Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to supervising civil works tasks: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures interpret client requirements and procedures interpret project contract requirements and procedures interpret manufacturer's requirements and procedures interpret project site soil and geological data identify soil and rock types interpret meteorological data interpret project site geotechnical data interpret project site hydrological data interpret project engineering survey information interpret project plans and drawings interpret project specifications interpret material properties and test results drainage issues choose appropriate operational techniques for the execution of civil works tasks choose and assign appropriate plant and equipment for the execution civil works tasks calculate quantities for the execution of civil works tasks, including: volumes grades percentages areas resource consumption figures determine task resource requirements schedule activities and materials delivery draft and administer job plans implement work zone traffic management plans prepare for and conducting of briefings, toolbox and site meeting prepare short messages prepare and present job reports prepare and maintain log books and diaries provide team leadership assess individuals' performances apply task performance monitoring skills interpret civil works test results materials properties and test results provide recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of civil works task apply set out requirements and procedures set up and use levelling devices establish construction offsets apply supervisory skills develop workplace relationships develop individuals and the team apply inspection requirements and procedures calculate quantities for the execution of tasks, including: volumes tonnage required grades percentages areas resource consumption figures, including required supply rates |