CPCCBC4013 - Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

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Unit code: CPCCBC4013 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to evaluate project and contract requirements and prepare and formalise tender documentation in the building and construction industry. It includes interpreting, compiling and documenting essential project information and demands into a final tender document.
It applies to builders, estimators and managers in the building and construction industry who have a responsibility for evaluating and preparing tenders for residential and commercial projects.This unit of competency is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* source and check relevant plans, specifications and tender documentation for currency and amendments
* evaluate risk associated with the tender process.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* relevant government building and construction regulations, codes and standards
* structure and operations of the organisation's costing, tendering and contracting system
* tender documents and supporting documentation:
* artist’s impressions
* building information modelling (BIM)
* product information
* promotional materials
* reports and findings beneficial to the organisation
* project risks associated with tendering:
* breach of contract
* project delays
* payment disputes
* delays in progress payments
* circumstances, such as:
* delivery delays that extend project completion dates
* labour shortages
* weather
* exposure through clauses that work against the organisation
* failure to adequately anticipate labour or materials costs
* inappropriate funding levels and funding shortfalls
* industrial disputes through misunderstandings or overt action
* risk of default or non-performance of key players
* types of building and construction drawings and specifications
* types, scope and usage of labour through the employee and subcontractor systems
* using appropriate costing software programs.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
CPC50220 | Diploma | Duration:

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