Reference no: EM132321205

Assessment Task: 1 Building Approvals

Refer to the Topic 2 and where necessary access the internet and obtain further information relating to the building approval process in the Council in your area and/or State. Include Application forms and checklists etc (ACT exempt).

Determine the process to apply for a Building Approval to develop and construct a 3 Bedroom 2 Storey Residence with an in-ground swimming pool on a 1400 M2 Block in a Bushfire Zone, determine Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) in your area.

Include reference to all plans and documents required as per your council checklist. Examples of these documents are not required; however the importance of each document and the role it plays in the process must be explained.

Remember to apply the writing of this task as though you are the builder, NOT the employee or the subcontractor.

Ring your own council, or the council where your project is being constructed, for the information. Most Council’s will provide as much information as possible to ensure your lodgement is complete which in turn will save them a lot of grief processing the application and save you time with delays in the approval process.

ASSESSMENT TASK 2 : PLANNING THE PROJECT

PREPARE A POLICY AND PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO SETTING UP A PROJECT PLAN

Prepare a step by step procedure to set up a schedule for the project from the design phase to practical completion. Provide a brief of the project and its program; show an actual program for the project. Provide a procedure should changes occur and how those changes are to be communicated to all site personnel. Provide a procedure as to how you will be monitoring the program/schedule.

ASSESSMENT TASK 3 – REFER TOPIC 4 AS A GUIDE

SITE SURVEYING & SET OUT

Case Scenario:

The Original intention was to subdivide the block. However the owners have decided to leave the block as it is, move the garage to the western side of the block facing Bell Street.

Although the block is large (1400m²) and appears to have a lot of space, the block has a lot of trees along the western border (which the owner does not want removed) and directly behind the existing fibro garage. The trees on the northern (back) and eastern side (Church St) of the block are not to be removed. Scattered around the block are various size Jacarandas and small shrub trees.

Refer to the attached drawings AND TOPIC 4 & 5 of the text.

1) Provide a step by step procedure to set up and use the automatic/laser level to calculate the RL (Reduced Level) from the set datum point.

2) From the drawings provided transfer the levels shown on the drawing onto the RL Grid indicating the fall of the land. (i.e. That is to show a graph of the fall of the land in a cross section format).

3) Draw in the grid (showing correct measurements) where you would position a free standing double garage with a concrete slab (assuming the existing garage has been demolished). The garage is to be located closer to the western boundary facing Bell Street – incorporate the side and front boundary set backs. Assume your own design and measurements for the garage.

4) Determine the volume (m3) of the cut/fill required for the site. Using the Cut & Fill Grid provided, sketch how much cut and fill is required to level the slab area of the garage.

5) Complete a written report to the client, providing a detailed description of why it is necessary to cut and fill and remove some of the trees. The report must be clear and concise to justify the costs of the excavation.

The task may be in your own handwriting; however presentation is a component of this task, if the task is not presented in an acceptable manner the task may be returned to be resubmitted.

ASSESSMENT TASK 4 : ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE MANAGEMENT

Refer to Topic 5

PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL/WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PROJECT

1. Prepare a step by step procedure to reduce erosion and sediment on your
site.

2. Prepare a policy and procedure to adhere to the Environmental Legislation and Regulations associated with your project.

3. Prepare a policy and procedure to control the waste and recycling of
materials on the site. Topic 5 Set out the plan in words that are easy to understand and in a format that your Project Team will be able to read and implement your directions without having to constantly come to you to clarify each section.

ASSESSMENT TASK 5 - SITE SETUP

PART A - Refer to the attached Site Plan from which you are to indicate on the drawing where you would allocate the following items for this specific site.

ALL SECTIONS MUST BE ADDRESSED

Storage of Equipment AND Machinery – include rules for the subcontractor

Materials

Hazardous Substances

Placement of Amenities

Placement of Storage Areas

Placement of Waste Bins – do not forget your recycling rules.

Scaffolding

Crane Access

Access for Delivery of Materials/Equipment, Vehicle, Concrete Pumps & Trucks

Waste Disposal & Site Cleaning

Environmental Issues

Security Provisions

Hoarding & Fencing

Services Connection - Telephone, Electricity, Water & Gas

Parking facilities for site workers.

Dewatering process after excessive rain

PART B - Also provide a summary of your allocation strategy. Do not assume the drawing is attached to the summary – be specific where things are eg: north east corner, to the right of.. etc.

This summary is meant to be an outline to assist your site supervisor, foreman/leading hand to know how you want this particular site to be set up. State in writing using each section above as a heading, and on the site plan, where each item is to be positioned and also outline any specific directions eg – Who is responsible for what. When allocating equipment or site sheds nominate if it is hired or from your own resources. Sub Contractors conditions; maintenance of site sheds; environmental – recycling provisions; licensed operators; rules of site etc.

ASSESSMENT TASK 6 : COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES & SITE DOCUMENTATION

Communications to assist with the construction of this Assessment Task. You may wish to provide further information by searching the Internet or research through other resource material. Should you use any of the material other than your own – ensure you note where the information was obtained from and who the Author is. Do not just copy the information as your own material.

PREPARE A LIST OF COMMUNICATION METHODS for your selected project.

Describe each method on the list and provide a checklist of what documents support each method.

REMEMBER IF IT IS NOT WRITTEN IT DID NOT HAPPEN!!

Begin with an opening preamble as to why the communication and its documented records are important to your organisation and the project. Consider all the documents/forms/records that are necessary to record the progress of a project from the commencement to the close out of the project.

Sending Information

What methods of communication/form/document/record/direction is to be sent out and why. Set this out for each stage of a project’s progress.

Who is to receive the communication/form/document/record/direction. Again at each stage of the projects progress.

How are the communication/form/document/record/directions to be sent out.

When is the communication/form/document/record/direction necessary to be sent out.

Receiving Information

If you expect any form of communication in return:

Why you want the communication/form/document/record/direction returned.

How the communication/ form/ document/ record/ direction to be returned back to you.

Does anyone, other than yourself, need to receive copies of the communication/ form/ document/ record/ direction – if so state who and
why.

When is the communication/ form/ document/ record/ direction to be returned to you or others.

Show how, when and where all this information is to be filed or stored during the project and when the project has been completed.

ASSESSMENT TASK 7 : SITE MANAGEMENT

This Assessment Task is to be completed for ALL sites that your business may encounter. Outline in detail your Procedures FOR EACH SECTION relating to the management of a productive, efficient site. Include examples of forms and documentation relating to each section (Do not just copy the forms in the text, use them as a guide to design your own to suit your business size and type). This task is also
assessed against your ability to set out the procedures and how easy your instructions are to follow, what documents are provided as examples against each section

ALL THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS MUST BE ADDRESSED

Identify the Service Authorities, Council and Legal Compliance that have jurisdiction over building and property development that must be adhered to on your sites. – Identify at least 5.

Site Management Plans – Who prepares the Site Management Plan and when –what should be in the Site Management Plan

Site Preparations – How do you clear the site and set up the site – do not forget any inspections that may be required before the site is cleared.

Amenities & Site Office – What amenities are required, what site office is required etc.

Goods & Materials Handling – Rules regarding how goods are procured, what happens when they are delivered to site, how are the goods handled – i.e. manual handling techniques.

Goods Storage & Transportation – Rules where the goods are stored, signage, access etc. Also include if goods need to be transported to and from site – what are your rules.

Plant and Equipment – Where is it stored on site, what are the subcontractors rules regarding their plant and equipment, tagging, licensed operators, security of the equipment.

Site Security – What security measures for Day and Night – who does and does not have access.

Job Scheduling – When is it prepared, how. How do you cater to changes and delays and how do you let all site personnel know about the changes

Job Costing – How do you compare the actual costs of the job to the original estimate and what do you do when there are overruns.

Site Meetings – What meetings. How are they organised. Who attends each meeting. How are they documented.

Safety Issues - What written policies/safety plans are available for acknowledgments of workers and visitors to site. List the actual safety
processes in point form utilised on site each day include what Safety Signage is required, First Aid and PPE and others for employees and what is expected from Sub Contractors.

Site Documentation & Job File Management – What documents do you need for each site, where are they accessed from, where are they filed, what happens to the Job File when the project is completed.

Site Inspections – What inspections, who accompanies the inspector. How is the inspection recorded.

Waste Disposal During Construction & Site Clean Up – Where do you get the bins, what do you do about recycling, how often is the waste removed etc.

Environmental Controls – What controls do you put in place at the various stages of the project

Quality Assurance – How do you ensure the quality of the materials, workmanship etc at the beginning of the project, during the project and at the handover stages of the project.

Rules relating to the Sub Contractor – What documentation do you put in place before they come on site, what information do they have to provide you before they start a job.

MODULE ONE PROJECT PREPARATION

TOPIC 1

Question 1

What research should you do prior to purchasing and developing a property?

Question 2

What are the common areas of authority control you should consider?

TOPIC 2

Question 1

What is the Department of Planning & Infrastructure responsible for?

Question 2

What 2 forms of legislation govern planning in NSW?

Question 3

Describe the following statutory documents.

State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs)

Local Environmental Plans (LEPs)

Develop Control Plans (DCPs)

Question 4

List the planning approval pathways in NSW

Question 5

What are the benefits of the new Housing Code?

Question 6

What are the benefits of the gateway process?

Question 7

What are the steps in the gateway process? Bold Headings Only

Question 8

What is considered to be an exempt development?

Question 9

What construction is considered to be a complying development?

Question 10

What types of development may have different or additional rules that apply to building and renovations?

Question 11

What are the eight (8) steps of the Renovators Checklist?

Question 12

What are the five key areas of the environmental assessment policy? Ensure you include the descriptions – not just the first word.

Question 13

What are the Objects of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act encourage?

TOPIC 3

Question 1

Name the four (4) M’s of construction.

Question 2

What other components of the building process reflect its total life focus?

Question 3

What are the basic relationships between one agent to another in the construction environment?

Question 4

What are the main characteristics under which the design and build procurement option may be appropriate for a client’s construction project?

Question 5

What tender documentation is included in a design and build project?

Question 6

What is the role of the following client agents during the Pre-Contract Phase of the construction?

Architect

Structural Engineer

Services Engineer

Quantity Surveyor

Question 7

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the design and build construction method? List five (5) of each.

Question 8

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the fast track construction method? List five (5) of each.

Question 9

Name and describe the six basic resource types that are relevant to most management situation

Question 10

Name and describe the stage of construction activity.

TOPIC 4

Question 1

List the types of surveys that may be carried out.

Question 2

Name and describe five fields of surveying

Question 3

Name and describe the following methods horizontal control

Name of Method

1 Triangulation

2 Traverse

3 Trilateration

Question 4

Describe the term Levelling in Surveying.

Question 5

List the different types of ‘Bench Marks’.

Question 6

Read Page 58

In your own words, describe the term Datum

TOPIC 5

Question 1

What are the secondary benefits of an EMS?

Question 2

List the three (3) ways you can pay for waste.

Question 3

What are some of the specific benefits of theft and waste reduction?

Question 4

What information should you provide the EPA before disposing of spoil off site?

Question 5

What should you do before accepting soil on site to reduce the risk of receiving contaminated material?

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Illegal Waste Disposal) Act 2013?

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014?

Question 8

List the difference classes of waste

Question 9

What is a Waste Management Plan and what is included in the plan?

TOPIC 6

Question 1

The most suitable procurement method adopted for a client’s construction project depends on what?

Question 2

List the nine (9) functions the architect performs during all stages of the construction process.

Question 3

What are the duties and responsibilities of the quantity surveyor?

Question 4

What are the powers of the superintendent?

Question 5

What are the duties and responsibilities of the building contract and their project team?

Question 6

What is the roles & Responsibilities of the Site Manager under WH & S?

Question 7

Name the main organisations that make up Australia’s Fair Work system.

Question 8

What is the role of the Fair Work Commission?

Question 9

When are you covered by the national workplace relations system?

Question 10

What is a constitutional corporation?

Question 11

What is a non-constitutional corporation?

Question 12

List the 10 National Employment Standards – Bold Headings Only

Question 13

What is contained in the Fair Work Information Statement?

Question 14

What clauses are included in modern awards?

Question 15

What terms must not be included in the Modern Awards

Question 16

What Work Practices should be avoided?

Question 17

When is it Unlawful to dismiss an employee?

Question 18

What can a Fair Work Inspector do during and inspection?

Question 19

How does the Fair Work Ombudsman assist employees, employers and outworkers?

Question 20

List the various Employment Categories: Bold Headings Only

Question 21

Name and describe the types of enterprise agreements:

Question 22

What must be included in an Enterprise Agreement to satisfy Fair Work Australia?

Question 23

What Agreements can no longer be entered into? Bold Headings Only

Question 24

Read Pages 62-76

In your own words describe your obligations regarding dismissing an employee.

Question 25

What would instigate an instant dismissal?

Question 26

What should you do in the event of an Instant Dismissal?

EMPLOYING OVERSEAS WORKERS

Question 27

What evidence/documentation must you sight prior to employing overseas workers?

Question 28

What is not proof of a person’s entitlement to work in Australia?

Question 29

What is the purpose of VEVO?

TOPIC 7

Question 1

Name the four (4) types of workplaces.

Question 2

List the provisions for washing facilities on site.

Question 3

List the minimum requirements for security for the following:

Cottages & Renovations

Medium Density

Question 4

List the simple measure you can use to secure a site.

TOPIC 8

Question 1

What are the factors that cause communication barriers?

Question 2

List the methods of overcoming listening distractions:

Question 3

What are the Seven C’s of effective business writing?

Question 4

Name and describe the three types of sentences:

Question 5 – Go to Page 26

Name the five (5) basics stages in preparing a report – bold headings only

Question 6

What are the key elements of a communication plan?

Question 7

What questions should you ask when you evaluate the communication plan?

Question 8

Read Page 37

When filtering information into executive summaries, what questions should be asked when building a strong communication plan.

Question 9

What should be considered when coordinating the variety of project information to provide each participant with a flow of understandable construction information?

Question 10

What is required to ensure coordination of the construction information?

Question 11

What is the outcome if the intra-organisation information coordination is neglected?

Question 12

What is the result of the lack of coordination in design?

Question 13

What is the consequences of un-coordinated construction project information?

Question 14

List the documents that would be required at site establishment of a project:

Question 15

What is the hierarchy of the Documents for the Tender & Construction process?

Question 16

What is the order of precedence of the documents when you move to a Design Coordination role?

Question 17

Read Pages 51 - 53

In your own words describe the following:

The Genera Conditions of Contract

Special Conditions

The Drawings

Question 17 Continue

The Specification

Bill of Quantities or Schedule of Rates

Question 18

What sections should be in a Job File?

Question 19

What is the purpose of the Site Diary?

TOPIC 9

Question 1

What must be specified on an entry notice?

Question 2

What must an employer NOT do?

Question 3

What can unions do when they enter a workplace?

Question 4

What can’t union do when they enter a workplace?

TOPIC 10

Question 1

List the inspections that may be carried out during the construction program.

Question 2

Describe what a dilapidation report is.

Question 3

What do inspectors have the power to do?

Question 4

What should be included in an Inspection and Test Plan?

TOPIC 11

Question 1

What is the quickest way to get off side with your client?

Question 2

What key factors should you put in place to ensure your project is planned well?

PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS

SCHEDULE

ORDERS

Question 3

What are the Principal factors relating to the need for storage?

Question 4

List the elements of cost of stock storage.

Question 5

What should you consider when analysing the materials content of the building project?

Question 6

What important points should you consider in relation to the safety issues of storing materials and equipment on site?

Question 7

What factors should be considered when deciding whether to retain, sell or tip surplus materials?

Question 8

Other than the plan needing to be realistic and achievable what other key factors should you consider?

Question 9

What the more commonly used systems employed for project programming?

Question 10

What does the programming process include?

Question 11 – Go to Page 42

List and briefly describe the benefits of implementing the Construction Scheduling process?

Question 12

What job changes would you expect in a project contract?

Question 13

List ten (10) costs that are associated with a job change:

Question 14

List the types of Program Changes of work

Question 15

When would prolongation costs be incurred during a project? List ten (10):

Attachment:- Drawing Task.rar