CPCCBC6016Assess construction faults in large building projects

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What an assessment for CPCCBC6016 must cover

33 assessable components: 5 elements (18 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify and analyse construction faults.

  • 1.1Collect information relating to specific construction faults.
  • 1.2Analyse original construction project plans and specifications to identify potential causes of construction problems.
  • 1.3Document and communicate construction problems to relevant personnel following organisational work practices.
  • 1.4Gather expert analysis and opinions as required from project team members and external professionals.
  • 1.5Use problem-solving techniques to identify typical faults and problems.
  • 1.6Develop a rectification action that meets the Performance Requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC).

2 Analyse construction techniques, methods and materials.

  • 2.1Use building terminology accurately in the communication of issues.
  • 2.2Evaluate working drawings and specifications to identify any existing or designed-in construction problems.
  • 2.3Prepare alternative methods and materials to meet the project specification objectives and comply with the NCC and relevant building legislation.

3 Evaluate alternative construction solutions.

  • 3.1Consider and evaluate commonly occurring on-site problems with building materials and their causes.
  • 3.2Prepare reports identifying available alternative methods and materials available to meet the construction aims and objectives of the specifications.
  • 3.3Prepare detailed sketches of available alternative methods and materials that meet the construction aims and objectives of the specification.

4 Resolve construction faults using alternative construction methods.

  • 4.1Evaluate solutions and recommend suitable alternative methods to resolve the problem and meet project aims and objectives and organisational processes.
  • 4.2Integrate selected methods into the project construction works to align with construction schedules and timeframes.
  • 4.3Manage and monitor alternative forms of construction to ensure compliance.

5 Communicate preferred solution to construction problem.

  • 5.1Document technical resolution in detail of identified problem.
  • 5.2Lodge appropriate documentation and communicate with appropriate project and other construction professionals.
  • 5.3Determine and implement strategies to monitor corrective action processes and procedures.

Performance evidence

  • To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by identifying and assessing the impact of construction faults on a Type A building project. In doing this, the candidate must identify, assess the impact of and determine remedial action for construction faults associated with at least two of the following: structural, installation, refurbishment, renovation, restoration.

Knowledge evidence

  • government building legislation and regulation
  • building codes and standards
  • the National Construction Code (NCC)
  • project drawings, details and specifications
  • design principles and behaviour of structural members undergoing stress, strain, tension, compression, bending or combined actions
  • nature of materials and effects on performance
  • structural design: aesthetics, economy, equilibrium, functionality, stability, strength
  • properties, characteristics and limitations of structural materials: reinforced and pre-stressed concrete and tilt-up panels, composite steel and concrete, masonry, steel (cold-formed steel) and aluminium
  • performance characteristics of columns analysis: bending behaviour and performance of loaded support beams, eccentric and axial load effect, load spanning elements for bending moments, shear forces, deflection and torsion, effect of connections, effect of slab behaviour in relation to spans and stress distribution, effect of slenderness ratio
  • high performance structural elements: castellated beams, connections, fire resistance, laminated beams, pre-stressed beams, slabs, trusses, use of steel to reinforce concrete, waffle slabs
  • applications of structural principles in buildings: dead and live load calculations and characteristics, fire resistance of materials, impact of thermal effects, impact of time-dependent effects, including creep and shrinkage, impact of wind, snow, groundwater, earthquake, liquid pressure, rainwater and earth pressure actions, structural resistance of forms of construction, structural resistance of materials
  • work health and safety (WHS) and organisational quality procedures and processes
  • temporary structural elements: bracing, close sheeting, formwork props, pressure resistant formwork, scaffolding sole plates, shields, shoring collar sets, soldier sets.

Foundation skills

  • technology skills: use digital tools and devices to communicate and collaborate effectively with others; use equipment and programs to access, extract information and develop relevant documentation.

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What does an assessment tool for CPCCBC6016 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCBC6016 needs to address all 33 unit components: 5 elements with 18 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CPCCBC6016?

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