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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to implement a civil construction plan
   • Access, interpret and apply civil construction plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Identify hazards and environmental issues associated with the work, evaluate risks and apply controls
   • Confirm the availability and accuracy of the project information
   • Prepare the scope of work required for the safe effective and efficient implementation
   • Identify and schedule resources required to complete the task
2. Prepare the detailed civil construction plan
   • Identify the viable available options for the implementation of the civil construction plan
   • Select the preferred option and draft the implementation program in consultation with relevant team members and ensure best use of the available resources that meet the civil construction plan requirements
   • Identify contingency requirements to be allowed for in the execution of the plan
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the planning process
   • Identify the key performance indicators to be used to monitor and assess the project performance
   • Identify and clarify the construction milestones required
   • Prepare an accurate estimate of the cost of execution in consultation with relevant team members
   • Gain approval for the implementation plan
   • Document the implementation plan
3. Initiate civil construction implementation plans
   • Acquire and make available the necessary resources
   • Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved, and ensure the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the plan
4. Monitor, adjust and report on the implementation of civil construction plan
   • Monitor the civil construction implementation plan performance and ensure it achieves the required outcomes
   • Initiate adjustments to achieve required outcomes
   • Provide ongoing clarification and advice to those applying the plan to ensure the successful completion of the project
   • Complete and submit written and verbal reports
   • Conduct a performance review of the implementation plan
   • Recommend improvements to the safety, efficiency and effectiveness
5. Plan and prepare to implement a civil construction plan
   • Access, interpret and apply civil construction plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Identify hazards and environmental issues associated with the work, evaluate risks and apply controls
   • Confirm the availability and accuracy of the project information
   • Prepare the scope of work required for the safe effective and efficient implementation
   • Identify and schedule resources required to complete the task
6. Prepare the detailed civil construction plan
   • Identify the viable available options for the implementation of the civil construction plan
   • Select the preferred option and draft the implementation program in consultation with relevant team members and ensure best use of the available resources that meet the civil construction plan requirements
   • Identify contingency requirements to be allowed for in the execution of the plan
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the planning process
   • Identify the key performance indicators to be used to monitor and assess the project performance
   • Identify and clarify the construction milestones required
   • Prepare an accurate estimate of the cost of execution in consultation with relevant team members
   • Gain approval for the implementation plan
   • Document the implementation plan
7. Initiate civil construction implementation plans
   • Acquire and make available the necessary resources
   • Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved, and ensure the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the plan
8. Monitor, adjust and report on the implementation of civil construction plan
   • Monitor the civil construction implementation plan performance and ensure it achieves the required outcomes
   • Initiate adjustments to achieve required outcomes
   • Provide ongoing clarification and advice to those applying the plan to ensure the successful completion of the project
   • Complete and submit written and verbal reports
   • Conduct a performance review of the implementation plan
   • Recommend improvements to the 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 implementation of civil construction plans including:

project plans and drawings

project specifications

project construction briefs

project engineering survey information

project hydrological data

meteorological data

project geotechnical data

works effectively with others to implement a civil construction plan that meets all the required outcomes including:

providing clear and timely instruction and supervision using a range of communication techniques to those involved

preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

maintaining clear and legible written records and the reporting systems

consulting with stakeholders

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

determining viable options and selection of civil construction plans

confirming availability and accuracy of the project information from one (1) of the following sources:

consultation with the client

consultation with others within the organisation

obtaining further site data including:

geological data

survey data

hydrological data

meteorological data

successful implementation of a civil construction plan

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in the implementation of a civil construction plan through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

the development of a construction implementation plan

work, health and safety

environmental management

quality management

communication

sources of information on innovation and new technology

contract management

team leadership

cost estimation

recording and reporting

organisational and site operational obligations

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

principles of road user behaviour

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