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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan to prepare civil works schedule of rates
   • Access, interpret and apply civil works schedule of rates documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and list the types of on-site labour that may be employed in the areas of civil works to be undertaken Identify and list the types of materials that may be required
   • Identify and list the types of on-site sub-contractor services that may be employed
   • Gain agreement on the lists of on-site labour, materials, and on-site sub-contractors services that may be employed or required
2. Prepare and document the details of the materials and sub-contractor services requirements
   • Develop and document the details and specifications of the listed materials
   • Develop and document the details of the listed sub-contractor services
   • Gain agreement on the details and specifications of the materials, and on-site sub-contractors services
3. Invite quotations from materials suppliers and sub-contract service providers
   • Prepare invitations to quote on supply of materials and sub-contractor services
   • Gain approval of invitations to quote
   • Issue the invitation to quote for the supply of materials and sub-contractor services
4. Assess quotations and prepares schedules of rates for materials and sub-contractor services
   • Assess submitted materials and sub-contractor services quotation documents against the details and specifications set out in the invitations to quote
   • List the selected suppliers and use their quoted prices to calculate the scheduled rates for the listed materials and sub-contractor services
   • Gain agreement on the schedules of rates for the listed materials and on-site sub-contractor services
5. Prepare the schedule of rates for on-site labour
   • Develop and document the factors to be applied to hourly labour costs in determining the schedule of rates of on-site labour
   • Apply these factors to the hourly labour costs of the various types of on-site labour and determine the schedule of rates of on-site labour
   • Gain approval of the on-site labour schedule of rates
6. Support and review the application of and maintain the schedule of rates
   • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the schedule of rates
   • Complete and submit civil works schedule of rates
   • Gain approval for the civil works schedule of rates
   • Ensure filing of civil works schedule of rates
   • Review the application of the schedule of rates and recommend improvements to of the civil works schedule of rates preparation processes
   • Monitor costs of relevant labour, materials and sub-contractor services and maintain the currency of the schedules of rate
7. Plan to prepare civil works schedule of rates
   • Access, interpret and apply civil works schedule of rates documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and list the types of on-site labour that may be employed in the areas of civil works to be undertaken Identify and list the types of materials that may be required
   • Identify and list the types of on-site sub-contractor services that may be employed
   • Gain agreement on the lists of on-site labour, materials, and on-site sub-contractors services that may be employed or required
8. Prepare and document the details of the materials and sub-contractor services requirements
   • Develop and document the details and specifications of the listed materials
   • Develop and document the details of the listed sub-contractor services
   • Gain agreement on the details and specifications of the materials, and on-site sub-contractors services
9. Invite quotations from materials suppliers and sub-contract service providers
   • Prepare invitations to quote on supply of materials and sub-contractor services
   • Gain approval of invitations to quote
   • Issue the invitation to quote for the supply of materials and sub-contractor services
10. Assess quotations and prepares schedules of rates for materials and sub-contractor services
    • Assess submitted materials and sub-contractor services quotation documents against the details and specifications set out in the invitations to quote
    • List the selected suppliers and use their quoted prices to calculate the scheduled rates for the listed materials and sub-contractor services
    • Gain agreement on the schedules of rates for the listed materials and on-site sub-contractor services
11. Prepare the schedule of rates for on-site labour
    • Develop and document the factors to be applied to hourly labour costs in determining the schedule of rates of on-site labour
    • Apply these factors to the hourly labour costs of the various types of on-site labour and determine the schedule of rates of on-site labour
    • Gain approval of the on-site labour schedule of rates
12. Support and review the application of and maintain the schedule of rates
    • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the schedule of rates
    • Complete and submit civil works schedule of rates
    • Gain approval for the civil works schedule of rates
    • Ensure filing of civil works schedule of rates
    • Review the application of the schedule of rates and recommend improvements to of the civil works schedule of rates preparation processes
    • Monitor costs of relevant labour, materials and sub-contractor services and maintain the currency of the schedules of rate

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 preparation of civil works schedule of rates, including accessing, interpreting and applying:

plans and drawings

specifications

materials and sub-contractor services quotation documents

computer based analysis and database technology

client feedback techniques

works effectively with others to prepare civil works schedule of rates 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 preparing civil works schedule of rates that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

identification of viable options and selects civil works bill of quantities

consultation with the clients (internal and external)

consultation with others within the organisation

consultation with relevant authorities

conducting a risk assessment of the existing and potential hazards

obtaining further site data including:

known and potential hazards, constraints and conditions

cultural and heritage data

geological data

geotechnical data

hydrological data

survey data

metrological data

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the preparation of civil works schedule of rates through:

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

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

quality management

communication

labour, materials and sub-contractor services cost analysis techniques

schedule of rates review

documentation requirements

reporting

schedule of rates records filing

schedule of rates approval

types of on-site labour employed in civil works

types of materials used in civil works

types of on-site sub-contractor services employed civil works

and document details and specifications of civil works materials

and document details of civil works sub-contractor services

invitations to quote on supply of materials and sub-contractor services

issuing invitations to quote for the supply of materials and sub-contractor services

developing and document factors to be applied to hourly labour costs in determining the schedule of rates of on-site labour

calculating unit rates for labour, materials and sub-contractor services

providing clarification and advice

monitoring costs of labour, materials and sub-contractor services

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