1. Explain the following types of building and construction industry contracts. Write answer in some words.

• Lump sum contract
• Cost plus contract
• Commercial contracts
• Subcontract agreements

2. What exactly is the construction work code of practice? Why do we have to comply with it? Write answer in some words.

3. Describe the appropriate government legislation for the following:

• business registration and licensing
• industrial relations
• work health and safety (WHS)
• taxation and financial transactions
• insurance
• waste management and environmental protection

4. What is the purpose of Organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems for WHS?Write answer in some words.

5. Describe the process to obtain builder license in your state.

• New South Wales
• Queensland
• Australian capital territory
• Northern territory
• Western Australia
• South Australia
• Tasmania

Victoria

Template 1: Legislation relating to the construction project.

Legal requirements for the following. Building contracts Construction insurance Industrial relations obligations Payroll systems
Building class for the project
Limitations of the builder's registration and licence
Construction activity restrictions
Limitations and conditions from building approvals
Permits for the project.
Licensing requirements or competencies for the following: Subcontractors Site supervisors and managers.
Legislative requirements for the following: Sustainability Environmental requirements Waste management
State Work health and safety (WHS) legislation related to the project.
Requirements of the Construction Work Code of Practice related to the following: Risk management process High risk construction work

Template 2: Site safety requirements applied.

Main provisions of OHS legislation and regulations applied.
How did ensure application of each main provision of OHS legislation and regulation?
Workplace procedures and workplace safety requirements for on-site construction adapted.
Site safety signage requirements applied.
On-site safety responsibilities of workers.
Strategies implemented to ensure all workers are inducted, informed and regularly updated of their on-site safety responsibilities.

Template 3: Apply legal requirements.

Obligations of both parties in the contract.
Conditions of the contract met, including approvals and financial matters.
What payroll system was set up and administered for the project?
What key functions were incorporated into the payroll system?
What legislation and regulations were followed when managing the payroll system?

Template 4: Industrial relations implemented

Industrial relations legislation and obligations
Workplace and subcontractor agreements, as well as relevant awards used to ensure compliance with industrial relations legislation.
Training agreement provisions determined and implemented.
Reference materials made available to the employees
Proactive steps taken to ensure that workplace discrimination and harassment are not tolerated

Template 5: Disputes and complaints resolved

Dispute resolution procedures implemented
Complaints received.
Solutions implemented.

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

1 Lump sum contract In a lump sum contract the contractor agrees to complete a project for a fixed price This type of contract is common for projects with welldefined scopes of work and specifications ... View the full answer