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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Ensure planning and preparation of tasks is carried out
   • Access, interpret and apply civil structure maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret and clarify the work instruction
   • Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources, meets task requirements and ensures safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks
2. Ensure initiation of tasks is carried out
   • Confirm that the necessary resources are available
   • Ensure clear, concise and timely instructions are communicated verbally or in writing to others
   • Set out and allocate tasks to others
3. Oversee the execution of tasks
   • Monitor civil structures maintenance task performance
   • Implement adjustments to work processes or job plan if required to ensure required outcomes are achieved
   • Established program for plant, equipment and tool maintenance is carried out and written records are kept
4. Report on the execution of tasks
   • Complete and submit written reports as required
   • Recommend changes to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness
5. Ensure planning and preparation of tasks is carried out
   • Access, interpret and apply civil structure maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret and clarify the work instruction
   • Ensure a job plan is available which makes best use of the available resources, meets task requirements and ensures safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks
6. Ensure initiation of tasks is carried out
   • Confirm that the necessary resources are available
   • Ensure clear, concise and timely instructions are communicated verbally or in writing to others
   • Set out and allocate tasks to others
7. Oversee the execution of tasks
   • Monitor civil structures maintenance task performance
   • Implement adjustments to work processes or job plan if required to ensure required outcomes are achieved
   • Established program for plant, equipment and tool maintenance is carried out and written records are kept
8. Report on the execution of tasks
   • Complete and submit written reports as required
   • Recommend changes to improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of civil structures maintenance tasks including:

calculate quantities for the execution of tasks including:

volumes

grades

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures, including required supply rates

interpret civil concrete structures construction materials properties and test results

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct civil structure maintenance tasks

provides clear and timely instruction and supervision using a range of communication techniques to those involved in maintenance tasks civil structures

prepares for and conducts briefings, toolbox and site meeting

maintains clear and legible written records and the reporting systems including:

preparing and presenting job reports

preparing and maintaining of log books and diaries

demonstrates completion of principles of maintenance of civil structures that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

provide recommendations for the improvement of the safe, effective and efficient execution of civil structures maintenance tasks including:

interpreting project contract specification requirements

applying procedures to problem solve

making decisions for activity

carrying out continuous improvement in meeting task outcomes

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying the principles of maintenance of civil structures through:

organisational, client and site operational requirements

relationship between various areas of civil works

team leadership techniques

works planning techniques

carrying out civil structures maintenance monitoring methods

engineering survey principles

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

mentoring techniques

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing

civil structures maintenance and related activities terminology

set out requirements and procedures

pavement drainage requirements

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

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