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Assessment - BCA Functions, Audit, CIR

Learning Outcome 1: Practice within the Building Consent Authority Competency Framework System in accordance with Regulation 10.
Learning Outcome 2: Develop training development plan to improve own competency within the National Building Consent Authority Competency Assessment System.
Learning Outcome 3: Analyse Building Consent Authority Quality Management Systems policies and associated procedures as required to Regulation 17 contributing to continuous improvement to mitigate risk.

Assessment Instructions

All assessments in this course will be written, where the student will demonstrate knowledge and skills required to practice within the Building Consent Authority Competency Framework System in accordance with the Building (Accreditation of Building Consent Authorities) Regulations 2006.

To ensure all answers conform to the best industry practices and adhere to current relevant New Zealand legislation, regulations and codes of practice including reference to the following legislation is essential:
• The Building Act 2004and associated legislation
• All clauses of the New Zealand Building Code
• The Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods and relevant Standards.

Reference all quotations using APA referencing style.

QUESTION 1 - Building Consent Authority Functions Report
Your Council's accreditation as a Building Consent Authority (BCA) will be reviewed by IANZ soon. Asa member of theBCA team,you are required towrite a report to senior management onthe BCA requirements and functions, as defined in the Building Act 2004 and by the BCA Regulations 2006.In your report discuss the importance of Regulation 10.

(Total word count: 1500 words)

QUESTION 2 - AuditReport (30 marks)

As a BCA Quality Manager, you are required to carry out an audit of the processing of a building consent application for IANZ re-accreditationaudit purposes.The audit must follow the Policy/Procedure/System listedin your Council's BCA Quality Management System (QMS) for Regulation 7(2)(d)(ii) and (iii). Your Audit should show if this Policy/Procedure/System is correctly adhered to at your Council by the BCA staff.

Write an audit report on your findings, showing that your BCA is keeping the correctrecords which outline the reasons for its decisions,with reference to policies, procedure, and systems required by the regulations.

Your report should include:
• The building consent number and the classification of the building.
• The evidence of the Policy/Procedure/System being completely and effectively implemented.
• An explanation of why compliance was or was not achieved, and any recommended improvements that are necessary or may be made.

In your report, youcan use your Council's Building Consent Authority QMS audit format. However,the self-assessment checklistsfor Building Consent Authority accreditation regulatory guidance,is the preferred option. These can be used as a ‘prompting' tool for checking the various components. Ensure you read the full description in the guidance tool for clarification.

(Total word count: 1500words)

QUESTION 3 - Continuous Improvement Request (CIR)Form and Report

Fact Scenario

You are employed at the Sunnybrook City Council and have identified an issue with assessing foundations in poor ground. You believe the Council needs to purchasea Ground-test Scala Penetrometer Kit to enable you, and your colleagues, to undertake more accurate assessments. You have spoken to the Council's BCA Quality Manager regarding the issue, and they have asked you to generate a Continuous Improvement Request (CIR). The manager also requires you to do a short presentation to the staff on the Council's CIR policy and procedures.

Question:

• Complete the CIR form provided in the Sunnybrook City Council's BCA Quality Management System manual based on the scenario above. Ensure you include all the relevant information and details required to support a quick resolution to the issue raised.

• Write a report for your presentation which includes:
o An explanation of what a Continuous Improvement Request (CIR) is and what purpose it serves.
o The CIR policy and procedures within your Council's BCA QMS, that has been developed in accordance with Regulation 17(2)(e).
o How Regulation 17 helps to mitigate risk
o A brief explanation on the CIR you have generated, explaining:
» why the CIR was created,
» the impact the desired outcome would have in relation to your work environment,
» how it meets the requirements of the relevant legislation.
» a brief conclusion to summarise the main points in your report. (20 marks)

(Word count for your report: 1000 words)

Attachment:- Building Consent Authority Environment.rar