Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the preparation of civil works bills of quantities in Civil Construction. It includes planning for the civil works bills of quantities process, identifying and calculating the on-site labour, materials and on-site sub-contractor service requirements, the finalising of the civil works bills of quantities process and supporting and reviewing the application of the bill of quantities.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in a management role or as a technical specialist, for the preparation of a civil works bills of quantities within:
- Civil construction
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan for the civil works bills of quantities |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Identify and confirm the civil works project requirements and information for the preparation of a civil works bill of quantities 1.3. Prepare a draft works program that details the various tasks or activities to be undertaken to complete the required civil works 1.4. Gain agreement on the draft works program |
2. Identify and calculate on-site labour requirements |
2.1. Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each task 2.2. Analyse and identify the total number of on-site labour required at each stage and overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required project outcomes 2.3. Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall labour requirements |
3. Identify and calculate materials requirements |
3.1. Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the types and quantities of materials required to undertake each task in the agreed draft works program 3.2. Analyse and identify the total quantity of materials required to safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required project outcomes 3.3. Complete the documentation of the total materials requirements |
4. Identify and calculate the on-site sub-contractor service requirements |
4.1. Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the types and numbers on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each task 4.2. Analyse and identify the number of on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage of the works 4.3. Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements |
5. Finalise civil works bills of quantities process |
5.1. Ensure filing of bill of quantities is completed 5.2. Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting 5.3. Gain approval of the bill of quantities |
6. Support and review the application of the bill of quantities |
6.1. Provide clarification and advice to those applying the bill of quantities 6.2. Review the application of the bill of quantities and recommend changes for the continuous improvements of civil works bill of quantities preparation processes |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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 prepare a civil works bills of quantities:
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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 prepare a civil works bills of quantities:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Confirm may include: |
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Project requirements and information may include: |
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Civil works may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Civil Works (Management and Supervision)
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.