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Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work

Supervise the planning of on-site building and construction work

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC5003
State Code
OCO61
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
160
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to supervise the planning process and organisation of on-site work for building and construction projects. It includes interpreting contract and planning requirements and developing strategies for scheduling human and physical resources effectively to comply with contractual obligations and meet planning timelines.It applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications:Residential - Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum three storeysCommercial - Class 2 to 9, Type B and CThis unit of competency applies to builders, related construction industry professionals and senior managers within building and construction firms who are self-directed and initiate and manage complex planning and scheduling. 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.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 Appraise project requirements.
  • 1.1 Access, read and interpret copies of building approvals and conditions relating to the building and construction project.
  • 1.2 Review contracts to determine any unusual aspects of construction, conditions, use of materials or penalty provisions.
  • 1.3 Identify possible design problems and bring to the attention of project consultants.
  • 1.4 Review availability of subcontractors and their suitability to meet job requirements specific to a project.
  • 1.5 Review availability of materials and conditions of purchase and payment.
  • 1.6 Establish site access, temporary services and appropriate location of on-site facilities.
  • 1.7 Establish and maintain contact with relevant statutory building authorities.
2 Establish strategies and schedules.
  • 2.1 Establish the project’s critical path and sequence planned project operations.
  • 2.2 Develop project schedules incorporating delivery of physical resources and assignment of human resources.
  • 2.3 Plan and schedule for the removal of existing services and hazardous materials in accordance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
  • 2.4 Establish work health and safety (WHS) site requirements for rehabilitation procedures, hazard identification and risk management.
  • 2.5 Develop project contingency strategies to consider anticipated delays.
  • 2.6 Establish strategies for the control of multiple projects.
3 Supervise on site operations.
  • 3.1 Inspect and record condition and structural integrity of on-site and surrounding buildings to be retained.
  • 3.2 Submit reports to owners and relevant stakeholders and retain copies.
  • 3.3 Supervise removal of unwanted structures, disconnection of unutilised services and site preparation.
  • 3.4 Direct location and positioning of on-site amenities and facilities and connection of temporary services.
  • 3.5 Coordinate delivery dates and on-site locations for physical resources and materials.
  • 3.6 Implement and maintain a resources control system for recording materials, equipment and personnel entering and leaving the site.
  • 3.7 Manage data entry into an appropriate scheduling system for analysis.
4 Delegate and supervise staff.
  • 4.1 Employ effective human resources and implement practices and policies which maximise performance and productivity.
  • 4.2 Allocate staff to meet the demands of the project site or sites as stated in regulatory and organisational employment conditions.
  • 4.3 Delegate and manage staff to hire and record physical resource activity and authorise payments.
  • 4.4 Monitor activities against contractual requirements, facilitate adjustments to the project timeframe and advise management of cost-benefits and implications of providing overtime payments.
  • 4.5 Maintain a safe, effective and productive work environment.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9290 CPCCBC5003A Supervise the planning of on-site medium rise building or construction work Unit of competency