Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIICWM402A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise civil works contractors

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICWM402A - Supervise civil works contractors
Description This unit covers the supervision of civil works contractors in Civil Construction. It includes the requirements for ensuring that the planning, preparing, initiating, monitoring, adjusting and reporting of civil works tasks are carried out by the contractor in accordance with the contract requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, supervising of civil works contractors within:Civil construction
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Ensure appropriate planning and preparation of tasks is carried out
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Access, interpret and clarify the task information and requirements relevant to undertaking specific civil works tasks
  • Ensure the contractor has a job plan available which makes best use of the available resources and meets the task requirements
       
Element: Ensure appropriate initiation of tasks is carried out
  • Confirm that the contractor has the necessary resources available for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks
  • Ensure the contractor has communicated clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved, for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks
  • Set out tasks as required for the effective completion of the task
       
Element: Oversee the execution of tasks
  • Monitor civil works contractors' performance to ensure they achieve the required outcomes
  • Initiate adjustments to civil works practice or job plan to ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes
  • Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded
       
Element: Report on the execution of tasks
  • Complete and submit reports as required
  • Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the supervision of civil works contractors

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient supervision of civil works contractors

working with others to plan, prepare and carry out civil works contracts

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the supervision of civil works contractors

evidence of the consistent successful supervision of civil works contractors

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to plan, prepare and carry out civil works contracts

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the supervision of civil works contractors

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to supervise civil works contractors:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret project contract and specification requirements and procedures

interpret project site soil and geological data

identify soil and rock types

interpret meteorological data

identify drainage issues

interpret material properties and test results, including compaction test results

interpret project site geotechnical data

interpret project site hydrological data

interpret project engineering survey information

interpret project plans and drawings

interpret project specifications

prepare for and conduct briefings, toolbox and site meeting

prepare short messages

prepare and present job reports

prepare and maintain log books and diaries

provide leadership

apply performance monitoring skills

apply set out requirements and procedures

set up and use levelling devices

establish construction offsets

apply supervisory skills

develop workplace relationships

apply inspection requirements and procedures

calculate quantities for the execution of tasks, including:

volumes

tonnage required

grades

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures, including required supply rates

interpret civil works test results materials properties and test results

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to supervise civil works contractors:

risk assessment and management requirement and procedures

statutory compliance requirements and procedures

occupational health and safety requirements and procedures

environmental management requirements and procedures

quality management requirements and procedures

work zone traffic management requirements and procedures

contract management requirements and procedures

communication requirements and procedures

administrative requirements and procedures

civil works plant and equipment capabilities and application

plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures

operational techniques for the execution of civil works tasks

civil works task resource requirements and procedures

activities scheduling requirements and procedures

materials delivery requirements and procedures

job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures

reporting requirements and procedures

workplace relationship requirements and procedures

organisational, client and site operational requirements

relationship between various areas of civil works

team leadership techniques

works planning techniques

civil works monitoring methods

engineering survey principles

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

mentoring techniques

estimating principles

civil works construction sequencing

set out requirements and procedures

pavement drainage requirements

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Civil works may include:

land clearing

bulk earthworks

surface drainage construction and maintenance

subsurface drainage construction and maintenance

water storage dams construction and maintenance

tailings dams construction and maintenance

topsoil management

rehabilitation works

road works preparation (including the sub grade)

pavement construction and maintenance, including:

flexible pavements, including:

natural pavement materials

manufactured pavement materials

asphalt placement

spray seal application

stabilisation

rigid pavement

underground services construction and maintenance

applying trenchless technology

construction and maintenance of civil structures

tunnelling

dredging

Civil works tasks may include:

site preparation methods

extraction methods

load and haulage methods

placement methods

distribution methods

surface finishing methods

line, grade and level control methods

compaction methods

water application methods

sediment control methods

Specific task information and requirements may include:

site geological and geotechnical data, including:

rock types and characteristics

soil types and characteristics

site hydrological data, including:

surface water

ground water

site meteorological data, including:

rainfall

humidity

temperature

wind

site engineering survey data

known and potential site hazards, constraints and conditions

site cultural and heritage information

task specifications

task drawings

sources of materials

other organisations and contractors involved in the task or related tasks

coordination, timing and budgeting requirements

Job plan is to include:

human resource requirements

plant and machinery requirements

construction materials requirements

sub-contractor support requirements

waste disposal requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling

materials delivery scheduling

risk assessment and management requirements

occupational Health And Safety requirements

quality management requirements, including testing scheduling requirements

traffic management requirements

environmental requirements

task monitoring requirements

task performance monitoring requirements

communication requirements

reporting requirements

Resources are to include:

labour

plant, equipment and tools

highway haulage vehicles

construction materials

sub-contractor services

Instructions are to include:

briefings

handovers

work orders

toolbox meetings

site meetings

Set out is to include:

control lines

cleared width

batters

off-sets

Monitor is to include:

ongoing risk assessment

engineering survey

sampling and testing

recording and observation of construction practice

general supervision

Required outcomes may include:

task specifications requirements

task drawings requirements

coordination requirements

activity scheduling requirements

unit cost requirements

overall task cost requirements

waste management requirements

Initiate is to include:

written communication

oral communication

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Access, interpret and clarify the task information and requirements relevant to undertaking specific civil works tasks 
Ensure the contractor has a job plan available which makes best use of the available resources and meets the task requirements 
Confirm that the contractor has the necessary resources available for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks 
Ensure the contractor has communicated clear and timely instructions to team members and others involved, for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks 
Set out tasks as required for the effective completion of the task 
Monitor civil works contractors' performance to ensure they achieve the required outcomes 
Initiate adjustments to civil works practice or job plan to ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes 
Ensure plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded 
Complete and submit reports as required 
Recommend changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIICWM402A - Supervise civil works contractors
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Assessment Record Sheet

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