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STUDENT – KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK Task Number 1 of 3 Task Name Knowledge Assessment National unit/s code CPCCBC5007 National unit/s title Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor National qualification code CPC50220 National qualification title Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) RMIT Program code C5415 RMIT Course code BUIL6431C Section A – Assessment Information Assessment duration and/or due date Refer to Canvas for due date Task instructions This short-answer assessment task is one (1) of three (3) assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit. This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge required to administer the legal obligations of a building or construction contractor, including obligations as either party to a contract. Assessment Instructions For this assessment you are asked to answer twelve (12) questions which relate to a range of relevant industry legislation, codes, standards, regulations, licensing, employee awards, agreements, OHS, taxation and insurance. Please answer all questions using full sentences. Dot point answers will be acceptable when you are required to “List” items. What You have been working in the building and construction industry for a while and are at a stage where you believe you are ready to pursue your entrepreneurial dream by starting your own construction business. Being a highly regulated industry, you wanted to ensure that your business meets all the legal requirements with respect to licensing and registration, and from an operational perspective, you wanted to create an operation manual which detail all the policies, procedures and tools such as templates and checklists in which your staff can refer to on a day-to-day basis. Your first task is to undertake extensive research about the business obligations so new policies, procedures, tools and a licensing and registration for your business can be established. Your research will need to address the twelve (12) questions provided using examples. You must address each component of the question. You may use additional sources of information, such as weblinks, images and sketches, tables, charts and other methods to demonstrate ideas and concepts, however the bulk of your answer must be text. Where This assessment will take place in class or as directed by your Assessor and will be submitted via RMIT’s Canvas platform by the due date. [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 1 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

How All twelve (12) questions must be answered correctly for you to be assessed as satisfactory for this assessment task Conditions for assessment  This is an open ‘book’ assessment. You are allowed personal notes from lectures and briefings, and access to the internet, to help answer the questions  This is intended as a written assessment.  This is an individual task that you must complete with minimal support from others  Please make arrangements with your assessor at least one week prior to the assessment due date if you feel you require special allowance or allowable adjustment to this task  Please ensure your full and correct name is written on the student version of this assessment task (do not use nicknames or abbreviations)  You must answer all questions correctly to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment.  You will be assessed as satisfactory or not satisfactory  You must submit your work online via Canvas. You can appeal the assessment decision according to the RMIT Assessment Processes . You can access further information regarding assessment, including Recognition of Prior Learning , Reasonable Adjustment and Assessment Appeals Instructions on Submitting your Knowledge Assessment This is an individual assessment and must be completed and then submitted online through CANVAS. Equipment/resources students must supply (if applicable): Equipment/resources to be provided by RMIT or the workplace (if applicable):  Computer Access to Canvas  Computer and internet access Appropriate space to complete the assessment [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 2 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Section B – Student Answer Sheet Student Name Student ID Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS Q1: Identify the awards and agreements applying to employees and subcontractors in the building and construction industry which may also apply to your individual business:  Carpenter  Site Supervisor  Labourer  Electrician  Plumber Note: Where an award applies to the industry, but not your business, you should state your reasons why it does not apply. A: Carpenter: Award: [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 3 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

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Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS Q2: List and describe the legislative requirements that apply to building and construction businesses. You will need to undertake research to complete this task. It is suggested that you combine this information into a reference table that identifies the legislation or regulation, codes and other standards and the requirements to be applied. You will need to identify the legislative requirements related to:  Building Code of Australia (BCA) or National Construction Code (NCC)  Australian Consumer Law (ACL)  Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)  Public liability, workers compensation, property and project work insurance requirements  Industrial relations Acts and regulations  Privacy  Superannuation contributions  Work Health and Safety (WHS)  Environmental and sustainability NOTE: If you have completed this research in previous assessments and units, you can bring this forward, add any additional or relevant details and ensure that it addresses all other questions in this assignment. You should continue to use and add to your working list of legislation, regulation, codes and standards throughout your training. G overning Act Legislative Requirements/ What the Business Owner Needs to Do [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 4 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 5 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS 2a: Discuss the options of using renewable materials over non-renewable materials and low energy materials over high energy materials where possible in order to meet the intent of the environmental legislation and the requirement of sustainability. [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 6 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

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Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS You must outline at minimum the process of life cycle assessment for building materials and the concept of embodied energy. Discuss the processes a business could use (including the policies, procedures (i.e., steps your staff can follow) and tools needed to support these) to ensure compliance with environmental protection legislation. A: Renewable materials are materials that can be regrown fast and do not run out. It can be replenished and regrown. Renewable material can be wood, cork and etc Non rewable materials are limited materials and that can not be replenished onced used up. This can be fossil, coal and etc Low energy materials requires less energy usage compared to high-energy materials. These can be wood, or recyclable materials such as steel or aluminium. High energy materials require large mass energy to extract materials. Businesses: 2b: In regards to fair trading legislation, what are the key rights and obligations of consumers? How are these administered? Discuss the meaning of ‘implied warranties’ in this context (100-150 words). [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 7 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS A: A few key rights and obligation of consumers 2c: In regards to legislative requirements for taxation, GST, superannuation and insurance, discuss one requirement and the options you have for complying with each. Include in your answer examples of the types of business processes required to support the requirements. A: Taxation requires a business to accurately report their income and their pay taxes GST. A qualified accountant or tax professional to ensure accurate financial reporting will help your business support the requirements. 2d: In regards to WHS, welfare, workers' compensation, noise abatement and working hours legislation and regulations, what are the requirements for your construction business and how can you ensure your business complies? In your response, ensure you specify in which jurisdiction your construction business is located. [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 8 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS A: In Victoria the requirements that’ll make the business comply is environaqzsment regulations where waste management must comply with Victoria laws. Quality and Compliance standards of building code Australia must be sure that building works must mee to the standards. Q3: What other licensing and builders' registration requirements apply to construction work in Victoria? For each obligation identify:  the source of the requirement (legislation, regulation)  when re-registration or renewal is required  how you can check the currency of registration and licensing  any other requirements such as continuing professional development, other registrations, particular performance or similar A: Builders License Source: Building act 1993 Required to renew every 5 years Can check the currency of registration and licensing through the Victorian Building Authority online license search tool To maintain the builders license continuing professional development is required to keep the builder license up to date [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 9 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

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Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS Q4: A large amount of your construction work, which is Victorian based, is carried out in council-controlled areas. Research and discuss some of the specific areas that councils regulate and provide the by-laws where relevant. [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 10 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS A: Heritage preservation is one example of which councils regulate. They have the right to preserve some heritage homes or building that they may think reflects on their control zones. Building and planning permits, builders must comply with council regulations and must be approved by them. Q5: For each of the steps below, identify the requirements and some of the ways that you can meet your obligations as an employer for an employee during return to work: Plan for your worker’s return to work A: Monitor your worker's progress [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 11 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS A: Provide suitable employment A: Appoint a return-to-work coordinator A: Provide a safe work environment [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 12 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

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Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS A: Keep worker’s information private and confidential A: Avoid discriminatory conduct A: Q6: For each of the following responsibilities required for operating a construction business, outline the some of the duties that the business should embed into its practice:  Record keeping  Taxation  Employees [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 13 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS  Solvency A: Record keeping: Employee cords, safety records, license and permits, etc. Taxation: Payroll tax, record keeping, income and gst tax Employee: Hiring and onboarding, training and development, safety and health Solvency: Financial Planning and Budgetming , debt management Q7: What is the current legal requirement for keeping business records and what are some examples of the types of records that a small business needs to keep? [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 14 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS A: Business needs to keep financial records such as income and sale records, bank statements, expense receipts and payroll records these are some legal requirements that a business must record. Tax records are also another form that business must keep . These can be tax returns and supporting documents, goods and services (GST) Q8: Answer the following questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) legislation. 8a) Give a definition of the principle of EEO legislation: A: Through EEO legislation, the purpose is to remove discrimination, bias, and obstacles preventing individuals from accessing job opportunities, receiving fair wages, and advancing in their careers solely based on irrelevant factors. A merit-based workplace fosters a positive work environment, where decisions about employment are determined by merit, skills, qualifications, and performance, instead of unrelated factors. Q8b) Select three (3) protected attributes covered by EEO legislation in Victoria. For each attribute, discuss some of the ways that discrimination can occur in the recruitment and selection process, and some of the options you can embed in your practices to protect them. [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 15 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

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Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS A: Q9: What are the current requirements for employers regarding contributions to their employee’s mandatory superannuation fund? A: Superannuation guarantee is an important requirement that employers must do for employees. A small percentage of the employees wage must be put into their superannuation. There is also a age bracket that people e must be within to be elgiable for suoerannuation guarantee. Employees young as 16 to adults to 75 are elgiable to superannuation. However people over the age of 75 must go through a test relating to their workto see if they are still eliagble to work and continue to receive superannuation Q10: What steps that can be taken to ensure that the best interests of clients are being promoted within the terms of a contract? [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 16 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Students provide your responses in the boxes below each question Questions Satisfactory Y NYS A: having clear communication between you and the clients is very important as they know clearly what is in the contract and what they’re should be expecting. Keeping the clients up to date and givining them very detailed scope of work will allow the client to feel secure and keep them in their best interest to stay with the contrct rather than withdrawing from it. There are also other step that’s can be taken such as legal review, timely delivery financial transparency and etc. Q11: Your business has taken on a project that requires the removal of asbestos and building a new brick wall. Name the Victorian Building Industry Code of Practice and Australian Standard that your business must adhere to in order to complete the project. Discuss the purpose of these documents and how they are relevant in assisting the business to meet its legal obligations? A: A business must comply with regulatory requirements from the Victorian building industry which helps the business avoid possible penalties and fines that may be related to noncompliance. The safety and health of workers is an Australian standard that must be a compliance that the business must follow in the removal of asbestos. By having the relevant documents that meets with the Victorian building industry code of practice and Australian standard the business meets legal obligations but also a security of the business and reputation of the construction industry. Q12: What is ABLIS? Discuss its role in assisting business operators in Australia to meet their legal obligations? A: ABLIS is an Australian business license and information service which is an online service by the Australian government that assists with businesses in achieving legal obligations. ABLIS help business owners by achieving their legal obligation through online meetings and discussing about cost and time, comprehensive coverages, interactive tools such as checklists or calculators. Section C – Feedback to Student Has the student successfully completed the task? Yes Not Yet [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 17 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

Feedback to student: Assessor Name (please print) Date [Knowledge Assessment] [ 1 of 3 ] [20/03/2022] Student knowledge assessment task © Content is subject to copyright, RMIT University FINAL APPROVED – STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK TEMPLATE – June 2019_Version 2.0 Page 18 of 18 RMIT Classification: Trusted STUDENT

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