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Manage processes for complying with legal obligations of a building and construction contractor

Manage processes for complying with legal obligations of a building and construction contractor

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC6018
State Code
OCP74
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
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to manage the processes to ensure the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor involved in either residential and/or commercial contracting projects are fully met.It involves managing relationships with advisors and ensuring that the organisation meets the requirements of licensing, work health and safety (WHS), welfare, workers compensation, taxation, insurance, fair trading and environmental legislation.This unit of competency supports builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for ensuring the legal obligations of a contractor are met. 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine contract compliance and licensing requirements.
  • 1.1 Evaluate the type of building contract and identify provisions of the contract, terms, conditions, inclusions and variations.
  • 1.2 Determine building contractor licensing and contract requirements and communicate to company employees to ensure contract and licensing requirements are met.
  • 1.3 Identify changes to licensing arrangements in a timely manner.
  • 1.4 Apply for and take necessary steps to obtain the necessary building or construction licenses.
  • 1.5 Advise staff of the consequences of non-compliance with relevant legal obligations and licensing requirements.
2 Manage relationships on legal matters.
  • 2.1 Identify areas of contract requiring professional legal advice and introduce and manage processes to enable the organisation to obtain such legal advice.
  • 2.2 Introduce and manage systems through which legal interpretations of contract or tender documents may be obtained before submission.
  • 2.3 Establish and maintain mechanisms to improve communications and dialogue between the organisation and the client to facilitate conciliation.
3 Administer organisation’s obligations.
  • 3.1 Develop and manage administration systems that facilitate conforming with organisation’s obligations and meeting WHS and welfare, workers' compensation, noise abatement and working hours’ regulations.
  • 3.2 Maintain and manage records demonstrating organisational compliance with legal obligations.
  • 3.3 Establish and maintain administrative guidelines and facilities for the proper and secure storage of organisational legal documentation.
4 Manage compliance with government legislation.
  • 4.1 Instigate and manage systems that support and maintain organisational capacity to meet legal obligations with regard to insurance and taxation.
  • 4.2 Arrange appropriate training and instruction for personnel in matters relating to insurance and taxation and make them aware of their responsibilities.
5 Apply and manage consumer protection practices.
  • 5.1 Develop and implement practices and policies which facilitate the organisation meeting its obligations to its clients, subcontractors and employees.
  • 5.2 Establish and enforce codes of conduct for all employees and subcontractors.
  • 5.3 Take remedial action where evidence of non-compliance with consumer protection principles is identified.
6 Manage compliance with environmental legislation.
  • 6.1 Establish and manage mechanisms to gather information in relation to the organisational environmental management plan.
  • 6.2 Manage supply and removal of subcontract works and materials and constantly scrutinise to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
  • 6.3 Record changes to legislation or environmental requirements and alter organisational activities and systems to ensure ongoing compliance.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGC6 CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) Qualification