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Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC4008
State Code
OCR22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
6.00
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
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise site communications, monitor and maintain compliance with codes and standards and implement project administration processes on a building and construction project. It is strongly recommended that the site, as specified in the performance evidence, is ‘live’ (see Companion Volume for guidance).This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise the administration of quality control compliance and the use of site communications and record keeping systems; and conduct onsite inspections to complete the required project administration processes.This unit applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications: Residential - Class 1 buildings to a maximum of two storeys Commercial - NCC Class 2 to 9, Type C only constructions.This unit of competency is suitable for builders, site managers, forepersons and other construction industry professionals using specialised knowledge and skills 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 in the model Code of Practice for Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Supervise the administration of quality control compliance.
  • 1.1 Identify project quality control compliance requirements.
  • 1.2 Communicate organisational quality control processes and industry requirements to relevant personnel.
  • 1.3 Develop processes to ensure onsite work performance meets industry regulatory framework, jurisdictional requirements and quality control standards.
  • 1.4 Confirm that regulatory, jurisdictional and organisational compliance and quality control requirements have been met.
  • 1.5 Access or develop schedules and checklists detailing specific inspections to be conducted at appropriate stages of construction.
2 Supervise the administration of projects.
  • 2.1 Identify project administration requirements.
  • 2.2 Authorise payment of material and contractor invoices, drawing against contract allowances and back-charges, as required.
  • 2.3 Authorise variations to contracts and take corrective action as required.
  • 2.4 Process insurance claims for site loss or damage.
3 Supervise the use of site communications and record keeping systems.
  • 3.1 Develop and implement systems for effective communication between onsite and offsite staff, contractors and suppliers that systematically gather onsite information.
  • 3.2 Develop and implement construction project recording systems to capture relevant project details.
  • 3.3 Maintain a daily communications diary and key events.
  • 3.4 Record information relating to certifier inspections, union and legislative matters.
4 Conduct onsite project monitoring and inspection of work quality
  • 4.1 Apply workplace safety requirements and project administration procedures during onsite visit.
  • 4.2 Conduct onsite project monitoring and inspection of work quality.
  • 4.3 Inspect and record quality of work, notify relevant people of defects and issue rectification notice.
  • 4.4 Develop systems to monitor rectified work to ensure compliance with organisational quality control requirements, building standards and client satisfaction.
5 Complete project administration processes.
  • 5.1 Record work defects notified by external parties, establish liabilities and remedial action required, and develop inspection checklist.
  • 5.2 Notify client of rectification, and record client’s response to completed work.
  • 5.3 Instigate procedures that will result in client approval and acceptance where this was not the client’s initial response.
  • 5.4 Confirm contract requirements are fulfilled with relevant company personnel and client.
  • 5.5 Arrange for local authority completion inspection.
  • 5.6 Prepare certificates and appropriate client handover information, including all guarantees, warranties and termite protection forms.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7336 CPCCBC4008B Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects Unit of competency