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Apply building surveying procedures

Apply building surveying procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC6015
State Code
OCN34
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
50
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct assessments on the construction of buildings up to 25 metres in height with a total floor area less than 2,000 square metres, for compliance with relevant building codes, standards, performance requirements and design principles.It also includes examining and reporting on the general condition of existing buildings and their compliance with building and land use standards.This unit of competency applies to builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring buildings comply with relevant building legislation and codes for residential and commercial projects.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 Review building approval documentation.
  • 1.1 Access and interpret project plans, specifications and engineering drawings for building.
  • 1.2 Interpret and apply legislative requirements to various building projects.
  • 1.3 Review submitted documents for building and land use approval for compliance with relevant legislation and codes.
  • 1.4 Identify and record building non-compliances.
2 Inspect building work.
  • 2.1 Monitor progress of construction work for compliance with standard construction practice and organisational quality assurance procedures.
  • 2.2 Identify and record non-compliant work against the performance requirements.
  • 2.3 Resolve issues in conjunction with industry professionals and manage remedial work.
  • 2.4 Maintain ongoing communication with appropriate personnel to assist in monitoring compliant building work.
3 Prepare reports on various building types.
  • 3.1 Prepare and report advice with respect to work on medium-rise buildings.
  • 3.2 Document reports on suitability of existing buildings prior to purchase inspections.
  • 3.3 Document records of building safety inspections conducted on existing buildings.
  • 3.4 Document reports on construction work prior to occupancy inspection.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9315 CPCCBC6015A Apply building surveying procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGC6 CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) Qualification