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Unit Group

2419 Other Architects, Planners and Surveyors

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

2419 Other Architects, Planners and Surveyors

This unit group covers Architects, Planners and Surveyors not elsewhere classified. It includes Building Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience
Occupation

241931 Building Surveyor

Reviews, analyses and assesses building plans for compliance to current building standards, and issues relevant legislative permits, certification and approvals.

Registration or licensing is required.

Alternative title

  • Building Certifier

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Assesses and approves building permit applications to ensure compliance with building codes, local ordinances, zoning and contract specifications
  • Undertakes, or directs Building Inspectors to undertake, critical stage inspections of buildings under construction to determine if the work complies with the development consent and legislative requirements
  • Prepares a written record of building work inspected and documents details identifying non-compliant issues
  • Enforces the requirements of building legislation by issuing written directions to fix non-compliant building work, providing building notices, and issuing or removing building orders
  • Responds to enquiries or complaints from people affected by their decisions made when carrying out statutory functions
  • Issues occupancy permits and certificates of final inspection upon the completion of building work if all requirements are met
Occupation

241932 Quantity Surveyor

Determines, analyses and manages the costs associated with construction projects, including the feasibility, design, construction and operation stages.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations

  • Cost Engineer
  • Cost Manager
  • Cost Planner
  • Estimating Manager

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Prepares cost estimates for construction projects based on varying levels of design
  • Prepares detailed cost plans for budgetary control, including bills of quantities, and manages progress payments
  • Monitors the project through the construction phases and adjusts cost based on variations
  • Prepares tender documents and evaluates contractor bids
  • Prepares tax depreciation reports
  • Prepares replacement cost assessments for insurance purposes
  • Engages with key stakeholders, including asset owners, financiers, Architects, builders, engineers and developers