Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise the planning process and organisation of on-site building or construction work projects up to and including medium rise commercial and wide span buildings (medium rise licensing classification with reference to Class 1 and 10 construction, Class 2 and 3 to a maximum of 3 storeys, Class 4 to 9 to a maximum of 3 storeys, not including Type A construction). Successful supervision of planning and organisation requires effective interpretation of contractual and planning requirements and development of strategies for using human and physical resources effectively in order to comply with contractual obligations. In order to achieve the outcomes for this unit, knowledge of relevant building and construction planning practices, state or territory building and construction codes, standards and regulations and human resource principles and practices is required. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports builders, related construction industry professionals and senior managers within building and construction firms responsible for supervising the planning of on-site building or construction work for medium rise building and construction projects. |
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. Appraise the contractual documentation and delegate the planning of operational requirements as necessary. |
1.1. Copies of building approvals and conditions relating to the medium rise building or construction project are obtained. 1.2. Contracts are reviewed to determine any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials or penalty provisions. 1.3. Possible design problems are identified and brought to the attention of project consultants. 1.4. Availability of subcontractors and their suitability to meet job requirements specific to medium rise projects is reviewed. 1.5. Availability of materials and conditions of purchase and authorised purchases are reviewed. 1.6. Access to the site is established within requirements and on-site accommodation is located in an appropriate location. 1.7. Contact is established and maintained with relevant statutory authorities controlling construction work. |
2. Initiate strategies and delegate the implementation of medium rise construction operations, as necessary. |
2.1. Resources supply system for controlling and recording materials entering and leaving the site is implemented and maintained. 2.2. Procedures for recording and paying for the hire of plant equipment and authorising payment are managed. 2.3. OHS and rehabilitation procedures, including hazard and risk management, are established. 2.4. Procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials are planned and implemented in accordance with regulatory requirements. 2.5. Procedures required for the control of multiple projects are established. |
3. Supervise the preparation of project schedules. |
3.1. Construction operations are planned and executed in sequence. 3.2. Entering of operations data into an appropriate scheduling system for analysis is managed. 3.3. Project's critical path is established and revision of the project schedule is managed with new projects incorporated and documented as required. 3.4. Strategies for avoiding and overcoming project delays are developed. 3.5. Management is advised of cost-benefits and implications of providing overtime payments. |
4. Ensure the provision of all resources required for project. |
4.1. Adjustments to the project timeframe to take account of anticipated delays are facilitated. 4.2. Temporary services and site accommodation needs are identified and arranged as required. 4.3. Plant requirements, site location and installation dates are confirmed. 4.4. On-site personnel and labour requirements are determined and documented. |
5. Review existing on-site buildings or structures. |
5.1. Condition of existing buildings or structures to be retained, and structures on adjacent site boundaries, are reviewed and recorded. 5.2. Copies of reports are submitted to adjacent building owners prior to commencing construction work. |
6. Supervise staff and maintain an effective work environment. |
6.1. Overview of the project site or sites is maintained and staff resources are allocated according to organisational, regulatory and project needs. 6.2. Activities of contract planning personnel are monitored and an effective work environment is maintained. 6.3. Effective human resource practices and policies which maximise performance and productivity are employed. |
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 demonstration of effective supervision of planning on-site building or construction work. 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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Contracts include: |
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Resources include: |
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Project schedule includes: |
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Temporary services include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |