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

Required skills

communication skills to negotiate client requirements variations and adjustments to construction processes

computing skills to access the internet and web pages prepare and complete online forms lodge electronic documents and search online databases

decision making skills to select appropriate contractual arrangements and determine appropriate procurement options

interpersonal skills to 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 construction or renovation work schedule and meet time lines and client requirements and manage risk

research skills to source information and resource requirements

technical skills to schedule tasks report outcomes and design monitoring systems and processes

Required knowledge and understanding

building construction practices principles and processes

building control legislation codes and relevant Australian standards

contract law applied to building contracts

implications of warranties guarantees and exclusions

limitations of work role responsibility and professional abilities

project planning and scheduling

regulations and legislation affecting property investments

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

antidiscrimination

consumer protection

environmental issues

equal employment opportunity EEO

financial probity

franchise and business structures

industrial relations

OHS

privacy

property sales leasing and management

roles and capabilities of contractors and consultants

whole of life costing and pricequality relationship issues

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of coordinating the construction or renovation of facilities 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

arranging inspections and preparing and collating documentation relating to finalisation of contract requirements using business technology

determining construction requirements and developing a construction plan through research and consultation

knowledge of organisations practices ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with coordinating the construction or renovation of facilities

making available appropriate resources to support the construction process

monitoring construction processes using project management methodologies and developing and communicating appropriate contingency plans

negotiating variations and adjustments to work schedules

preparing selection schedule and criteria for contractors and arranging people to be involved in the contract process by following organisational procurement procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include

a registered provider of assessment services

assessment materials and tools

candidate special requirements

competency standards

cost and time considerations

suitable assessment venue and equipment

workplace documentation

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 elements in this unit

In all cases activity and must include evidence relating to each of the 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

Construction may include:

Construction drawings may include:

Relevant people may include:

Project may involve:

Consultative processes may include:

Contracted parties may include:

Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:

Site access and specific site requirements may relate to:

Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:

Contingencies may include:

Contractors may include:

Tendering and selection methods may include:

Documentation may include:

Communication channels may include:

Specialist advice may be sought from:

Notification may include: