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Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

Select, procure and store construction materials for building and construction projects

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC4006
State Code
OCR03
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
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise the systems through which construction materials are typically selected, acquired and stored on site for residential and commercial building and construction projects. It includes knowledge of relevant building and construction materials and technologies, environmental effects on materials and identifying non-compliant materials to ensure the delivered construction materials meet National Construction Code (NCC) requirements and contract and service specifications. It applies to NCC classifications: Residential - Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum two storeys and Commercial - Class 2 to 9, Type C only constructions.It applies to builders, managers and industry professionals responsible for applying quality standards when procuring and supervising on-site storage of compliant construction materials.This unit of competency 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 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 and evaluate building materials.
  • 1.1 Identify and read current and relevant project plans, specifications, codes and construction requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify properties of specified materials and assess their suitability for the building project in the region.
  • 1.3 Evaluate materials based on their quality, compatibility and compliance.
  • 1.4 Establish environmental impacts of materials.
  • 1.5 Determine impact of allowable tolerances on the conversion of naturally occurring materials.
  • 1.6 Establish material assembly and installation tolerances to meet requirements of relevant construction industry standards.
2 Select and procure building material.
  • 2.1 Select materials that are structurally adequate and appropriate for the building system specified in the contract.
  • 2.2 Select materials for their safety, fire resistance rating, suitability, durability, serviceability and cost effectiveness.
  • 2.3 Consider short and long-term degradation of materials in relation to the building's proposed life cycle.
  • 2.4 Evaluate and consider alternative materials if specified materials are unavailable or unsuitable.
  • 2.5 Finalise selection of materials for use in accordance with contractual requirements and in consultation with relevant professionals and the client.
  • 2.6 Procure and order materials following organisation’s purchasing requirements.
  • 2.7 Collect evidence of suitability from suppliers or manufacturers to ensure non-compliant materials are not used.
3 Supervise on-site delivery and storage of materials.
  • 3.1 Determine limitations and effects of transportation on materials and components and take action to limit potentially damaging circumstances.
  • 3.2 Check delivered materials are compliant with specifications, are not damaged and correspond with delivery order.
  • 3.3 Allocate on-site storage space, supervise safe handling of materials and ensure the security and protection of materials to meet manufacturer specifications.
  • 3.4 Implement processes for inspecting all materials delivered on site for quantity, quality, defects, or damage and store safely.
  • 3.5 Inform relevant persons of actions relating to quality and inconsistencies of delivered building materials.
  • 3.6 Instruct relevant persons of established workplace safety requirements when accepting and storing delivered materials.
  • 3.7 Maintain records of deliveries, damaged and inferior materials and variations to specified materials.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7557 CPCCBC4006B Select, procure and store construction materials for low rise projects Unit of competency