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 preparation of civil works bills of quantities

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient preparation of civil works bills of quantities

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of a civil works bills of quantities that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the preparation of civil works bills of quantities

consistent successful preparation of civil works bills of quantities

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 to apply in undertaking of the preparation of civil works bills of quantities

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 to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of a civil works bills of quantities 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 the preparation of civil works bills of quantities

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the preparation of civil works bills of quantities

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

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 prepare a civil works bills of quantities:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret plans and drawings

interpret specifications

interpret Australian and other appropriate standards

interpret engineering survey information

interpret hydrological data

interpret geotechnical information

interpret civil works construction materials test results

interpret meteorological data

interpret cultural and heritage data

carry out risk assessments

interpret civil works options selection data

select civil works options

size civil works components

choose appropriate construction techniques

calculate areas, volumes, labour hours, materials quantities, sub-contractor service capabilities, productivity and required hours

apply computer based works planning technology

maintain cost records

provide clarification and advice

apply client feedback techniques

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to prepare a civil works bills of quantities:

risk assessment and management requirement and procedures

statutory compliance requirements and procedures

occupational Health and Safety requirements and procedures

environmental management requirements and procedures

cultural and heritage requirements and procedures

quality management requirements and procedures

communication requirements and procedures

Australian and other relevant standards requirements and procedures

industry and organisational construction procedures and practice

current industry best practice

civil works options

potential hazards, constraints and conditions that may affect civil works construction

current industry best practice in civil works construction

techniques for choosing preferred options

operational techniques required for the execution of civil works construction tasks

civil works construction plant and equipment capabilities

labour, materials and sub-contractor services estimation techniques

bill of quantities review principles and procedures

documentation requirements

reporting requirements and procedures

bills of quantities approval requirements and procedures

bills of quantities records filing requirements and procedures

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

Confirm

may include:

consultation with the clients (internal and external)

consultation with others within the organisation

consultation with relevant authorities

conducting a risk assessment of the existing and potential hazards

obtaining further site data, including:

known and potential hazards, constraints and conditions

cultural and heritage data

geological data

geotechnical data

hydrological data

survey data

metrological data

Project requirements and information

may include:

project specifications

contractual requirements

client's requirements

project site geological data

project site hydrological data

project site engineering survey data

project site cultural and heritage constraints

existing project design and drawings

Australian or other relevant standards

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