Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Licensing includes state laws, such as:
Builders Registration Act 1939
Home Building Contracts Act 1991 in Western Australia
Home Building Act and Regulations 1989 in New South Wales.

OHS, welfare, workers' compensation, noise abatement and working hours include:
state codes of practice applicable to the various regulations
state laws, such as:
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1983 in New South Wales
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1984 in Western Australia
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1985 in Victoria
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1986 in South Australia
WorkCover Queensland Act 1996
Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 1981 in Western Australia
Workplace Injury Management and Compensation Act 1998 in New South Wales
state regulations such as the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996 in Western Australia
various federal, state and territory industrial relations Acts and regulations.

Rehabilitation arrangements for employees returning to work include:
cooperation with rehabilitation agencies
light duties
normal duties under shorter working hours
suitable alternative duties.

Taxation and insurance requirements of state, territory and federal legislation include:
appropriate business and project insurances
Fringe Benefits Tax Act 1986
Goods and Services Tax Act 1999
Income Tax Assessment Act 1987
Insurance Contracts Act 1984
pay-as-you-go (PAYG) taxes
payroll tax
stamp duty
workers' compensation.
Environmental protection legislation includes:
federal, state and territory environmental legislation and regulations applicable to the building and construction industry.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by effective administration of legal obligations of a building or construction contractor.
This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
conform to the legal and financial obligations of the organisation
establish and maintain good human relations with contracted employees, subcontractors and other stakeholders
manage organisational taxation and insurance obligations successfully
effectively advise appropriate authorities and gain the necessary approvals or responses
promote and work in the best interest of clients.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office
relevant codes, standards and regulations
copies of appropriate awards and workplace agreements
office equipment, including calculators, photocopiers and telephone systems
a suitable work area appropriate to the process.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.