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

RIICWM504D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare civil works bill of quantities

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIICWM504D - Prepare civil works bill of quantities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to prepare a civil works bill of quantities in Civil construction.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles or as a technical specialist.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan for the civil works bills of quantities
  • Access, interpret and apply civil works bill of quantities documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Prepare a draft works program that details the tasks or activities to be undertaken
  • Gain agreement on the draft works program
       
Element: Identify and calculate on-site labour requirements
  • Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each stage
  • Identify the total number of on-site labour required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes
  • Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall labour requirements
       
Element: Identify and calculate materials requirements
  • Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and quantities of materials required to undertake each stage
  • Identify the total quantity of materials required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes
  • Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall materials requirements
       
Element: Identify and calculate the on-site sub-contractor service requirements
  • Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage
  • Identify the total number of on-site sub-contractor services required to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes
  • Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements
       
Element: Finalise civil works bills of quantities process
  • Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting
  • Gain approval of the bill of quantities
  • Ensure filing of bill of quantities is completed
       
Element: Support and review the application of the bill of quantities
  • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the bill of quantities
  • Review the application of the bill of quantities and recommend improvements to the civil works bill of quantities preparation processes
       
Element: Plan for the civil works bills of quantities
  • Access, interpret and apply civil works bill of quantities documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • Prepare a draft works program that details the tasks or activities to be undertaken
  • Gain agreement on the draft works program
       
Element: Identify and calculate on-site labour requirements
  • Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each stage
  • Identify the total number of on-site labour required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes
  • Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall labour requirements
       
Element: Identify and calculate materials requirements
  • Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and quantities of materials required to undertake each stage
  • Identify the total quantity of materials required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes
  • Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall materials requirements
       
Element: Identify and calculate the on-site sub-contractor service requirements
  • Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage
  • Identify the total number of on-site sub-contractor services required to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes
  • Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements
       
Element: Finalise civil works bills of quantities process
  • Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting
  • Gain approval of the bill of quantities
  • Ensure filing of bill of quantities is completed
       
Element: Support and review the application of the bill of quantities
  • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the bill of quantities
  • Review the application of the bill of quantities and recommend improvements to the civil works bill of quantities preparation processes
       


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.

1. Plan for the civil works bills of quantities

1.1 Access, interpret and apply civil works bill of quantities documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Prepare a draft works program that details the tasks or activities to be undertaken

1.4 Gain agreement on the draft works program

2. Identify and calculate on-site labour requirements

2.1 Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each stage

2.2 Identify the total number of on-site labour required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes

2.3 Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall labour requirements

3. Identify and calculate materials requirements

3.1 Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and quantities of materials required to undertake each stage

3.2 Identify the total quantity of materials required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes

3.3 Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall materials requirements

4. Identify and calculate the on-site sub-contractor service requirements

4.1 Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage

4.2 Identify the total number of on-site sub-contractor services required to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes

4.3 Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements

5. Finalise civil works bills of quantities process

5.1 Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting

5.2 Gain approval of the bill of quantities

5.3 Ensure filing of bill of quantities is completed

6. Support and review the application of the bill of quantities

6.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying the bill of quantities

6.2 Review the application of the bill of quantities and recommend improvements to the civil works bill of quantities preparation processes

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 bills of quantities including accessing, interpreting and applying:

plans and drawings

specifications

engineering survey information

hydrological data

geotechnical information

civil works construction materials test results

meteorological data

cultural and heritage data

civil works options selection data

computer based works planning technology

client feedback techniques

risk assessments

size civil works components

calculation of areas, volumes, labour hours, materials quantities, sub-contractor service capabilities, productivity and required hours

works effectively with others to prepare a civil work bill of quantities 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 bill of quantities 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

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparation of a civil works bill of quantities through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organization and site requirement and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

environmental management

cultural and heritage

quality management

communication

bill of quantities review

documentation

reporting

bills of quantities approval

bills of quantities records filing

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan for the civil works bills of quantities

1.1 Access, interpret and apply civil works bill of quantities documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Prepare a draft works program that details the tasks or activities to be undertaken

1.4 Gain agreement on the draft works program

2. Identify and calculate on-site labour requirements

2.1 Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each stage

2.2 Identify the total number of on-site labour required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes

2.3 Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall labour requirements

3. Identify and calculate materials requirements

3.1 Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and quantities of materials required to undertake each stage

3.2 Identify the total quantity of materials required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes

3.3 Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall materials requirements

4. Identify and calculate the on-site sub-contractor service requirements

4.1 Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage

4.2 Identify the total number of on-site sub-contractor services required to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes

4.3 Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements

5. Finalise civil works bills of quantities process

5.1 Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting

5.2 Gain approval of the bill of quantities

5.3 Ensure filing of bill of quantities is completed

6. Support and review the application of the bill of quantities

6.1 Provide clarification and advice to those applying the bill of quantities

6.2 Review the application of the bill of quantities and recommend improvements to the civil works bill of quantities preparation processes

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 civil works bill of quantities documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Prepare a draft works program that details the tasks or activities to be undertaken 
Gain agreement on the draft works program 
Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each stage 
Identify the total number of on-site labour required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes 
Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall labour requirements 
Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and quantities of materials required to undertake each stage 
Identify the total quantity of materials required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes 
Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall materials requirements 
Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage 
Identify the total number of on-site sub-contractor services required to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes 
Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements 
Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting 
Gain approval of the bill of quantities 
Ensure filing of bill of quantities is completed 
Provide clarification and advice to those applying the bill of quantities 
Review the application of the bill of quantities and recommend improvements to the civil works bill of quantities preparation processes 
Access, interpret and apply civil works bill of quantities documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Prepare a draft works program that details the tasks or activities to be undertaken 
Gain agreement on the draft works program 
Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers of on-site labour required to undertake each stage 
Identify the total number of on-site labour required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes 
Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall labour requirements 
Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and quantities of materials required to undertake each stage 
Identify the total quantity of materials required overall to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes 
Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall materials requirements 
Interpret and analyse the data and identify the types and numbers on-site sub-contractor services required to undertake each stage 
Identify the total number of on-site sub-contractor services required to safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required project outcomes 
Complete the documentation of the stage by stage and overall on-site subcontractor services requirements 
Complete and submit bill of quantities and other reporting 
Gain approval of the bill of quantities 
Ensure filing of bill of quantities is completed 
Provide clarification and advice to those applying the bill of quantities 
Review the application of the bill of quantities and recommend improvements to the civil works bill of quantities preparation processes 

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