Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop, plan and implement an appropriate building or construction planning process. It applies to the strategic development and implementation of an organisation's project and organisational planning. The unit applies to the management and review systems of an organisation involved in residential and/or commercial projects of significant size and complexity. It supports the establishment of a soundly based contract planning service necessary to produce accurate and successful project outcomes in accordance with organisational guidelines and legislation, codes and standards governing project completion. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the needs of builders and senior managers within building, construction and services firms, typically working in larger organisations and managing more complex projects and processes, responsible for developing, planning and implementing an appropriate building or construction planning process. The unit requires facilitating implementation of new and modified systems and monitoring and overseeing the performance of systems and personnel. Knowledge of industry contracts, human resources and industrial relations practices; socioeconomic factors which influence the industry; and organisational strategic and operational activities is essential. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Quantify and qualify factors to be included in the organisational on-site planning system. |
1.1. Strategic factors impacting on the planning process are identified and quantified in accordance with legislative , code , standard and organisational requirements. 1.2. Range and scope of activities to be undertaken by the organisation are quantified. 1.3. Strategic and operational planning structures within the organisation are reviewed and qualified regarding their information needs. |
2. Establish and implement organisational on-site planning system. |
2.1. Design and development of the organisational project planning system is facilitated. 2.2. Criteria for personnel and processes concerned with construction planning are established. 2.3. Endorsement of senior management is facilitated and obtained for implementation of the system. 2.4. Senior project staff are selected and appointed to meet organisational needs. |
3. Establish and implement a planning quality control system. |
3.1. Construction methodologies applicable to the type of construction project are identified and applied to the planning quality control process . 3.2. Implementation of a review and feedback system using company project records and performance criteria is facilitated and directed. |
4. Develop and implement an organisational feedback system. |
4.1. Means of effectively communicating planning information within the strategic and operational sectors of the organisation is established and implemented. 4.2. Organisational feedback system based on performance, progress and project outcomes and other strategic factors is developed and strategically implemented. |
5. Establish a recording and evaluation system. |
5.1. Documentation and recording system that meets organisational needs for ongoing recording and evaluation of the planning process is instituted and managed. 5.2. Strategic balances and checks, which enable the ongoing maintenance of the quality of the planning system, are developed and applied. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by effective development, planning and implementation of an appropriate building or construction planning process. This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Strategic factors impacting on the planning process include: |
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Legislative , code and standard requirements include: |
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Criteria for personnel and processes include: |
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Planning quality control process includes: |
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Recording and evaluation include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |