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Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor

Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC5007
State Code
OCP33
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
040307 - Building Construction Economics
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor, as either party to a contract. It includes maintaining legal obligations, licensing and registration, and managing systems for ensuring compliance with legislation.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, senior managers within building and construction organisations and other construction industry personnel responsible for administering and ensuring contractor obligations and responsibilities are fulfilled for building and construction 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 CPCWHS1001Prepare 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 legal requirements of the business.
  • 1.1 Secure business registration of the organisation in accordance with owner/operator preferences and legal requirements.
  • 1.2 Seek approval of licensing and registration as a contractor/supervisor from the appropriate government agency.
  • 1.3 Investigate and meet legal responsibilities of operating a construction business.
  • 1.4 Complete, submit and maintain accurate and secure legal documents and records.
2 Engage personnel for the project.
  • 2.1 Identify and interpret relevant industrial awards for the hiring of staff or labour.
  • 2.2 Determine contracts of employment on a case-by-case basis and implement the principles and legalities of workplace agreements.
  • 2.3 Apply equal opportunity principles in all aspects of recruitment and selection of staff and other personnel.
  • 2.4 Follow procedures for employment termination and redundancy.
  • 2.5 Establish, document and implement dispute resolution processes as necessary.
  • 2.6 Identify and implement workers compensation policies.
3 Meet work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
  • 3.1 Comply with WHS legislation.
  • 3.2 Investigate and apply for necessary approvals or permits from WHS authority prior to work commencing.
  • 3.3 Inform workers of their rights and responsibilities and ensure a safe workplace that complies with legislative requirements.
  • 3.4 Adhere to regulations relating to noise abatement and working hours.
  • 3.5 Inform workers of personal and organisational obligations and ensure that workers have been inducted.
  • 3.6 Facilitate and implement rehabilitation arrangements for employees returning from injury or illness.
  • 3.7 Assist workers returning to work after injury or illness to regain full employment status as soon as practicable.
4 Administer business obligations.
  • 4.1 Collect, record and make taxation and Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments in compliance with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements.
  • 4.2 Calculate and contribute individual worker’s superannuation entitlements.
  • 4.3 Evaluate and attain adequate personnel, property and project work insurance policies.
  • 4.4 Implement and maintain consumer fair trading practices ethically, effectively and efficiently.
5 Comply with environmental requirements.
  • 5.1 Introduce and use renewable materials as a primary aim, wherever possible, over non-renewable materials.
  • 5.2 Minimise use of high energy materials and introduce low energy materials where practical.
  • 5.3 Implement processes to ensure compliance with environmental protection and sustainability requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE972 CPCCBC5007B Administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor Unit of competency