Site licence class competencies

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.

May include but not limited to – NZS3604, E2/AS1.

1.1.3 Describe the relevance of building-related legislation to the construction of Category 1 buildings.

May include but not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act, Construction Contracts Act, Resource Management Act.

1.1.4 Describe the key features of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme.

May include but not limited to – the licence classes, restricted building work, and accountability to the Building Practitioners Board.

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.

1.1.6 Explain the key aspects of the consent process for Category 1 buildings.

May include but not limited to – trigger point for consent, application, inspection, code compliance certificates, consequences of noncompliance.

1.1.7 Explain the importance of, and operate within the scope of individual competence, and recognise when other expertise is required.

May include but not limited to – the implications of the different site areas of practice.

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).

May include but not limited to – NZS3604, E2/AS1, relevant compliance documents, applicable New Zealand Standards, the Building Code.

1.2.3 Describe the relevance of building-related legislation to the construction of buildings.

May include but not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act, Construction Contracts Act, Resource Management Act.

1.2.4 Describe the key features of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme.

May include but not limited to – the licence classes, restricted building work, and accountability to the Building Practitioners Board.

1.2.5 Describe the roles and responsibilities of, and work with, key parties involved in the design and building process.

May include 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.

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.

May include but not limited to – trigger point for consent, application, inspection, code compliance certificates, consequences of non-compliance.

1.2.7 Explain the importance of, and operate within the scope of individual competence, and recognise when other expertise is required.

May include but not limited to – the implications of the different site areas of practice.

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).

May include but not limited to – Building Code, relevant compliance documents, New Zealand and international Standards, relevant trade and technical literature.

1.3.3 Describe the relevance of building-related legislation to the construction of buildings.

May include but not limited to – Health and Safety in Employment Act, Construction Contracts Act, Resource Management Act, statutory local and mandatory requirements.

1.3.4 Describe the key features of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme.

May include but not limited to – the licence classes, restricted building work, and accountability to the Building Practitioners Board.

1.3.5 Describe the roles and responsibilities of, and work with key parties involved in the design and building process.

May include 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.

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.

May include but not limited to – trigger point for consent, application, inspection, code compliance certificate, consequences of noncompliance.

1.3.7 Explain the importance of, and operate within the scope of individual competence, and recognise when other expertise is required.

May include but not limited to – the implications of the different site areas of 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.

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.

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.

This competency may be demonstrated by meeting

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3.3.2 Describe the application of current procurement models.

May include but not limited to – collaborative working environments, partnering, alliances.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

5.1.4 Supervise the installation of the external envelope, including roofing, windows, cladding systems and subfloors.

May include 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.

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.

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 requirement s 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.

5.2.5 Supervise the installation of the external envelope, including roofing, windows, cladding systems and subfloors.

May include 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.

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.

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.

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.