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Select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pool and spa projects

Select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pool and spa projects

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCSPS4002
State Code
OCM19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise the systems by which construction materials are selected, acquired and stored on site for swimming pool and spa projects. It includes identifying non-compliant materials to ensure the delivered construction materials meet the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and contract and service specifications. This reflects the role of builders, managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for applying quality standards to the procurement and onsite storage of materials for the construction of swimming pools in a range of contexts:private swimming poolspublic swimming pools, including:hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise poolswading and receiving pools associated with water slideswave pools.This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks, and their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate suitability of swimming pool and spa building materials.
  • 1.1 Obtain and ensure currency of relevant project plans, specifications, codes and construction requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify materials specified in project plans and specifications and assess their compliance and suitability for the project and the region.
  • 1.3 Establish environmental impacts of different materials.
  • 1.4 Confirm material installation and assembly tolerances to meet requirements of relevant construction industry standards and codes.
2 Select and procure materials.
  • 2.1 Choose materials for their compliance with structural requirements, durability, sustainability, safety and cost effectiveness.
  • 2.2 Consider short- and long-term degradation of materials in relation to the project’s proposed life cycle.
  • 2.3 Evaluate and select alternative materials if specified materials are unavailable.
  • 2.4 Finalise selection of materials for use in accordance with contractual requirements and in consultation with relevant professionals and the client.
  • 2.5 Procure and order materials following workplace purchasing procedures.
3 Supervise onsite delivery and storage of materials.
  • 3.1 Determine limitations and effects of transportation on materials and components and investigate potentially damaging circumstances.
  • 3.2 Instruct relevant persons of workplace safety requirements when handling and storing delivered materials.
  • 3.3 Implement procedures for inspecting all materials delivered onsite for quantity, quality, defects and damage.
  • 3.4 Inform relevant persons of actions required to deal with quality inconsistencies of delivered building materials.
  • 3.5 Supervise and allocate safe storage space, security and protection of materials to meet manufacturer specifications and site safety requirements.
  • 3.6 Maintain records of delivery, variations, damage and inferior materials.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9287 CPCCBC4050A Select, procure and store construction materials for swimming pools and spa projects Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGC9 CPC40820 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building Qualification