Building Associate

[lookingtoleave]

Hi

Can anyone advise what a Building Associate is ??? On the SMP List for VIC

Thanks:biglaugh:

[calNgary]

Im not 100% but i think a building associate carries out property inspections when a house has been built or has been purchased.

 

Cal x

[kipper2]

here you go

BUILDING ASSOCIATE JOB DESCRIPTION

 

3121-11 Building Associate Assists in the planning and organisation of material and human resources used in the construction and maintenance of buildings.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

 

 

• assists professional builders in the planning and organising of building projects, arranges supplies of building materials and equipment, and directs the progress of building work;
  
• interprets building plans, building regulations and codes of practice;
  
• calculates building costs and estimates completion times to prepare tenders and to support contract bids and contract variations;
  
• draws up detailed programs for site works and coordination of tradespersons;
  
• inspects building work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and regulations and that proper techniques and materials are used;
  
• negotiates with subcontractors and others on commercial and technical matters;
  
• keeps records of building progress and departures from design drawings or specifications;
  
• makes reports to builders and architects;
  
• may supervise or coordinate the work of sub-contractors, tradespersons and other workers;
  
• may perform building work.
  

 

Specialisations: - Building Construction Supervisor - Building Estimator - Clerk of Works

[lookingtoleave]

Thats great thanks very much for the info x

[LYNDAMUMFORD]

Hello

 

My o/h has gone through on Building Associate, he is a Project Manager for timber frame engineers, he was assesed for his HNC in building studies as an equivalent qualification. Any other questions, hust give us a shout.

[surveyordownunder]

Hi Lyndamumford,

 

Thats good to hear as i am in the process of being assessed on my HNC. Did the visa go through ok? I would be interested to know how you are getting on out there now.

[leerobinson]

Hi Mate, this position is commonly know to us as a “Clerk ofWorks”, hope this helps

R

Lee

[bakersdozen]

Hi

Can anyone advise what a Building Associate is ??? On the SMP List for VIC

Thanks:biglaugh:

 

hello mate , just passed my vetassess on building associate give us a shout and i will tell you what's it about

[brandylomax]

Hello u mentioned you passes you vetassess for building associate - what job experience did you list? thanks

[GrantJ]

Hi Bakersdozen, can you assist in letting me know how you obtained a positive assessment for building associate?

 

I look forward to your response.