Conduct on-site supervision of building

Assessment Resource Summary

Unit Details CPCCBC4008B Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
Assessment Type This is a summative assessment, which requires each student to have adequate practice prior to undertaking this assessment This assessment has been contextualised for Building and Construction, and must be undertaken in a real or simulated Building and Construction environment

Assessment

Direct questioning and Role plays

Assessment 1 – 6

Written assessment Assessment 7 (Written Assessment attached)
Last Modification Date Nov 2018 Verified By: Training Manager
Proposed Review Date Nov 2019 Approved by: CEO
Version no. UED-001
Unit Summary
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. This unit of competency supports the needs of site managers and forepersons and builders responsible for the administration of construction work
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY / COVERSHEET

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Unit Code: CPCCBC4008B
Unit Title: Conduct on-site supervision of building and construction projects
Please attach the following documentation to this form: Result S = Satisfactory NS = Not Satisfactory
Assessment 1 Completed variation form attached Completed subcontractor back charge notice S | NS
Assessment 2 Document on descriptive solutions on each scenario mentioned (1a, 1b, 1c) Written memo for unsatisfactory work to carpenter attached S | NS
Assessment 3 Completed site diary with all entries attached (A & B) Site instruction form attached Completed cash withdrawal form attached S | NS
Assessment 4 Document on quality control procedure Checklist that monitors the build for quality check at base stage S | NS
Assessment 5 Defect checklist attached S | NS
Assessment 6 Business letter to the client S | NS
Assessment 7 Written assessment attached S | NS
Final Assessment Result for this unit C / NYC
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Student Instructions
CPCCBC4008B–Conduct onsite supervision of building and construction projects
Metharom Construction (MC) plans to become a leading provider of housing construction and renovation services in the South-East Melbourne area. The company’s overall strategy will be based on a continuing improvement process of setting objectives, measuring results, and providing feedback to facilitate further growth and progress. They have been involved in large scale construction for 3 years and are now branching out to residential housing. During this unit, you will need to take on the role of a Site supervisor for Metharom’s unit at 88 Parkes Road, West Melbourne,Victoria 3003 : Owner : MichaelIrénée Your responsibilities are: Completion of construction activities on schedule with nil or minimal safety or industrial incidents. Completion of the project to high standards of quality and on program Good quality records maintained. Site is maintained in a neat and tidy manner at all times. Monitor and supervise all administrative processes and take corrective actions to ensure efficient operations. Prepare the monthly progress charts for each subcontract Subcontract documentation, release of final payments, provisional/partial and final acceptance, claims, deliverables (drawings and documents) monitoring, daily reporting, construction progress report, Back charges, Field purchase orders For more information regarding Metharom Construction, please see the appendices and company policy documentation.
Assessment 1: Timely payments and variation request (Maximum of 500 words)
You are required to take corrective action and complete requisite form as per Metharom’s policy. A) Michael has requested for a variation which will cause a slight variation in cost and delay of a week in the estimated schedule (refer to appendix A for additional information). You will need to complete the variation document provided and submit to the assessor. B) The site supervisor claims for clean-up costs as back charge to the subcontractor. As per the contract, the subcontractors are required to leave the place of work in neat, clean condition. Complete the relevant form and justify the back charge using Metharom policy. Refer to Appendix B. In total, this assessment must be no more than 500 words.
Assessment 2: Prepare an analytical report. (Maximum of 800 words)
Analyse the situations below, and prepare a report explaining how you would prevent them from occurring again in the future. You will need to provide a solution for each scenario.

A) A significant problem has been identified with the cabinetry, which was completed by a subcontractor carpenter. This has resulted in a requirement for re-work. The re-work has delayed the schedule by at least two weeks, and has an additional cost because of the labour and materials required. Ensure corrective actions are taken and communicated with written documentation. Write a memo to the carpenter addressing the unsatisfactory work.

B) The supplier of tiles for this project is waiting on an outstanding payment. This is affecting Metharom’s reputation and relationship with the supplier, which will result in losing out on the discount given to Metharom for regular payments.

C) Site safety has not been monitored effectively resulting in two minor accidents so far (refer to appendix C).

In total, this assessment must be no more than 800 words In preparation of this report you will need to: include a brief introduction use sub headings use bullet-point format to summarise the report follow each point or list of points with a clear explanation Use analytical thinking to identify, evaluate and solve problems in areas of project planning and site management
Assessment 3: Maintain a site diary. (Maximum of 800 words)
There is an inspection scheduled to be conducted next week by the construction manager. You are required to share the complete site diary that is maintained at the site.
Each work site is allowed $500 to spend on emergencies and unexpected costs. In the last week 2 employees have withdrawn money from this allowance. Bob needed to buy a new drill due to the old one breaking unexpectedly (at a cost of $93.50) The plumber had 8 boxes of washers that has been taken from his truck while onsite (worth $38.96)
This information needs to be recorded into the site diary, Also complete the withdrawal form as a process followed at site (refer to appendix D).
Below are the pending entries that need to be recorded in the site diary (additional information in appendix E).
Dispute on disrespectful behaviour & bullying by one of the employees at site Meeting conducted on workplace safety to induct all employees on new equipment handling Unsatisfactory work notice (as completed in assessment 2b) A schedule of the inspections that are required on a domestic building site Site instruction/ file note – the client requesting to change the colour of the front door from black to white now. The cost is the same but still needs to be documented and clarified. (complete the site instruction form ) Appendix E Incidents and accidents at work site (assessment 2d) Appendix E: Site instruction form
Once the diary is complete, it is to be submitted to the construction manager (your assessor will play the role of the construction manager).
In total, this assessment must be no more than 800 words
Assessment 4: Prepare procedures to ensure quality outputs. (Maximum of 500 words)
Write a quality control procedure that details how you will: Inspect the site to ensure that the work being performed meets legislative, regulative, and contractual quality requirements Organise inspections carried out by the building surveyor Communicate quality requirements and expectations to the work team
You will need to create one checklist that monitors the build for quality at the end of the base stage. These documents must be compiled into one procedural document and submitted to your assessor.
In total, this assessment must be no more than 500 words
Assessment 5: Meet with the client to determine any defect liabilities. (Max 250 words)
Meet with the client (to be played by your assessor). Together, you will inspect and discuss any problems with the house that the client wants fixed before handover. If defects are found they will need to be recorded into the defect liability checklist, and you will need to discuss how the defects will be fixed. You and the client will both need to sign the checklist to indicate your agreement.
Your assessor will be looking for: Communication skills Problem solving ability Understanding of how to rectify defects
Appendix F: Defect liability checklist template
Assessment 6: Prepare a business letter regarding handover for the client. (Maximum of 300 words)
Prepare a business letter for the client that explains what will happen during the handover process. This letter is to keep the client informed, and ensure that they are aware of what is the status of the project.
You will need to include information regarding: a) The inspection process b) Certificates and warranties that are provided to the client, including termite protection and appliance warranties (list minimum 4) c) Handover procedures (list minimum 5 things that can be included in the procedure)
This letter must contain no more than 300 words.
Note:

The work you submit must be your own Students have the responsibility to maintain the highest ethical standards of academic integrity in their work. Academic misconduct by students in examinations or in other forms of assessment is unacceptable.

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All work submitted will be checked to ensure authenticity. Students found to have plagiarised will be forced to re-submit the assessment and be required to pay the re-submission fee of $350 per unit of competency and may be subject to disciplinary action.

ASSESSMENT 7– WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

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Written Assessment
This is a closed book written assessment. In the time allocated, you are to answer all of the following questions. Make sure you: Print Clearly Answer all questions Use a black pen. Assessments written in pencil will not be accepted. Ask your assessor if you do not understand a question. Whist your assessor cannot tell you the answer, he/she may be able to re-word the question for you Do not talk to your classmates. If you are caught talking, you will be asked to leave and your assessment will not be marked. Do not cheat or plagiarise the work of others. Anyone caught cheating will automatically be marked Not Yet Competent for this unit. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.
Questions
1 What is the accepted deposit a builder can charge for home building work in Victoria?

2 What is the primary reference document that controls acceptable standards of low-rise construction projects?

3 List any five certificates and documents a builder has to provide to the owner as part of the handover procedures

4 What does the final line of a contractual variation approval Show a subcontractor?

5 Explain the procedure for variations in brief?

6 What is a Defects Liability Period in construction?

7 What is quality control in construction industry?

8 Who can make claims under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2009 (the Act)?

9 What work does not require a below ground sanitary drainage inspection?

10 What is the Act by which the contractor rights are protected?

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In the written assessment, did the student: Satisfactory: Comments
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If ‘no’ to the above, did you identify gaps in the student’s understanding and knowledge?  Yes  No
If ‘yes’ to the above, what arrangements have been made for reassessment?  Yes  No
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