This qualification reflects the role of employees working in supervisory positions in civil construction. They perform tasks involving a broad range of varied activities most of which are complex and non-routine. They are responsible for the quantity and quality of the output of others, contribute to the development of technical solutions to non-routine problems and apply management plans to the workplace.
Requirements for completion of the qualification
The following table provides the packaging rules for this qualification, followed by the list of relevant units of competency.
Successful completion of twelve (12) units of competency made up of:
four (4) Core units, and
eight (8) elective units of which:
at least two (2) must come from the Group A electives listed below including either 
RIICWM401B Supervise civil works or at least one AQF IV Apply the principles unit of competency
at least two (2) from the Group B electives listed below
up to one (1) unit may come from AQF level III, IV or Diploma in this, or any other, Training Package or accredited course.
Units of competency chosen must
be relevant to the competency requirements for the job function
reflect the competency profile for the occupation at the enterprise level
in the case of accredited course units of competency, not duplicate in part or in whole any unit from a Training Package.
Care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified within imported units, or units chosen as electives, are complied with.
Core units of competency | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Show leadership in the workplace | |
Implement operational plan | |
Monitor a safe workplace | |
Apply site risk management system | |
Group A electives | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Develop works maintenance schedule | |
Prepare for operational works | |
Process and interpret data | |
Supervise earthworks inspection, sampling and testing operations | |
Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials | |
Manage blasting operations | |
Monitor and control the effects of blasting on the environment | |
Apply the principles of asphalt paving and compaction | |
Apply the principles for the application of bituminous sprayed treatment | |
Apply the principles for the application of polymer modified binder | |
Apply the principles for the selection and use of bituminous emulsion | |
Apply the principles for the application of slurry surfacing | |
Apply the principles of pavement profiling using a profiler | |
Apply the principles for the manufacture and delivery of hot mix asphalt | |
Apply the principles for the manufacture of cold mix | |
Apply the principles for the manufacture of polymer modified binder | |
Apply the principles for the manufacture of bituminous emulsion | |
Apply the principles for the manufacture of slurry surfacing | |
Apply the principles for the installation of underground service using open excavation | |
Apply the principles of flexible pavement construction | |
Apply the principles of rigid pavement construction | |
Apply the principles of the stabilisation of materials | |
Inspect and report on pavement condition | |
Carry out pavement condition measurement | |
Apply the principles of pavement maintenance | |
Apply the principles of civil concrete structures construction | |
Apply the principles of civil steel structures construction | |
Apply the principles of civil timber structures construction | |
Apply the principles of civil masonry, crib and gabion structure construction | |
Carry out inspections of civil structures | |
Apply principles of maintenance of civil structures | |
Apply the principles of tunnel construction | |
Apply the principles for the installation of underground services using trenchless technology | |
Apply the principles for the repair and rehabilitation of underground services using trenchless technology | |
Select pavement surfacing | |
Supervise civil works | |
Supervise civil works contractors | |
Prepare civil works cost estimate | |
Prepare civil works bill of quantities | |
Prepare civil works schedule of rates | |
Apply the principles of demolitions | |
Apply the principles of canal construction | |
Apply the principles of earthworks construction | |
Group B electives | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | |
Report on financial activity | |
Manage budgets and financial plans | |
Implement workplace information system | |
Promote innovation in a team environment | |
Develop teams and individuals | |
Implement continuous improvement | |
Apply human resources management approaches | |
Apply contract and procurement procedures | |
Manage projects | |
Market the small business | |
Undertake small business planning | |
Plan small business finances | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | |
Develop work priorities | |
Conduct community consultations | |
Administer contracts | |
Arrange contracts | |
Prepare tender documentation | |
Prepare response to tenders | |
Receive and prepare samples for testing | |
Perform basic tests | |
Prepare working solutions | |
Prepare trial batches for evaluation | |
Prepare, standardise and use solutions | |
Assist with geotechnical site investigations | |
Perform chemical tests and procedures | |
Perform physical tests | |
Perform mechanical tests | |
Supervise conduit inspection and reporting (for supervisors and managers) | |
Develop and maintain positive community relations | |
Communicate information | |
Prepare work zone traffic management plan | |
Supervise dust and noise control | |
Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems | |
Implement traffic management plan | |
Supervise work in confined spaces | |
Apply a quality management system on site | |
Apply and monitor site plant and resource management plan | |
Apply risk management processes | |
Apply site plant, equipment and infrastructure management plan | |
Provide work skill instruction | |
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The following table includes a summary of the employability skills as identified by the resources and infrastructure industry for this qualification. The table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes required here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | provide clear and direct feedback listen carefully to instructions and information read and interpret project plans and safety signs calculate basic weights, distances and volumes complete accurate work plans, technical reports, risk assessments, etc negotiate solutions to customer and workplace based issues negotiate project details with clients network with other professionals working in the same field adjust communication style to meet the needs of people with diverse backgrounds |
Teamwork | plan and lead team performance and operations coordinate project activities and timelines with clients work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race, religion or political persuasion and people with disability recognise and respond sensitively to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds provide feedback and advice to staff participate in site-wide planning and coordination activities |
Problem-solving | re-allocate staff and resources in response to changing weather, site conditions and priorities work with staff to solve problems and coordinate team members’ responsibilities and activities work cooperatively with clients to resolve contract and operational issues participate in ongoing review and adjustment of operations against performance indicators and project milestones |
Initiative and enterprise | act independently to identify potential improvements to working practice and conditions identify and take steps to resolve risks in the workplace encourage the exploration and application of innovative approaches to improve on operational performance |
Planning and organising | manage and coordinate time and priorities for self and team identify and obtain appropriate personnel and resources for work ensure that risks are assessed and appropriate emergency plans are in place ensure that project planning incorporates the possibility of adapting to future changes |
Self-management | take responsibility for ensuring team targets and goals are achieved understand the standard of work expected at the work site proactively manage team performance develop trust and confidence in staff and customers |
Learning | be willing to learn new ways of working seek information to improve performance from people and workplace documents like policies, procedures etc understand equipment characteristics, technical capabilities, limitations and procedures participate in and, where appropriate, lead change processes work with staff to create learning and development plans prepare and lead formal or informal training sessions |
Technology | apply a range of basic IT skills in monitoring and reporting on systems operate equipment safely and according to manufacturer and workplace guidelines use communications technology appropriate to the workplace (email, mobile, radio, etc) use computer technology to monitor and communicate project status use IT to create documents and maintain records of work activities |