Elements and Performance Criteria

Builders Registration Act 1939 and the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 in Western Australia
Home Building Act and Regulations 1989 in New South Wales.

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.

latest editions of:
AS1720 Timber structures
AS3600 Concrete structures
AS4100 Steel structures
relevant Australian building and construction standards
relevant state or territory fair trading Acts and regulations
relevant state, territory and local authority planning and other approval requirements
Timber Framing Code of Australia.

home owner's warranty
superannuation
workers' compensation.

federal and state industrial instruments
federal and state industrial legislation.

Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by the preparation of a portfolio of the legislative requirements for one residential and one low rise commercial building and construction project case study. ('Low rise' licensing classification with reference to Class 1 and 10 construction and Classes 2 to 9 with a gross floor area not exceeding 2000 square metres, not including Type A or Type B construction).
The 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:

understand appropriate registration, licensing or compliance requirements of state or territory registration authorities
meet appropriate business registration requirements
identify and specify appropriate insurance documentation, citing protection that meets local industry requirements

identify and specify requirements for compliance with:

OHS legislation
legislation pertaining to financial transactions, including payment of wages and subcontractor and supplier invoices
relevant building and construction codes, Acts, regulations and standards
sustainability and environmental legislation
industrial relations laws
legal obligations of contractual agreements.

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 government regulations
office equipment, including calculators, photocopiers and telephone systems
technical reference library with current publications on measurement, design, building construction and manufacturer's product literature
a suitable work area appropriate to the construction 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 Integrated Framework 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 a reasonable inference that competency is not only verified under the particular assessment circumstance, but is 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 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.