Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Civil works may include:
land clearing
bulk earthworks
surface drainage construction and maintenance
subsurface drainage construction and maintenance
water storage dams construction and maintenance
tailings dams construction and maintenance
topsoil management
rehabilitation works
road works preparation (including the sub grade)
pavement construction and maintenance, including:
flexible pavements, including:
natural pavement materials
manufactured pavement materials
asphalt placement
spray seal application
stabilisation
rigid pavement
underground services construction and maintenance
applying trenchless technology
construction and maintenance of civil structures
tunnelling
dredging
Civil works tasks may include:
site preparation methods
extraction methods
load and haulage methods
placement methods
distribution methods
surface finishing methods
line, grade and level control methods
compaction methods
water application methods
sediment control methods
Specific task information and requirements may include:
site geological and geotechnical data, including:
rock types and characteristics
soil types and characteristics
site hydrological data, including:
surface water
ground water
site meteorological data, including:
rainfall
humidity
temperature
wind
site engineering survey data
known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions
site cultural and heritage information
task specifications
task drawings
sources of materials
other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks
coordination, timing and budgeting requirements
Job plan is to include:
human resource requirements
plant and machinery requirements
construction materials requirements
sub-contractor support requirements
waste disposal requirements
coordination requirements
activity scheduling
materials delivery scheduling
risk assessment and management requirements
occupational Health And Safety requirements
quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements
traffic management requirements
environmental requirements
task monitoring requirements
task performance monitoring requirements
communication requirements
reporting requirements
Resources are to include:
labour
plant, equipment and tools
highway haulage vehicles
construction materials
sub-contractor services
Instructions are to include:
briefings
handovers
work orders
toolbox meetings
site meetings
Set out is to include:
control lines
cleared width
batters
off-sets
Monitor is to include:
ongoing risk assessment
engineering survey
sampling and testing
recording and observation of construction practice
general supervision
Required outcomes may include:
task specifications requirements
task drawings requirements
coordination requirements
activity scheduling requirements
unit cost requirements
overall task cost requirements
waste management requirements
Initiate is to include:
written communication
oral communication

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the supervision of civil works contractors
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of civil works contractors
working with others to plan, prepare and carry out civil works contracts
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the supervision of civil works contractors
evidence of the consistent successful supervision of civil works contractors
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to plan, prepare and carry out civil works contracts
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the supervision of civil works contractors
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.