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Supervise civil works

Supervise civil works

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICWM401B
State Code
WC346
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/03/2012
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/09/2012
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
03/09/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the supervision of civil works tasks in Civil Construction. It includes the requirements for planning, preparing, initiating, monitoring, adjusting and reporting of civil works tasks.
Notes
Elements and 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
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 requirementsmay 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
installation of underground services
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 outis 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


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.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB103 RIICWM401A Supervise civil works Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WH231 RIICWM401D Supervise civil works Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D799 RII40712 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision Qualification