Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8009 Lead a building surveying team

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for CPCCBS8009 Lead a building surveying team

Modification History

Release 1.

This version first released with CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Version 1.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must lead a team of building surveyors in:

identifying the staff resourcing needs for three building surveying projects of varying complexity:

range of skills and expertise required to complete the projects

approximate number of staff required to complete the projects

report that identifies and explains two strategies that could be employed to address any identified gaps in skill and knowledge requirements and the expected timeframe to implement one preferred strategy in order to meet staffing requirements

developing the following professional standards and related policies and processes that address building surveying practice requirements and are consistent with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements set out in building control legislation:

privacy and confidentiality policy and procedure for managing project-related documentation

minimum service standards for assessing and issuing planning or building approval permits, as appropriate to the scope of work undertaken by the building surveying team

complaints-handling procedure for receiving, investigating and responding to complaints

code of conduct that covers the ethical and professional standards to be demonstrated by the team of building surveyors

participating in the implementation of performance reviews for at least three building surveyors with a mix of licensing authorities, including:

establishing and implementing a methodology for monitoring and recording feedback on staff performance

formulating individual development plans that respond to the professional development needs of the staff and which outline:

a method for identifying their skill and knowledge needs

a range of measures that may be used to redress skill and knowledge gaps

a plan for monitoring the effectiveness of the identified performance improvement measures over an agreed timeframe.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

building control legislation, codes and regulations relevant to the scope of work undertaken by the building surveying practice or team

leadership styles and practices appropriate to leading a team of building surveyors

methods for providing feedback to individuals and managing team performance

methods used to identify and address skill and knowledge gaps across individuals and teams

policy formulation required for the effective operation of a team of building surveyors

methods of performance review practices applicable to leading a team of building surveyors

communication techniques that facilitate the provision of evidence-based feedback to individuals in a professional services context.

Assessment Conditions

Suitable assessment of performance requires:

equipment:

computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building surveying practices

specifications:

access to relevant and current building control legislation, codes and standards

HR and operational policies applicable to leading a building surveying team

relationships with team members and supervisor:

access to a team of building surveyors with various levels of experience and approval authority.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

In addition, assessors must also demonstrate current membership of a relevant industry association and have current registration on the National Building Professionals Register in the Building Industry Control category (level 1) or be accredited under the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) National Accreditation Scheme at Building Surveyor level.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=7e15fa6a-68b8-4097-b099-030a5569b1ad