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Supervise and monitor contract work

Supervise and monitor contract work

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG036
State Code
OEK81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/03/2023
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
13/03/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to supervise and monitor contractors. It includes providing information, guidance and direction to contractors to conduct their duties. This unit does not include the technical expertise required to perform the services but focuses on supervising and monitoring the process from a contractor management perspective. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to supervise and monitor contract staff
  • 1.1 Workplace safety, environmental and sustainable energy practices for the site are identified, obtained and understood
  • 1.2 Job requirements are obtained and interpreted from plans, specifications and instructions
  • 1.3 Relevant job requirements and workplace procedures for work activities are discussed with relevant person/s, including third parties, to determine and confirm work schedule and respective responsibilities
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, workplace safety and environmental risks are assessed, and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Scope of responsibility under the relevant job requirements, including all work permits and/or relevant notifications, is determined and confirmed to access the services and perform work in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to carry out work activities are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.7 Relevant work permit/s are obtained to access and perform the work in accordance with regulatory and job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Contractual requirements of person/s performing the work, including relevant qualifications, competency, currency, licenses, site induction and condition of equipment, are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Person/s participating in the work, including contract staff, are briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.10 Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for work are confirmed and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Monitor and supervise contractor activities
  • 2.1 Workplace safety risk control measures and policies and procedures are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Contractor activities are monitored and supervised to ensure job completion in agreed timeframes and to industry standards with a minimum of waste in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Contractor activities are supervised in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Alarms, codes and hazard warnings are correctly recognised, and the correct response strategy is selected and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Unplanned events and non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques are applied to problems encountered when monitoring and supervising contractor activities
  • 2.8 Quality and safety checks of the contractor work are undertaken in accordance with job and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
3 Complete monitoring and supervision records
  • 3.1 Workplace safety risk control measures for work completion are followed
  • 3.2 Inspection of the contract job is checked against work schedule for conformance with job requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Worksite is cleaned, reinstated and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Incidents are reported and followed up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Relevant person/s is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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