Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CPP Property Services Training Package Release 11.0. Supersedes and equivalent to CPPBDN5014A Contribute to construction and building design project finalisation processes. Updated to meet the Standards for Training Packages 2012. |
Application
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to manage contracts for small-scale building design projects involving residential, commercial and industrial projects up to 2,000m² floor area. It includes supporting the construction process, conducting defect inspections of buildings, and communicating with builders on behalf of clients regarding defects. It also includes finalising the design project and reviewing processes and outcomes to inform improved quality assurance.
The unit does not apply to construction Type A buildings as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC).
This unit is suitable for drafters and building designers who apply technical and theoretical knowledge and skills to building design work tasks.
This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in building design in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Building Design
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Advise and support clients and contractors during administration of a building construction contract. |
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Determine contractual obligations to act on behalf of client during construction of small-scale building design projects. |
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Provide client and contractors with clarification and amendments to construction drawings and specifications as required. |
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Identify relevant persons to support the construction process according to contractual obligations and workplace requirements. |
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Inform client of contract variance and process and cost implications. |
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Advise client of project progress and budget changes. |
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Monitor defect resolution on behalf of clients. |
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Monitor stages of building completion and quality. |
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Discuss defects identified during inspections at stages of building completion with contractors and client. |
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Negotiate defect resolution with contractors and client and agree and detail solutions and costs. |
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Document formal defect resolution and process according to contractual obligations and workplace requirements. |
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Finalise and evaluate building design project. |
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Assist client and relevant persons, within limits of competence and legal responsibility, to obtain certificates of completion for building design project. |
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Review and process project documentation noting issues that arose and agreed solutions according to workplace requirements. |
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Discuss project issues and solutions with relevant persons and explore process improvement strategies. |
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Foundation Skills
As well as the foundation skills explicit in the performance criteria of this unit, candidates require:
- reading skills to interpret complex technical information in project contracts
- written and oral skills to communicate appropriately for the audience and situation.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and equivalent to CPPBDN5014A Contribute to construction and building design project finalisation processes.
Links
Companion volumes to this training package are available at the VETNet website - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6f3f9672-30e8-4835-b348-205dfcf13d9b
