Guideline for the assessment of competent persons (QLD)
Queensland Government
This Guideline is made by the Chief Executive under section 258 of the Building Act 1975 (BA) to provide guidance for a building certifier assessing an individual as competent to perform certification functions that help the certifier perform building certification functions.
Section 18(4) of the Building Regulation 2006 (BR) requires the building certifier to comply with this guideline when assessing an individual as competent to give design/specification help or inspection help.
Contents:
Legal Status
Assessing Whether A Person Is A Competent Person
1. What Aspects Of Building Work Are To Be Certified And What Is The Extent Of The Certification?
2. Is The Competent Person Registered Or Licensed Under The Law?
3. Is The Person A Member Of A Professional Association Whose Members Would Be Competent To Certify That A Particular Aspect Of Building Work Meets The Appropriate Requirements Of The BA?
4. Has The Person Had Specific Experience In The Type Of Work Being Certified?
5. Will The Person Show Objectivity In Their Decision-Making?
6. Who Should Sign The Certificate?
7. Documentation Of Reasons
8. What Is The Difference Between A Competent Person And A QBCC Licensee For The Provision Of A Certificate?
