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Prepare for operational works

Prepare for operational works

Unit of competency
National Code
LGAOPS001
State Code
ODA38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/07/2021
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
02/07/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare a works project plan according to pre-determined budgets, council policies and management plans compliant structural design standards. It requires the ability to communicate proposals to internal and external stakeholders. This unit applies to individuals working in local government and undertaking tasks related to the maintenance of council assets.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan operational works.
  • 1.1. Interpret budgets, council policies, management plans and structural design standards to determine operational works requirements.
  • 1.2. Consult with specialists to clarify and confirm operational works requirements.
  • 1.3. Analyse operational works requirements to identify required work tasks.
  • 1.4. Review work site to select areas for amenities and storage of tools, equipment and materials.
  • 1.5. Consult with agencies and authorities to identify location of potential hazards.
  • 1.6. Identify, assess and control site hazards and risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Plan resources.
  • 2.1. Estimate and specify materials, tools and equipment required to meet operational works project needs.
  • 2.2. Check availability of specified materials, tools and equipment.
  • 2.3. Select alternative materials, tools and equipment to address resource deficiencies.
  • 2.4. Procure materials, tools and equipment as required to meet operational works project needs according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Plan traffic control.
  • 3.1. Assess current traffic conditions and traffic volume to identify and assess traffic disruptions and risks.
  • 3.2. Plan traffic controls to address traffic disruptions and risks.
  • 3.3. Inform authorities and persons affected by the work of traffic controls.
  • 3.4. Select and implement traffic control devices and signals according to regulations and organisational policies and procedures.
4. Finalise work plan.
  • 4.1. Check planned works against workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements and make adjustments as required to achieve compliance.
  • 4.2. Document operational works project plans according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 4.3. Communicate operational works project plans to persons responsible for completing works.
5. Monitor work site.
  • 5.1. Monitor work site against workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements to confirm compliance.
  • 5.2. Report and record incidents according to organisational policies and procedures and legal requirements.
  • 5.3. Inspect work site to confirm compliance with site safety requirements.
6. Inform stakeholders.
  • 6.1. Relay instructions and requests to the public and authorities according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 6.2. Respond to public enquiries according to organisational policies and procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7840 LGAWORK402A Prepare for operational works Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGO1 LGA40120 Certificate IV in Local Government Qualification