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

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
• provide feedback and advice to staff
• lead site-wide planning and coordination activities

Problem-solving

• re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities
• manage staff to solve problems and coordinate individual responsibilities and activities
• work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues
• manage the 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
• lead change and continuous improvement processes
• manage 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

Core units 

Unit code

Unit title

BSBOHS509A

Ensure a safe workplace

BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

RIIENV501A

Implement and maintain environmental management plan

RIIQUA501A

Implement, monitor and develop quality management plans

RIIRIS501A

Implement and maintain management systems to control risk

RIICWM501A

Implement civil construction plan

or 

RIICWM502A

Implement civil works maintenance program

Group A elective units 

Unit code

Unit title

BSBCUS501A

Manage quality customer service

BSBFIM501A

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBHRM506A

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBINM501A

Manage an information or knowledge management system

BSBINN502A

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

BSBLED501A

Develop a workplace learning environment

BSBMGT515A

Manage operational plan

BSBMGT516A

Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBPMG501A

Manage application of project integrative processes

BSBPMG502A

Manage project scope

BSBPMG503A

Manage project time

BSBPMG504A

Manage project costs

BSBPMG505A

Manage project quality

BSBPMG506A

Manage project human resources

BSBPMG507A

Manage project communications

BSBPMG508A

Manage project risk

BSBPMG509A

Manage project procurement

BSBWOR501B

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

BSBWRK509A

Manage industrial relations

LGACOM401A

Administer contracts

LGAWORK501A

Prepare preliminary design for operational works

LGAWORK502A

Prepare detailed works project documentation

LGAWORK503A

Undertake project investigation

MSL925001A

Analyse data and report results

MSL975007A

Supervise earthworks inspection, sampling and testing operations

MSL975016A

Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials

RIIBHD501A

Manage blast hole drilling operations

RIIBLA401A

Manage blasting operations

RIIBLA601A

Design surface blasts

RIICWD503A

Prepare work zone traffic management plan

RIICWM503A

Prepare civil works cost estimate

RIICWM504A

Prepare civil works bill of quantities

RIICWM505A

Prepare civil works schedule of rates

RIIRAI502A

Implement site plant and resource management plan

RIISAM501A

Implement and maintain the site plant, equipment and infrastructure maintenance plan