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Title / Demonstrate knowledge of hazard management and the safety of users in the Building Code
Level / 5 / Credits / 7
Purpose / This unit standard is for Building Control Surveyors and those who require knowledge of the Building Code. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the objectives, functional requirements, and performance standards of: Clause F1 – Hazardous Agents on Site; Clause F2 – Hazardous Building Materials; Clause F3 – Hazardous Substances and Processes; Clause F4 – Safety from Falling; Clause F5 – Construction and Demolition Hazards; Clause F6 – Visibility in Escape Routes; Clause F7 – Warning Systems; and Clause F8 – Signs, in the Building Code.
Classification / Compliance and Law Enforcement > Building Control Surveying
Available grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
None.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the objective, functional requirements, and performance standards of Clause F1 – Hazardous Agents on Site in the Building Code.
Performance criteria
1.1The objective of Clause F1 – hazardous agents or contaminants is described in accordance with the Building Code.
1.2The functional requirements of Clause F1 – protection of building users against hazardous agents or contaminants are described in accordance with Building Code.
1.3The performance measures for Clause F1 – Hazardous Agents on Site are described in accordance with the Building Code and applied to a given scenario.
Rangemay include but are not limited to – chlorine, LPG, lead, glue, heavy metals, asbestos, poisons, PCBs.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of the objective, functional requirements, and performance standards of Clause F2 – Hazardous Building Materials in the Building Code.
Performance criteria
2.1The objective of Clause F2 – Hazardous Building Materials is described in accordance with the Building Code.
2.2The functional requirements of Clause F2 – protection of building users against hazardous building materials are described in accordance with the Building Code.
2.3The performance measures for Clause F2 – Hazardous Building Materials are described in accordance with the Building Code and applied to a given scenario.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of the objective, functional requirements, and performance standards of Clause F3 – Hazardous Substances and Processes in the Building Code.
Performance criteria
3.1The objective of Clause F3 – Hazardous Substances and Processes is described in accordance with the Building Code.
3.2The functional requirements of Clause F3 – Hazardous Substances and Processes are described in accordance with the Building Code.
3.3The performance measures for Clause F3 – Hazardous Substances and Processes are described in accordance with the Building Code and applied to a given scenario.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate knowledge of the objective, functional requirements, and performance standards of Clause F4 – Safety from Falling in the Building Code.
Performance criteria
4.1The objective of Clause F4 – Safety from Falling is described in accordance with the Building Code.
4.2The functional requirements of Clause F4 – Safety from Falling are described in accordance with the Building Code.
4.3The performance measures for Clause F4 – Safety from Falling are described in accordance with the Building Code and applied to a given scenario.
Outcome 5
Demonstrate knowledge of the objective, functional requirements, and performance standards of Clause F5 – Construction and Demolition Hazards in the Building Code.
Performance criteria
5.1The objective of Clause F5 – Construction and Demolition Hazards is described in terms of the Building Code.
5.2The functional requirements of Clause F5 – Construction and Demolition Hazards are described in terms of the Building Code.
Rangefalling objects, site hazards, unauthorised entry.
5.3The performance measures for Clause F5 – Construction and Demolition Hazards are described in terms of the Building Code and applied to a given scenario.
Outcome 6
Demonstrate knowledge of the objective, functional requirements, and performance standards of Clause F6 – Visibility in Escape Routes in the Building Code.
Performance criteria
6.1The objective of Clause F6 – lighting for emergency is described in terms of the Building Code.
6.2The functional requirements of Clause F6 – Visibility in Escape Routes are described in terms of the Building Code.
6.3The performance measures relating to Clause F6 – Visibility in Escape Routes are described in terms of the Building Code and applied to a given scenario.
Outcome 7
Demonstrate knowledge of the objective, functional requirements, and performance standards of Clause F7 – Warning Systems in the Building Code.
Performance criteria
7.1The objective of Clause F7 – Warning Systems is described in terms of the Building Code.
7.2The functional requirements of Clause F7 – Warning Systems are described in terms of the Building Code.
7.3The performance measures relating to Clause F7 – Warning Systems are described in terms of the Building Code and applied to a given scenario.
Outcome 8
Demonstrate knowledge of the objectives, functional requirements, and performance standards of Clause F8 – Signs in the Building Code.
Performance criteria
8.1The objectives of Clause F8 – Signs are described in terms of the Building Code.
Rangeinjury or illness, loss of amenity, accessibility.
8.2The functional requirements of Clause F8 – Signs are described in terms of the Building Code.
Rangeescape routes, emergency related safety features, potential hazards, accessible routes and facilities.
8.3The performance measures relating to Clause F8 – Signs are described in terms of the Building Code and applied to a given scenario.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / 25 January 2008 / 31 December 2019
Revision / 2 / 17 October 2008 / 31 December 2019
Review / 3 / 23 November 2017 / 31 December 2019
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0046
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
The Skills OrganisationSSB Code 100401 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2019 / / New Zealand Qualifications Aut