Unit of competency Outline

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Manage construction work

Manage construction work

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC5010
State Code
OCR09
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to manage on-site work for building and construction projects to meet commercial contractual obligations. It includes establishing effective communication processes, managing risks and work health and safety (WHS), managing processes for ordering materials and installing equipment, as well as management of on-site operations.It applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications:Residential - Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum three storeysCommercial - Class 2 to 9, Type B and C.This unit of competency applies to builders, related construction industry professionals and senior managers within building and construction firms responsible for monitoring and measuring actions and coping with contingencies to meet scheduled timeframes on medium-rise construction work and/or commercial building projects.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 of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish site communication processes.
  • 1.1 Read, interpret and follow organisational quality management requirements.
  • 1.2 Establish and manage site communication processes.
  • 1.3 Organise dates and times of-site meetings and notify relevant personnel.
2 Establish site safety procedures.
  • 2.1 Establish and implement on site safety and welfare requirements to meet WHS legislation and make available to all workers on site.
  • 2.2 Identify plant and equipment that require operator licensing to comply with risk management procedures and state and territory licensing requirements.
  • 2.3 Establish and implement hazard management procedures and instigate precautionary measures.
  • 2.4 Address hazardous manual handling tasks and inform workers of their responsibilities.
  • 2.5 Establish construction safety procedures and identify key personnel.
  • 2.6 Establish and manage safety induction procedures in the event of dangerous incidents, injuries and accidents.
  • 2.7 Develop and implement safety reporting processes and documentation in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements.
3 Manage supply of materials and equipment.
  • 3.1 Establish and manage a timely and cost-effective process for ordering, receiving, checking and safely stacking and protecting materials.
  • 3.2 Establish, manage and monitor procedures for selecting, hiring and maintaining plant and equipment.
4 Manage on-site operations.
  • 4.1 Maintain a safe and cost-effective work environment to achieve schedules and meet contractual obligations.
  • 4.2 Manage and coordinate human resources and subcontractor obligations to ensure compliance with company operations.
  • 4.3 Apply contingencies to deal with problems and delays affecting performance and project timelines.
  • 4.4 Manage industrial relations issues in accordance with established company policy and regulatory guidelines.
  • 4.5 Revise project schedules, as necessary, and document variations to assist with meeting of timeframes.
  • 4.6 Implement a quality management system to create a continuous improvement environment in which operational procedures are monitored, analysed and reported.
  • 4.7 Facilitate variations to approved project plan and specifications with contractual parties and statutory authorities.
  • 4.8 Implement multi-site management plans in accordance with organisational policy and site conditions.
5 Manage processing of progress payments.
  • 5.1 Validate and approve progress claims and payments in accordance with contract requirements.
  • 5.2 Manage project expenditure and check claims against scheduled projected costs for accuracy.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7343 CPCCBC5010B Manage construction work Unit of competency