Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys
Application
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct and report on initial construction inspections to verify the compliance of site preparation, foundations, footings, structural provisions and wet areas of buildings included in Classes 2 to 9, as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area. The unit includes planning and conducting inspections, reporting on issues of non-compliance, and preparing certificates of compliance according to legislative and regulatory requirements.
This unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to conduct mandated inspections of buildings included in Class 2 to 9 at the initial stage of construction. The certificate of compliance must be completed and processed before the next stage of construction can commence.
At the time of publication, this unit forms part of the licensing requirements for building surveying in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to clarify these requirements.