Application

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to obtain, confirm and process client requirements from project inception through the contract and documentation development process.
It includes accurately conveying client requirements to those developing the contract and related documentation.
The unit of competency applies to sales consultants, site managers, forepersons, estimators and other professionals within the building and construction industry responsible for processing client requirements.
Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement ofCPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by preparing contract documentation, drawings and specifications for a construction project that meets client requirements.
In doing this, the candidate must:
• research current and relevant local government building design requirements and approval processes
• select, complete and present construction contract and related project documentation to client for approval and formal acceptance.

Knowledge Evidence

To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
• government building and construction legislation, codes and standards
• relevant sections of the National Construction Code (NCC)
• building and construction industry planning processes:
• town planning and building application requirements
• certifications from local authorities
• building permits and approvals
• various types of building contracts and their application and legal requirements
• development of project plans and specifications:
• site plans and sketches
• design details
• material specifications
• financial and business principles related to dealing with clients
• site evaluation and site works:
• site location and suitability for intended use
• site aspect, slope, drainage and surrounding sites
• site access and egress during construction
• site preparation, excavation and earthmoving.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must meet the requirements for assessors contained in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.
Assessment can be undertaken in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
A simulated environment is one that realistically replicates workplace conditions, materials and equipment, interactions with others and workplace irregularities, and which meets industry standards for safety and environmental practices.
Candidates must be provided with:
• government building legislation
• relevant building industry and local authority codes and standards
• site plans and project contracts
• organisational policies, procedures and other quality documentation to undertake the performance criteria and assessment requirements
• business equipment and technology, applications and software to prepare client contracts, drawings, costings and other documentation to meet client requirements.

Foundation Skills

• {'skill': 'Foundation Skills', 'description': 'As well as the foundation skills explicit in the performance criteria of this unit, candidates require:\n• technology skills to:\n • use communication tools and devices to communicate and collaborate effectively with others\n • use equipment and programs to access and extract information and develop relevant project schedules and documentation.'}

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