Part L: Experience Statement for Commercial Builder ... · Part L: Experience Statement for Commercial Builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work) How to fill out this statement

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© State of Victoria, Victorian Building Authority 2017 (published September 2017)

Part L: Experience Statement for Commercial Builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work)

How to fill out this statement

STEP 1

Read about the skills, knowledge and experience that you need to demonstrate if you are applying for registration in the category of Commercial Builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work).

STEP 2

Fill out table 1 and table 2:

In table 1, tell us about your general experience carrying out commercial non-structural fit-out work.

In table 2, tell us about three specific projects that demonstrate your experience in commercial non-structural fit-out work.

STEP 3

Read table 3. It explains the types of evidence that you should use to demonstrate all your experience, including the experience noted in table 2. You need to present your evidence portfolio when you lodge your application.

Remember

Please include as much detail as possible, because this statement will be usedto work out whether you have enough experience for registration.

In your application, you will need to provide references to confirm you havecompleted this work.

It is an offence under section 246 of the Building Act 1993 to give any false ormisleading statement or information in your application.

We will return your application if this statement is incomplete or doesn’t haveenough detail, and ask you for more information.

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Step 1. Learn about skills, knowledge and experience that you need

Knowledge

If you are applying to be registered in the class of Commercial Builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work )and you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications:

· CPC 31812 Certificate III in Shopfitting

· CPC 30211 Certificate III in Carpentry

· CPC 32011 Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery

then you will satisfy the technical knowledge requirements for registration.

These qualifications do not include units of competency relating to applying for a building permit, nor to management of occupational health and safety, contracts or project budgets.

Experience

To assist in our assessment of whether you have the required experience for registration in this class of building practitioner, you must provide a portfolio of evidence (tables 1 and 2) that demonstrates your experience.

This portfolio should demonstrate your capacity to undertake all the activities associated with the class of Commercial Builder (limited to non-structural fit-out work) – in a competent manner and to a professional standard.

Your portfolio should include evidence of:

· your experience in the areas that you tick in table 1

· details for three different commercial construction projects that togetherdemonstrate your involvement in all stages of non-structural fit-out work,from project start to completion (table 2).

Finally, table 3 provides examples of the types of documentary evidence of your experience that you could provide.


Other relevant units of competency include:· Arrange building applications and approvals (CPCCBC4026A)· Identify construction work hazards and select risk control strategies (CPCCWHS3001)· Produce labour and material schedules for ordering (CPCCBC4005A)· Select and prepare a construction contract (CPCCBC4003A)

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STEP 2. Complete table 1 to describe your general experience related to commercial non-structural fit-out work.

Table 1. Fill out this table to describe all work you have done in relation to commercial non-structural fit-out work.

Leave blank if you have not undertaken the activity.

What type of building work have you done? Tick the box.

How many times have you done this type of work? Tick the box.

What were your exact responsibilities?

Tell us if you were responsible for the work or if your role was to assist with the work.

Plan, manage, and coordinate building projects

Prepared documentation relating to an application for a building permit (if relevant)

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Prepared cost estimates and quotations or responses to a tender

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Selected and prepared contracts and their associated project schedules for the building work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +


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Managed and administered contracts for the building project

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Established, monitored and managed budgets for the building work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Interpreted plans, drawings, and specifications prepared by designers, and carried out that building work in accordance with the documentation

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Developed, monitored, and coordinated project progress schedules for the building work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Selected and managed contractors and subcontractors

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +


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Developed policies and procedures to manage and monitor health and safety requirements for the construction site and surrounds

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Arranged inspections and certification of building work

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

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Manage, carry out1, or arrange the carrying out of building work

Managed or arranged the establishment of the construction site. This work would usually include the establishment of:

controls for OH&S hazards and risks

Safe Work Method Statements (SWMSs)

site hoarding and protection of the public

site survey and set-out

site logistics

traffic management

plant & equipment hire

amenities

induction processes.

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the establishment of the construction site. This work would usually include the establishment of:

controls for OH&S hazards risks Safe Work Method Statements (SWMSs) site hoarding and protection of the public site survey and set-out site logistics plant & equipment hire amenities

traffic management

induction processes.

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

1 Carry out includes the undertaking and supervision of the building work.


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Managed or arranged for the setting out, fabrication and assembly of non-load bearing shop fronts, commercial entries and component fittings

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the setting out, fabrication and assembly of non-load bearing shop fronts, commercial entries and component fittings

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged the assembly and installation of stairs

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the assembly and installation of stairs

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +


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Managed or arranged for the setting out, fabrication, and assembly of cabinets, showcases, wall units, counters and work stations

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the setting out, fabrication, and assembly of cabinets, showcases, wall units, counters and work stations

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged for the manufacture, assembly and installation of joinery unit components

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the manufacture, assembly and installation of joinery unit components

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +


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Managed or arranged for the cutting and installation of glass and glazing for non-structural applications

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the cutting and installation of glass and glazing for non-structural applications

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged for the application of paint and other finishes, including preparation of surfaces

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the application of paint and other finishes, including preparation of surfaces

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +


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Managed or arranged for the installation of floor coverings and the application of floor finishes

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the installation of floor coverings and the application of floor finishes

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Managed or arranged for the application of floor and wall tiling

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +

Carried out the application of floor and wall tiling

☐ 1 – 5

☐ 6 – 10

☐ 11 +


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Use table 2 to tell us about three specific projects that demonstrate your experience in commercial non-structural fit-out work.

Table 2. Fill out this table for three different projects that together demonstrate your involvement in all stages of non-structural fit-out work, from project start to completion.

Brief description of project – include class of building, rise in stories, and purpose of building (for example, Class 5 office building, six stories)

Dates that you worked on the project (must include day, month, year)

Site address of building project

Building permit number(s) for the building project

Employer details: business name AND full name and contact number of your supervisor

Project 1

Start date:

End date:

Project 2

Start date:

End date:


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Project 3

Start date:

End date:


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STEP 3. Use table 3 to create your evidence portfolio.

Table 3. Create a table that summarises all your commercial building experience relating to non-structural fit-out work.

Area of experience Information that you must provide for each construction project

Manage or arrange the carrying out of all stages of commercial building work

a brief description of the building project including the purpose and class of the building, and therise in stories (for example, office building, Class 5, six stories)

the address of the building site

the building permit number (when relevant)

your employer for that project (business name, full name and contact number of your supervisor)

dates of your work on the project, including day, month and year

your role on the building project

Create an evidence portfolio that supports your commercial building experience relating to non-structural fit-out work for the three projects that you note in table 2.

Area of experience Suggestions of documentation you could provide

Contribute to making an application for a building permit (if relevant)

copies of documentation you prepared associated with an application for a building permit

Prepare cost estimates and budgets Evidence of work you undertook pre-construction, such as:

plans, drawings or specifications from which you worked

initial cost estimates you prepared during the pre-contract phase

documentation demonstrating your capacity to prepare cost schedules (‘take-offs’) for projectmaterial quantities and costs (for example, estimating worksheets)

documentation demonstrating your capacity to prepare a schedule of specialist contract workrequired (trade breakdown)


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Prepare a construction time and trade sequencing program for the building works

Evidence of a project program that you developed or contributed to, such as:

Gantt or similar progressive charts

critical path events

trade sequencing

commencement and completion dates

Assist in the selection and administration of contracts for the building work

documentation n demonstrating your capacity to select and administer commercial buildingcontracts appropriate to the project, including:

– type of contract (simple, major works etc.)

– subcontracts

– general conditions

– legal obligations

– allowable schedules

– prime costs/variations

– others

examples of documented processes you have implemented relating to the management andresolution of disputes

examples of methods for managing variations in contracts you have administered

labour hire agreements that you entered into or contributed to for the carrying out of commercialbuilding work

examples of progress claims submitted showing progressive claims for payments as sections of thework are completed, including individual trade progress breakdowns

policies or processes that you developed or contributed to that support compliance withcontractual responsibilities, including management of disputes and quality assurance processes


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Establish, monitor and manage financial plans and budgets for the project

cash flow statements for each project or a component of each project

a profit and loss statement for each project or a component of each project

project financial monitoring documentation

examples of project insurances that you administered including:

– public liability

– building works

– contracted works

Develop, monitor and manage occupational health and safety for construction sites and surrounds

three examples of Safe Work Method Statements (SWMSs) for each construction site

job safety analyses for at least three different work tasks

documentation related to site inductions, including induction program, checklists and recordsmanagement for each construction site

Evidence may include:

policies or procedures that you contributed to or implemented to manage health and safety

completion of relevant OH&S certificates.

Select and manage subcontractors and licensed trades

procedures for the recruitment of staff and contractors at required stages of each project

contract documents or agreements used to engage staff or subcontractors

procedures for ensuring staff and contracts hold appropriate licences/tickets, accreditation andtraining

evidence that onsite training and induction was provided to staff and recorded.


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Plan, coordinate, and manage building work in line with architectural, designer and engineering specifications

Develop, manage, project schedules for the work

drawings and specifications for each construction project

documentation related to your day-to-day coordination of the program of work

documentation demonstration application of NCC requirements, Australian Standards, and state orlocal statutory requirements, including the use and application of compliant building materialsappropriate to the building class and type of construction

risk management policies or procedures you developed or contributed to or administered

copies of quality assurance documents and processes to ensure compliance of work and defect freebuilding, prior to handover (e.g. trade compliance certificates)

copies of handover documentation, including ‘as built’ plan updates, operations manuals etc.


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Remember: The information provided in this form must be true and correct. It is an offence under section 246 of the Building Act 1993 to give false or misleading information in relation to an application for registration, and this offence carries a maximum penalty of 120 penalty units.

I declare that the information contained in this form is complete and true to the best of my knowledge. And I understand that the VBA may make enquiries to verify any of the information I have given on this form, and I consent for the information provided in this form to be shared with any other third party for that purpose.

Applicant name

Applicant signature

Date


(must be a handwritten signature)

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