This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply sound water management principles as part of the implementation of sustainable building and construction processes.

It covers legislative and planning requirements, identifying and applying opportunities for improved water management, and promoting best practice in water management to meet the demand for sustainable buildings and environmentally friendly developments.

This unit of competency applies to builders, site supervisors and related construction industry professionals who apply sustainable water management systems to residential or commercial building.

It applies to National Construction Code (NCC) classifications:

• Residential – Class 1 and 10 buildings, maximum two storeys
• Commercial – Class 2 to 9, Type C constructions.

This unit of competency is suitable for people with specialised knowledge, completing routine and non-routine tasks and using their own judgement to deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.