Unit of competency
Modification History
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Replaces superseded equivalent CPCCBS6015 Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys. This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version 1.1. |
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New unit of competency. This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version 1. |
Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to conduct inspections that occur after constructing the structural elements of buildings included in classes 2 to 9, as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), limited to buildings up to three storeys.
The unit supports the work of private or municipal building surveyors or certifiers who conduct mandated inspections of buildings included in classes 2 to 9 at the advanced and final stages of construction. Inspections include those specified in the building approval documentation for the project, including the final inspection required prior to the issuing of occupancy permission.
It applies to planning and conducting inspections, reporting on issues of non-compliance, preparing certificates of compliance, and issuing occupancy permissions according to legislative and regulatory requirements.
The building surveyor or certifier must be satisfied that remedial work required in cases of non-compliance is understood by the building contractor and is completed within required timeframes. This involves developing and maintaining professional and cooperative relationships with building contractors throughout a highly regulated process.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Building surveying
Unit Sector
Construction
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
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Interpret project compliance requirements. |
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Approved building design drawings and specifications are interpreted and variations from deemed-to-satisfy provisions for compliance are confirmed with senior personnel or statutory authority. |
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Compliance requirements for fire resistance are identified and interpreted. |
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Compliance requirements for access and egress are identified and interpreted. |
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Compliance requirements for services and equipment are identified and interpreted. |
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1.5. |
Compliance requirements for health and amenity are identified and interpreted. |
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1.6. |
Compliance requirements for ancillary provisions are identified and interpreted. |
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1.7. |
Compliance requirements for energy efficiency are identified and interpreted. |
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2. |
Plan inspections. |
2.1. |
Building approval documentation is reviewed and requirements for specific additional inspections are interpreted. |
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Specialist consultants with relevant expertise are identified and engaged, if required, according to workplace procedures. |
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Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and tools and equipment required for inspections are identified and applied to planning. |
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2.4. |
Inspections are scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required. |
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3. |
Inspect compliance of building or structure. |
3.1. |
Building or structure is surveyed according to statutory and WHS requirements. |
3.2. |
Features of building are assessed against compliance requirements and approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required. |
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Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements. |
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3.4. |
Non-compliant features are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities. |
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3.5. |
Timeframe for remedial action and rescheduled inspection is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities, and contractor’s failure to comply is reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements if required. |
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3.6. |
Certificate of occupancy is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria. |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. |
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Compliance requirements for fire resistance must include: |
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Compliance requirements for access and egress must include: |
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Compliance requirements for services and equipment must include: |
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Compliance requirements for health and amenity must include: |
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Compliance requirements for ancillary provisions must include: |
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Compliance requirements for energy efficiency must include: |
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WHS requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad