Knowledge Assessment

1. Outline the relationship between the Building Code of Australia and the National Construction Code.

2. List five roles of the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB).

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ii.

iii.

iv.

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3. List the three Performance Requirements for a building construction business to

meet compliance with the NCC.

i.

ii.

iii.

4. Complete the following explanations about Australian Consumer Law.

ACL Detail	Explanation/definition/description
What is the current ACT guiding Australian consumer laws?
Schedule 2 of the ACT refers to:
Who is the regulating body in Australia for consumer law and anti-competitive conduct in the construction industry?
What are five priority areas for the ACCC in its dealings with the construction industry?

5. Answer the following questions about ASIC.

What is ASIC and what is the Legislation which ASIC administers?

What are the steps you would take, and information you require to register a business with ASIC?

According to ASIC, what does 'carrying on a business' mean?

i.	What is ASIC and what is the Legislation which ASIC administers?
ii.	What are at least three of the steps you would take, and information you require to register a business with ASIC? a. b. c. d.
iii.	According to ASIC, 'carrying on a business' means:

6. List at least four of the insurance requirements you are to consider when owning a

building contractor business.

List at least four of the insurance requirements you are to consider when owning a building contractor business.

a.

b.

c.

d.

7. Access your state/territory's homeowner's insurance requirements and complete the steps below.

Name the type of homeowners Insurance required by your state.

State if the homeowners' insurance is a legal requirement iii. State the minimum work value covered.

i.	Name the type of homeowners Insurance required by your state.
ii.	State if the homeowners' insurance is a legal requirement.
iii.	State the minimum work value covered.

8. Review the details on workers compensation in your state or territory and complete the following steps

Step 1. Complete which state or territory you reside in.

Step 2. Find the state/territory workers compensation regulatory body.

Step 3. Identify the current legislation governing workers compensation in your state or territory.

Review the on Workers compensation in your state or territory and complete the following steps