Unit of competency Outline

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Inspect property and facilities

Inspect property and facilities

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAOPE011
State Code
OAY05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/02/2020
Field of Education
080503 - Real Estate
Original Release Date
26/02/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect various types of property for conditions and compliance with approved building regulations. It requires the ability to communicate with those involved in the inspection process and to have a clear understanding of methods for carrying out and reporting the results of a property inspection.The unit is applicable to personnel who engage with the broader community as compliance building inspectors. Whilst developed specifically to address public safety compliance frameworks, this unit could be applied to a range of industries and roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify inspection requirements
  • 1.1 Purpose and type of inspection is established from property records and client requirements
  • 1.2 Building inspection processes and timelines are negotiated and agreed to with relevant personnel and the client, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Property documentation is gathered and reviewed to identify critical aspects of property/facility requiring inspection
  • 1.4 Building access arrangements are coordinated with relevant personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Inspect property
  • 2.1 Property is inspected ensuring all aspects of the property are sighted and noted, in accordance with building regulations and organisational procedures
  • 2.2 Building inspection processes are completed within specified timeframes and resources are used, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Appropriate interpersonal techniques are used to access required information from inspection site personnel
  • 2.4 Variations in compliance with building regulations are recognised and noted, in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements
  • 2.5 Situations requiring specialist building advice are identified and assistance is sought, in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Record and report inspection findings
  • 3.1 Building inspection findings are organised in a format suitable for analysis and dissemination, in accordance with organisational procedures and client requirements
  • 3.2 Building inspection conclusions are supported by verifiable evidence and are consistent with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Business equipment and/or technology is used to maintain organisational documentation, in accordance with Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines, legislative requirements and organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Building inspection report is distributed to relevant personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures and client requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8737 PUAOPE011B Inspect property and facilities Unit of competency