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Part L: Experience Statement for Commercial Builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work)

How to fill out this statement

STEP 1

Read about the skills, knowledge and experience that you need to demonstrate if you are applying for registration in the class of Commercial Builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work).

STEP 2

Fill out table 1 and table 2, to tell us about your general experience carrying out commercial building work.

STEP 3

Fill out table 3, to tell us about three specific projects that demonstrate your experience in commercial building work in relation to low rise buildings.

STEP 4

Read table 4. It explains the types of evidence that you should use to demonstrate all your experience, including the experience noted in table 3. You need to present your evidence portfolio when you lodge your application.

Remember

• Please include as much detail as possible, because this statement will be used to work out whether you have enough experience for registration.

• In your application, you will need to provide references to confirm you have completed this work.

• It is an offence under section 246 of the Building Act 1993 to give any false or misleading statement or information in your application.

• We will return your application if this statement is incomplete or doesn’t have enough detail, and ask you for more information.

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Statement of Experience for Commercial Builder - Construction of low rise building work - /23

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2 Statement of Experience for Commercial Builder - Construction of low rise building work - /23

Step 1. Learn about skills, knowledge and experience that you need

Knowledge

If you are applying to be registered in the class of Commercial Builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work), and you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications that includes units of competency relevant to the construction of commercial buildings/structures of Type A, B and C Construction:

· Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from Holmesglen Institute

· Bachelor of Building (Construction Management) from Victoria University

· Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management) from RMIT University

· Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Deakin University,

· Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50210)

then you will satisfy the knowledge requirements for registration.

If you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications, you will satisfy some of the knowledge requirements for registration:

· Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (CPC50210)

· Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) (CPC50308).

The diploma qualifications include units of competency relevant to Type B and Type C construction, limited to a maximum of three storeys. They do not include units of competency relevant to Type A construction or buildings above three storeys.

Experience

To assist in our assessment of whether you have the required experience for registration in this class of building practitioner, you must provide a

portfolio of evidence (tables 1, 2 and 3) that demonstrates your experience.

This portfolio should demonstrate your capacity to undertake all the activities associated with the class of Commercial Builder (limited to the construction of low rise building work) – in a competent manner and to a professional standard.

Your portfolio should include evidence of:

· your experience in the areas that you tick in table 1 and table 2

· three different commercial construction projects that together demonstrate your involvement in all stages of commercial building work, from project start to completion (table 3).

The three commercial construction projects can be for any class 2–9 building, but must include buildings that had the following requirements:

· fire compartmentation / fire separation

· firefighting equipment

· access and facilities for people with a disability

· building egress

· damp proofing and waterproofing

· construction below ground (to at least 1.5 metres).

No single project needs to include all of these requirements.

Finally, table 4 provides examples of the types of documentary evidence of your experience that you could provide.

‘Class’ refers to the class of building as classified in the Building Code of Australia (see Part A3 of Volume 1).

‘Type of construction’ refers to the type of fire-resisting construction required for different building classes by the rise in storeys, as specified in the Building Code of Australia (see Part C1 of Volume 1).

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STEP 2. Complete table 1 and table 2 to describe your general experience related to commercial building work.

Table 1. Fill out this table to describe all work you have done in relation to the construction of commercial buildings and structures (for classes 2–9).

Leave blank if you have not undertaken the activity.

What type of building work have you done? Tick the box.

How many times have you done this type of work? Tick the box.

What were your exact responsibilities? Tell us if you were responsible for the work or if your role was to assist with the work.

Plan, manage and coordinate building projects

Prepared documentation relating to an application for a building permit

Prepared an application to obtain the report and consent of a council or service authority

Prepared an application to obtain the report and consent of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade or Country Fire Authority

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Prepared cost estimates and quotations or responses to a tender

Selected and prepared contracts and their associated project schedules for the building work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed and administered contracts for the building project

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Established, monitored and managed budgets for the building work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Interpreted plans, drawings, and specifications prepared by designers, and carried out that building work in accordance with the documentation

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Developed, monitored, and coordinated project progress schedules for the building work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Identified and planned site preliminaries. This work would usually include requirements for:

• control of OH&S hazards and risks

• Safe Work Method Statements (SWMSs)

• site hoarding and protection of the public

• site survey and set-out • site logistics • traffic management • plant & equipment hire

• induction processes.

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Selected and managed contractors and subcontractors

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Developed policies and procedures to manage and monitor health and safety requirements for the construction site and surrounds

Notified the building surveyor after completion of each mandatory notification stage for that work, as set out in the building permit, and requested inspections

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Manage, carry out1 or arrange the carrying out of building work

Managed or arranged the establishment of the construction site. This work would usually include establishing:

• controls for OH&S hazards and risks • Safe Work Method Statements (SWMSs) • site hoarding and protection of the public • site survey and set-out • site logistics • traffic management • plant & equipment hire • amenities • induction processes.

Undertook establishment of the construction site. This work would usually include establishing:

• controls for OH&S hazards risks • Safe Work Method Statements (SWMSs) • site hoarding and protection of the public • site survey and set-out • site logistics • plant & equipment hire • amenities • traffic management • induction processes.

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Carry out includes undertaking and supervising the building work.

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Managed or arranged for the demolition or part demolition of existing structures on the site

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the part demolition of existing structures on the site

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged protection works for adjoining properties or public land

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out protection works for adjoining properties or public land

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged earthworks and excavations for the site, including retention systems

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Carried out earthworks and excavations for the site, including retention systems

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged the construction of footings and slabs systems, including formwork

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Constructed footings and slabs systems, including formwork

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged re-stumping work and underpinning work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out re-stumping work and underpinning work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +


Managed or arranged structural steel erection associated with the construction, including steel portal frames

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Carried out structural steel erection associated with the construction, including steel portal frames

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged construction of framing, including timber framing, internal and external wall framing, floor framing, and balcony and roof framing

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out construction of framing, including timber framing, internal and external wall framing, floor framing, and balcony and roof framing

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged and supervised the installation of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and fire services

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Managed or arranged the installation of all essential safety measures to the building, including access/egress and amenities for people with a disability

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the installation of all essential safety measures to the building, including access/egress and amenities for people with a disability

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged damp proofing and waterproofing work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out damp proofing and waterproofing work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged the installation of thermal and acoustic installations

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Carried out the installation of thermal and acoustic installations

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged the attachment of external cladding to buildings, including roof cladding systems

Excluding work that must be undertaken by a licensed/ registered plumbing practitioner

Carried out the attachment of external cladding to buildings, including supervision of installation of roof cladding systems

Excluding work that must be undertaken by a licensed/ registered plumbing practitioner

Managed or arranged non-structural fit-out to buildings

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out non-structural fit-out of buildings

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Managed and arranged commercial glazing work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged structural landscaping work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out structural landscaping work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +


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Table 2. Fill out this table to describe all work you have done in relation to the following classes of building, and buildings of Type A, Type B and Type C construction.

Leave blank if you have not undertaken the activity.

What types of building projects have you worked on? Tick the box.

How many times have you done this type of work? Tick the box.

Tell us (1) the stages of the construction in which you were typically involved, and (2) whether the projects were new buildings or alterations/additions to existing buildings.

Class 2 or 3 buildings

Construction work for a Class 2 or 3 building of Type A construction

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Construction work for a Class 2 or 3 building of Type B construction

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Construction work for a Class 2 or 3 building of Type C construction

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Class 5, 6, 7 or 8 buildings

Construction work for a Class 5, 6, 7 or 8 building of Type A construction

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Construction work for a Class 5, 6, 7 or 8 building of Type B construction

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Construction work for a Class 5, 6, 7 or 8 building of Type C construction

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Class 9 buildings

Construction work for a Class 9 building of Type A construction

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Construction work for a Class 9 building of Type B construction

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Construction work for a Class 9 building of Type C construction

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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STEP 3. Use table 3 to tell us about three specific projects.

Table 3. Fill out this table to describe three projects that demonstrate your experience in commercial building work in relation to low rise buildings. Across the three project examples, you should include building projects that had the following requirements:

· fire compartmentation and fire separation

· firefighting equipment

· access and facilities for people with a disability

· building egress

· damp proofing and waterproofing

· construction below ground (to at least 1.5 metres).

Brief description of project – include class of building, rise in stories, and purpose of building (for example, Class 5 office building, six stories)

Dates of your work on the project (must include day, month, year)

Site address of building project

Building permit number(s) for the building project

Employer details: business name AND full name and contact number of your supervisor

Project 1

Start date:

End date:

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Project

2

Start date:

End date:

Project 3

Start date:

End date:

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STEP 4. Use table 4 to create your evidence portfolio.

Table 4. Create an evidence portfolio that summarises all your commercial building experience relating to low rise buildings.

Area of experience Information that you must provide for each construction project

Manage or arrange the carrying out of all stages of commercial building work

• A brief description of the building project, including the purpose and class of the building, and the rise in stories (for example, office building, Class 5, six stories)

• The address of the building site

• The building permit number (when relevant)

• Your employer for that project (business name, and full name and contact number of your supervisor)

• Dates of your work on the project, including day, month and year

• Your role on the building project

Create an evidence portfolio that supports your commercial building experience relating to low rise buildings for the three projects that you note in table 3.

Area of experience Suggestions of documentation that you could provide

Contribute to making an application for a building permit

Contribute to making an application to obtain report and consent

• Copies of documentation you prepared associated with an application for a building permit

• Copies of documentation you prepared associated with an application for report and consent to a council, service authority, Metropolitan Fire Brigade or Country Fire Authority

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Prepare cost estimates and budgets Evidence of work you undertook pre-construction, such as:

• plans, drawings or specifications from which you worked

• initial cost estimates that you prepared during the pre-contract phase

• documentation demonstrating your capacity to prepare cost schedules (‘take-offs’) for project material quantities and costs (for example, estimating worksheets)

• documentation demonstrating your capacity to prepare a schedule of specialist contract work require (trade breakdown)

Prepare a construction time and trade sequencing program for the building works

Evidence of a project program that you developed or contributed to, such as:

• Gantt or similar progressive charts

• critical path events

• trade sequencing

• commencement and completion dates

Establish, monitor and manage financial plans and budgets for the project

Evidence of work you undertook during pre-construction, such as:

• cash flow statements for each project or a component of each project

• a profit and loss statement for each project or a component of each project

• project financial monitoring documentation

• examples of project insurances you administered, including:

- public liability

- building works

- structural defects

- contracted works

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Assist in the selection and administration of contracts for the building work

• Documentation demonstrating your capacity to select and administer commercial building contracts appropriate to the project, including:

- type of contract (simple, major works etc.)

- subcontracts

- general conditions

- legal obligations

- allowable schedules

- prime costs/variations

- other.

• Examples of documented processes that you implemented relating to the management and resolution of disputes

• Examples of methods for managing variations in contracts that you administered

• Labour hire agreements that you entered or contributed to for the carrying out of commercial building work

• Examples of progress claims submitted showing progressive claims for payments as sections of the work are completed, including individual trade progress breakdowns

• Policies or processes that you developed or contributed to that support compliance with contractual responsibilities, including dispute management and quality assurance processes

Select and manage subcontractors and licensed trades

Evidence should include:

• procedures for the recruitment of staff and contractors at required stages of each project

• contract documents or agreements used to engage staff or subcontractors

• procedures for ensuring staff and contractors hold appropriate licenses/tickets, accreditation, training

• evidence that onsite training and induction was provided to staff and recorded.

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Develop, monitor and manage occupational health and safety for construction sites and surrounds

Evidence should include:

• three examples of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMSs) for each construction site

• job safety analyses for at least three different work tasks

• health and safety coordination plans for each construction site (if relevant)

• traffic management plans

• documentation related to site inductions, including induction program, checklists and records management for each construction site.

Evidence may include:

• policies or procedures that you contributed to or implemented to manage health and safety

• completion of relevant OH&S certificates.

Plan, coordinate and manage building work in line with architectural, designer and engineering specifications

Develop and manage project schedules for the work

• Document register showing (as relevant) town planning drawings, the title and plan of subdivision, the site re- establishment survey, building permits, demolition permit documentation, the soil report, the energy report, specifications, the design and engineering plans

• If practical, a complete set of A3 sized construction drawings and specifications for each construction project

• Construction management plans that you contributed to or administered, including:

- project program charts detailing works to be undertaken, timelines and milestones for each stage of the construction work

- documentation related to your day-to-day coordination of the program of work

• Sustainable building procedures that you developed or contributed to

• Risk management policies or procedures that you developed or contributed to, or administered

• Details of protection works associated with projects, and your involvement in arranging the works

• Copies of quality assurance documents and processes to ensure the compliance of work and a defect-free building before handover (for example, trade compliance certificates)

• Copies of handover documentation, including ‘as built’ plan updates, operations manuals etc.

• Copies of relevant building surveyor inspection reports certifying the works undertaken

• Copies of building notices for which you were responsible for arranging work to meet a compliance requirement

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Remember: The information provided in this form must be true and correct. It is an offence under section 246 of the Building Act 1993 to give false or misleading information in relation to an application for registration, and this offence carries a maximum penalty of 120 penalty units.

I declare that the information contained in this form is complete and true to the best of my knowledge. And I understand that the VBA may make enquiries to verify any of the information I have given on this form, and I consent for the information provided in this form to be shared with any other third party for that purpose.

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