Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to generate and direct the development of new projects in a building and construction organisation involved in either residential or commercial projects. It supports the establishment of a soundly based commercial building or construction system necessary to produce accurate and successful project outcomes in accordance with organisational guidelines and objectives. |
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. Identify potential new projects. |
1.1. Organisation's project history is examined to identify projects with successful or above average outcomes for characteristic evaluation. 1.2. Property and construction market is reviewed for available sites and buildings with development potential. 1.3. New trends in development and construction are monitored. 1.4. Available statistical data on possible areas of project development is analysed. 1.5. Network contacts are used to source businesses requiring new or upgraded facilities. 1.6. Most promising projects are short-listed and preliminary costings and returns are prepared. |
2. Formulate development proposals and feasibility studies. |
2.1. Short-listed projects are reviewed to facilitate selection of preferred options for detailed design work. 2.2. Project briefs are developed. 2.3. Environmental impact of projects is reviewed and any existing Environmental Impact Statement is assessed. 2.4. Feasibility studies are carried out on the project's commercial viability, and capacity to generate income through the various alternatives is ascertained. 2.5. Accurate costings are generated for each proposal. 2.6. Discussions are held with potential clients and investors and the benefits and risks of each project are explained. 2.7. Decision to proceed is taken once client and investor agreement is obtained. |
3. Negotiate project approvals. |
3.1. Project plans are submitted to relevant authorities to seek their reaction to project and any impediments to approval. 3.2. Project plan is revised to comply with authorities' directives. 3.3. Plans are resubmitted for formal planning approval as necessary. |
4. Obtain project finance. |
4.1. Finance institutions or investors are approached for financial support. 4.2. Suitable finance package is obtained for the project from institutions or investors. 4.3. Possible joint partners for the project are identified and approached, and interest is determined. |
5. Manage the commissioning of a project. |
5.1. Project consultants are appointed and retained. 5.2. Documentation for proposed project is prepared, checked against the brief and sent for formal building approval. 5.3. Detailed costing of approved documentation is completed. 5.4. Modifications are made to the project to bring it within or under budget if required. 5.5. Final decision is made to proceed with the project or defer to a future date. |
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 the generation of new project developments and their effective direction. Effective performance includes the ability to ensure ongoing positive organisation and customer relationships that result in increased contractual success. 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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Feasibility studies include: |
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Suitable finance package includes: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |