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Title / Demonstrate knowledge of the BCA’s QA/QMS approval process for building regulatory processes[BO1]
Level / 4 / Credits / 15
Purpose / This unit standard is for people working or intending to work in a building regulatory environment in New Zealand.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–demonstrate knowledge of the end to end process for approving building regulatory applications;
–demonstrate knowledge ofthe end to end process for building regulatory inspections; and
–demonstrate knowledge of the end to end process for building regulatory certification.
Classification / Public Sector Compliance > Public Sector Compliance Operations
Available Grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
1References
Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authority) Regulations 2006;
Building Act 2004 and associated Building Regulations; includes Building Code;
Building (Forms) Regulations 2004;
Electricity Act 1992;
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996;
Health Act 1956;
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014;
Local Government Act 2002
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987;
Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006;
Privacy Act 1993;
Resource Management Act 1991;
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
2Definitions
BCmeans Building Consent.
BCA means Building Consent Authority.
Interview means a purposeful dialogue where information is sought from the interviewee by the interviewer, and both parties exchange information. Interviews may occur in situations where the parties are remote from each other and communication is conducted by digital or electronic means.[CJ2]
CCC means Code Compliance Certificate.
COA means Certificate of Acceptance.
CPU means Certificate for Public Use.
CS means Compliance Schedule.
NZFS – New Zealand Fire Service.
QA/QMS means the quality assurance or quality management system setting out the policies and procedures of the BCA. Where the BCA is an operating unit within a larger organisation, the applicable QA/QMS may be that operated by the parent organisation.
3All evidence presented for assessment must be relevant tosituations found in a building regulatory related environment.
People should be assessed against this unit standard in a real-life context using naturally occurring evidence, or in simulated conditions that demand performance equivalent to that required in the real-life context.
Where naturally occurring evidence is used for assessment against this unit standard, a verifier’s checklist is acceptable if accompanied by evidence that includes examples from the candidate’s performance.
4Interviews for assessment may be conducted face-to-face and/or by telephone or other digital technologies. Assessment must involve two formal interviews.
Interviewsfor assessment are likely to be characterised by
- a predictable situation and/or familiar context
- a cooperative approach and purpose
- an established and/or positive relationship between both participants
- professional and structured approach.
[BO3][CJ4]
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the end to end process for approving building regulatory applications.
Rangemay include lodgement of an application for any ofBC, COA, CCC, CPU, CS.
Performance criteria
1.1Describe the processing steps required to be completed in accordance with the QA/QMS.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – payment of fees; structural, mechanical, and/or fire engineers; planning; health; NZFS; approval of applications.
1.2Describe statutory timeframes that apply to the processing of applications.
Range20 days and 12 months.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge ofthe end to end process for building regulatory inspections.
Rangemay include lodgement of an application for any of BC, COA, CCC, CPU, CS.
Performance criteria
2.1Describe the inspection steps required to be completed in accordance with the QA/QMS.
Rangeidentifying required inspections, booking process for inspections, timeframes.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of the end to end process for building regulatory certification.
Performance criteria
3.1Describe the certification steps required to be completed in accordance with the QA/QMS.
Rangeapplication, fees, supporting documentation, timeframes (20 days, 24 months).
3.2Describe the process for documenting building regulatory decisions in accordance with the QA/QMS.
Rangeincludes but is not limited to – current status, further requirements, requests for further information, accurate record keeping.
Planned review dateStatus information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0121
This CMR can be accessed at
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[BO1]Why not just say ‘regulation’?
[CJ2]Why have we got this?
[BO3]See changes suggested for Note 3 of COM001
[CJ4]ACTUALLY we don’t ask them to do any interviews. Why have I got this??