List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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. |
1. | Plan and prepare to inspect site preparation and foundations and footings. | 1.1. | Site classification is determined according to BCA definitions and compliance requirements for site preparation, foundations and footings are identified and interpreted. |
1.2. | 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. |
1.3. | Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required. |
1.4. | Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements. |
1.5. | Work health and safety (WHS) requirements for inspections of site preparations, foundations and footings are identified. |
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2. | Inspect and report on site preparation, foundations and footings. | 2.1. | Site preparation, foundations and footings are surveyed according to project, statutory and WHS requirements. |
2.2. | Features of site preparation, foundations and footings are assessed against compliance requirements, approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required. |
2.3. | Inspections undertaken to ensure compliance with waterproofing are validated and documented. |
2.4. | Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements. |
2.5. | Non-compliant features are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities. |
2.6. | 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. |
2.7. | Certificate of compliance for foundations and footings is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities. |
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3. | Plan and prepare to inspect structural provisions. | 3.1. | Extreme weather events for the area are determined and compliance requirements for structural provisions are identified and interpreted. |
3.2. | 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. |
3.3. | Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required. |
3.4. | Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements. |
3.5. | WHS requirements for inspections of structural provisions are identified. |
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4. | Inspect and report on structural provisions. | 4.1. | Structural provisions are inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements. |
4.2. | Features of structural provisions are assessed against compliance requirements and approved drawings, and discussed with on-site personnel as required. |
4.3. | Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements. |
4.4. | Non-compliant features of structural provisions are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities. |
4.5. | 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. |
4.6. | Certificate of compliance for structural provisions is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities. |
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5. | Plan and prepare to inspect wet areas. | 5.1. | Wall and substrate construction methods and materials are identified. |
5.2. | Compliance requirements for waterproofing are identified and interpreted. |
5.3. | 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. |
5.4. | Inspection is scheduled according to project and legislative and regulatory requirements, and stakeholders are notified as required. |
5.5. | Missed inspections are recorded and reported according to legislative and regulatory requirements. |
5.6. | WHS requirements for inspections of wet areas are identified. |
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6. | Inspect and report on wet areas. | 6.1. | Wet areas are inspected according to project, statutory and WHS requirements. |
6.2. | Waterproofing installation is assessed against manufacturer specifications, compliance requirements and approved drawings and discussed with on-site personnel as required. |
6.3. | Details of non-compliant features are documented and reported according to workplace procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements. |
6.4. | Non-compliant features of wet areas are discussed with relevant contractors and work required to remedy non-compliance is negotiated according to scope of personal responsibilities. |
6.5. | 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. |
6.6. | Certificate of compliance for wet areas is prepared and processed according to legislative and regulatory requirements and scope of personal responsibilities. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. The person must prepare for, conduct and complete relevant documentation for inspections of 1) site preparation, foundations and footings, 2) structural provisions, and 3) wet areas for the following class buildings as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA):
one project incorporating classes 2, 5, 6 and 7a
one project incorporating classes 3 or 9c
one project incorporating classes 7b and 8.
In doing the above, the person must:
interpret working drawings, specifications and building permit conditions for each inspection
identify and interpret relevant compliance requirements
inspect site preparation, foundations and footings and structural provisions for the projects outlined above
observe and document all non-compliant features of site preparation, foundations and footings, structural provisions and wet areas
discuss non-compliance with relevant contractors and negotiate remedial work required
reschedule inspections as required
prepare and process required documentation, including:
details of non-compliance and remedial work recommended
contractor’s failure to comply with recommended remedial work, if required
missed inspection, if required
certificate of compliance, as authorised.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
BCA classification and definitions for buildings included in classes 2 to 9
construction methods and materials suitable for buildings included in classes 2 to 9 at the following stages:
site preparation
foundations and footings
structural provisions
wet areas
drawing symbols, notations, acronyms and construction terminology used in the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian standards, working drawings, building design specifications, and building permit documentation
principles and purpose of report in the context of conducting and reporting on initial construction inspections
range of, and variations in, compliance requirements for buildings included in classes 2 to 9 in different climatic, geographic and planning zones, including:
building control legislation and regulations
NCC
Australian standards referenced by building control legislation and regulations and the NCC
state, territory or local authority development policies
legislative and regulatory requirements for critical stage inspections relating to buildings included in classes 2 to 9 at the following stages of construction:
bounding construction of class 2 and 3 buildings
site preparation
foundations and footings
structural provisions.
Suitable assessment of performance requires:
equipment:
computer with internet access and business software currently in use in building surveying practices
materials:
tools and equipment for conducting inspections, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
physical conditions:
access to the projects specified in the performance evidence during construction stages
specifications:
access to relevant and current building control legislation, regulations, codes and standards and state, territory or local authority development policies.
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.