Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan on-site activities, including the employment of physical and human resources and the development of documentation and advice for relevant authorities concerning residential and commercial projects. The ability to identify appropriate resources and suppliers, and assess the availability of and requirements for skilled labour are essential. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the needs of builders, site managers, forepersons and other professionals in the construction industry who have a responsibility to plan on-site construction work. |
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. Appraise contract documentation to identify operational requirements. |
1.1. Contract documentation is reviewed to identify any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials or penalties. 1.2. Availability of selected subcontractors to suit the job requirements is determined. 1.3. Availability of materials is assessed and confirmed with suppliers. 1.4. Site access requirements and limitations are identified and actions taken to facilitate entry. 1.5. Documentation for authorities controlling construction work is prepared and project commencement date is determined. 1.6. Procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries are implemented. |
2. Implement strategies for construction operations. |
2.1. Organisational strategies for implementing construction operations are identified. 2.2. Procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment are implemented. 2.3. Organisational OHS policy and procedures, including hazard and risk management, are implemented. 2.4. Procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials are implemented in accordance with Environment Protection Agency requirements. 2.5. Procedures for the control of multiple projects are followed. |
3. Prepare project schedule. |
3.1. Construction operations are sequenced. 3.2. Operations details are entered into a manually prepared project schedule or computer-based software package. 3.3. Critical path of the project is defined and revised as required. 3.4. Project timeframes are adjusted to account for anticipated delays. |
4. Determine required resources. |
4.1. Temporary services and site accommodation requirements are determined and documented. 4.2. Plant requirements and availability dates are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation. 4.3. On-site labour requirements are determined and documented with reference to contract documentation. |
5. Prepare and submit condition reports. |
5.1. Reports on the condition of existing buildings and structures on adjacent site boundaries are completed. 5.2. Copies of condition reports are forwarded to the owners of adjacent buildings prior to commencing construction. |
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 preparing a project schedule and the associated documentation for a construction project. 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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Contract documentation relevant to the sector and organisation may include: |
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Documentation includes: |
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Organisational strategies include: |
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Project schedule includes: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |