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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 AuthorityFunctionsReport (30 marks)
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)

Assessment 2 - Competency Statement and Training Plan

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.

Fact Scenario 1

You are a Competency Assessorwithin your Council's Building Consent Authority (BCA). As part of your responsibilities, you are required to conduct a competency assessment for a new staff member John,who has been training for the inspection and processing of solid fuel heaters.

Question 1 - Competency Statement

Write a Competency Statement for John in accordance with Regulation10(3)(d) for one of the following options:

- Inspection and Certification requirements
OR
- Processing and Certification requirements

1. Use the table layout detailed in the National Building Consent Authority Competency Assessment System (see below).
2. Provide the details of John's evidence, that he presented and discussed with you,that shows his competency to do the task.
3. The Competency Statement should include the evidence and reasons for your decisions,expressed in accordance with Regulation 6, and identifying associated documents, Standards, NZBC Clauses and Verification methods.(Add link to the Verification method and Standards New Zealand.)

Fact Scenario 2
Peter is an Inspector and a Processor within his Council's BCA. He has current competency for Residential 1 and 2and wants to advance to Residential 3 processing and inspection.You have been instructed to develop a training plan for Peter in accordance with the BCA Regulation 6.

QUESTION 2 -Training Plan

Develop a Training Plan Document for Peter in accordance with the BCA Regulation 11, which includes evidence, decision, reason, and relevant actions taken. The training plan should enable him to demonstrate his competence in the following:

1. To have a good understanding of your Council's BCA Quality Management System (QMS).
2. How to identify possible weather tightness risk features or areas, of a Residential 3 Building.
3. How to best use the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) E2 Risk matrix calculation tool for assessing risk level areas and building levels, under the National Competency Assessment System (NCAS), when the risk scorein an application is too low.

Structure the Training Plan Documentin this way:
• Identify the areas of competency required for the 3 points above,
• Specify the training Peter needs to undertake by listing the desired outcomes,
• List the expected outcomes of the application of training (that is what competencies Peter is expected to show after completing the training)
• Explain how you would confirm the results of Peter's training for the following:
o Direct result of training (e.g., test score),
o Evidence of skill in use,
o The sharing of new knowledge with other BCA staff.

(Total word count: 1500 words)

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