Elements and Performance Criteria

emails and faxes
face-to-face verbal communication
mobile and fixed telephone contact
site diaries
written reports and memoranda.

adherence to organisational policies and procedures for:
duty of care
hazard identification and rectification
safe work practices
compliance with federal, state and territory legislation and regulatory requirements
rehabilitation of injured workers
safe handling of materials and equipment.

concrete and pre-formed concrete
electrical cabling
fire suppression systems
lifting equipment
plumbing and gas piping systems
raw construction materials, such as sand, aggregate, timber and cement
sarking, insulation, air conditioning ducting and roofing
temporary lighting and power outlets
waste water disposal systems.

allocation and management of human resources
communication with regulatory authorities and compliance with their requirements
dispersal and programming of heavy equipment, including wheeled and tracked earthmoving vehicles
dispute resolution
maintenance of environmental controls and obligations
managing expenditure
placing orders for supplies or equipment.

Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by the effective management of construction work or projects.
This 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:

effectively and efficiently procure resources
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with suppliers and subcontractors
complete documentation to organisational standards
deal with variations to contracts
implement effective processes for maintaining site safety and managing risks.

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 regulations
office equipment, including calculators, photocopiers and telephone systems
computers with appropriate software to view 2-D CAD drawings, run costing programs and print copies
a technical reference library with current publications on measurement, design, building construction and manufacturers' 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 that competency is verified and 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 the 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.