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Manage civil plant and resources

Manage civil plant and resources

Unit of competency
National Code
LGAOPS005
State Code
ODA43
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
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
02/07/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage civil plant and resources.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. Manage job for civil construction.
  • 1.1. Interpret civil construction plans and drawings to identify job requirements.
  • 1.2. Analyse job requirements to identify, integrate, prioritise, schedule and sequence work activities to enable completion on budget and on time consistent with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Develop and document work plans according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Select appropriate plant and equipment.
  • 2.1. Calculate plant cycles of operation to undertake specific tasks.
  • 2.2. Select plant in relation to its cycle of operation in primary, secondary and static roles.
  • 2.3. Select plant and equipment according to work plans.
  • 2.4. Check stores to assess availability of internal resources.
  • 2.5. Assess type and availability of external resources against job requirements.
3. Supervise and organise operation of plant and equipment.
  • 3.1. Monitor selected plant and equipment to ensure maximum output is achieved.
  • 3.2. Monitor work site against work health and safety requirements to ensure compliance.
  • 3.3. Plan and conduct meetings with plant supervisors and works personnel to facilitate safe and efficient plant operations.
  • 3.4. Organise plant and equipment to meet scheduled requirements.
  • 3.5. Test works in progress to ensure plant and equipment are achieving specified standards.
  • 3.6. Record and maintain records of plant and equipment operation.
  • 3.7. Conduct progressive checks to ensure routine and periodic maintenance of plant and equipment is completed.
4. Maintain records.
  • 4.1. Record information according to organisational and legislative requirements.
  • 4.2. Secure and accurately maintain records according to organisational and legislative requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7841 LGAWORK403A Manage civil plant and resources Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGO1 LGA40120 Certificate IV in Local Government Qualification