Unit of competency Outline

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Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry

Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC4052
State Code
OCR17
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
040303 - Building Construction Management
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to lead, manage and engage with a variety of teams working in the building and construction industry. Building and construction industry work teams may include subcontractors and employees, with cultural, competency or other diversities, who are engaged on the project for different periods of time and at different times. It includes liaising with team supervisors or leading hands to establish team objectives, maintain team performance and progress and achieve project quality. This unit of competency applies to builders, site supervisors and related construction industry professionals responsible for managing diverse work teams to complete projects to specifications and on time.This unit is suitable for those 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 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 Identify responsibilities of work teams.
  • 1.1 Identify project timeframes, stages of construction and scheduled commencement dates for work teams.
  • 1.2 Interpret subcontractor and employee work obligations, conditions and limitations from contracts and associated documentation.
  • 1.3 Clearly define and communicate team roles, responsibilities and accountabilities.
  • 1.4 Develop effective communication systems to track team outcomes, progress, delays and any specific requirements.
  • 1.5 Identify, implement and manage workplace safety requirements that apply to various teams.
2 Liaise with supervisors of teams.
  • 2.1 Identify diversities within teams and negotiate support requirements.
  • 2.2 Identify and resolve potential conflict within work teams, between other teams and between self and teams on a construction project.
  • 2.3 Consult with supervisors and provide constructive feedback, information and advice to support teams and individuals to work together on a project and achieve quality work outcomes.
  • 2.4 Conduct regular meetings and assist team supervisors to plan and prioritise team tasks and workload.
  • 2.5 Actively encourage team members to participate in and take responsibility for team activities and communication processes.
  • 2.6 Resolve issues relating to access to workplace areas where multiple teams intend to carry out work.
  • 2.7 Issue improvement or safety breach notices to team supervisor or individuals.
3 Monitor and manage team performance and progress.
  • 3.1 Monitor teams’ effectiveness, progress and work quality.
  • 3.2 Delegate responsibilities to teams or team individuals to improve performance and productivity.
  • 3.3 Monitor skills level of individuals within a team, evaluate and address training requirements.
  • 3.4 Discuss barriers and issues that impact on performance and progress.
  • 3.5 Address and solve current and potential problems.
  • 3.6 Encourage active participation in work activities, innovation and initiative.
  • 3.7 Monitor resource utilisation.
  • 3.8 Record and save team information.
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