Unit of competency Outline

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Manage contracts for small-scale building design projects

Manage contracts for small-scale building design projects

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPBDN5107
State Code
OCU39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/04/2021
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
16/04/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to manage contracts for small-scale building design projects involving residential, commercial and industrial projects up to 2,000m² floor area. It includes supporting the construction process, conducting defect inspections of buildings, and communicating with builders on behalf of clients regarding defects. It also includes finalising the design project and reviewing processes and outcomes to inform improved quality assurance.The unit does not apply to construction Type A buildings as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC).This unit is suitable for drafters and building designers who apply technical and theoretical knowledge and skills to building design work tasks.This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in building design in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Advise and support clients and contractors during administration of a building construction contract.
  • 1.1 Determine contractual obligations to act on behalf of client during construction of small-scale building design projects.
  • 1.2 Provide client and contractors with clarification and amendments to construction drawings and specifications as required.
  • 1.3 Identify relevant persons to support the construction process according to contractual obligations and workplace requirements.
  • 1.4 Inform client of contract variance and process and cost implications.
  • 1.5 Advise client of project progress and budget changes.
2 Monitor defect resolution on behalf of clients.
  • 2.1 Monitor stages of building completion and quality.
  • 2.2 Discuss defects identified during inspections at stages of building completion with contractors and client.
  • 2.3 Negotiate defect resolution with contractors and client and agree and detail solutions and costs.
  • 2.4 Document formal defect resolution and process according to contractual obligations and workplace requirements.
3 Finalise and evaluate building design project.
  • 3.1 Assist client and relevant persons, within limits of competence and legal responsibility, to obtain certificates of completion for building design project.
  • 3.2 Review and process project documentation noting issues that arose and agreed solutions according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.3 Discuss project issues and solutions with relevant persons and explore process improvement strategies.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC054 CPPBDN5014A Contribute to construction and building design project finalisation processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI3 CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design Qualification