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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prioritise works requirements
   • Work priorities are identified from council works requirements.
   • Information from visual inspections and customer reports or requests is considered in accordance with council procedures.
2. Prepare works schedule
   • Scope of work is confirmed to enable a preliminary estimate of resources and scheduling.
   • A feasibility plan is prepared to complete the work.
   • Recently completed works are reviewed to determine preliminary costs of design and construction.
3. Assess works proposals against budget and asset management program
   • Works proposals are assessed against council budget allocation.
   • Proposed maintenance works are prioritised and resources are allocated according to demand and the asset management program.
4. Complete documentation
   • Clear, concise reports are prepared and submitted as required.
   • An assets management system is updated in line with council procedures.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

project management in an engineering civil construction or maintenance area interpreting plans maps charts databases and specifications analysing data budgeting and lifecycle costing preparing feasibility plans under supervision

Required Knowledge

relevant council policies and procedures relevant environmental legislation policies and procedures range of services required and availability councils assets network maintenance history of assets research and scope of works project other relevant council priorities

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered	Assets register is used effectively Council budget and planning estimate processes are adhered to Information is presented clearly and concisely along with recommendations Effective communication strategies for use with council personnel and council customers are developed and implemented
Context of assessment	May be assessed through on the job simulated workplace environment written assignment shortanswer test oral questioning observation or any combination of the above
Relationship to other units prerequisite or corequisite units	To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are suggested observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance	Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables
Resource implications	In accordance with a range of variable requirements

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Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Customers may include:	residents rate payers businesses elected members other personnel
Council procedures may include:	assets management system customer requests work plans budget and planning estimates
Assets may include:	as determined by the council assets register

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