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Prepare civil works cost estimates

Prepare civil works cost estimates

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICWM503E
State Code
OCY51
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
040307 - Building Construction Economics
Original Release Date
18/06/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare civil works cost estimates in civil construction. It includes confirming bills of quantities and schedules of rates, and developing, gaining agreement on and supporting project cost estimates. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan to prepare civil works cost estimates
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to prepare civil works cost estimates and confirm work activity is compliant
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Review and confirm draft works program that details tasks to be undertaken
  • 1.5 Confirm agreement on draft works program
2. Confirm bills of quantities
  • 2.1 Review and confirm on-site labour bill of quantities
  • 2.2 Review and confirm materials bill of quantities
  • 2.3 Review and confirm sub-contractor services bill of quantities
3. Confirm the schedules of rates
  • 3.1 Review and confirm on-site labour schedule of rates
  • 3.2 Review and confirm sub-contractor schedule of rates
4. Develop and gain agreement on estimated cost of civil works project
  • 4.1 Apply confirmed schedules of rates to the respective confirmed bill of quantities and estimate civil works project cost
  • 4.2 Gain approval of civil works cost estimate
  • 4.3 Complete and submit documentation of civil works cost estimate
5. Support and review the application of the cost estimate
  • 5.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying cost estimate
  • 5.2 Review application of cost estimate and recommend improvements to civil works cost estimate preparation processes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH235 RIICWM503D Prepare civil works cost estimate Unit of competency