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ABSOLUTE Education - Assessment Material (Short Questions).

39291QLD - Course in Preparation for Owner Builder Permit.

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For all of the following six sections, please answer the

questions as it would apply to your own specific project.

Section 7 includes all the charts and diagrams you need

to complete that relevant question.

Section 1. Before you start. Planning, evaluating, responsibilities & deciding if

owner-building is right for you.

1.1 Owner-builder options

One option you do not need to become an owner-builder for is when buying a

house. What other 3 options require you to have an owner-builder licence?

1.2 Pros and cons of owner-building

List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages for each of the 3 options you listed above.

1.3 Funding the project

Do you require a loan for your project? How do plan on financing your project?

1.4 Impact of your current liabilities

What financial liabilities do you currently have? (ie; car loan, mortgage, annual

holiday). Have you considered your exposure to delays, hidden costs, disruption

to your normal lifestyle?

1.5 Your personal skills

What skills (ie; painting, tiling, project management) can you bring to your

project that will enable you to minimise costs?

1.6 Roles of the owner-builder

Name 3 of the roles you as an owner-builder may be required to adopt

throughout the lifetime of your project. Give a brief description of each role.

1.7 Responsibilities of the owner-builder

What responsibilities are you taking on as an owner-builder?

1.8 Choosing land or where to extend

If you are building a new house or extension, how did you come to the decision of

where to build or extend?

1.9 Professional help & outside consultation

Name 2 types of consultants that you could use on your project. List 2

advantages of engaging a consultant.




Section 2. Design, drawings, available materials.

2.1 Materials to be used

What essential structural materials have you decided to use for your project?

List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of using these materials.

2.2 Sequence of work

Identify the general sequence of work for your project.

2.3 Obtaining Quotes

How many quotes should you request before making a final decision? What

factors should contribute to your final decision?

2.4 Setting Goals

Do you have a specific timeline for your project? How do you intend on keeping to

this timeline? Provide a list of general goals and the time frame for completion of

each goal. See diagram 7.24.

2.5 Interpreting codes & their purpose

What do the following acronyms stand for and what does each mean?

• BCA

• AS

• RL

• IO

• GPO

• F7

2.6 Drawings and common symbols

The following diagram shows part of a standard blueprint plan. Identify the

following symbols marked with an A, B, C & D.




Section 3: Finance, costs, hidden fees, payments, budgets.

3.1 Costing & budget control

How much do you estimate your total project to cost? How did you calculate this

amount? (ie rate per square meter, previous project experience, etc)

3.2 Progress chart

Draw up a bar chart which outlines the estimated time frame and sequence for

each stage of construction for your project. (See diagram 7.32)

3.3 Estimating

What is estimating?

How will you ensure that your estimations are accurate?

3.4 Obtaining the finance

Why is it important to approach more than one lending institution when

obtaining finance for your project? What factors should you consider when

choosing a lending institution?

What documentation should you provide to lending institutions to improve your

chances of approval?

3.5 Tracking payments

What column entries do you have in your cash book? Provide a completed sample

of a cash book with at least 2 entries. Be sure to complete all columns (See

diagram 7.34)




Section 4: Statutory requirements, insurance, government rules and

regulations, tax.

4.1 Insurance obligations

What 3 types of insurance you should be aware of? Which insurance is mandatory

before you starting your project?

Does the BSA's Statutory Insurance Scheme extend to work performed by an

owner-builder?

Before any Trade Contractor commences work on your site, what should you

insist from them?

4.2 Mandatory Signs

What specification guidelines must you follow when erecting the sign for your

owner-builder project?

4.3 Warnings to purchasers of owner built houses

How often can you be issued with an owner-builder licence for land having

separate titles?

Under the QBSA Act, what must you provide to any subsequent purchaser, if you

sell your property within six years?

As set out in the QBSA Regulation 2003, what must be included in the notice if

you sell your property within six years?

Who is responsible for providing a suitability statement about the investigation of

your site and the uses for which the land is suitable?

4.4 Approvals, Inspections & Inspectors

Name the 4 stages at which you will require a mandatory inspection by a certified

inspector?

In the construction of an entire home, what plumbing inspections are compulsory

under the Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Act 1909?

Who is responsible for carrying out each inspection stage listed above?

4.5 Safety & environment

Under the Environmental Protection Regulation 1998, when are you (or any

contractor you employ) NOT allowed to carry out work on your project that will

cause any noise disruption to others?

What obligations, under the Workplace Health & Safety Act 1995, does an owner-

builder (as the person in control of a workplace) have?

List 2 regulations that either prohibit exposure to a risk or prescribe a way to

prevent or minimise exposure to a risk.

There are 3 types of Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) standards that outline

how to manage risks in the workplace. Which one of these 3 standards MUST be

strictly followed as is?




How would you minimise your impact on the environment?

4.6 General Safety

Owner-builders must ensure that any employers or self-employed persons coming

on-site have what general induction evidence with them.

Which document details what work your sub-contractors will carry out and how

specific risks in the workplace will be managed?

4.7 Tax

Does GST have to be included in the total price given for a contract, invoice,

receipt or quotation?

As an owner-builder, do you have to pay “portable long service leave levy”?

Whose responsibility is it to report GST and PAYG to the Australian Tax Office?




Section 5: Certificates, licences, contracts, progress payments, support and

continued administration.

5.1 Different types of contracts

List the 3 different types of contracts provided for free by the QLD BSA?

5.2 Contractors

Why is it important for you, as an owner-builder, to have a written specification?

The Domestic Building Contracts Act 2000 (DBC ACT) regulates contracts for

domestic building between building contractors and homeowners for what value

amount and over?

5.3 Value of work

For what value is a licence required if an individual or company wants to carry

out or supervise building work (both labour and materials)?

5.4 BSA licence check

How would you ensure that all workers on your site are licensed for the work they

are carrying out?

5.5 Supplies & payments

What arrangements have you made with your suppliers for delivery and payment

of materials?

What measurements do have you in place that will protect your supplies from

being damaged or stolen?

5.6 Record Keeping

How will you ensure your files are kept in order and that no documents are lost?

5.7 Progress payments & record keeping

Complete diagram 7.57, by showing at what stage you would make progress

payments to trade contractors for completed work.

What points should you consider before making a progress payment?

How will you ensure the quality of workmanship for your trade contractors?

5.8 Final inspection

What documents do you require before you can sign off for final inspection?

5.9 Moving in

Provide a checklist of things you should consider before moving in.




Section 6. Monitoring & control, disputes & resolution, payment schedule,

pitfalls.

6.1 Conflict prevention

Identify 3 measures you will have in place to prevent any conflicts or pitfalls

occurring on your project.

6.2 Conflict resolution

If unable to resolve your dispute after organising an onsite meeting or by sending

a letter advising of issues, whom should you contact?

6.3 Connection of services

Name 3 general and 3 specific items that you need to consider before moving in?

6.4 Estimated vs. actual cost

Complete diagram 7.64 which outlines the different stages/categories of

construction and the estimated and actual costs associated with each stage. Be

sure to include all totals.

6.5 Maintenance

Have you put in place, systems that will ensure on-going termite protection,

vermin proofing and fire prevention? Name 3 other items that you will have in

place to ensure your project is maintained?




Appendix 7. Charts and diagrams to be completed.

Diagram 7.24 (project goals)

Project Goals

GOALS TIME FRAME

Prepare initial design & rough budget

Draw plans for submission

OB Permit application & building approval

Estimate project in detail

Prepare construction plan/program

Prepare and submit detailed budget

Prepare cash flow versus time chart

Finalise contracts

Organise suppliers

Organise Trade Contractors

Organise preliminaries

Construction stage

Move in

TOTAL TIME ?? weeks




Site Address:

Week commencing Comment

Item: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 20

Plans & Approval

Site Excavation

Connect Temporary Services

Set out (profiles)

Concrete (Footing & Slab)

Sub-floor Structure

Floor Framing & Floor

Erect Walls

Erect Roof Framing

Fascia & Guttering

Roof Sheeting or Tiles

Plumber (rough-in)

Electrician (rough-in)

Drainer (sub flood main drains)

Windows & external Doors (lockup)

Brickwork (veneer/gables)

External Cladding/Soffits

Internal Linings

Cupboards

Wall & Floor Tiling

Painting

Prime Cost Items

Cleaning House & site

Floor Sander/Coverings

Other Diagram 7.32 (progress chart)




Category Items Estimated

Cost Actual Cost Diff

Running Total

Professional Fees: Plans, Engineering, Supervisor

Preliminaries: Permits & Fees, Insurances, Signs, Surveying, Soil Test, Temp Services

Demolition: Full/Partial Demolition, House Removal

Excavation: Earthworks (cut/fill), Footings

Termite Management: Under floor, Exterior Walls, Perimeter Treatment

Concrete Work: Bored piers, Strip Footings, Pad Footings, Slabs (on ground, elevated)

Brickwork: Ground Floor Walls & Columns, 1st Floor Walls & Columns, Lintels, DPC, Flashings.

Blockwork: Ground Floor Walls & Columns, 1st Floor Walls & Columns, Bond Beams. Core Filling.

Exterior Coating: Texture Coating on Brick/Block/Sheeting, Waterproofing of Blockwork

Structural Steel: Columns, Beams, Galvanising

Metalwork: Hand Rails, Stair Stringers & Step Treads, Sundries

Carpentry: Timber &/or Steel for Sub-floor, Flooring, Framing & Trusses, Cladding, Eaves

Insulation: Floors, Walls, Roof, Ceiling

Staircase: Staircase, Balustrade

Joinery: Door Frames, Architraves, Skirtings, Stops, Strips, Shelving

Roof Plumber: Metal Fascia/Barge, Gutters, Valleys, Down Pipes

Windows: Timber, Aluminium, other

Doors: External, Internal, Garage

Plastering: Walls, Ceilings, Cornice, Friezes & Features

Cabinet Maker: Kitchen, Bath, Ensuite, Powder, Laundry, Built-in wardrobes

Tiling: Waterproofing to Wet-Areas, Wall & Floor Tiling, Friezes, Soap holders, etc.

Paving: Concrete/Paving for Paths & Driveway

Painting: Exterior, Interior, Hand Rails

Plumbing: Water Connection and house piping, Gas Connection and house piping

Drainage: Sewer Pipes, Septic System, Mini Domestic Treatment Plant, Stormwater Drains

Electrical: Switchboard, Lights, GPOs, Phone, TV, Computer, Audio

Floor Coverings: Carpet, Cork, Vinyl, Underlay

Landscaping: Turf, Mulch, Plants, Fencing, Retaining Walls

Appliances: Electric/Gas Appliances, Hot Water, Bath, Spa, Taps, Basins, Sink, Toilets, Laundry Tub.

Miscellaneous: Security, Intercom, Fly Screens, Floor Sanding/Finishing

Other:

TOTAL $ =

Diagram 7.64 (Costing & budget control)




Diagram 7.34 (cash book)

PROGRESS PAYMENT CERTIFICATE NO. 2

Owner: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Site Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Trade Contractors Name & Contact Details: ___________________________________________________________

CONTRACT STATEMENT

Contract Sum 1

Variations Previously Claimed (show additions as „+‟ and deletions as „-„) 2

Variations this Claim (show additions as „+‟ and deletions as „-„) 3

ADJUSTED CONTRACT SUM 1+2+3 4

Total Value of Work to Date 5

Total Payments to Date 6

Total Retention to Date 7

Amount of this Claim 5-(6+7) 8

Retention for this Claim (5%) 8x0.05 9

CALCULATE PAYMENT FOR THIS CLAIM 8-9 10

Total paid to Date (including this payment) 6+10 11

Total Retention to Date (including this payment retention) 7+9 12

BALANCE OF ADJUSTED CONTRACT SUM STILL OWING (Excluding all Retentions) 4-(11+12) 13

Signature of Owner:_________________________________________

Date: ___________________

Signature of Trade Contractor: ________________________________

Date: ___________________

Diagram 7.57 (progress payment certificate)

DATE CHQ NO PAYEE AMOUNT COMMENT BALANCE

$100,000.00




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