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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine selection requirements.
  2. Arrange selection process.
  3. Assess and select contractors.
  4. Record and report results.

Required Skills

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

communication skills to conduct assessment and selection process interpret written and oral information and complete documentation

computing skills to access the internet and web pages and prepare and complete online forms

decision making skills to make recommendations on selection of contractor

interpersonal skills to negotiate selection process resolve conflict and relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to interpret written and oral information and complete documentation

organisational skills to plan and arrange selection process and schedule and meet time lines

research skills to source selection information and resource requirements

Required knowledge and understanding

building construction practices principles and processes

building control legislation codes and relevant Australian standards

contract law applied to property contracts

contractor roles and capabilities

limitations of work role responsibility and professional abilities

OHS issues and requirements

relevant federal and state or territory legislation and local government regulations related to

antidiscrimination

consumer protection

environmental issues

equal employment opportunity EEO

financial probity

industrial relations

OHS

privacy

property sales leasing and management

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of coordinating contractor requirements for a variety of projects Targeted written including alternative formats where necessary or verbal questioning to assess the candidates underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidates knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal and state or territory legislation and regulations This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment

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

completing selection of contractors including reviewing criteria and reporting recommendations

evaluating and selecting contractors using appropriate selection criteria and communication techniques

determining contractor requirements through research and consultation

knowledge of organisations practices ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with coordinating contractor requirements for a variety of projects

preparing selection schedule and criteria and arranging people to be involved in the selection process

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include

access to suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence

assessment instruments that may include personal planner and assessment record book

access to a registered provider of assessment services

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed


Range Statement

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Relevant people may include:

agents

architects

builders

clients

colleagues

engineers and technicians

financial institutions

government personnel

investors

legal representatives

members of industry associations

specialist consultants

supervisors

surveyors.

Information may relate to:

budgets and operating costs

company services

current and planned property or site developments

deposited, survey and other plans

land title documentation

legal documentation

management policy and procedures

project terms and conditions

property drawings

relevant project contracts

selection criteria

tenancy and other contracts.

Selection process may include:

advertisement

complying and non-complying tendering

direct appointment

open quotations

register of consultants.

Types of contractors may include:

one or multiple builders

one or multiple service providers.

Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:

access and equity principles and practice guidelines

business and performance plans

complaint and dispute resolution procedures

goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes

legal and ethical requirements and codes of practice

mission statements and strategic plans

OHS policies, procedures and programs

policies and procedures in relation to client service

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

quality assurance and procedure manuals.

Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:

Australian standards

general duty of care to clients

home building requirements

privacy requirements

relevant federal, and state or territory legislation that affects organisational operation, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity

environmental issues

EEO

industrial relations

OHS

relevant industry codes of practice covering the market sector and industry, financial transactions, taxation, environment, construction, land use, native title, zoning, utilities use (water, gas and electricity), and contract or common law

strata, community and company titles

tenancy agreements

trade practices laws and guidelines.

Selection criteria may relate to:

contractor philosophy

current workload

demonstrated capacity to perform

financial security

performance record

quality of subcontractors

technical capability.

Business equipment and technology may include:

computers

data storage devices

email

facsimile machines

internet, extranet and intranet

photocopiers

printers

scanners

software applications, such as databases and word applications.

Interpersonal techniques may include:

active listening

clear presentation of options

consultation methods

culturally inclusive and sensitive engagement techniques

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

seeking feedback

two-way interaction

using language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

verbal or non-verbal language.

Consultative processes may include:

face-to-face meetings

telephone, facsimile and written communication.

Appropriate support may be sought from:

colleagues

legal representatives

property specialists, including architects, surveyors, engineers, property managers, real estate agents, lawyers, local government personnel and industry consultants

supervisors.

Feedback may be sought from:

clients and legal representatives

industry specialists

supervisors and colleagues

workplace assessment.