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Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects

Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC5013
State Code
OCP02
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
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to manage the development of technical and legal reports on buildings and commercial construction projects. It includes pre-property inspections and reports, building design and planning advice and reviewing and monitoring construction works.This unit of competency applies to builders, senior managers, building consultants and other construction industry personnel who advise on building design processes and conduct inspections to develop building and construction reports. 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Perform pre-purchase property inspections and assessments.
  • 1.1 Inspect building and identify and document defects to the agreed level of detail requested by a client.
  • 1.2 Obtain engineers' certificates according to the state of repair or number and type of defects.
  • 1.3 Estimate rectification costs to the degree of accuracy required or recommend demolition of the structure.
  • 1.4 Conduct feasibility studies at the direction of government agencies, financial institutions or investment houses.
2 Advise and coordinate the design process and planning approval.
  • 2.1 Prepare a project brief on behalf of client.
  • 2.2 Assess site conditions and structure.
  • 2.3 Produce or obtain preliminary design drawings and estimate probable costs.
  • 2.4 Coordinate a process through which final design documentation will be completed and approved by a client.
  • 2.5 Submit documentation to obtain authorised planning approval for the project.
  • 2.6 Prepare and present planning appeals to the authority, as necessary.
3 Review building or construction works.
  • 3.1 Check contract documentation to ensure client interests are protected.
  • 3.2 Monitor building or construction works regularly and provide reports on the progress and quality of work.
  • 3.3 Check variations and refer to contractors as required.
  • 3.4 Check and approve progress claims.
4 Provide advice on dispute resolution.
  • 4.1 Negotiate disputes on behalf of the client.
  • 4.2 Provide impartial advice to the parties involved in a building related dispute for equitable settlement.
  • 4.3 Provide referrals for expert legal interpretation of contractual matters.
  • 4.4 Provide expert testimony and evidence in the event of disputes going to court.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9300 CPCCBC5013A Develop professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects Unit of competency