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 construction projects
may include:
land clearing
bulk earthworks
surface drainage works
water storage dams construction
tailings dams construction
topsoil management
rehabilitation works
road works preparation (including the sub grade)
pavement construction, including:
flexible pavements, including:
natural pavement materials
manufactured pavement materials
asphalt placement
spray seal application
stabilisation
rigid pavement construction
underground services construction
construction of civil structures
tunnelling
dredging
Project information
may include:
project designs
project specifications
project site geological data
project site hydrological data
project site engineering survey data
project site meteorological data
project site environmental requirements
community considerations
heritage issues
impact assessment information
available resources
existing project drawings
relevant Australian or other standards
Confirm
may include:
project plans
briefings
handovers
work orders
toolbox meetings
site meetings
Civil construction plans
may include:
risk management requirements and procedures
statutory compliance requirements and procedures
occupational health and safety requirements and procedures
environmental management requirements and procedures
quality requirements and procedures
inspection and testing requirements and procedures
communication and consultation requirements and procedures
community relations requirements and procedures
traffic management requirements and procedures
training requirements and procedures
allocation of responsibilities
position descriptions
administration requirements and procedures, including records and reporting
operational techniques required for the execution of civil works projects
cost management requirements and procedures
client liaison requirements and procedures
construction plan review requirements and procedures
construction plan documentation requirements and procedures
construction plan reporting requirements and procedures
implementation plan approval requirements and procedures
construction plan records filing requirements and procedures
performance review requirements and procedures
scheduling requirements and procedures
resource requirements and procedures
production rates requirements and procedures
coordination requirements and procedures
review requirements
communication and reporting requirements
drawings
ancillary documentation, which may include:
construction notes
construction notes
supplementary drawings
specifications
Monitor
may include:
engineering survey
sampling and testing
recording and observation of construction practice
general supervision
Instructions
may include:
project plans
briefings
handovers
work orders
toolbox meetings
site meetings

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 establishment of civil construction plans
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of civil construction plans
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete civil construction plans
consistent and timely completion of civil construction plans
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 of 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 civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to 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
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of civil construction plans that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete civil construction plans
consistent and timely gaining of approval of civil construction plans
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of civil construction plans
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.