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Prepare civil works bill of quantities

Prepare civil works bill of quantities

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICWM504E
State Code
OCY34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2021
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
18/06/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a civil works bill of quantities in civil construction. It includes identifying and calculating on-site resource requirements and finalising and reviewing the application of the bill of quantities process.It applies to those working in managerial or technical specialist roles. They generally apply a broad range of technical and managerial skills and are responsible for the delivery of outputs that meet site requirements.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for the civil works bills of quantities
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to prepare civil works bill of quantities and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Prepare a draft works program that details tasks to be undertaken
  • 1.4 Gain agreement on draft works program
2. Identify and calculate on-site labour requirements
  • 2.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each stage
  • 2.2 Identify the total amount of on-site labour required overall to meet required project outcomes
  • 2.3 Complete documentation of stage by stage and overall labour requirements
3. Identify and calculate materials requirements
  • 3.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify types and quantities of materials required to undertake each stage
  • 3.2 Identify total quantity of materials required overall to meet required project outcomes
  • 3.3 Complete documentation of stage by stage and overall materials requirements
4. Identify and calculate the on-site sub-contractor service requirements
  • 4.1 Interpret and analyse data and identify the types and numbers of on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage
  • 4.2 Identify total number of on-site sub-contractor services required to meet required project outcomes
  • 4.3 Complete documentation of stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements
5. Finalise civil works bills of quantities process
  • 5.1 Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting according to site requirements
  • 5.2 Gain approval of bill of quantities
  • 5.3 Confirm required filing of bill of quantities is completed
6. Support and review the application of the bill of quantities
  • 6.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying bill of quantities
  • 6.2 Review application of bill of quantities and recommend improvements to civil works bill of quantities preparation processes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH236 RIICWM504D Prepare civil works bill of quantities Unit of competency