Hand over property

URN: COSVR718
Business Sectors (Suites): Construction Site Supervision
Developed by: CITB
Approved on: 2020

Overview

"This standard is about the handover of the property by confirming the property meets the agreed specifications, ensuring a property is ready to be handed over and providing the recipient with appropriate information in accordance with current organisational requirements which are equal to or exceed current statutory and legislative requirements
This standard is for people working in the occupational area of construction site supervision which is defined as the supervision of multiple construction trades and disciplines and can be used by operatives, supervisors and managers"


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

"P1    record and confirm procedures and time for implementing the
        handing over of the property
P2    analyse completed work against property specifications, identify
        and record any discrepancies
P3    take appropriate action to resolve any problems that emerge from
        an inspection of the property and record the outcomes
P4    ensure the property is clean and tidy, ensure any redundant
        materials are removed and record all the preparation activities
        undertaken prior to the hand over
P5    observe organisational procedures appropriate to the work
        environment and ensure protection of the workforce, the
        general public, visitors and the environment by the application
        of information relating to at least three of the following:
        5.1    methods of work
        5.2    risk assessment
        5.3    safe use and storage of tools and equipment
        5.4    safe use and storage of materials
        5.5    traffic control
        5.6    emergency plans
P6    provide the recipient with all relevant documents, materials,
        information and keys or access media and record all the
        details relating to the property provided to the recipient
P7    advise and record the information provided to the recipient of the
        procedure for contacting the appropriate people in the event
        of problems arising after the handover"


Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

"Performance Criteria 1
Confirm procedures
K1    how to confirm hand over procedures with the following:
        K1.1    client, customer or their representative
        K1.2    contractors and subcontractors
        K1.3    consultants
        K1.4    suppliers
        K1.5    workforce
        K1.6    internal management
K2    how to negotiate and agree hand over times
K3    why you need to follow agreed hand over procedures
Performance Criteria 2
Analyse property specifications
K4     how to analyse property specifications in order to compare
         details with the completed work including but not limited to:
         K4.1    demolition
         K4.2    building
         K4.3    refurbishment
         K4.4    conservation
         K4.5    repair and maintenance
K5    how to check the property against the property specification
        and record results
K6    how to identify discrepancies in dimensions, finishing's, fittings
        and services, quality, quantity and structure between property
        specifications and the completed tasks
Performance Criteria 3
Resolve problems
K7    how to inspect the property and record results
K8    how to take appropriate action to resolve problems identified
        during an inspection of the property relating to:
        K8.1    cleanliness
        K8.2    damage
        K8.3    removal of redundant materials
        K8.4    dimensions
        K8.5    finishing's, fittings and services
        K8.6    quality
        K8.7    quantity
        K8.8    structure
        K8.9    health and safety issues
        K8.10  access and egress
Performance Criteria 4
Ensure property is clean and tidy
K9    how to ensure the property is clean and tidy and problems are
        recorded and resolved before handover
Performance Criteria 5
Observe organisational procedures
K10   what organisational requirements apply, to ensure the
         protection of the workforce, the general public, visitors and
         the environment in relation to the following:
         K10.1     methods of work
         K10.2     risk assessment
         K10.3     safe use and storage of tools and equipment
         K10.4     safe use and storage of materials
         K10.5     traffic control
         K10.6     emergency plans
Performance Criteria 6
Provide information
K11    what organisational procedures apply directly to the handover
          of property including but not limited to:
          K11.1     warranties
          K11.2     certificates
          K11.3     energy performance certificates (EPC) 
          K11.4     guarantees
K12    how to ensure relevant information is available, including but
          not limited to:
          K12.1    utility meter(s) location
          K12.2    communication systems
          K12.3    appliance operation details
          K12.4    access and egress systems
          K12.5    security
          K12.6    arrangements for refuse collection
          K12.7    local amenities
          K12.8    danger zones
K13    how to record and provide the relevant information to the
          recipients:
          K13.1    client, customer or their representative
          K13.2    internal representative
          K13.3    new owner
          K13.4    existing owner
          K13.5    main contractor
          K13.6    sub-contractors
          K13.7    third parties
          K13.8    local authority
Performance Criteria 7
Advise the recipient
K14    how to provide the recipient with details of the appropriate
          people to contact in the event of any problems"


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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2025

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

CITB

Original URN

VR718

Relevant Occupations

Construction and Building Trades Supervisors

SOC Code

5330

Keywords

Property; Specifications; Recipient; Hand; Over