This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to monitor construction work and provide advice to clients on meeting compliance requirements for construction work on both new and existing buildings of all classes as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC) up to three storeys. It involves arranging and conducting site visits during construction.

This unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to provide consultancy services during the construction phase of a project and who assist in finding solutions to problems, including construction faults and compliance issues.

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.