Identify, assess and agree project requirements in asbestos clearance Overview This unit is about identifying, assessing and agreeing project requirements in asbestos clearance. 1
Performance criteria You must be able to: P1 clarify the project stakeholders understanding of project processes and P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 the roles of those who need to be involved identify and agree with project stakeholders what their goals and priorities requirements are both now and for the future identify and check any relevant investigations which have already been made, identify information which is not valid, and obtain additional valid information which is needed select data which is relevant and valid, analyse it and qualify its status clarify the project stakeholders circumstances and requirements, the options available and the constraints and risks which might apply to the project advise project stakeholders about regulatory requirements to enable them to make informed decisions investigate and identify the factors that are likely to affect the approach to the project explain and discuss any significant constraints and areas of uncertainty summarise and present in writing the project requirements estimate and confirm the cost and timescale of the project challenge project requirements which do not appear to be realistic, decide valid options negotiate a clear and mutually acceptable agreement on the brief which is in sufficient detail to allow work to start on the next stage of the project 2
Knowledge and understanding You need to know and understand: K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 K9 K10 K11 K12 K13 K14 K15 K16 K17 how to clarify the project stakeholders understanding of project processes and the roles of those who need to be involved (application) what to identify with project stakeholders what their bulk analysis requirements are both now and for the future (understanding) how and why to agree with project stakeholders what their goals and priorities are both now and for the future (evaluation) what to identify as any relevant investigations which have already been made (understanding) how to check any relevant investigations which have already been made (application) what to identify as information which is not valid from any relevant investigations which have already been made (understanding) how to obtain additional valid information which is needed (application) how and why to select data which is relevant and valid (evaluation) how and why to analyse data and qualify its status (analysis) how to clarify the project stakeholders circumstances and requirements, the options available and the constraints and risks which might apply to the project (application) how and why to advise project stakeholders about regulatory requirements to enable them to make informed decisions (synthesis) how and why to investigate the factors that are likely to affect the approach to the project (analysis) how and why to identify the factors that are likely to affect the approach to the project (understanding) how to explain any significant constraints and areas of uncertainty (application) how and why to discuss any significant constraints and areas of uncertainty (synthesis) how to summarise and present in writing the project requirements (application) how and why to estimate the cost and timescale of the project (analysis) 3
K18 K19 K20 K21 how to confirm the cost and timescale of the project (application) how and why to challenge project requirements which do not appear to be realistic (analysis) how and why to decide valid options for project requirements (evaluation) how and why to negotiate a clear and mutually acceptable agreement on the brief which is in sufficient detail to allow work to start on the next stage of the project (synthesis) 4
Additional Information Scope/range 1. Project Stakeholders: 1.1. the client or their agent/representative 1.2. design consultants 1.3. potential contractors 1.4. duty holders 2. Goals and priorities: 2.1. air quality 2.2. management 2.3. refurbishment 2.4. demolition 2.5. sampling 3. Data: 3.1. existing surveys 3.2. asbestos register 3.3. historical/archival records 3.4. maps/drawings 3.5. review existing or create new published sources 3.6. users/public concern 4. Clarify the project stakeholders circumstances and requirements by: 4.1. reference to regulations, codes of practice & guidance 4.2. organisational procedures 4.3. checklists 4.4. client consultation 4.5. questionnaires 4.6. comparative field research 4.7. identifying options and alternatives 4.8. use of benchmarking tool(s) 5. Constraints and risks: 5.1. cost 5.2. time 5.3. health and safety 5.4. the environment 5.5. liability 5
6. Factors: 6.1. conservation 6.2. condition 6.3. environmental 6.4. adjacent buildings 6
Developed by ConstructionSkills Version number 1 Date approved December 2012 Indicative review date Validity Status Originating organisation Original URN Relevant occupations Suite Key words December 2018 Current Original ConstructionSkills Building and civil engineering technicians; Building inspectors; Chartered surveyors (not quantity surveyors); Laboratory technician; Occupational Hygienists and Safety Officers (Health and Safety) Asbestos Surveying and Analysis asbestos; clearance 7