Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to manage and administer the development of documentation for either residential or commercial construction projects. It supports the establishment of a soundly based contract management system necessary to produce accurate and successful project outcomes in accordance with organisational guidelines. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for coordinating and managing building or construction projects. |
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 organisational documentation processes. |
1.1. Organisational administrative and operational structures and processes are identified and quantified. 1.2. Legal and financial obligations are identified that must be reflected in and conformed to in the development of documentation for building and construction projects . 1.3. Range and scope of activities to be undertaken by the organisation and types of documentation and documentation processes required to support building or construction projects are quantified. 1.4. Strategic operational and project structures within and external to the organisation are reviewed and qualified as to their documentation requirements. |
2. Implement and manage documentation system of construction organisation. |
2.1. Design and development of documentation system of construction organisation are facilitated and managed. 2.2. Operational criteria for personnel and processes concerned with construction and project documentation are established. 2.3. Endorsement from senior management for implementation of system is obtained. 2.4. Staff members with necessary expertise and industry knowledge to excel at the work involved are appointed. |
3. Establish and implement a construction documentation quality control system. |
3.1. Appropriate corporate guidelines for a construction documentation quality control system which underpins the development and maintenance of construction or project documentation are identified or developed. 3.2. House rules are established and managed for the accurate and timely completion of construction and project documentation. 3.3. Documentation impinging on or requiring adherence to Acts, regulations or local authority requirements, that meets the necessary legal and/or financial obligations, is produced. 3.4. Review and feedback system using internal and external advice about the useability of company documentation is implemented and facilitated. |
4. Establish a recording and evaluation system. |
4.1. Documentation recording system which fosters ongoing evaluation of construction or project performance is instituted. 4.2. Strategic checks and balances which enable ongoing maintenance of the quality of construction and project documentation are 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 through efficient and effective contract documentation management and administration, including the production of contracts, specifications and drawings which contribute to an organisation operating in an efficient and productive project environment. 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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Projects include: |
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Documentation processes include: |
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Construction documentation quality control system includes: |
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Documentation recording system and evaluation systems include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |