Course Title: Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2020

Class Number: 4197

Class Section: M15

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Course Code: BUIL6209C

Course Title: Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4274 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Dr. Aleksandar Bradilovich
Course Coordinator
Email: aleksandar.bradilovich@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 4887
Location: 57.5.25

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil.

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to supervise implementation of administration processes relating to residential and commercial construction projects.
The ability to administer payments, supervise on-site communications, ensure compliance with quality control and complete record keeping processes is essential.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4008B Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects

Element:

1. Supervise the administration of claims and payment processes.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Contract payments are made in accordance with the contract allowance or orders.
1.2. Drawings against allowances are carried out in accordance with organisation policy and procedures.
1.3. Variations to contracts are authorised and corrective action is taken where necessary.
1.4. Back-charges are applied in accordance with policy guidelines.
1.5. Payment of invoices for material supply is authorised.
1.6. Insurance claims for site loss or damage are completed and processed.
1.7. Administrative processes are conducted and supervised with reference to relevant regulatory and organisational requirements .

Element:

2. Supervise and maintain on-site communications.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Diary of on -site communication and events is maintained, including communications with clients, contractors, inspections, union matters and suppliers.
2.2. File notes detailing specific instructions are prepared and issued.
2.3. Site reports detailing specific supervisory inspections are prepared and kept.
2.4. Variation requests or requirements are communicated to the appropriate person.
2.5. Requests for extensions of time are communicated to the appropriate person.
2.6. Notice of unsatisfactory work is communicated in writing to the appropriate individuals.
2.7. Administrative processes are conducted and supervised with reference to relevant regulatory and organisational requirements.

Element:

3. Ensure management of and compliance with quality control procedures.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Relevant quality control procedures are identified.
3.2. Site checklists detailing specific items to be inspected at appropriate stages are used and completed.
3.3. Industry and organisational quality manuals and procedures are used in managing the quality process.
3.4. Local authority inspections are arranged.
3.5. Quality requirements are communicated to on-site personnel and building work is assessed against construction standards.
3.6. Processes are put in place to supervise on-site work to ensure the performance of work to industry, regulatory and contractual standards.
3.7. Contractual quality standards are met.

Element:

4. Complete project administration processes.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Project administration processes and preparation for practical completion are carried out in accordance with the contract requirements and company policy.
4.2. Practical completion inspection procedure is identified, communicated to the client and applied on site.
4.3. Handover procedures are identified and carried out in accordance with organisational policy.
4.4. Certificates and appropriate client information are provided at handover, including termite protection and appliance warranties.
4.5. Defects liability items are obtained from clients.
4.6. Defects are rectified and client sign-off is obtained.
4.7. Administrative processes are conducted and supervised with reference to relevant regulatory and organisational requirements.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements.


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities included in this course are:
• lectures where syllabus material will be presented and explained, and the subject will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples;
• hands on experience in small business finances and to reinforce the lecture material;
• private study, working through the course as presented in classes and learning materials, and so broadening and deepening their understanding of networking principles.


Teaching Schedule

Session 1 Interaction Point - Supervise the administration of claims and payment processes.

Session 2 Interaction Point - Supervise the administration of claims and payment processes.

Session 3 Interaction Point - Supervise and maintain on-site communications.

Session 4 Interaction Point - Supervise and maintain on-site communications.

Session 5 Interaction Point - Ensure management of quality control procedures.

Session 6 Interaction Point - Ensure compliance with quality control procedures.

Session 7 Interaction Point - Complete project administration processes.

Session 8 Interaction Point - Complete project administration processes.

Session 9 Assessments Due and Student Feedback


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.Students will be asked to personally demonstrate to the teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals. 

This unit of competency could be assessed by the supervision of administration processes relating to a residential or commercial construction project, including the administration of payments, supervision of on-site communications, compliance with quality control and record keeping processes.

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Assessment 1

Knowledge Quiz

Assessment 2

Assignment

Assessment 3

Project 1

Assessment 4

Project 2

these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Element/Performance Criteria

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Assessment Tasks

Assessment

Assessment 1

Knowledge Quiz

Assessment 2

Assignment

Assessment 3

Project 1

Assessment 4

Project 2


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Element/Performance Criteria

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3.6

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3.7

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4.1

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4.4

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4.5

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4.6

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4.7

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Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
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Relevant
Current
Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
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Late submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

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