CPCCBC5007 Administer the Legal Obligations of a Building and Construction Contractor - Assignment Task 1

i.                     What is ASIC and what is the Legislation which  ASIC administers?

ii.                   What are the steps you would take, and information you require to register a business with ASIC?

iii.                 According to ASIC, what does ‘carrying on a business’ mean?

i.           Name the type of homeowners Insurance required by your state.

ii.         State if the homeowners' insurance is a legal requirement

iii.       State the minimum work value covered.

i.           Step 1. Complete which state or territory you reside in.

ii.         Step 2. Find the state/territory workers compensation regulatory body.

iii.       Step 3. Identify the current legislation governing workers compensation in your state or territory.

i.           Why would a building contractor require workers compensation insurance

ii.         Who may be exempt from requiring workers compensation?

i.         What is the primary legislation that governs industrial relations in your state?

ii.       According to the state Industrial Relations Act, what conditions are to be provided in Awards upon application?

iii.     According to the state Industrial Relations Act, what minimum sick leave entitlement is to be provided in Awards upon application?

i.      What the Federal legislation for superannuation for those in the building industry?

ii.    What is the superannuation guarantee?

i.         What are the additional terms about superannuation under the building and construction award?

ii.       List two Superannuation obligations for employers?

iii.     Does Paying an extra 9.5% on top of earnings count as super contributions?

i.         What is the federal legislation referring to WHS?

ii.       What is your State code of practice for construction workers?

iii.     What is the definition of “construction work” according to these regulations?

iv.     What is the recommended systematic process for managing risks associated with construction work?

i.      What is the Government Act and regulations to be considered for the environment and sustainable building?

ii.       What are your state Government Acts and regulations to be considered for the environment and sustainable building?

iii.     What local Act and regulations would you need to consider if you intend to undertake works which may impact the quality or flow of water in a water source?

iv.     What would you need to do if you were trying to obtain environmental information about an area of land contracted to build on.

i.         List three ATO considerations when running a building contracting business.

ii.       When are you required to register for Goods and Services Tax?

i.           Who is the regulatory body overseeing building licensing in your state/territory?

ii.         What would happen if you were working without a licence?

iii.       What type of license would a self-employed building contractor require?

iv.       Where would you submit your application for a contractor license?

i.           Why does the employer need to ensure appropriate workers compensation practices are in place?

ii.         What is a return to work arrangement or program?

iii.       What is the relevant legislation governing workers compensation and the return to work after an injury?

iv.       What should the company or business return to work policy document include?

i.         Who do workplace awards cover?

ii.       What is a registered employee agreement?

iii.     Does the Building and Construction Award cover building subcontractors?

iv.     Where would an employer seek assistance in creating an agreement for subcontractors to complete?

i.           What is considered the Federal  Industry codes of Practice for building and construction, to which legislation do these align?

ii.         What is a class 7 building defined as in the NCC?

iii.       In Vol 2 of The NCC, what are some of the other NSW STATE based  legislations affecting Fire Prevention in Existing Buildings