Qualification details

The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• provide clear and direct feedback
• listen carefully to instructions and information
• read and interpret project plans and safety signs
• calculate basic weights, distances and volumes
• complete accurate work plans, technical reports, risk assessments, etc
• negotiate solutions to customer and workplace based issues
• negotiate project details with clients
• network with other professionals working in the same field
• adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds

Teamwork

• plan and lead team performance and operations
• coordinate project activities and timelines with clients
• work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability
• recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• provide feedback and advice to staff
• participate in site-wide planning and coordination activities

Problem-solving

• re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities
• work with staff to solve problems and coordinate team members’ responsibilities and activities
• work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues
• participate in ongoing review and adjustment of operations against performance indicators and project milestones

Initiative and enterprise

• act independently to identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions
• identify and take steps to resolve risks in the workplace
• encourage the exploration and application of innovative approaches to improve on operational performance

Planning and organising

• manage and coordinate time and priorities for self and team
• identify and obtain appropriate personnel and resources for work
• ensure that risks are assessed and appropriate emergency plans are in place
• ensure that project planning incorporates the possibility of adapting to future changes

Self-management

• take responsibility for ensuring team targets and goals are achieved
• understand the standard of work expected at the work site
• proactively manage team performance
• develop trust and confidence in staff and customers

Learning

• be willing to learn new ways of working
• seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc
• understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures
• participate in and, where appropriate, lead change processes
• work with staff to create learning and development plans
• prepare and lead formal or informal training sessions

Technology

• apply a range of basic IT skills in monitoring and reporting on systems
• operate equipment safely and according to manufacturer and workplace guidelines
• use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc)
• use computer technology to monitor and communicate project status
• use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities

The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.

Successful completion of a total of fifteen (15) units of competency, made up of:

• eight (8) Core units of competency, and
• seven (7) Group A electives units, including at least six (6) from the list of Group A electives, and up to one (1) from AQF level III, IV or Diploma in this or any other, Training Package.

Units of competency chosen must be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function..

Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.