This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to lead, manage and engage with a variety of teams working in the building and construction industry. Building and construction industry work teams may include subcontractors and employees, with cultural, competency or other diversities, who are engaged on the project for different periods of time and at different times. It includes liaising with team supervisors or leading hands to establish team objectives, maintain team performance and progress and achieve project quality.

This unit of competency applies to builders, site supervisors and related construction industry professionals responsible for managing diverse work teams to complete projects to specifications and on time.

This unit is suitable for those using specialised knowledge to complete 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 CPCWHS1001Prepare 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.