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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Ensure planning and preparation of tasks is carried out
  2. Ensure initiation of tasks is carried out
  3. Oversee the execution of tasks
  4. Report on the execution of tasks

Required Skills

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 carry out of inspections of civil structures

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret project contract and specification requirements and procedures

interpret project site soil and geological data

identify soil and rock types

interpret meteorological data

identify drainage issues

interpret material properties and test results including compaction test results

interpret project site geotechnical data

interpret project site hydrological data

interpret project engineering survey information

interpret project plans and drawings

interpret project specifications

prepare for and conduct briefings toolbox and site meeting

prepare of short messages

prepare and presenting of job reports

prepare and maintaining of log books and diaries

provide leadership

apply performance monitoring skills

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

grades

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures including required supply rates

interpret civil structures materials properties and test results

provide recommendations for the improvement of the safe effective and efficient execution of inspections of civil structures

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 carry out of inspections of civil structures

risk assessment and management requirement and procedures

statutory compliance requirements and procedures

occupational health and safety requirements and procedures

environmental management requirements and procedures

quality management requirements and procedures

work zone traffic management requirements and procedures

contract management requirements and procedures

communication requirements and procedures

administrative requirements and procedures

civil structures inspection plant and equipment capabilities and application

plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures

operational techniques for the execution of inspections of civil structures

civil structures inspection resource requirements and procedures

activities scheduling requirements and procedures

civil structures inspection materials delivery requirements and procedures

job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures

reporting requirements and procedures

workplace relationship requirements and procedures

organisational client and site operational requirements

relationship between various areas of civil works

team leadership techniques

works planning techniques

civil structures inspection monitoring methods

engineering survey principles

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

mentoring techniques

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing

civil structures inspection and related activities terminology

set out requirements and procedures

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

Evidence Required

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 carrying out of inspections of civil structures

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient carrying out of inspections of civil structures

working with others to plan prepare and conduct inspections of civil structures

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in inspections of civil structures

evidence of the consistent successful carrying out of inspections of civil structures

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 in 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 resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and conduct inspections of civil structures

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of inspections of civil structures

Guidance information for assessment

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


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, 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

Specific task information and requirements may include:

site geological and geotechnical data, including:

rock types and characteristics

soil types and characteristics

site hydrological data, including:

surface water

ground water

site meteorological data, including:

rainfall

humidity

temperature

wind

site engineering survey data

known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions

site cultural and heritage information

task specifications

task drawings

sources of materials

other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks

coordination, timing and budgeting requirements

Civil structures may include:

civil concrete structures, including:

bridges, including their:

foundations

abutments

piers

beams

decks

pre-cast and in-situ elements

normally reinforced and pre-stressed elements

retaining walls

water storage tanks and small dams

noise barriers

culverts

safety barriers

civil steel structures, including:

bridges

sign gantries

vertical sign supports

noise barrier supports

guardrails

civil timber structures, including:

bridges, jetties and wharves

retaining walls

noise barriers

civil masonry, crib and gabion structures, including:

masonry walls

crib walls

gabion walls

foundations for these walls

Inspections of civil structures may include:

site preparation methods

traffic control

safety measures

inspection methods

defect marking procedures

civil structure inspection recording methods

Job plan is to include:

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

Resources are to include:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

highway haulage vehicles

construction materials

sub-contractor services

Instructions are to include:

briefings

handovers

work orders

toolbox meetings

site meetings

Team members may include:

other members of the organisation's management team

members of the team directly involved in the task

suppliers representatives

sub-contractors representatives

supervisors or managers of other organisations who are involved in related tasks

Set out is to include:

control lines

cleared width

batters

off-sets

Monitor is to include:

ongoing risk assessment

engineering survey

sampling and testing

observation and recording

general supervision

Required outcomes may include:

civil structures report requirements

inspection cost requirements

identification of concrete structures and elements problems, such as:

cracks

delamination

displacement

water where it should not be

rust stains and

lime leaching

identification of steel structures and elements problems, such as:

deflection

corrosion

cracking

damaged protective coating

missing, damaged or loose fastenings

Identification of timber structures and elements problems, such as:

deflection

cracking

rotting

lamination

moisture

pest attack

missing, damaged or loose fastenings

identification of masonry, crib or gabion structures and elements problems, such as:

settling

cracking

missing mortar

efflorescence

weephole condition

Initiate is to include:

written communication

oral communication