and
components must
include:
control valves
elbows
hangers
pipe fabrication methods and constraints
pumps
sprinkler heads
tanks
tees.
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Modification History
Release 1.
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Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCSFS7002A Analyse, design and evaluate complex
special hazard fire systems.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must analyse, design and evaluate
complex special hazard fire systems for two different types of projects.
In particular the person must:
apply a knowledge of fire and related sciences when designing compliant and effective
systems that address the specific conditions of the projects being undertaken
calculate system capacities and performance
read and interpret a range of design documents, including concept briefs, design briefs,
drawings, plans and specifications from the following specialist fields:
architectural
electrical
fire engineer or estimator
hydraulic
mechanical
structural
use computer software packages and systems relevant to special hazard fire systems
design projects, including:
project management software
hydraulic calculation software
estimating software
parametric modelling software
apply project management strategies to ensure contractual obligations are met
apply legislation, codes, standards, and regulatory and insurance requirements that may
apply to special hazard fire systems design projects, including Australian and United
States National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards
research appropriate special hazard fire detection and warning systems
produce and edit special hazard fire systems design drawings using industry standard
software that specify:
layouts
sections
details
external references
freezing layers
create detailed hand-drawings and sketches to convey information to on-site workers
design integrated solutions encompassing fire detection, warning and suppression
components for special hazard fire systems as they apply to at least two different types of
special hazards requiring the application of different technical solutions.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
characteristics and limitations of products and materials used in fire systems and issues
relating to material capability
contractual processes
financial management, including:
budgeting
cost-effectiveness
fire engineering principles, including:
engineered solutions
fire modelling
innovative fire systems
fire science sufficient to ensure the design of compliant and effective systems that address
the specific conditions of the projects being undertaken, including:
fire behaviour and dynamics
impact of fire on structures and materials
products of combustion
fire control strategies
fire retardants
fire detection technologies
fire suppression technologies
fire containment
fire systems’ technology and components
fluid mechanics and hydraulics relating to:
pipe range
pressure
pressure vessels
pump selection
tank selection
water supply
interconnection of fire systems, including:
cause and effect matrix
interface with other services
passive fire safety elements, including:
fire modelling
identification of passive elements
impact of fire systems design on passive elements
innovative fire systems
specifications required to safeguard integrity of passive fire element performance
where penetrations are necessitated by the fire systems design
principles of basic physics, including an understanding of:
Boyle’s Law
Charles’ Law
Dalton’s Law
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Henry’s Law
principles of electrical and electronics theory, including:
acoustics and speech intelligibility for occupant warning systems
basic operation of common electronic and electrical components used in fire detection
and warning systems
basic operation of communication protocols on addressable systems, peripheral
devices (printers) and high-level interfaces to other communication devices used in
fire detection and warning systems
definition of voltage ratings as defined in communication and electrical safety
regulations, including extra low voltage, low voltage and hazardous voltages
effects of AC and DC current in series and parallel circuit paths that includes resistive,
inductive and capacitive loads
layout of electrical wiring systems to meet communication and electrical safety
regulations applicable to fire detection and warning systems
relationship between voltage drops around a circuit and applied voltage
units used to measure current (AC and DC), power, capacitance, inductance and sound
attenuation
principles of organic and inorganic chemistry, including basic chemical substances and
reactions
principles of thermodynamics, including:
effects of heat
stratification of gases
smoke and heat dynamics
project management strategies
protection requirements for different buildings, including the existence of special zones,
the egress requirements of occupants, and the construction materials used
purpose and operation of fire systems, including:
layout
maintenance standards
performance requirements
special products and hazards
system activation and operation
system operation
relevant current legislation, codes and standards specific to complex special hazard fire
systems, including:
building Acts and regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
Australian and international standards for fire systems
National Construction Code (NCC)
other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers
requirements for installation:
access requirements
work health and safety requirements
sustainability requirements relevant to the system:
energy conservation
water conservation
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water supplies, including:
booster configurations
common water sources
conservation requirements
in-ground reticulation
workplace design tools and processes, including the use of software.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.
Suitable assessment of performance would require:
equipment:
computer with internet and email access
software: word processing and spreadsheet functionality; parametric modelling; and
proprietary estimating, project management, and hydraulic calculation
materials:
access to current legislation, codes and standards relevant to the jurisdiction and the
project being undertaken, including:
Australian and international standards for fire systems
building Acts and regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
NCC
other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers
project documentation for two special hazard fire systems design projects, including
design briefs, design drawings, specifications, construction schedules, product
information and other supporting documents.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCSFS8003 Develop and submit tenders for fire systems design
solutions
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCSFS7003A Develop and submit tenders for fire systems
design solutions.
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research, plan and prepare tenders
for the design and implementation of cost-effective solutions for fire systems designs.
The design and implementation of fire systems occur in a competitive commercial
environment. It is not sufficient to design effective and technically compliant fire system
solutions for clients; it is also essential that the solutions are cost-effective and commercially
competitive.
This unit of competency supports the attainment of skills and knowledge necessary to
research, plan, cost and tender for the design, fabrication and installation of efficient, effective
and compliant fire detection and suppression systems.
No licensing, legislative, accreditation, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this
unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Fire system design
Unit Sector
Plumbing and services
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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. Research fire
system component
capacities and
costs.
1.1. Proposed tender documentation and drawings are fully
scrutinised and assessed.
1.2. Legislation, codes and standards relevant to possible
proposal or bid are researched.
1.3. Research is conducted to identify capacity, performance
characteristics and cost of component options for the
range of appropriate fire detection and suppression
solutions.
1.4. Cost-benefit and efficiency analyses of the range of
suitable fire detection and suppression systems are
conducted.
2. Prepare estimate
of labour costs.
2.1. Skill profiles and number of personnel required to design
and install the proposed fire system are identified.
2.2. Options for securing required personnel are analysed.
2.3. Types and numbers of appropriate on-site personnel are
identified and their time required on site is estimated.
2.4. Labour costs are calculated with allowance for the full
range of on-costs and cost changes during life of the
project.
3. Prepare estimate
of material costs.
3.1. Quantities of selected fittings and materials are
calculated.
3.2. Cost estimates for the purchase and fabrication of
project’s fittings and materials from internal and external
suppliers are negotiated, secured and analysed.
3.3. Cost estimates for the use, purchase or hire of required
plant or equipment to support proposed design and
installation process are negotiated, secured and analysed.
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4. Prepare estimate
of other project
costs and margins.
4.1. Overhead costs are identified and estimated for the
project.
4.2. Required profit margin is identified in line with
organisational strategic requirements and policies.
5. Prepare business
proposal or tender.
5.1. Total project resource requirements and costs are
analysed and synthesised for inclusion in business
proposal or tender.
5.2. Business proposal or tender submission is analysed to
ensure compliance with requirements.
5.3. Legal, financial and accounting expertise is sought in
preparing the business proposal or tender as required and
in line with organisational policies and procedures.
5.4. Business proposal or tender is finalised in line with
organisational policies and procedures and project brief
requirements.
6. Finalise and
support the
proposal or bid
process.
6.1. Business proposal or tender is submitted within required
timeframe.
6.2. Responses are provided to potential client’s queries in a
professional manner and in line with organisational
policies and procedures.
6.3. Negotiations regarding proposed services, timelines and
price are conducted as required in a professional manner
and in line with organisational policies and procedures.
6.4. Business proposal or tender bid process is finalised in
line with organisational policies and procedures.
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Foundation Skills
This section describes core skills that are essential to performance and not explicit in the
performance criteria. Employment skills essential to performance are explicit in the
performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Skill Performance feature
Learning skills to: attempt complex tasks requiring sophisticated conceptualisation
and analysis over an extended period and employ lateral thinking
and problem solving strategies
select and use a range of ICT tools for administration, estimation,
costing and research
research and evaluate competing technologies in new products and
systems
update knowledge of products, software systems and technology.
Numeracy skills to: interpret and apply mathematical principles, equations and
calculation methods when developing content for inclusion in
proposals or tenders for fire systems design solutions
read, measure and interpret dimensions, ratios and scales on
drawings.
Oral communication
skills to:
lead and participate in project meetings and consultations with a
range of service contractors
negotiate outcomes in discussions at times involving conflicting
perspectives, including contract price negotiation.
Reading skills to: use a range of reading strategies to maintain comprehension when
accessing, reading and interpreting current relevant legislation,
codes and standards
recognise distinguishing structures, layout and features, and
conventions of complex texts and drawings and use these to locate
information in project documentation, including drawings, plans
and specifications.
Writing skills to: prepare tender documentation with content organised in a clear
and logical structure and using technical vocabulary and
explanations where required.
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Range of Conditions
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.
Documentation and
drawings must include:
architectural
electrical
fire engineer’s or estimator’s specifications
hydraulic
mechanical
structural.
Legislation, codes and
standards applicable to
the project type must
include:
those applicable to the project type, class and location,
including:
building Acts and regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
Australian standards for fire systems
international standards for fire systems
National Construction Code
other fire system standards commonly required by building
insurers, including the United States National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) standards.
Research must include
one or more of the
following:
attending industry workshops and conferences
attending vendor presentations and displays of new fittings and
components
participating in professional associations
reviewing industry websites
subscribing to and reading professional journals.
Fire detection and
suppression solutions must include at least
two systems from of
the following list:
chemical systems
detection and warning systems
foam systems
gaseous agent systems
water spray systems
water-based systems.
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Options for securing
personnel must include
consideration of:
contracting external personnel
recruiting new personnel
selecting existing team members.
Overhead costs apportioned to the
project must include:
cost of financing the project
cost of seeking approvals and lodging designs
environmental protection agency fees
external consulting costs.
other business insurances
professional indemnity insurance
travel costs
waste management site fees
WorkCover costs.
Unit Mapping Information
CPCSFS7003A Develop and submit tenders for fire systems design solutions
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Assessment Requirements for CPCSFS8003 Develop and submit
tenders for fire systems design solutions
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Replaces superseded equivalent CPCSFS7003A Develop and submit tenders for fire systems
design solutions.
Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance
criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must research, plan, cost and tender for
the design, fabrication and installation of efficient, effective and compliant fire detection and
suppression systems for two different fire systems design projects.
In particular, for each project the person must:
accurately calculate:
fire system capacities and performance
costs of design, fabrication and installation of fire systems, including overhead costs
read and interpret a range of design documents, including concept briefs, design briefs,
drawings, plans and specifications
apply requirements of legislation, codes, standards, regulatory and insurance requirements
relevant to fire systems design projects, including Australian and United States National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards when developing tenders for the design,
fabrication and installation of fire systems
research appropriate fire detection and suppression systems
prepare tender or bid documentation that meets the bid specification requirements
build relationships with potential clients and suppliers, and conduct business negotiations.
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Knowledge Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
characteristics and limitations of products and materials used in fire systems and issues
relating to material capability
fire detection and suppression systems, components and technologies and costs associated
with their design, purchase or fabrication, and installation
fire systems’ technology and components:
water-based systems
detection and warning systems
special hazard fire systems
chemical systems
industry networks and mechanisms for expanding and updating knowledge of fire systems
and technologies
interconnection of fire systems:
cause and effect matrix
interface with other services
legislation, codes, standards, regulatory and insurance requirements that apply to each of
the two fire systems design projects specified in the performance evidence, including
Australian and NFPA standards
mathematical principles, equations and calculation methods to inform the development of
tender proposals for fire systems design solutions, including:
taking accurate measurements
financial calculations:
labour costs
overheads
profit margins
water-based system calculations:
dimensions
motor output
pipe lengths
piping friction loss
pump capacity
electrical system calculations:
battery back-up
battery capacity
dimensions
power supplies
voltage drops
passive fire safety elements:
identification of passive elements
impact of fire systems design on passive elements
specifications required to safeguard integrity of passive fire element performance
where penetrations are necessitated by the fire systems design
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range of design documents, including concept briefs, design briefs, drawings, plans and
specifications and the meaning of symbols, notations and technical language used
tendering, bidding and contractual processes, including interpreting:
bid requirements
contractual requirements.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace.
Suitable assessment of performance would require:
equipment:
computer with internet and email access
software: word processing and spreadsheet functionality; and proprietary estimating
materials:
access to current legislation, codes and standards relevant to the jurisdiction in which
the work is taking place, including:
building Acts and regulations
infrastructure supply regulations
Australian standards for fire systems
National Construction Code
other fire system standards commonly required by building insurers, including
NFPA standards
organisational policies and procedures:
strategic planning policies
legal, financial and accounting procedures relating to response to tenders
project documentation for two fire systems design projects, including design briefs,
design drawings, specifications and product information.
Assessor requirements Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training
Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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Modification History
Versio
n
numbe
r
Release date Comments
1.1 17 December
2015
ISC upgrade to reflect industry-agreed modification to a component
of the performance evidence in each of the following CPC60115
Diploma of Building Surveying units of competency:
CPCCBS6002 Research and evaluate construction methods and
materials for commercial buildings to three storeys
CPCCBS6005 Assess and advise on compliance of design
documentation for commercial buildings to three storeys
CPCCBS6007 Process planning applications for commercial
buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6009 Process building applications for commercial
buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6011 Conduct and report on building surveying audits
of commercial buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6013 Conduct and report on initial construction
inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6015 Conduct and report on advanced and final
inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6017 Monitor and advise on construction and
compliance upgrade work on buildings up to three storeys.
1 5 June 2015 Primary release
Credit Arrangements
At the time of endorsement of CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
no national credit arrangements exist between qualifications in CPC and higher education
qualifications.
Links
An Implementation Guide to this Training Package is available at the CPSISC website -
http://www.cpsisc.com.au
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CPCSS00004 Provide building surveying services for residential
buildings up to three storeys
Modification History
Release 1.
This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Version 1.
Description
This skill set covers the competencies required by building surveyors or certifiers who apply
knowledge of compliance requirements and construction methods and materials to the
implementation of statutory building surveying requirements or to the provision of advisory
building surveying services.
It applies to services provided for Class 1 and 10 buildings and structures as defined in the
Building Code of Australia (BCA), up to three storeys and not more than 2000 square metres
in floor area.
Pathways Information
The completion of this skill set provides a pathway to the Advanced Diploma of Building
Surveying and a range of other CPC qualifications.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
At the time of endorsement, licensing, legislative, regulatory, certification or accreditation
requirements apply to this skill set. For further details, check with the relevant licensing body
in each jurisdiction.
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Skill Set Requirements
CPCCBS6001 Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for
residential buildings to three storeys
CPCCBS6004 Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for
residential buildings to three storeys
CPCCBS6006 Process planning applications for residential buildings up to
three storeys
CPCCBS6008 Process building applications for residential buildings up to
three storeys
CPCCBS6010 Conduct and report on building surveying audits of residential
buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6012 Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of
residential buildings up to three storeys
CPCCBS6014 Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of
residential buildings up to three storeys
Target Group
This skill set is for people currently working as, or intending to work as, private or municipal
building surveyors specifically on Class 1 and Class 10 buildings and structures as defined in
the BCA.
Suggested words for Statement of Attainment
These units from CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package meet industry
requirements for building surveyors to undertake building surveying services for Class 1 and
10 buildings as defined in the BCA.
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.