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Manage capital works

Manage capital works

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCBUS601A
State Code
D6747
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the process of managing the planning and construction of capital works and defines the standard required to: negotiate with contractors and suppliers, and internal and external clients; design a strategy to achieve project outcomes and client requirements; monitor, evaluate and report on progress of works; resolve disagreements and disputes satisfactorily, analyse project outcomes; evaluate project achievements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify scope of capital works
  • 1.1. Analysis is undertaken as required and the results are analysed to determine the scope of the proposed capital works.
  • 1.2. Planning is initiated in accordance with organisational and other relevant policies and guidelines and the organisation's strategic direction in consultation with stakeholders.
  • 1.3. Conceptual and analytical skills are applied to develop a strategy to achieve objectives, outcomes and client requirements for the capital works.
  • 1.4. An effective risk management system is developed and applied to ensure objectives can be met within the enterprises allocated budget.
2. Acquire resources
  • 2.1. Resources, equipment and infrastructure are identified, acquired and allocated.
  • 2.2. Scope and objectives of works are analysed to determine the tasks to achieve agreed outcomes on time and within budget.
  • 2.3. Processes for monitoring, evaluating and reporting performance against objectives are developed and applied.
  • 2.4. Roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders are identified and agreed.
3. Manage construction activities
  • 3.1. Tasks are implemented in accordance with plans and specifications.
  • 3.2. Communication process is established including responsibilities for conflict resolution.
  • 3.3. Progress is monitored to ensure time, performance, cost and quality of works is achieved.
  • 3.4. Proposed variations are investigated and negotiated in consultation with stakeholders.
4. Complete capital works and evaluate and report on activities
  • 4.1. Inspection is undertaken to ensure all outcomes are met.
  • 4.2. Evaluation of completed project is undertaken against agreed objectives and reported to stakeholders.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
The variables for this unit may include:
the range of capital works projects undertaken in primary production or similar enterprises.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
negotiate with contractors and suppliers, and internal and external clients
design a strategy to achieve project outcomes and client requirements
monitor, evaluate and report on progress of works
resolve disagreements and disputes satisfactorily, analyse project outcomes
evaluate project achievements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3547 RTE6907A Manage capital works Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR06 AHCBUS601 Manage capital works Unit of competency