| Licence class: |
Site |
| Descriptor: |
This licensing class covers practitioners responsible for coordinating and overseeing the construction or alteration of any category of building. |
| Explanatory note: |
This licensing class includes:
- Site 1 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1 buildings)
- Site 2 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings)
- Site 3 (Management - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings)
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| Competencies: |
Competency 1: Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory environment of the building construction industry.
Competency 2: Apply technical knowledge of construction methods and practice.
Competency 3: Organise and manage building projects.
Competency 4: Manage personnel.
Competency 5: Provide technical supervision.
These competencies may be demonstrated by meeting some or all of the following performance indicators.
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| Performance indicators: |
Competency 1: Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory environment of the building construction industry. |
| This competency may be demonstrated by meeting some or all of the performance indicators in one or more of the following areas of practice. |
| Area of practice 1: Site 1 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1 buildings |
| 1.1.1 |
Explain the purpose of the Building Act and Building Code and their relationship to the construction process. |
| 1.1.2 |
Access and interpret information from Building Code compliance documents relevant to Category 1 buildings.
Includes but not limited to – NZS3604, E2/AS1.
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| 1.1.3 |
Describe the relevance of building-related legislation to the construction of Category 1 buildings.
Includes but not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act, Construction Contracts Act, Resource Management Act.
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| 1.1.4 |
Describe the key features of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme.
Includes but not limited to – the licence classes, restricted building work, and accountability to the Building Practitioners Board.
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| 1.1.5 |
Describe the roles and responsibilities of, and work with key parties involved in the design and building process.
Roles may include but not limited to – licensed building practitioners (Design, Site, Specialist, Trade), engineers, other trades (e.g. electrical, plumbing, tiling), building consent authorities (BCAs) and clients.
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| 1.1.6 |
Explain the key aspects of the consent process for Category 1 buildings.
Includes but not limited to – trigger point for consent, application, inspection, code compliance certificates, consequences of non-compliance.
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| 1.1.7 |
Explain the importance of, and operate within the scope of individual competence, and recognise when other expertise is required.
Includes but not limited to – the implications of the different site areas of practice.
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| Area of practice 2: Site 2 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 1.2.1 |
Explain the purpose of the Building Act and Building Code and their relationship to the construction process. |
| 1.2.2 |
Access and interpret information from Building Code compliance documents relevant to all buildings (Category 1, 2 or 3).
Includes but not limited to – NZS3604, E2/AS1, relevant compliance documents, applicable New Zealand Standards, the Building Code.
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| 1.2.3 |
Describe the relevance of building-related legislation to the construction of buildings.
Includes but not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act, Construction Contracts Act, Resource Management Act.
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| 1.2.4 |
Describe the key features of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme.
Includes but not limited to – the licence classes, restricted building work, and accountability to the Building Practitioners Board.
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| 1.2.5 |
Describe the roles and responsibilities of, and work with, key parties involved in the design and building process.
Includes but not limited to – licensed building practitioners (Design, Site, Specialist, Trade), engineers, specialist consultants, other trades (e.g. electrical, plumbing, tiling), building consent authorities (BCAs) and clients.
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| 1.2.6 |
Apply knowledge of the key aspects of consent processes for buildings.
Consents may include but not limited to – building consent, amendment to building consent, resource consent.
Includes but not limited to – trigger point for consent, application, inspection, code compliance certificates, consequences of non-compliance.
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| 1.2.7 |
Explain the importance of, and operate within the scope of individual competence, and recognise when other expertise is required.
Includes but not limited to – the implications of the different site areas of practice.
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| Area of practice 3: Site 3 (Management - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 1.3.1 |
Explain the purpose of the Building Act and Building Code and their relationship to the construction process. |
| 1.3.2 |
Access and interpret information from the Building Code and Building Code compliance documents relevant to all buildings (Category 1, 2 or 3).
Includes but not limited to – Building Code, relevant compliance documents, New Zealand and international Standards, relevant trade and technical literature.
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| 1.3.3 |
Describe the relevance of building-related legislation to the construction of buildings.
Includes but not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act, Construction Contracts Act, Resource Management Act, statutory local and mandatory requirements.
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| 1.3.4 |
Describe the key features of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme.
Includes but not limited to – the licence classes, restricted building work, and accountability to the Building Practitioners Board.
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| 1.3.5 |
Describe the roles and responsibilities of, and work with key parties involved in the design and building process.
Includes but not limited to – licensed building practitioners (Design, Site, Specialist, Trade), engineers, specialist consultants, other trades (e.g. electrical, plumbing, tiling), building consent authorities (BCAs) and clients.
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| 1.3.6 |
Apply knowledge of the key aspects of consent processes for buildings.
Consents may include but not limited to – building consent, amendment to building consent, resource consent, certificate for public use.
Includes but not limited to – trigger point for consent, application, inspection, code compliance certificate, consequences of non-compliance.
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| 1.3.7 |
Explain the importance of, and operate within the scope of individual competence, and recognise when other expertise is required.
Includes but not limited to – the implications of the different site areas of practice.
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| Competency 2: Apply technical knowledge of construction methods and practice. |
| This competency may be demonstrated by meeting some or all of the performance indicators in one or more of the following areas of practice. |
| Area of practice 1: Site 1 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1 buildings) |
| 2.1 |
Apply technical knowledge of construction methods and practice.
May include but not limited to – construction terminology, elements, methods and practice.
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| Area of practice 2: Site 2 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 2.2 |
Apply technical knowledge of construction methods and practice.
May include but not limited to – construction terminology, elements, methods and practice.
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| Area of practice 3: Site 3 (Management - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 2.3 |
Access and interpret technical knowledge of construction methods and practice. |
| Competency 3: Organise and manage building projects. |
| This competency may be demonstrated by meeting some or all of the performance indicators in one or more of the following areas of practice. |
| Area of practice 1: Site 1 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1 buildings) |
| 3.1.1 |
Read and interpret working drawings, specifications, schedules and quantity lists. |
| 3.1.2 |
Identify need for, and seek clarification and/or additional design documentation from the Design Lead, as required |
| 3.1.3 |
Establish a building site and manage ongoing operations.
May include but not limited to – access, site signage, temporary water, electricity, other facilities, temporary work, compliance with building consent conditions and the Building Code.
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| 3.1.4 |
Monitor construction site performance.
May include but not limited to – monitoring performance, application of time management and quality assurance, ordering, scheduling materials and efficient use of materials.
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| Area of practice 2: Site 2 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 3.2.1 |
Read and interpret working drawings, specifications, schedules and quantity lists |
| 3.2.2 |
Identify need for, and seek clarification and/or additional design documentation or specialist information from the Design Lead, as required. |
| 3.2.3 |
Implement site specific safety plans. |
| 3.2.4 |
Establish a building site and manage ongoing operations.
May include but not limited to – access, site signage, temporary water, electricity, security fencing, temporary works and roading, other facilities, and compliance with resource consent conditions, building consent conditions and the Building Code.
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| 3.2.5 |
Monitor construction site performance.
May include but not limited to – monitoring performance, monitoring construction programme, application of time management and quality assurance, ordering, scheduling materials and efficient use of materials.
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| Area of practice 3: Site 3 (Management - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 3.3.1 |
Read and interpret contract documents.
May include but not limited to – contract documentation, form of contract, schedule of quantities, plans and schedules.
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| 3.3.2 |
Describe the application of current procurement models.
May include but not limited to – collaborative working environments, partnering, alliances.
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| 3.3.3 |
Identify need for, and seek clarification and/or additional design documentation or specialist information from the Design Lead, as required. |
| 3.3.4 |
Manage administration processes and procedures.
May include but not limited to – construction programmes, site specific safety plans, environmental management plans, project quality plans, procurement.
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| 3.3.5 |
Manage the establishment of a building site and ongoing operations.
May include but not limited to – access, site signage, temporary water, electricity, security fencing, temporary works and roading, traffic management plans, other facilities, and compliance with resource consent conditions, building consent conditions and the Building Code.
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| 3.3.6 |
Manage development of and implement construction site procedures and control and direct construction site performance.
May include but not limited to – monitoring performance, monitoring construction programme, application of time management and quality assurance, ordering, scheduling materials and efficient use of materials.
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| Competency 4: Manage personnel |
| This competency may be demonstrated by meeting some or all of the performance indicators in one or more of the following areas of practice. |
| Area of practice 1: Site 1 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1 buildings) |
| 4.1. |
Supervise personnel at the worksite.
May include but not limited to – basic knowledge of supervision responsibilities, managing conflict, giving building site related oral/written instructions.
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| Area of practice 2: Site 2 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 4.2 |
Supervise personnel at the worksite.
May include but not limited to – knowledge of supervision responsibilities, monitoring performance, application of time management and quality assurance, managing conflict, giving building site-related oral/written instructions.
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| Area of practice 3: Site 3 (Management - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 4.3 |
Manage project team and personnel.
May include but not limited to – application of management principles for construction site operation, monitoring performance, application of time management and quality assurance, managing conflict, giving oral/written instructions.
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| Competency 5: Provide technical supervision |
| This competency may be demonstrated by meeting some or all of the performance indicators in one or more of the following areas of practice. |
| Area of practice 1: Site 1 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1 buildings) |
| 5.1.1 |
Obtain site plans, design details and working drawings for building work under the practitioner’s supervision as required. |
| 5.1.2 |
Recognise non standard building sites where site excavation and other relevant construction methods may be required. |
| 5.1.3 |
Supervise the installation of all structural elements of a building.
May include but not limited to – foundations, floors, walls, beams and lintels, bracing, ceiling, roof framing.
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| 5.1.4 |
Supervise the installation of the external envelope, including roofing, windows, cladding systems and sub-floors.
Includes but not limited to – waterproof and water resistant membrane systems, flashings, building wrap, typically used wall cladding systems (including cavity systems), and the durability of componentry.
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| 5.1.5 |
Coordinate junctions, interfaces and penetrations in building work. |
| 5.1.6 |
Apply knowledge of the work of all trades to monitor the process of integration of building components by tradespeople. |
| 5.1.7 |
Identify and obtain appropriate documentation required by the owner/owner’s agent to confirm compliance with the building consent.
Examples of documentation may include – licensed building practitioner memoranda, specialist trade certificates, product guarantees/warranties, installation/producer statements, records of design amendments, as-built drainage.
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| Area of practice 2: Site 2 (Coordination or oversight - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 5.2.1 |
Obtain site plans, design details and working drawings for building work under the practitioner’s supervision as required. |
| 5.2.2 |
Demonstrate knowledge of site survey requirements and topography for the project. |
| 5.2.3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and monitor building site excavation and installation of relevant support systems. |
| 5.2.4 |
Supervise the installation of all structural elements of a building.
Structural elements include but not limited to – foundations, floors, walls, beams and lintels, bracing, ceiling, roof framing, structural steel, pre-cast concrete, engineered wood systems, work carried out by other trade and specialist licence holders.
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| 5.2.5 |
Supervise the installation of the external envelope, including roofing, windows, cladding systems and sub-floors.
Includes but not limited to – waterproof and water resistant membrane systems, flashings, building wrap, typically used wall cladding systems (including cavity systems), drain vented cavities, air seals, durability of componentry, balconies, parapets.
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| 5.2.6 |
Coordinate junctions, interfaces and penetrations in building work. |
| 5.2.7 |
Apply knowledge of the work of all trades to monitor the process of integration of building components by tradespeople. |
| 5.2.8 |
Identify and obtain appropriate documentation required by the owner/owner’s agent to confirm compliance with the building consent.
Examples of documentation may include – licensed building practitioner memoranda, specialist trade certificates, product guarantees/ warranties, installation/ producer statements, records of design amendments, as-builts.
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| Area of practice 3: Site 3 (Management - Category 1, 2 and 3 buildings) |
| 5.3.1 |
Manage and direct technical supervision personnel
Includes but not limited to personnel who:
- obtain site plans, design details and working drawings
- supervise building site excavation and installation of relevant support systems
- supervise the installation of all structural elements of a building
- supervise the installation of the external envelope
- coordinate junctions, interfaces and penetrations in building work
- monitor the process of integration of building components by tradespeople.
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| 5.3.2 |
Identify and obtain appropriate documentation required by the owner/owner’s agent to confirm compliance with the building consent.
Examples of documentation may include – licensed building practitioner memoranda, specialist trade certificates, product guarantees/warranties, installation/producer statements, records of design amendments, as-builts.
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| Frequency of assessment: |
The first assessment of current competence will occur 2 years after the date of the issue of the licence. Ongoing assessments will occur every 2 years after the date of the last assessment. |