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Plan building and construction work

Plan building and construction work

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC4007
State Code
OCO84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan on-site activities, employ human resources and obtain physical resources. It includes sequencing construction tasks, identifying appropriate skilled labour, physical resources and suppliers and assessing their availability, and developing documentation and advice for relevant authorities.The unit of competency applies to those who decide on and arrange building and construction work for residential and commercial projects. This unit of competency is suitable for builders, site managers, forepersons and other construction industry professionals using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.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 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.Licensing, regulatory or registration requirements apply to this unit of competency in some jurisdictions. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm these requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify operational requirements.
  • 1.1 Read contract documentation to identify any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials or penalties.
  • 1.2 Determine availability of selected subcontractors to suit the job requirements.
  • 1.3 Assess and confirm availability of materials with suppliers.
  • 1.4 Identify site access requirements and limitations and organise site entry.
  • 1.5 Determine project commencement date and prepare and submit documentation for authorities controlling construction work.
  • 1.6 Implement procedures for accepting and recording site deliveries.
  • 1.7 Identify and implement relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
2 Plan for construction operations.
  • 2.1 Identify organisational strategies for implementing construction operations.
  • 2.2 Review procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment.
  • 2.3 Review procedures for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials in accordance with Environment Protection Authority (EPA) requirements.
3 Prepare project schedule.
  • 3.1 Sequence construction operations.
  • 3.2 Create project schedule using appropriate technology.
  • 3.3 Define critical path of the project and revise during the life of the project.
  • 3.4 Adjust project timeframes to account for anticipated delays.
4 Determine required resources.
  • 4.1 Determine and document temporary services and site accommodation requirements.
  • 4.2 Determine and document materials and plant requirements and availability dates according to contract documentation.
  • 4.3 Determine and document on-site labour requirements according to contract documentation.
5 Prepare and submit condition reports.
  • 5.1 Negotiate access to inspect condition of external structure and internal finishing of adjacent properties.
  • 5.2 Compile and complete reports on the condition of existing buildings and structures on adjacent site boundaries.
  • 5.3 Forward copies of condition reports to the owners of adjacent buildings prior to commencing construction.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9244 CPCCBC4007A Plan building or construction work Unit of competency