Unit of competency details

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Plan and prepare for civil works tasks

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation  relevant to the work activity

1.2. Access and share with team members the specific task information and requirements  relevant to civil works tasks

1.3. Prepare a job plan , in conjunction with relevant team members , which makes best use of the available resources and meets the task requirements

2. Initiate civil works tasks

2.1. Acquire and make available the necessary resources  for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks

2.2. Issue clear and timely instructions  to team members and others involved, for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks

2.3. Set out  tasks as required for the effective completion of the task

3. Oversee the execution of tasks

3.1. Monitor  the civil works task performance to ensure it achieves the required outcomes 

3.2. Initiate  adjustments to civil works practice or job plan to ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes

3.3. Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded

4. Report on the execution of tasks

4.1. Complete and submit reports as required

4.2. Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of civil works tasks

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to supervising civil works tasks:

• apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
• interpret client requirements and procedures
• interpret project contract requirements and procedures
• interpret manufacturer's requirements and procedures
• interpret project site soil and geological data
• identify soil and rock types
• interpret meteorological data
• interpret project site geotechnical data
• interpret project site hydrological data
• interpret project engineering survey information
• interpret project plans and drawings
• interpret project specifications
• interpret material properties and test results
• drainage issues
• choose appropriate operational techniques for the execution of civil works tasks
• choose and assign appropriate plant and equipment for the execution civil works tasks
• calculate quantities for the execution of civil works tasks, including:

• volumes
• grades
• percentages
• areas
• resource consumption figures

• determine task resource requirements
• schedule activities and materials delivery
• draft and administer job plans
• implement work zone traffic management plans
• prepare for and conducting of briefings, toolbox and site meeting
• prepare short messages
• prepare and present job reports
• prepare and maintain log books and diaries
• provide team leadership
• assess individuals' performances
• apply task performance monitoring skills
• interpret civil works test results materials properties and test results
• provide recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of civil works task
• apply set out requirements and procedures
• set up and use levelling devices
• establish construction offsets
• apply supervisory skills
• develop workplace relationships
• develop individuals and the team
• apply inspection requirements and procedures
• calculate quantities for the execution of tasks, including:

• volumes
• tonnage required
• grades
• percentages
• areas
• resource consumption figures, including required supply rates

Required knowledge 

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to supervising civil works tasks:

• risk assessment and management requirement and procedures
• statutory compliance requirements and procedures
• occupational health and safety requirements and procedures
• environmental management requirements and procedures
• quality management requirements and procedures
• work zone traffic management requirements and procedures
• contract management requirements and procedures
• communication requirements and procedures
• administrative requirements and procedures
• procurement requirements and procedures
• plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures
• reporting requirements and procedures
• employment requirements and procedures
• workplace relationship requirements and procedures
• organisational and site operational requirements
• relationship between various areas of civil works
• operational techniques required for the execution of civil works construction tasks
• civil works plant and equipment capabilities
• team leadership techniques
• works planning techniques
• civil works monitoring methods
• engineering survey principles
• materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures
• mentoring techniques
• estimating principles
• civil works construction sequencing
• set out requirements and procedures
• road geometry
• drainage requirements
• works planning techniques
• monitoring methods

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

• knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the supervision of civil works tasks
• implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of civil works tasks
• working with others to plan, prepare and conduct civil works tasks
• provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in civil works tasks
• evidence of the consistent successful supervision of civil works tasks

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

• This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
• Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace.
• The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
• Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
• Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
• Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
• Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
• Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment 

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

• written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
• observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

• implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
• consistently achieving the required outcomes

• first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

• working with others to plan, prepare and conduct of civil works tasks
• provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of civil works tasks

Guidance information for assessment 

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation  may include:

• legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
• manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
• Australian standards
• code of practice
• Employment and workplace relations legislation
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Specific task information and requirements  may include:

• site geological and geotechnical data, including:

• rock types and characteristics
• soil types and characteristics

• site hydrological data, including:

• surface water
• ground water

• site meteorological data, including:

• rainfall
• humidity
• temperature
• wind

• site engineering survey data
• known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions
• site cultural and heritage information
• task specifications
• task drawings
• sources of materials
• types of asphalt
• other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks
• coordination, timing and budgeting requirements

Civil works  may include:

• road and pavement construction and maintenance, including:

• flexible pavement construction
• rigid pavement construction
• stabilisation of materials
• pavement maintenance

• bituminous surfacing, including:

• asphalt paving and compaction
• application of bituminous spray treatment
• application of polymer modified binders
• selection and use of bituminous emulsions
• application of slurry surfacing
• pavement profiling, using a profiler
• manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt
• manufacture of cold mix
• manufacture of polymer modified binders
• manufacture of bituminous emulsion
• manufacture of slurry surfacing

• civil structures, including:

• civil concrete structure construction
• civil steel structure construction
• civil timber structure construction
• civil masonry, crib and gabion construction
• inspection of civil structures
• maintenance of civil structures

• tunnel construction
• demolitions

Civil works tasks  may include:

• site preparation methods
• extraction methods
• load and haulage methods
• placement methods
• distribution methods
• surface finishing methods
• line, grade and level control methods
• compaction methods
• water application methods
• sediment control methods

Job plan  is to include:

• human resource requirements
• plant and machinery requirements
• construction materials requirements
• sub-contractor support requirements
• waste disposal requirements
• coordination requirements
• activity scheduling
• materials delivery scheduling
• risk assessment and management requirements
• occupational health and safety requirements
• quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements
• traffic management requirements
• environmental requirements
• task monitoring requirements
• task performance monitoring requirements
• communication requirements
• reporting requirements

Relevant team members  may include:

• other members of the organisation's management team
• suppliers representatives
• sub-contractors representatives
• supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related tasks
• experienced members of the team directly involved in the task

Resources  are to include:

• labour
• plant, equipment and tools
• highway haulage vehicles
• construction materials
• sub-contractor services

Instructions  are to include:

• briefings
• handovers
• work orders
• toolbox meetings
• site meetings

Set out  is to include:

• control lines
• cleared width
• batters
• off-sets

Monitor  is to include:

• ongoing risk assessment
• engineering survey
• sampling and testing
• recording and observation of construction practice
• general supervision

Required outcomes  may include:

• task specifications requirements
• task drawings requirements
• coordination requirements
• activity scheduling requirements
• unit cost requirements
• overall task cost requirements
• waste management requirements

Initiate  is to include:

• written communication
• oral communication