Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Complete pre-construction activities
   • Site and project services are established to support project works through coordination with relevant authorities .
   • An accurate pre-construction asset evaluation is undertaken and recorded.
   • Pre-construction activities are undertaken within the requirements of occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, council policy and legislative requirements.
   • Site security is established for project assets during project works.
   • Relevant and affected parties are advised of the date for commencement of works.
2. Prepare works programs
   • Project tasks are scheduled against time and resource availability to enable completion on time and on budget.
   • Works programs are prepared with reference to OHS and quality assurance requirements.
3. Organise pre-construction briefings
   • All parties involved in works are invited to participate in briefings to ensure clear communication is established.
   • Project/works objectives, schedules and task allocations are clearly presented and discussed during briefings with participants.
   • Lines of delegation and authority are clearly defined and clarified during briefings with participants.
   • Opportunities are provided for clarification of issues between all briefing participants.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

weights measures volumes and ratios calculating formulas jobspecific technology construction techniques financial monitoring computer software interpreting plans maps instructions level sheet charts and specifications communication and negotiation strategies interpreting acts regulations policies and procedures relevant technical knowledge computer skills related to reading reports data entry and interpreting threedimensional design planning and organising resources to meet deadlines preparing and presenting reports

Required Knowledge

environment landscape and ground structure of work site risk factors and potential hazards types intended use capacity and limitation of equipment acts regulations standards and codes of practice weatherclimatic conditions

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	All preconstruction activities are completed and a preconstruction briefing is undertaken An outline of the complete project is established detailing resource availability and time frames
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

---

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.
Pre-construction may include:	site signage photography of existing structures
Works may include:	day labour contractors or a combination of hired plant resource sharing, subcontractors and day labour
Project scheduling may include:	time lines critical path analysis
Relevant authorities may include:	utilities road transport authorities electricity communication
Parties may include	businesses rate payers residents schools hospitals

---