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 member’s 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)
• computer technology is used to monitor and communicate project status
• use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities

Group A Units 

Unit code

Unit title

BSBINM401A

Implement workplace information system

BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBMGT401A

Show leadership in the workplace

BSBMGT403A

Implement continuous improvement

BSBWOR401B

Establish effective workplace relationships

BSBWOR404B

Develop work priorities

Group B Drafting Units 

Unit code

Unit title

MEM09011B

Apply basic engineering design concepts

MEM30001A

Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

MEM30002A

Produce basic engineering graphics

MEM30003A

Produce detailed engineering drawings

MEM30004A

Use CAD to create and display 3D models

Group C Design Units 

Unit code

Unit title

RIICWD501A

Prepare detailed design of foundations

RIICWD502A

Prepare detailed design of lighting

RIICWD504A

Prepare detailed design of environmental controls

RIICWD505A

Prepare detailed design of landscaping

RIICWD506A

Prepare detailed design of canals

RIICWD507A

Prepare detailed geotechnical design

RIICWD508A

Prepare detailed design of rural roads

RIICWD511A

Prepare detailed design of sub-divisions

RIICWD513A

Prepare detailed design of rail civil infrastructure

RIICWD514A

Prepare detailed design of dams

RIICWD515A

Prepare detailed design of airfield civil works

RIICWD516A

Prepare detailed design of bicycle ways

RIICWD517A

Prepare detailed design of industrial hardstands

RIICWD518A

Prepare detailed design of open car parks

RIICWD519A

Prepare detailed design of inter modal facilities civil works

RIICWD521A

Prepare detailed design of flexible pavements

RIICWD522A

Prepare stabilised material mix design

RIICWD523A

Prepare asphalt mix design

RIICWD524B

Prepare design of spray seal surfacing

RIICWD525B

Select pavement surfacing

RIICWD527A

Prepare detailed design of traffic signals

RIICWD529A

Prepare detailed design of underground services

RIICWD530A

Prepare detailed design of surface drainage

RIICWD531A

Prepare detailed design of subsurface drainage

RIICWD537A

Prepare detailed design of marine structures civil works

Group D Technical Units 

Unit code

Unit title

MSL924001A

Process and interpret data

PMLTEST403B

Assist with geotechnical site investigations

MSL974003A

Perform chemical tests and procedures

MSL974005A

Perform physical tests

MSL974010A

Perform mechanical tests

MSL975007A

Supervise earthworks inspection, sampling and testing operations

MSL975016A

Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials

CPPSIS5032A

Capture new spatial data

CPPSIS5035A

Obtain and validate existing spatial data

CPPSIS5036A

Integrate spatial datasets

CPPSIS3015A

Collect basic spatial data

RIICBS401B

Apply the principles for the asphalt paving and compaction

RIICBS402B

Apply the principles for the application of bituminous sprayed treatment

RIICBS403B

Apply the principles for the application of polymer modified binder

RIICBS404B

Apply the principles for the selection and use of bituminous emulsion

RIICBS405A

Apply the principles for the application of slurry surfacing

RIICBS406A

Apply the principles of pavement profiling using a profiler

RIICBS407A

Apply the principles for the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt

RIICBS408A

Apply the principles for the manufacture of cold mix

RIICBS409A

Apply the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binders

RIICBS410A

Apply the principles for the manufacture of bituminous emulsion

RIICBS411A

Apply the principles for the manufacture of slurry surfacing

RIICPL401A

Apply the principles for the installation of underground service using open excavation

RIICRC401A

Apply the principles of flexible pavement construction

RIICRC402A

Apply the principles of rigid pavement construction

RIICRC403A

Apply the principles of the stabilisation of materials

RIICRC404A

Inspect and report on pavement condition

RIICRC405A

Carry out pavement condition measurement

RIICSG401A

Apply the principles of civil concrete structures construction

RIICSG402A

Apply the principles of civil steel structures construction

RIICSG403A

Apply the principles of civil timber structures construction

RIICSG404A

Apply the principles of civil masonry, crib and gabion structure construction

RIICTC401A

Apply the principles of tunnel construction

RIICTT401A

Apply the principles for the installation of underground services using trenchless technology

RIICTT402A

Apply the principles for the repair and rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology

RIIMEX403A

Apply the principles of canal construction

RIIMPO402A

Apply the principles of earthworks construction

RIISTD202A

Collect routine site samples