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Prepare civil works cost estimate

Prepare civil works cost estimate

Unit of competency
National Code
RIICWM503D
State Code
WH235
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
040307 - Building Construction Economics
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to prepare a civil works cost estimate in Civil construction.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles or as a technical specialist.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan to prepare civil works cost estimates
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply civil works cost estimate documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Review and confirm the draft works program that details the tasks or activities to be undertaken
  • 1.5 Confirm agreement on the draft works program
2. Confirm bills of quantities
  • 2.1 Review and confirm the on-site labour bill of quantities
  • 2.2 Review and confirm the materials bill of quantities
  • 2.3 Review and confirm the sub-contractor services bill of quantities
3. Confirm the schedule of rates
  • 3.1 Review and confirm the on-site labour schedule of rates
  • 3.2 Review and confirm the sub-contractor schedule of rates
4. Develop and gain agreement on the estimated cost of the civil works project
  • 4.1 Apply the appropriate confirmed schedule of rates to the confirmed bill of quantities and estimate the civil works project cost
  • 4.2 Gain approval of the civil works cost estimate
  • 4.3 Complete and submit the documentation of the civil works cost estimate
5. Support and review the application of the cost estimate
  • 5.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying the cost estimate
  • 5.2 Review the application of the cost estimate and recommend improvements to the civil works cost estimate preparation processes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB106 RIICWM503A Prepare civil works cost estimate Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCY51 RIICWM503E Prepare civil works cost estimates Unit of competency