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Part L: Statement of Experience for Project Manager
(Domestic)
How to fill out this statement
STEP 1
Read about the skills, knowledge and experience that you need to
demonstrate to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) if you are
applying for registration in the category of a Person responsible for a
building project, class of Project Manager (Domestic).
STEP 2
Fill out tables 1 and 2:
In table 1, tell us about your general experience in managing or
arranging the carrying out of domestic building work by a registered
builder for class 1 and 2 buildings.
In table 2, tell us about four specific projects that demonstrate your
experience in managing or arranging the carrying out of domestic
building work by a registered builder for class 1 and 2 buildings.
STEP 3
Read table 3. It explains the types of evidence that you can use to
demonstrate the experience that you note in table 2. You will need
to present your evidence portfolio to the VBA when you lodge your
application.
Remember
Please include as much detail as possible, because this statement will be used
to work out whether you have enough experience for registration.
In your application, you will need to provide references to confirm you have
completed this work.
It is an offence under section 246 of the Building Act 1993 to give any false or
misleading statement or information in your application.
To meet the experience requirements for registration, you dont need to have
done all the work items listed in column 1 of table 1. But you do need
experience in most of them.
We will return your application if this statement is incomplete or doesnt have
enough detail, and ask you for more information.
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STEP 1. Learn about skills, knowledge and experience that you need
Qualifications
If you have successfully completed the following qualifications, you will
satisfy some of the technical knowledge required for registration in the
category of a Person responsible for a building project, class of Project
Manager (Domestic):
Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics from
Holmesglen Institute
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) from Deakin
University
Graduate Diploma of Construction Management from Swinburne
Institute of Technology
CPC 50308 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management).
If you have not completed these certificates or diplomas, the VBA will
assess your Project Manager (Domestic) knowledge against the
competencies included in the certificates.
Experience
So the VBA can assess whether you have the required experience in
managing or arranging the carrying out of domestic building work, you
should provide a portfolio (tables 1, 2 and 3) of evidence that demonstrates
your experience. This evidence must show you can arrange or manage the
carrying out of all the activities associated with all classes of domestic
building work in a competent manner and to a professional standard.
Your portfolio should include evidence of:
your experience in the areas that you tick in table 1
four separate examples of your participation in managing or arranging
the carrying out by a registered builder (registered under the Building
Act 1993 in another class of domestic builder authorised to carry out
that work) all stages of the construction of class 1 and 2 buildings
including:
o
project managing domestic building work
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applying business and financial management skills relevant to
domestic building work
o
applying for a building permit for domestic building work
o entering into and administering appropriate contracts
o producing cost estimates for domestic building work
o
planning for and providing onsite supervision
o
engaging and supervising relevant trades
o
ensuring compliance with safety requirements
your knowledge and application of the following Australian Standards:
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AS/NZS 1170 series, Minimum design loads on structures
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AS/NZS 1170.2 Wind Actions
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AS 1288 Glass in buildings: selection and installation
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AS 1397 Steel sheet and strip Hot-dipped zinc-coated or
aluminium/zinc coated
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AS 1684 Residential timber-framed construction
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AS 1926 Swimming pool safety
o
AS 2047 Windows and external glazed doors in buildings
o
AS 2601 The demolition of structures
o AS 2870 Residential slabs and footings
o AS 3660 Termite management
o
AS 3700 Masonry Structures
o
AS 3740 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas
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AS 3959 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas
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AS 4055 Wind loads for housing
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AS 4440 Installation of nailplated timber roofed trusses
o AS/NZS 4505 Garage doors and other large access doors
o AS/NZS 4600 Cold-formed steel structures
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AS 4678 Earth-retaining structures
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AS/NZS 4455 Masonry Units, Pavers and Flags
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AS 4654 Waterproofing membranes for external above ground use
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AS 4773 Masonry in small buildings
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Guide to Standards and Tolerances (Victorian Building Authority)
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Building Code of Australia.
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STEP 2. Complete tables 1 and 2
Table 1. Fill out this table to describe all domestic building work that you managed or arranged the carrying out of by a registered builder, for class 1
and 2 buildings
What type of work have
you done? Tick the box.
Project managed domestic
building work
How many times
have you done
this type of work?
Tick the box. What were your exact responsibilities? List in point form.
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+.
Applied business and
financial management skills
to domestic building work
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+.
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Established the requirement
for a building permit for the
proposed domestic building
work
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+.
Complied with building
permits for domestic
building work
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+.
Arranged relevant
certification of completed
domestic building work
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+ .
Arranged for the
rectification of any faults or
defects in domestic building
work
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+ .
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Arranged any required
protection works
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+ .
Produced cost estimates
and quotes for proposed
domestic building work
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+ .
Planned for and provided
onsite supervision
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+ .
Interpreted plans, drawings
and specifications for
domestic building work
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+ .
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Identified site and task
related hazards and
developed risk control
strategies
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+ .
Developed and interpreted
the Safe Work Method
Statements (SWMSs) or Job
Safety Analysis worksheet
(JSA)
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+ .
Supervised registered
domestic builders,
subcontractors and other
trades to ensure work is
conducted safely and to
required standards
1 5
6 10
11 20
20+ .
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Table 2. Fill out this table to describe domestic building work that you managed or arranged the carrying out of. Please include the details of
four projects that demonstrate your experience in managing or arranging the carrying out by a registered builder (registered under the Building Act
1993 in another class of Domestic Builder authorised to carry out that work), across all stages of the construction of class 1 and 2 buildings. Your
evidence must include all of the following activities:
project managing domestic building work
applying business and financial management skills relevant to domestic building work
applying for a building permit for domestic building work
entering into and administering appropriate contracts
producing cost estimates for domestic building work
planning for and providing onsite supervision
engaging and supervising relevant trades
ensuring compliance with safety requirements.
Brief description
Period of work (must
include actual dates)
Work address (or where work
was undertaken)
Name and contact number of
your employer
Building permit
number
Project
1
Start date:
End date:
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Project
2
Start date:
End date:
Project
3
Start date:
End date:
Project
4
Start date:
End date:
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STEP 3. Use table 3 to create your evidence portfolio
Area of experience
Suggested evidence or documentation
Project manage domestic building work
Site plans, construction drawings and specifications for each construction project
Tenders or quotations that you developed or contributed to, with associated quantities and estimating
worksheets
A schedule of works that you prepared for each project
Project management charts detailing works to be undertaken, timelines and milestones
Minutes of meetings that you attended or facilitated between parties to the construction projects,
demonstrating your contribution to policies, procedures or work programs
Copies of relevant building permits for each project
Details of building notices received for the projects and evidence of the actions that you took to
respond
Details of protection works undertaken and evidence of your involvement in arranging the works
Copies of compliance certificates for works undertaken on each project
Apply business and financial management skills
relevant to domestic building work
Profit and loss statement for each project or component of each project
Cash flow statement for each project
Apply for a building permit for domestic building
work
Detailed plans, drawings and specifications for a sample of the projects
Copies of documents that you prepared in support of an application for a building permit for a sample
of the projects
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Enter into and administer appropriate contracts
Copies of contracts between you and the client or registered builder for the work, or that you prepared
on behalf of another party
Documentation that demonstrates your capacity to correctly complete a domestic building contract
Evidence you successfully completed training in the following units of competency:
Select and prepare a construction contract
Administer a construction contract
Produce cost estimates for domestic building work
Copies of quotes that you prepared that respond to plans or job requirements and that describe works
and associated costs for each project
Plans and specifications associated with costings and quotes that you prepared for each project
Labour and materials schedules for each project
Copies of paid invoices, indicating materials purchased that related to each project
Plan and provide onsite supervision and engage
relevant trades
Copies of contracts, letters or instructions for each project related to engaging registered domestic
builders, other contractors, and tasks required
Project management schedules or spreadsheets used for each project, indicating each stage of the
work, key trades and labour involved, timelines and milestones
Other documentation relating to onsite supervision during the work for each project
Ensure works are planned and conducted safely
Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for each construction site
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) worksheet for each project
A health and safety coordination plan for one project
An example of documentation relating to the site induction for one construction site, including
induction program, checklists and records management
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Domestic building work you arranged or managed
the carrying out of by a registered builder for each
project covering all of the following classes of
domestic building work:
Limited to earthworks and excavation work
Limited to footings and slabs work
Limited to framing
Limited to bricklaying and blocklaying work
Limited to external wall cladding
Limited to bathroom, kitchen and
laundry renovation
Limited to waterproofing
Limited to construction of swimming pools
and spas
Plans and specifications relating to work
Photographs of works in progress and finalised works
Manufacturer specifications and safety data sheet (SDS) for materials such as waterproofing systems
used
Relevant technical reports in relation to materials use, testing, defects, or rectification work
Copies of cutting lists for projects you are submitting as evidence, along with the associated plans,
drawings and specifications
Copies of inspection reports prepared by the relevant registered building surveyor
Copies of any minor building works’ notices indicating rectification works required, and demonstration
of how you managed or arranged a registered domestic builder to rectify faults
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Remember: The information provided in this form must be true and correct. It is an offence under section 246 of the Building Act 1993 to give false or
misleading information in relation to an application for registration, and this offence carries a maximum penalty of 120 penalty units.
I declare that the information contained in this form is complete and true to the best of my knowledge. And I understand that the VBA may make enquiries
to verify any of the information I have given on this form, and I consent for the information provided in this form to be shared with any other third party
for that purpose.
Applicant name
Applicant signature
Date
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