Elective – Sole Contractors (1 Hour)

Licence Class: Class 1, Class 2
CPD Allocation: 1 Hour
CPD Category: Elective
CPD Learning Area: Property Transaction Legal Requirements

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Method of Delivery: This is a Webinar (On-Demand), available to be watched and the assessment completed at your convenience, on the SCA e-Learning Platform any time before the end of the CPD Year (23 March 2021 – 22 March 2022).

Course Format:

• Recorded Webinar
• Online Assessment

Presenters:

• Matthew Jenkins, Bannermans Lawyers
• Robert Crosbie, Waratah Strata

Topic Overview

Strata management companies must establish procedures to check that their panel of contractors have appropriate Insurances and certificates/licences to undertake the work to which they are being engaged for.

Often conflicts arise from time to time whereby a contractor which is being considered for work at a scheme may be related or a close friend of a Strata Committee member or agent.

Asking simple questions as noted below may highlight any potential issues:

• Is the contractor licensed?
• Are the insurances up to date?
• Are their insurances applicable for the work involved?
• Do they have the appropriate licence or certification for the job at hand? IE. A confined space permit for the servicing of a detention pit and pump.
• What experience do they have?
• Is there a conflict of interest?
• Is there a relationship that needs to be disclosed?

This topic will cover legislative compliance relating to the selection of contractors for client schemes.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will gain an understanding of:

• The basic processes which must be undertaken prior to engaging a contractor on behalf of a scheme
• The legal and ethical obligations for all parties involved in the decision making and contractor selection process
• Workers comp obligations

Managing to ensure no employee entitlements

Assessment Delivery and Certificates 

Assessments are multiple-choice. Access to assessments is provided to students on the SCA e-Learning Platform.

Upon successful completion of assessments, students will receive their Certificates via email, and can download them from the SCA e-Learning Platform at their convenience.

Education Terms and Conditions can be found in our Education Handbook.