Review of Compliance and Regulatory Control unit standards

FIELD LAW AND SECURITY

Review of Compliance and Regulatory Control unit standards

Subfield	Domain	Id
Compliance and Law Enforcement	Compliance and Regulatory Control	7226, 7227, 22698, 22699, 22700

The Local Government Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

Date new versions published January 2008

Planned review date: December 2012

Summary of review and consultation process

The review of these unit standards resulted from the industry drive, initiated in 2006, to update the National Diploma in Compliance and Regulatory Control with strands in Building Inspection, and Plumbing and Drainlaying Inspection, and an optional strand in Specialist Inspection [Ref: 0421], registered in March 2003.

A Sector Expert Panel was convened and a new qualification package including component unit standards was drafted. The draft package was posted on the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) website and introduced to the sector at seven regional workshops. Following the consultation phase the package was endorsed by both the Sector Expert Panel and the Sector Steering Group.

Main changes resulting from the review

· Unit 7226, Review building consents for buildings to be used as residential dwellings, was replaced by Unit 24176, Assess building consent applications for small buildings.

· Unit 7227, Complete routine inspections for buildings to be used as residential dwellings was replaced by Unit 24175, Complete building inspections for small buildings.

· Unit 22698, Demonstrate knowledge of building control legislation and requirements was updated to reflect changes in regulations and legislation.

· Unit 22699, Demonstrate knowledge of the process of approving routine building consents and Unit 22700, Demonstrate knowledge of the process of carrying out routine building inspections were replaced by Unit 24177, Demonstrate knowledge of the processes for approving documentation and completing inspections for small buildings.

Unit standards categorised as category C will expire at the end of December 2013.

Impact on existing provider accreditations

Current Accreditation for			Accreditation extended to
Nature of accreditation	Classification or Id	Level	Nature of accreditation	Classification or Id	Level
Standard	7226	5	Standard	24176	5
Standard	7227	5	Standard	24175	5

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

None.

Impact on existing qualifications

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

The following Local Government ITO qualification is affected by the outcome of this review and will be updated in 2008 to take account of the changes.

Qualification title	Standard in the qualification
National Diploma in Compliance and Regulatory Control with strands in Building Inspection, and Plumbing and Drainlaying Inspection, and an optional strand in Specialist Inspection [Ref: 0421]	7226, 7227

Review categories and changes to classification, title, level and credits

All changes are in bold.

Key to review category
A	Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number
B	Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number
C	Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id
D	Standard will expire and not be replaced

Subfield Compliance and Law Enforcement

Domain Compliance and Regulatory Control

Id	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
7226 24176	Review building consents for buildings to be used as residential dwellings Assess building consent applications for small buildings	5 5	20 25	C
7227 24175	Complete routine inspections for buildings to be used as residential dwellings Complete building inspections for small building	5 5	20 25	C
22698	Demonstrate knowledge of building control legislation and requirements	5	20	B
22699 and 22700 24177	Demonstrate knowledge of the process of approving routine building consents Demonstrate knowledge of the process of carrying out routine building inspections Demonstrate knowledge of the processes for approving documentation and completing inspections for small buildings	4 4 4	5 5 15	C
24160	Peer review building control authority quality management system process for compliance with quality standards	5	10	NEW
24161	Demonstrate knowledge of the processes for issuing certificates and notices under the Building Act 2004	5	10	NEW
24162	Explain the effect and impact of loads, forces and physical effects on structural components and materials	5	10	NEW
24163	Demonstrate knowledge of small building construction methods, materials and systems	5	25	NEW
24164	Demonstrate knowledge of structural stability and durability in the Building Code	5	10	NEW
24165	Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety requirements in the Building Code	5	10	NEW
25166	Demonstrate knowledge of Clause D1 - access routes in the Building Code	5	5	NEW
24167	Demonstrate knowledge of surface water, and external and internal moisture control in the Building Code	5	5	NEW
24168	Demonstrate knowledge of hazard management and the safety of users in the Building Code	5	7	NEW
24169	Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for services and facilities in the Building Code	5	7	NEW
24170	Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for piped services and waste in the Building Code	5	5	NEW
24171	Demonstrate knowledge of Clause H1 - energy efficiency in the Building Code	5	3	NEW
24172	Complete service inspections for small buildings	5	20	NEW
24173	Assess building consent applications for the service elements of small buildings	5	20	NEW
24519	Demonstrate knowledge of ethics and personal responsibility applicable to Building Control Surveyors	5	10	NEW