ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Appraise contract documentation and determine operational requirements

1.1 Copy of building approval and conditions is obtained as required

1.2 Contract documentation is reviewed for any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials and penalties

1.3 Availability of sub-contractors is ascertained and selected to suit job requirements

1.4 Availability of materials is checked with suppliers

1.5 Site access limitations are assessed

1.6 Relevant authorities controlling construction work advised of commencement date for project as required

1.7 Procedures are developed for site deliveries, plant hire and hazard to the environment

2 Prepare project schedule for irrigation systeminstallation and construction

2.1 Construction operations are prepared in sequence

2.2 Operations are entered into a manually prepared schedule or computer based software package

2.3 'Critical path' is identified and schedule revised with new activities/projects, as needed, and documented

2.4 Timeframe is adjusted to take account of anticipated delays

3 Determine all the required resources for project

3.1 Temporary services and site accommodation is determined as required

3.2 Plant requirements and dates are selected and accessed

3.3 On site labour requirements are determined

3.4 A dilapidation report is made of the condition of existing plant and structures

4 Implement and monitor Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and risk management procedures

4.1 First aid facilities are established as necessary

4.2 Plant and equipment requiring certificated operators are identified to comply with risk management procedures

4.3 Likely hazards are identified and precautions taken

4.4 Role of Construction Safety Supervisor is identified

4.5 Documentation for safety reporting is instigated

5 Organise the installation of materials and equipment

5.1 Material orders are placed according to appropriate schedule

5.2 Equipment is hired according to planned schedule

5.3 Maintenance procedures are established for equipment

6 Supervise on-site operations

6.1 Operations are implemented according to appropriate schedule and contract

6.2 Sub-contractor operations are co-ordinated and monitored, including all aspects of materials used and standards of workmanship

6.3 Problems and delays are addressed as they arise and action recorded

6.4 Industrial relations are monitored continuously and issues resolved to minimise impact on job progress

6.5 Revisions are made to project schedule, when required, and variations documented to comply with quality management procedures

6.6 Quality management procedures are applied continuously as per adopted standards for job

6.7 Safety procedures are monitored continuously, reports analysed and procedures reviewed as required

6.8 Reports on current project status are prepared for management

7 Monitor budget and comply with employment requirements

7.1 Summary records are prepared for progress claims

7.2 Actual expenditure and earnings are checked against scheduled projected costs

7.3 Employment records are maintained

Required skills include:

Ability to:

place and check orders for materials

negotiate start dates and manage resources to minimise delays and down-time

notify client, authorities and agencies of the schedule of works

comply with requirements of statutory authorities and agencies

develop strategies

schedule project tasks and timelines

determine resources

place and check orders for materials

organise delivery of site accommodation

organise delivery of plant

organise delivery of components

take delivery materials and arrange checks

arrange connection of temporary services

organise on-site labour

analyse contract conditions

develop a project schedule to:

administer the contract on site

supervise construction operations in the most efficient sequence

monitor the delivery of materials and equipment to meet schedule

monitor tasks and manage resources to minimise delays and down-time

monitor project resources, including budget

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action

manage contingencies

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action

develop and implement relevant enterprise OHS and environmental procedures

incorporate legislative and enterprise OHS and environmental procedures into planning

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine and more complex workplace measures and data

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

installation and construction processes for on-site irrigation systems

logical construction sequence for the system

analysis of the required project resources

labour hiring requirements and procedures

communication procedures for on-site labour and authorities

safety procedures and quality assurance programs

state legislation and local government requirements for irrigation installation

on-site contract provisions

projected costs

local government regulations

labour hiring requirements and procedures

relevant Australian Standards (e.g. AS3500)

effect of main soil types on approach to excavation work and installation of irrigation components

environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial/preventative action

OHS and environmental procedures.

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

identify operational requirements from contract documentation

develop a project plan with tasks, responsibilities, timelines and costs

organise the installation of supplies and equipment

implement and monitor on site operations

test the installation or construction against specifications

monitor budgets and maintain documentation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

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.

Irrigation systems may include:

low volume, sprinkler, moving sprinkler, surface or irrigation drainage systems.