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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare and prepare to establish civil construction plans
   • Access, interpret and apply civil construction plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Confirm the availability and accuracy of the project information required for completion of the civil construction plan
   • Prepare the scope of work required for the safe effective and efficient completion of the project
2. Conduct the civil construction planning process
   • Identify the viable available options for the construction program
   • Select the preferred option and draft the construction program in consultation with relevant team members
   • Identify contingency requirements to be allowed for
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved
   • Identify and schedule the resources required for the execution of the construction program
   • Identify the key performance indicators to be used
   • Gain client agreement on construction milestones
   • Prepare an accurate estimate of the cost of execution of the plan in consultation with relevant team members
   • Gain approval
   • Document the civil construction plan
3. Initiate civil construction plans
   • Acquire and make available the necessary resources
   • Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others
4. Monitor, adjust and report on the execution of civil construction plans
   • Ensure the safe, effective and efficient execution of the plan
   • Monitor the civil construction plan performance
   • Initiate adjustments to civil construction plan
   • Provide ongoing clarification and advice to those applying the plan
   • Ensure written and verbal reports are complete and submitted
   • Conduct a performance review of the construction plan
   • Recommend improvements to safety, efficiency and effectiveness
5. Prepare and prepare to establish civil construction plans
   • Access, interpret and apply civil construction plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Confirm the availability and accuracy of the project information required for completion of the civil construction plan
   • Prepare the scope of work required for the safe effective and efficient completion of the project
6. Conduct the civil construction planning process
   • Identify the viable available options for the construction program
   • Select the preferred option and draft the construction program in consultation with relevant team members
   • Identify contingency requirements to be allowed for
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved
   • Identify and schedule the resources required for the execution of the construction program
   • Identify the key performance indicators to be used
   • Gain client agreement on construction milestones
   • Prepare an accurate estimate of the cost of execution of the plan in consultation with relevant team members
   • Gain approval
   • Document the civil construction plan
7. Initiate civil construction plans
   • Acquire and make available the necessary resources
   • Issue clear and timely instructions to team members and others
8. Monitor, adjust and report on the execution of civil construction plans
   • Ensure the safe, effective and efficient execution of the plan
   • Monitor the civil construction plan performance
   • Initiate adjustments to civil construction plan
   • Provide ongoing clarification and advice to those applying the plan
   • Ensure written and verbal reports are complete and submitted
   • Conduct a performance review of the construction plan
   • Recommend improvements to 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 completion of civil construction plans including accessing, interpreting and applying:

project plans and drawings

project specifications

project construction briefs

project engineering survey information

project hydrological data

meteorological data

project geotechnical data

innovative solutions and new technology

consultative processes

project scheduling and resource management technology

negotiation techniques

feedback techniques

works effectively with others to establish civil construction plans 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 establishing civil constructions plans that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes, including:

identifying contingency requirements

gaining client agreement on milestones

monitoring and coordinating the progress of other team members involved

identifying and scheduling the required resources

identifying and monitoring key performance indicators

preparation of accurate cost estimate

gaining approval

documenting the construction plan

provide clarification and advice

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when establishing civil construction plans through:

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

risk management

statutory compliance

construction plan development and implementation

work, health and safety

environmental management

quality management

inspection and testing requirements and procedures

verbal and written communication

consultation and community relations

traffic management

staff training

construction plan review

construction plan documentation

construction plan reporting

construction plan approval

construction plan records filing

performance review

team leadership and coordination

cost management

client liaison

scheduling

production rates

civil construction works options

identifying and using sources of information on innovation and new technology

applying techniques for choosing preferred options

applying operational techniques required for the execution of civil works projects

applying civil construction plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques

identifying principles of road user behaviour

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