Elements and Performance Criteria

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:
clients
colleagues
consultants
contractors
legal representatives
members of industry associations
supervisors
technical experts.
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.
Consultative processes may include:
face-to-face meetings
telephone, facsimile and written communication.
Site access and specific site requirements may include:
access and egress points
access codes
building codes and regulations
heritage listings
keys, passes and security clearances
noise control
OHS requirements
time of access
union requirements.
Legislative and organisational 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.
Contingencies may include:
budget constraints
building delays
competing work demands of contractors and consultants
environmental factors, such as time and weather
industrial disputes
non-availability of resources and materials
public holidays and shut-down periods
technology and equipment breakdown
unforeseen incidents
workplace hazards, risks and controls.
Resource requirements may include:
additional contractors
materials
personal protective equipment
subject experts
tools and equipment
tradesmen
transport.
Feedback may be sought from:
clients
government agencies
industry specialists
legal representatives
supervisors and colleagues.
Variations may include:
alternative suppliers and contractors
changes to materials, fittings or fixtures
changes to work schedules
work outside or producing results outside the terms and conditions of contract.
Communication channels may include:
direct line supervision paths
lateral supervision paths
organisational communication protocols and procedures
organisational networks.
Specialist advice may be sought from:
architects
builders
government officials
planners
real estate agents
solicitors
subcontractors
supervisors
technical experts
valuers.
Business equipment and technology may include:
computers
data storage devices
email
facsimile machines
internet, extranet and intranet
photocopiers
printers
scanners
software applications.
Documentation may relate to:
certification, including inspection certificates
construction contracts and schedules
costings, receipts and invoices
handover documentation
logs of equipment and system problems or faults
operational checks and maintenance conducted
planning permits
property leases, plans or contracts
warranty conditions and allowances.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 implementing and monitoring construction contracts. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's 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:
administering a construction contract in normal industry conditions
determining appropriate work schedules with contracted parties
identifying and organising appropriate documentation
knowledge of organisation's practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with implementing and monitoring construction contracts
negotiating variations and adjustments to construction schedules.
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 and/or 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 person's 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 (RCC/RPL), 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 project-based 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.