CPCCBC5005 - Select and manage building and construction contractors

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Unit code: CPCCBC5005 | 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 select and manage building and construction contractors. It includes identifying and quantifying project resource needs and engaging with contractors to determine contract conditions and evaluating their performance.This unit of competency applies to builders and senior managers within building and construction firms and other construction industry personnel who engage and manage various contractors with diverse occupations.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

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:
* identify subcontractor needs against current and projected workloads and contractual commitments and the business plan of the organisation
* manage the subcontractor selection, engagement and appointment process to meet project timeframes:
* developing and managing terms of engagement for subcontracting opportunities
* advising interviewees of the outcome of the selection process
* undertaking referee and credit checks to determine subcontractor performance and financial viability
* ensuring selection interviews with subcontractors meet the determined criteria
* undertaking contractual arrangements between the organisation and successful subcontractors
* action and remediate below standard subcontractor performance.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* industrial relations legislation, structures and processes
* organisational quality assurance requirements relating to contracts and contractors
* contracts, workplace agreements and relevant licensing arrangements
* industry subcontracting system and industry benchmarks for subcontractors
* subcontractor administration and performance management systems:
* work sequence and nature of job roles
* project timeframe from start to finish
* quantum of hours required to perform the work
* performance benchmarks within subcontracts
* project meetings and provision of progress reports
* performance monitoring against project timelines and objectives
* performance management where performance is sub-standard or inappropriate:
* anecdotal evidence, including input from project managers and administrators
* examination of data provided by the subcontractor
* input about subcontractor performance from other organisations
* observation of the subcontractor on other project sites
* using subcontractor performance records from previous associations.

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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