Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify construction faults in large, high rise and complex buildings (open' licensing classification with special reference to Type A buildings). It includes the identification and evaluation of construction problems and determination of alternative methods in accordance with legislative requirements. Builders and other related construction industry professionals for whom this unit is relevant, exercise personal judgement based on their knowledge, skills and experience. They must also coordinate the input and expertise of a range of other professionals in order to assess construction faults and determine appropriate responses. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for assessing construction faults in large building projects, assembling the input of related professionals and determining appropriate responses. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
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 and analyse construction faults in large building projects. |
1.1. Information is collected relating to specific construction faults . 1.2. Original specifications for the construction are analysed to identify potential causes of construction problem. 1.3. Construction problem is documented and communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with standard work practices. 1.4. Expert analysis and opinions are gathered as required from project team members and external professionals. 1.5. Problem solving techniques are used and typical faults and problems are identified and the action to rectify is deemed to be in accordance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) open classification . |
2. Analyse construction techniques, methods and materials. |
2.1. Building terminology is used accurately in the communication of issues. 2.2. Working drawings and specifications are evaluated to identify any existing or designed in construction problems. 2.3. Alternative methods and materials to meet construction aims and objectives are prepared to the specification nominated in relevant legislation in the BCA (open classification) and Australian standards . |
3. Evaluate alternative construction solutions. |
3.1. Commonly occurring on-site problems with building materials and their causes are considered and evaluated. 3.2. Report identifying available alternative methods and materials available to meet the construction aims and objectives is prepared to specification. 3.3. Detailed sketches of available alternative methods and materials available to meet the construction aims and objectives are prepared to specification. |
4. Resolve construction faults using alternative construction methods. |
4.1. Suitable methods from the available alternative solutions are evaluated and recommended to resolve the problem, in accordance with project aims and objectives and using standard organisational processes. 4.2. Selected methods are integrated into the project in order to resolve construction problems in accordance with project aims. 4.3. Evaluation of the available alternative forms of construction are carried out in accordance with project aims. |
5. Communicate preferred solution to construction problem. |
5.1. Technical resolution to the identified problem is documented in accordance with project and organisational requirements. 5.2. Appropriate documentation is lodged with and communicated to appropriate project and other personnel. 5.3. Strategies are determined and put in place to monitor the implementation of corrective procedures. |
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 identifying construction faults and their correction to achieve, certification of compliance on the final outcome or authorisation for commencement by a competent authority. 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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Construction faults include those occurring in: |
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Open classification within the BCA refers to: |
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Australian standards may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |